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Author: Jenny Bristol

Jenny Bristol is Editor-in-Chief of GeekMom and an Editor at GeekDad. She is a lifelong geek who spends her time learning, writing, facilitating the education of her two wickedly smart kids, losing herself in history, and mastering the art of traveling on a shoestring.

Before You Head to the Hardware Store, Read ‘Tools’

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022Jenny Bristol

Whether you’re a tool newbie or an experienced DIYer, ‘Tools” provides new things to learn.

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No Skill Required for a Meditative Experience ‘Drawing Trees’

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022Jenny Bristol

Grab this book, a pencil, and a quiet corner, and meditate on the shapes of nature.

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Reliving My Childhood With ‘That’s So ’80s’

April 6, 2022April 5, 2022Jenny Bristol

If ’80s jeans are back in style, maybe your kids have a chance to win this fun trivia game from Ridley’s Games.

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Assemble Your Own Flock With the “Chickenology” Puzzle

April 6, 2022April 5, 2022Jenny Bristol

Learn about different types of chickens as you assemble 1000+ pieces of feathers, flowers, and fowl.

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Women’s History Month Picture Book Round-Up

March 6, 2022March 4, 2022Jenny Bristol

Learn about women from the past few hundred years of history through these fabulous biographical picture books.

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Inspiring Women in History (In Puzzle and Trivia Game Form!)

January 22, 2022January 21, 2022Jenny Bristol

Learn about inspiring women as you do a puzzle or play a trivia game.

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Elevate Your Workstation Gear With Vertagear and Edifier

January 13, 2022January 12, 2022Jenny Bristol

Spoiler: I have a new favorite chair.

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Clever Guides to Dumb Birds of North America and the Whole World

December 28, 2021Jenny Bristol

Do you love birds? Do you think they’re silly and weird? Do you have a great sense of humor? If you can say “yes” to any of those questions, here are some recommendations for you.

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Books, Music, and TV

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021Jenny Bristol

See what the GeekMom and GeekDad writers recommend as gifts this year in the categories of books, music, and TV shows!

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The OROS Itinerant Jacket Pairs High-Tech With Style

November 19, 2021December 22, 2021Jenny Bristol

If you’re looking for smart-looking, versatile outerwear, OROS has you covered. Literally.

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Gather Your Family for a Traditional Wooden Puzzle This Holiday Season

November 3, 2021Jenny Bristol

Dive into a high-quality wood jigsaw puzzle with your family this holiday season.

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Peek Into the Private Lives of Writers (and Artists) From the Past

November 3, 2021November 2, 2021Jenny Bristol

Learn about your favorite historical writers and artists in these collections of correspondence.

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Loaded Language

‘An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language’: Don’t Let Sneaky Rhetoric Get the Best of You

November 1, 2021October 29, 2021Jenny Bristol

A worthy successor to ‘An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments,’ this newest book by Ali Almossawi will help you parse what you read and hear.

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Let’s Laugh About Menopause! Together! (Neato Greeting Cards Inside)

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021Jenny Bristol

Some of you may be reaching a certain age where it feels like your body is going off-book. Add some levity to the moment with these neat greeting cards.

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Review: Fran Wilde’s ‘Clock Star Rose Spine’ Transported Me

September 7, 2021September 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Fran both wrecked and buoyed me through this, her first published collection of poetry.

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Adorn Your Home With Cross-Stitched Disney Villains

August 26, 2021August 25, 2021Jenny Bristol

If you’re really into Disney villains and cross-stitch, this craft book kit is the perfect joining of the two.

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GeekMom’s Own Fran Wilde Publishes First Collection of Poetry and Illustration

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021Jenny Bristol

Fran Wilde’s beautiful, touching collection of poetry and illustration comes out tomorrow!

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Relearn How to Play by Reading ‘The Secrets of LEGO House’

August 10, 2021August 9, 2021Jenny Bristol

Can’t make it to Denmark? ‘The Secrets of LEGO House’ has you covered.

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Midcentury Modern Design Takes Center Stage in ‘Star Trek: Designing the Final Frontier’

August 3, 2021August 2, 2021Jenny Bristol

Learn about ‘Star Trek’: The Original Series became a perfect setting for Midcentury Modern design.

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‘Tappity’ Your Way to K-5 Science Learning

June 26, 2021June 25, 2021Jenny Bristol

This subscription-based interactive science app for kids in K-5 is immersive, interactive, and full of solid science material.

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Jenny Bristol

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Ken Denmead

Senior Editors

Sophie Brown, Patricia Vollmer, Matt Blum, Z, Jonathan H. Liu

Core Contributors

Rebecca Angel, Judy Berna, Nivi Engineer, Evil Genius Mum, Marziah Karch, M.J. Kaufmann, Elizabeth MacAndrew, Melanie Meadors, Kali Moulton, Sarah Pinault, Cathé Post, Ruth Suehle, Dakster Sullivan, Lisa Tate, Karen Walsh, and Amy Weir

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Missy Hayes, Claire Jennings, Jenn Mac, and Andrea Schwalm

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