Ariane Coffin, Author at GeekMom

Robo-Beetle. Photo credit: Thomas & Kosmos.

A New Remote-Controlled Robot Kit From Thames & Kosmos

October 5, 2014December 16, 2017Ariane Coffin1

All new Remote-Control Machines DLX building set enables you to construct remote-controlled robots.

Girl, and Perfectly Dirty. Photo credit: Ariane Coffin.

11 Things Only Parents of Girls Will Understand

September 25, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin19

The Huff Post shared this gem about 11 things ONLY parents of boys can understand. You know, because girls are nothing but clean, poised, Star Wars-hating, manipulative glitter bombs.

Hacker School Offering Grants to Diversify the Programmer Demographic

September 25, 2014November 26, 2017Ariane Coffin

Hacker School seeks to increase diversity in the programming industry by awarding grants to women and minorities.

Photo credit: "A truly bilingual city" by Flickr user Scazon. CC by 2.0

4 Tips For Speaking With Someone Learning a New Language & How It Applies to Toddlers

September 12, 2014December 16, 2017Ariane Coffin1

A foreign speaker and a toddler are very similar, linguistically speaking: People with things to say and limited skills to say it with. Learn how to ease communication with these 4 tips!

Become Part of the Effort to Save California Condors

September 11, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin

You can help track and monitor California condors by identifying animals in pictures taken by motion-activated cameras placed across California.

SDCC 2014: GeekMom Artist Roundup. Image credit: Ariane Coffin.

San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Artist Roundup

August 1, 2014November 26, 2017Ariane Coffin

When it comes to Comic-Con, GeekMom Ariane would rather hit up the Artists’ Alley than the star-studded panels. Here’s a roundup of her favorite artists at SDCC 2014!

MOSS Zombonitron Kit. Photo credit: Modular Robotics

Modular Robotics Makes Building Robots Simple and Fun With MOSS

July 29, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin

MOSS is a system of blocks and spheres that can be connected magnetically to create robots right out of the box, no knowledge of electronics or programming necessary.

Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide for Little Inventors

July 12, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin

Put together by a blog of the same name, Tinkerlab is a book of activities that encourage little kids to get making.

Doctor Who. Image credit: Flickr user Pellaeon, CC by 2.0

GeekMom Doctor Who Quiz: Which Doctor Said It?

June 22, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin

Think you know your Doctors? See if you can match these Doctor Who quotes with the corresponding Doctor who said them: 9th, 10th, or 11th Doctor?

Pinkie Pie pinata. Photo by Ariane Coffin.

How to Throw a My Little Pony Birthday Party

June 19, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin8

Everything you ever wanted to know about throwing a My Little Pony party. Go forth and party, everypony!

Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary at the First Hello Kitty Con

June 5, 2014December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

Meet the first-ever Hello Kitty Con, with speakers, panels, workshops, shopping, and a tattoo shop. No, really!

The Oatmeal Pleads Elon Musk to Finance Tesla Museum; Musk Said Yes!

May 15, 2014November 26, 2017Ariane Coffin

Two years ago, Inman of The Oatmeal launched a campaign to help the Tesla Science Center purchase the Wardenclyffe. Now he’s back to publicly plead Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk for the money needed to build a museum.

Women of Steel and Stone. Image Chicago Review Press.

Book Review: Women of Steel and Stone

April 20, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin

This book contains the inspiring stories of 22 women architects, engineers, and landscape designers during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Learn to Play the Ukulele

April 10, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin

The ukulele is becoming a rising trend and I can see why. This petite instrument is easy to carry, fun to play, popular with kids, and impossible not to love!

The Doctor vs. Sherlock: The Ultimate Geek Face-Off

March 28, 2014November 24, 2017Ariane Coffin2

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!

The 2014 NASA International Space Apps Challenges Announced

March 19, 2014November 24, 2017Ariane Coffin

Programmers, teachers, artists, et al., are welcome to join this NASA hackathon on April 12-13th.

Impatience is a virtue. Photo from Flickr user dominiccampbell, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Observing Mini-Me: A Lesson in Perspectives

March 3, 2014November 24, 2017Ariane Coffin

Is there something in yourself you wish you could change? Did your kids inherit this trait too? Sometimes the difference between negative and positive is only a matter of perspective.

Diversify Your Wardrobe With a Subscription to Cypress & 5th

March 2, 2014November 24, 2017Ariane Coffin1

Cypress & 5th is a new clothing subscription service that lets you choose what you want out of an array of options pre-selected for you by a stylist. Could your wardrobe use a little variety?

Space shuttle Endeavour at California Science Center. Photo by Ariane Coffin.

The Soft Side of Endeavour: What Space Exploration Means to Me

February 12, 2014November 24, 2017Ariane Coffin5

The first time I saw Endeavour was the day I found out I was pregnant. For that, the shuttle will always have a special place in my heart.

Album covers credit to Sparkling Productions, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, BNC Records, Carpet Square Records, Moockshake Music.

56th Grammy Awards: Children’s Album of the Year

January 29, 2014November 24, 2017Ariane Coffin2

The Mighty Sky, our family’s favorite album featuring the science of astronomy, was nominated. However, it’s a fun jazz-inspired album that won the award.