The Polar Vortex and Wind Chill Warnings: The Veritaserum
Polar Vortex. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Continue ReadingAuthor: Patricia Vollmer
Patricia Vollmer is the proud mother of two sons, ages 16 & 18, who are as geeky as she is. She's been writing for the Geek Family Network since 2011. She is a meteorologist who works for the U.S. Air Force in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hobbies include running, despite no one chasing her, sharing her love for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars, and exploring the world with her boys. Ask her why the sky is blue at your own risk.
Ringing in the New Year with Cards Against Humanity
Wow, for it being the gutter-minded-iest, rudest game you will ever play, it’s nice of them to give it away for free!
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Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Chronicles: Art & Design
Are you looking for a last-minute gift idea for your favorite Tolkien-fan-geek? Look no further than your favorite bookstore for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Chronicles: Art & Design
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: A Visual Treat
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a visual treat. However, if you have read the book, prepare yourself for some divergent plot lines, such as the introduction of Legolas and Tauriel.
Continue ReadingProduct Review: QAK Thump Case Pack Bluetooth Headphones
I recently received QAK Thump Case Pack Bluetooth headphones to review. The company—named QAK to mean Quality in Accessories are Key—is right up the road from me in Boulder, Colorado, and they apparently embraced my living in Colorado as an opportunity to speak out about these headphones.
Continue ReadingProduct Review: Changers Solar Charger System
The Changers system is more than the solar charger and accompanying battery that I received to review. Changers gives you the opportunity to upload data about how much solar energy you’ve taken in and outputted to their website at Changers.com. It’s a social network for CO2 reduction efforts.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Holiday Traditions: Holiday Open House
GeekMom Patricia hosts a holiday open house for friends, neighbors, and colleagues.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Holiday Traditions: Baking for the Troops
There’s nothing that brings a smile to deployed servicemembers’ faces like homemade cookies!
Continue ReadingProduct Review: Wings of a Warrior: The Jimmy Doolittle Story
Wings of a Warrior: The Jimmy Doolittle Story is directed and narrated by former Hollywood stuntman Gardner Doolittle.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Holiday Traditions: A Charlie Brown Christmas on TV
Clear your family’s calendar or set your DVRs: A Charlie Brown Christmas is airing on ABC tonight!
Continue ReadingIs Facebook My Happy Place?
Every social media user has the choice to post what he/she chooses. Anything can be conveyed. Anything! Apparently I only post the happier stuff. Why worry people, right? Does that make me a fraud?
Continue ReadingProduct Review: The Vaavud Smartphone Anemometer
The Vaavud anemometer is a handy little device fits in your pocket and makes it easy to see just how strongly the winds are blowing using your iOS device or Samsung Galaxy phone. Perfect for outdoor hobbyists!
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Run for the Water 2013: A Unique Race Experience and Interview with the Race Director
GeekMom Patricia took part in Austin’s Global Run for the Water from the comfort of her Colorado Springs neighborhood, using the fitness app MapMyFitness to collect run times from all over the world.
Continue ReadingCelebrate a Mathematical Halloween with Adventure Time and Regular Show
Are you in need of a last minute Halloween idea? Look no further than your favorite entertainment retailer for Cartoon Network’s latest DVD offerings: Adventure Time: Jake the Dad and Regular Show: Fright Pack.
Continue ReadingCheck Out the Ohio State Marching Band's Hollywood Tribute
This past weekend Ohio State hosted Penn State in football and the halftime show was quite memorable.
Continue Reading2013 Global Run for the Water: Who's in With Me?
This Sunday, fitness fans have the chance to virtually take part in a brilliant fundraiser opportunity. The annual Run for Water in Austin, Texas has provided funds to help provide clean water for tens of thousands of Burundians.
Continue ReadingCelebrate the 216th Anniversary of the First Parachute Jump with Today's Google Doodle
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the 216th birthday of the first parachute jump. Go to Google.com right now (on October 22nd) and play the little game, guiding the parachute man to a safe landing with your right and left arrow keys.
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Need Pumpkin Carving Ideas? Check Out ExtremePumpkins.com!
Looking for some creative pumpkin carving ideas? We discovered a website that’s right up my family’s alley when it comes to carving!
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NoCo Maker Faire: Exactly What I Imagined a Maker Faire to Be!
This past weekend my family and I made a two-hour trek to Loveland, Colorado, for the state’s first-ever NoCo Mini Maker Faire.
Continue ReadingRobot Chicken Season 6: In Stores Now!
My husband and I have had many ROTFL moments over the years from Robot Chicken, and season 6 is no exception.
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