6 Ways ‘Cars 3’ Brought Back Memories
Patricia explains how ‘Cars 3′ brought back numerous memories about her sons’ love of the franchise.
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Author: 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.
Talk Like a Pirate Day: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ on Digital Today!
Y’arrrrrr! Today ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ hits the bandwidth with its digital release. Patricia shares her favorite bonus features.
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7 Things Parents Should Know About ‘The Vietnam War’ on PBS
The 10-part documentary ‘The Vietnam War’ starts on Sunday night on PBS. Will you watch it with your kids?
Continue ReadingIs Changing the Prop Rules Mid-Con Okay?
Partway through the event, the Denver Comic Con event authorities changed the prop weapons policy to ban replica guns. Was the mid-event change worth it?
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Denver Comic Con 2017: Family Cosplay Roundup
Patricia shares her favorite family cosplay and discusses cosplay trends at this year’s Denver Comic Con.
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Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 3 Report
Patricia discusses her observations from the last day of Denver Comic Con.
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Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 2 Report
Patricia gives a recap of her experiences at Denver Comic Con on Day 2.
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Denver Comic Con 2017: Last Minute Family Tips!
Patricia’s excited for Denver Comic Con this weekend! Come find her in costume Saturday for a GeekMom/GeekDad sticker, while supplies last!
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Denver Comic Con Bound? Understand This Year’s Security Changes
Are you Denver Comic Con bound (give us a shout out if you are!)? Be sure to plan ahead for the changes in registration, security, and prop checks for this year’s event.
Continue ReadingEnjoy the Magic of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on Digital and Blu-ray
Patricia shares her thoughts on the live-action Blu-ray/digital download release.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About DisneyNature’s ‘Born in China’
While DisneyNature’s ‘Born in China’ is rated G, parents should be aware of some of the almost PG scenes.
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‘Rogue One’ on Blu-ray and Digital: Not the Extras You’re Looking For
Patricia digs into the bonus features included in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.’ Unfortunately, they left a lot to be desired.
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ArtSkills Poster Products, Science Fair S.O.S., and Science Activism
Patricia shows us how kids can take the lead on science fair project presentations with the help of ArtSkills and Science Fair S.O.S.
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Disneynature’s ‘Born in China:’ Two Fact-Filled Videos
Enjoy a pair of teaser trailers about the upcoming Disneynature feature film ‘Born in China,’ in theaters April 21st.
Continue ReadingDisney’s ‘Moana’ on Blu-ray and Digital HD: Salt Life Memories
Patricia explores the Blu-ray and Digital HD release of Disney’s ‘Moana’, and reflects on her personal love of the ocean from when she was a preschooler living in Hawaii.
Continue Reading‘Pinocchio’ Signature Edition on the Digital Screen
Patricia checks out the Signature Collection release of Disney’s ‘Pinocchio,’ and makes a stunning confession.
Continue ReadingDig Deep Into ‘Doctor Strange’s’ Whimsy on Blu-ray and Digital
‘Doctor Strange’ is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and all digital formats on February 28th. Be sure to check out the extra features!
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AccuWeather & Spotify Present ‘Climatunes’ Playlists
AccuWeather and Spotify join forces to present customized playlists to your location and weather conditions, based on the trends of 85 billion previous streams.
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Give the Gift of ‘The Powerpuff Girls: Tiara Trouble’ on DVD
To announce the launch of ‘The Powerpuff Girls: Tiara Trouble’ on DVD, Patricia remembers her Friday nights watching the original series.
Continue ReadingUN International Day for Women and Girls in Science
Saturday, February 11th, is UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Check out ways to get involved in your community.
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