Apple, Hello Kitty, and Me
What do a computer company, a Japanese cat, and a GeekMom have in common? They’re all turning forty this year! Find out what other geeky things and people share Rebecca Angel’s birthday year of 1976.
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Tag: Sherlock
BBC Tweets New Official Photo of Victorian Holmes and Watson
The new “official” picture for the Sherlock Christmas Special looks very dapper, indeed.
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2015 GeekMom Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Looking for a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift? These suggestions are sure to catapult you to the top of the “favorites” list.
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GeekMom’s 2014 Gift Guide of Movies
GeekMom recommends a variety of DVD and Blu-rays for the geek on your holiday list.
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Eight Geeky Crochet and Knitting Patterns to Get Started On
As the weather cools, it’s time to break out your hooks and needles to work on some new geeky crochet and knitting projects!
Continue ReadingThe BBC Sherlock Gift Set: A Reason to Buy All Three Seasons Again
Just in time for holiday gift-giving The BBC has announced a new Sherlock Limited Edition Gift Set to be released Nov. 4.
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5 Teapots to Make Tea Time Geek Time
Start planning ahead now for hot tea on cool autumn nights by checking out this list of phenomenally unique, geeky teapots.
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5 Geeky Paper-and-String Easter Egg Ideas
Geek up your eggs with these simple decoupage and string art ideas.
Continue ReadingThe Doctor vs. Sherlock: The Ultimate Geek Face-Off
Would would choose to become the Doctor’s companion or Sherlock’s blogger? Read on to find out which of the two won the most votes!
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Geekmom Video Playlist
What is cute, silly, educational, fun, magical, and leaves you wanting more? All the videos rounded up for your viewing pleasure!
Continue Reading5 Geeky Beverages Inspired by Your Favorite Shows
I recently discovered some geek-inspired beverages that are perfect for grabbing your favorite cup and settling in to re-watch your favorite TV shows.
Continue ReadingHysterically Funny Blue’s Clues And Sherlock Mash-Up [Video]
Two great crime solving minds come together in this College Humor video that puts Sherlock into the world of Blue’s Clues.
Continue ReadingSherlock Holmes: The Army of Doctor Moreau
Sherlock Holmes: The Army of Doctor Moreau is the second Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes novel penned by Guy Adams. The first in the series, The Breath of God, saw Holmes and Watson dealing with zombies and teaming up with ghost hunter Thomas Carnacki. The supernatural theme continues in this new book as they try to stop the creation of an army of beast men.
Continue ReadingSherlock Season Two Starts May 6 on PBS
Here’s a teaser for Sherlock Season Two, which will start its PBS Masterpiece Mystery run in the US on May 6th. The series chronicles a modern day Sherlock Holmes and his adventures solving mysteries. Knowledge of the book series is helpful but not necessary. The adaptations loosely follow the originals with modern twists. Sherlock was co-created […]
Continue ReadingThe Official Doctor Who Convention – Part One
Last weekend saw the first-ever Official Doctor Who Convention at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales. The Centre is famous among Whovians not only as the fictional headquarters for Torchwood 3, the Cardiff branch of the organization tasked with protecting the Earth from aliens (the headquarters are beneath the plaza in front of the Centre), […]
Continue ReadingSherlock–Modern Day Version Does Right by Holmes & Watson
I’ve been a Sherlock Holmes geek since I first discovered Hound of the Baskervilles in the stacks of my junior high school library. After finishing, I eagerly devoured the whole Canon, up to and including the two-volume annotated set by W.S. Baring-Gould. I also tried to regale my junior high circle of friends with tales […]
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