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Author: Melody Mooney

I am a GeekMom, a Superhero * Hygena from Season 2 of Who Wants to be a Superhero *. I love Star Wars and coffee and fighting for Inclusive Education as a CHIME family member

Preview: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood

March 27, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney3

‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ doesn’t open at Universal Studios Hollywood until April 7, but we were able to get a family preview.

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‘Star Wars: Rebels” Tiya Sircar’s New Film

March 22, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney3

Sabine is given voice by actor Tiya Sircar. Always one for supporting the ‘Star Wars’ family and independent projects, I was happy to receive a press release about her latest non-animated endeavor, ‘Miss India America.’

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Podcast Spotlight: Lattes with Leia

February 26, 2016December 16, 2017Melody Mooney

Lattes with Leia: an awesome Star Wars female perspective podcast that Geekmom wants you to hear !

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Zombie Starfish: Nature’s Undeadliest Catch

February 4, 2016December 7, 2017Melody Mooney

Is there a Zombie apocalypse happening to the Sea Stars of our West Coast?

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Comikaze Expo Panel: Pop Culture and Parenting 2015

November 12, 2015December 4, 2017Melody Mooney

Check out this video of our very own Lucas Moras as Mini Kylo Ren in a lightsaber duel with a Sith Master from the recent Comikaze Expo.

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Target Stores Strike Back by Launching #SHARETHEFORCE

August 28, 2015December 15, 2017Melody Mooney

Target strikes back after gender issues and geek backlash this summer with #sharetheforce. A digital collection of Star Wars fan memories.

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Aloha Friday: YouTube ‘Lava’ Covers

June 26, 2015December 2, 2017Melody Mooney

Spreading some Aloha with a playlist of YouTube “Lava” covers.

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DIY Black Widow Fix for My Daughter: #WeWantWidow Too

June 11, 2015December 2, 2017Melody Mooney1

Melody and her geekling daughter create a DIY fix for Widow-less merchandise. Using problem-solving skills and a voice, the two join the #WeWantWidow movement.

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A GeekMom’s Love Letter to ‘Star Wars’

May 4, 2015December 2, 2017Melody Mooney

You had me at “We’re home.” A sweet love letter spanning one GeekMom’s relationship with ‘Star Wars’ through the years.

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Helping My Child Help the Children of Nepal

April 28, 2015December 2, 2017Melody Mooney

As the horrors of what happened in Nepal began to stir GeekMom Melody to action, she wondered just how much of the event to share with her daughter.

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Recycle Your Kids’ Artwork

February 2, 2015December 2, 2017Melody Mooney1

Parental guilt be silenced on clean up day. Recycle and reload your little art geniuses masterpieces and obey the cull.

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A Day in the Life of a GeekMom Actor

January 5, 2015December 2, 2017Melody Mooney1

Most days, GeekMom Melody is a stay-at-home mom. Other days, she’s a working actor. Follow a day in her life, from the set of a commercial.

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Comikaze Expo: Pop Culture and Parenting Panel

November 9, 2014December 15, 2017Melody Mooney

This panel had a rousing discussion of modern-day parenting, including best habits for device use, cosplaying, when to introduce kids to Star Wars, and more.

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First Day of School: Are You Spock or Troi?

September 1, 2014December 16, 2017Melody Mooney2

GeekMom Melody has always been more of a Deanna Troi then a Mr. Spock when it came to emotions.

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Happy Meals, Gender Options, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2

May 17, 2014December 16, 2017Melody Mooney4

With great meals comes great responsibility; GeekMom Melody takes on gender and the latest Spider-Man 2 toys from McDonald’s.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Geek Date Night Approved

April 4, 2014November 23, 2017Melody Mooney1

Geek parents approve the new Captain America sequel and explain why it is a great date night movie.

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Scarlett Johansson and Cast Talk Captain America: The Winter Soldier

March 26, 2014November 24, 2017Melody Mooney1

Mom-to-be Scarlett Johansson talks the solo Black Widow movie, strong female heroes, and growing into her own in the Marvel Universe.

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Come to the Pink Side, We Have Tutus

March 1, 2014November 24, 2017Melody Mooney17

Is “Pink” really a four letter word in a geek-centric home? The day came when this GeekMom stopped fighting the tide of tutus and princess glitter and began a Jedi education in love and acceptance.

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Breaking Geek: Five Steps to Improve Your Relationship with Your DVR

September 14, 2013November 24, 2017Melody Mooney3

Are you mindlessly watching drivel instead of tuning in to quality TV?

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What It's Like To Meet Other Geek Parents

September 2, 2013November 24, 2017Melody Mooney5

Looking to share a grand adventure with fellow families in your galaxy? These are the Geeklings and Parental Units you have been looking for!

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