Giveaway: DisneyNature Bears Blu-Ray and iPad Air Cases
Enter for a chance to win a DisneyNature Bears combo prize pack: a copy of the Blu-ray and a limited-edition Bears iPad Air case.
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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.
Product Review: JBL Synchros E40BT Bluetooth Headphones
JBL’s newest Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones offer wireless comfort in an office or commuter environment.
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Race Review: The Color Fun Fest 5K
GeekMom Patricia experiences her first “color run”!
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Product Review: Cuddle Clones Custom Stuffed Animals
GeekMom Patricia checks out Cuddle Clones, replica stuffed pets perfect for college kids and deployed military members.
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Congratulations to the 2014 Fields Medal Winners
GeekMom recognizes the winners of the 2014 Fields Medal in mathematics.
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Robin Williams, 1951-2014: GeekMoms Will Miss You.
We reflect on how Robin Williams has touched our hearts through his humor and versatile acting.
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Product Review: JBL Synchros In-Ear Headphones
Check out JBL’s newest in-ear headphones in their Synchros series.
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Product Review: Oregon Scientific Grill Right Bluetooth Thermometer & Mobile App
Read about GeekMom Patricia’s adventure with a Bluetooth-enabled grill thermometer.
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When Geeks Go on Vacation: The Grand Canyon
It goes without saying that the Grand Canyon is educational. GeekMom Patricia shares some of the well-known (and lesser-known) ways to share the experience with your kids.
Continue ReadingThe Simpsons Fans, Unite! FXX Announces Online “Simpsons World”
Fox announced the complete The Simpsons series will be available through the FXNOW website and app for network subscribers starting in August.
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The Latest from Nerf’s Zombie Strike: Review & Giveaway!
GeekMom Patricia shows us how to be prepared for the zombie apocalypse with the latest offerings from the Nerf Zombie Strike Blaster line.
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Day Out With Thomas: 2014’s “Talking Thomas” and a Big Announcement
GeekMom Patricia chatted with a Day Out With Thomas engineer at the Strasburg Railroad about Thomas’ new animatronic face!
Continue ReadingRegistration for the Star Wars Half Marathon at Disneyland Opens Today!
Do you want to run the Star Wars Half Marathon? Get thee to your computer at noon EDT on June 10; this one is going to sell out FAST!
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Cutting the Cord: Yes or No?
GeekMom Patricia and her family are about the cut the cable cord. Are they ready for the revolution in how to watch television?
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Fallonventions: Three Young Inventors Featured on The Tonight Show
In Thursday night’s episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, three innovative youth, ages 9 to 16, were presented with cash awards for their inventions in a feature called “Fallonventions”.
Continue ReadingRick Grimes vs. Walter White Epic Rap Battle
Enjoy a rap battle between Breaking Bad’s Walter White and Walking Dead’s Rick Grimes.
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DIY Vermicomposting III: Harvesting the Poop
If you have your worms happily buzzing in your homemade worm bin, and you’re seeing some happy worms through signs of their reproduction, after about 3 months, you might be ready to harvest some of the worm castings for your garden. After all, this is the point of the exercise.
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DIY Vermicomposting II: Do You See Cocoons Yet?
If the conditions are just right, after approximately 90 days, your worm population might be happy enough to reproduce.
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DIY Vermicomposting I: Compost Year-Round with a Small Investment
The first post in our series will present you with an inexpensive way to start a DIY vermicomposting worm bin of your very own.
Continue ReadingTime for Kids Family Edition App for Android and iPad
The Time for Kids Family Edition app for iOS and Android devices is an excellent way for kids to keep up with current events in a kid-friendly format.
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