Nicole Wakelin, Author at GeekMom

Sylvan Learning Launches New Mobile Games Network For Kids

March 13, 2014November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Sylvan Learning aims to help make the decision about what mobile games kids should play a little easier with their newly launched mobile games network designed for kids called SylvanPlay

Ben From Parks And Recreation Loses It When He Gets An Iron Throne

March 6, 2014December 16, 2017Nicole Wakelin

There are things for every fandom that so perfectly capture that fandom, that they can make a fan go a little nuts. The Iron Throne is one of those things.

NASA Joins Forces With GLaDos and It’s a Good Thing

March 1, 2014December 16, 2017Nicole Wakelin

NASA has found an unlikely partner in the form of the evil AI that is GLaDOS from the Portal franchise of video games.

Beauty’s Got Muscle: A Girl and a Car Proving Women Can Do Anything

February 23, 2014December 16, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Katie and her ’78 Chevy Nova are proving that women can be passionate about anything, even the guy’s world of cars.

BRAKES Driving School Aims To Keep Teens Safe

February 19, 2014November 26, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The people at BRAKES Driving School are on a mission to make your teen driver safer behind the wheel.

That Time Zombies Reached Out From a NYC Sidewalk Grate [Video]

February 8, 2014December 16, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Thanks to AMC and their zombies, I’m thinking there are a few New Yorkers who will never, ever, ever walk over a sidewalk grate again.

A Game Of Hangman Turned Dinner With My Girls Into a Party

February 1, 2014December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin1

How a simple game of Hangman turned the wait for dinner into the highlight of the night.

Watch Need For Speed Stars Get Driver Training

January 30, 2014December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Watch Need for Speed stars Aaron Paul and Dominic Cooper get some driver training so they look the part behind the wheel.

“Mmm, it’s got new game smell!” or The Joy Of Raising Gamer Girls

January 20, 2014December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

If you’re a gamer, you understand, but if not, you are confused. Let me try to explain.

That Moment Your Wedding Photos Look Ridiculously Dated

January 6, 2014November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin2

How did I reach the point where I roll my eyes at my own wedding pictures?

ThinkGeek's Soft Kitty Hoodie Is Perfect For You And Your Kids

December 27, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Who would have thought that the ThinkGeek Soft Kitty Hoodie would be the absolute most loved thing my daughter found under the Christmas tree this year?`

Win All Three Pokémon Trading Card Game XY Kalos Starter Sets!

December 18, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The latest additions to the Pokémon Trading Card Game are the new XY Kalos Starter Set Deluxe Versions and GeekMom is giving you a chance to win all three!

The Kenwood ThermoResist Blender Is a Welcome Addition To The Kitchen

December 11, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin

I would never expect to wax poetic about a blender, but that’s exactly what I’m going to do in this review of the Kenwood ThermoResist BL705 Blender.

Review: NatureBox Subscription Box, A Snacking Alternative

November 26, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin

NatureBox subscription boxes deliver natural foods to your door every month to give you an alternative to the stuff found in your local grocery aisle.

Relax With the Crawleys in Behind The Scenes at Downton Abbey

November 24, 2013December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Season Four of “Downton Abbey” doesn’t premiere in the U.S. until January 5th, but if you just can’t wait that long for its return, then you’ll love “Behind the Scenes at Downton Abbey.”

Dress Your Little Ones In Geeky Style From We Love Fine

November 24, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin1

We Love Fine has long had a fantastic product line of geeky clothes and accessories for adults and now they’ve got a kids shop, just in time for the holidays!