Author: GeekMom

Make sure you’re ready for the unexpected with today’s Daily Deal, a 3-Day Emergency Kit. This set of emergency supplies comes with everything you’ll need for 72 hours… should things go sideways for you. Included are things like food rations, water packets, waterproof matches, first aid kit, and more. It even comes with a hand-crank […]

Most military histories focus on high ranking leaders and battle strategy. However, a focus on the individual soldiers who had to do the actual fighting and endure the horrors of war is equally if not more important to consider. While many can learn about war through movies and books, graphic novels are becoming an increasingly […]

Right now in the world of true wireless earbuds, there are Apple AirPods and everyone else. 1More is in the latter category, and for several years now the audio brand has been tweaking Apple with earbuds that sound better and generally outperform the white earbuds while costing less. The company’s latest release is the ComfoBuds […]

Godzilla. Unnatural Disasters. James Stokoe (Cover Artist) Chris Mowry (Author) Matt Frank (Author, Artist) Simon Gane (Artist) Jeff Prezenkowski (Author, Artist) Jon Vankin (Author) Mike Raicht (Author) Tony Parker (Artist) E.J. Su (Artist) Bobby Curnow (Author) Dean Haspiel (Artist) This book  has tons of information about the Monsterverse. Since many enthusiastic kids are just entering […]

Whether you’re a student yourself or are employed in an educational (or education-adjacent) environment, summer is both a blessing and a curse. I, for example, work at a local community college, and while there are far fewer faculty members around during the warmer months that require my assistance—a boon that quickly ends with the coming […]

ELEGOO, maker of affordable, high-quality consumer 3D Printers, recently revealed 3 new machines.  These machines expand their current lineup, which includes printers like the Neptune 2 and the Mars Pro, both of which I’ve previously reviewed on GeekDad. They are all available to preorder in limited quantities starting tomorrow, June 10th, at 2:00 PM UTC […]

A giant kraken, originally bio-engineered to clean the polluted seas, developed the ability to create wormholes and left Earth entirely—and human survivors followed it into the unknown. What Is Space Kraken? Space Kraken is a sci-fi dungeon crawl game for 1 to 4 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 45 minutes to play. […]

GeekDad plays ‘D&D’: Session 68 – Cult of the Dead Three Suddenly, the cultists all drew daggers and in turn began stabbing violently into the body on the altar. The figure on the altar, whom Arvene had presumed was already dead, let out a low moan. Arvene had a moment of hesitation. This did not […]

Does dad want to be a grill master, but you don’t have space for a BBQ? Try this electric indoor grill for the perfect sear; just $56 today! GEEKDAD AND GEEKMOM RECEIVE A SMALL AFFILIATE BONUS FROM EACH SALE. Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill with Viewing Window and Removable Easy-to-Clean Nonstick Plate, 6-Serving, Extra-Large […]

Prepare now for when disaster strikes with today’s Daily Deal, the Sidekick Weather Alert Radio. At just 1 lb. (.45 kg) this device is portable, splashproof, and gets AM/FM, SAME, and NOAA signals as well as anything you connect via Bluetooth. It includes a rechargeable 2,600mAh battery that powers a LED flashlight and an emergency […]

Get great aerial shots with today’s Daily Deal, Global Drone 4K Platinum Version. This foldable, easily stowed drone can be set up quickly to get great video or still pics. It can be set for 4K, HD, or 1080P to capture breathtaking images. And flight time is around 13 minutes on a full charge with […]

If you’ve had the unfortunate pleasure of searching for the term “friend zone,” you’ve likely been bombarded with countless tips on escaping the friend zone. Well-meaning advice from doctors, therapists, and self-help gurus abound, all telling you the best way to “get the girl/guy.” This is absolutely an unhealthy attitude because it ignores the crucial […]

Today we’re going to analyze things we say to ourselves and each other that fall under the category of toxic masculinity and its gender-neutral corollary, toxic positivity. Mainly, we’re going to unpack problematic language and phrases and offer healthier more meaningful options to use in the future. The goal is to make our responses to […]

Get up to 35 hours of audio bliss with today’s Daily Deal, TREBLAB Z2 Bluetooth 5.0 Noise-Cancelling Headphones. These long-lasting headphones sport amazing technology to cancel out external noise so you can concentrate on getting things done. Its Bluetooth 5.0 connection also lets you integrate with both Siri and Google Voice for even more productivity. […]

Okay, normally I wouldn’t recommend combining books with ice cream—aside from the sticky pages, can you imagine paper cuts on your tongue?—but this is a fun idea: Scoops of Stories. Salt & Straw is an ice cream company based here in Portland, Oregon, that has spread to several other cities in the past few years. […]

Get a lot of training in investing with today’s Daily Deal, the Complete Stock and Cryptocurrency Investment Toolkit Bundle. These eleven courses contain hundreds of lessons on aspects of trading stocks and cryptocurrency and touch on some real estate investment. You’ll learn investment strategies and how to do financial analysis, so you can pick valuable […]

As doctors have been telling us for years, sitting for long periods of time is bad for our health. It increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. So how can you break that cycle, and improve your health without hurting your productivity? You could get a static standing desk, but that can create […]

It’s up to you to help the farmer and Lilli, the sheepdog, to keep the Barnyard Bunch from wandering off the farm. What Is Barnyard Bunch? Barnyard Bunch is a game for 1-4 players, ages 4 and up, and takes about 15-30 minutes to play. It’s currently available to purchase for $14.99 directly from HABA […]

Wizards of the Coast has announced a summer of Drizzt events, a multimedia/multiplatform series of releases featuring the Forgotten Realms and the iconic Drizzt Do’Urden. As the central character of over 30 novels, Drizzt has been explored in a huge array of situations, such as a coming-of-age story facing domestic/childhood abuse, racial discrimination, and forging […]

Contrary to popular belief, we geeks enjoy spending some time outdoors and in the wild. With spring in full bloom and summer around the way, it is time to take things to the campgrounds, mountains, trails, lakes, and seas. With that in the mind, we geeks are always looking for a way to balance nature […]