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Author: Ruth Suehle

Dragon Con 2022 Photoshoot Roundup

October 14, 2022October 13, 2022Ruth Suehle

Poring over endless con photos is fun, no argument. But sometimes you find yourself saying, “Do you remember that great ____ cosplayer at the con?” or “Oh, I didn’t see any _____ costumes!” and you need an album.

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Peachtree Center photo CC BY-SA Han Zheng

How John Portman Designed Dragon Con’s Home 20 Years Before It Happened

October 14, 2022October 17, 2022Ruth Suehle

Even if you’ve never been to Dragon Con, you recognize some of its host hotels and spaces.

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It’s Not Too Late to Join Dragon Con Virtually

September 2, 2022September 1, 2022Ruth Suehle

Every year for the last 20 years, I know it’s con time when I check into my hotel and can turn on DragonConTV.

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Spine poems

Find Joy in Spine Poems

August 30, 2022August 29, 2022Ruth Suehle

Annette Dauphin Simon shares spine poems with the world in ‘Spine Poems: An Eclectic Collection of Found Verse for Book Lovers.’

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9 Geekiest Guest Stars on the ‘Golden Girls’ Spinoff

January 13, 2022January 12, 2022Ruth Suehle

The (brief) entirety of The Golden Palace has dropped on Hulu, and I am more than here for it. If you weren’t dedicated to The Golden Girls in the 80s, here’s what you missed when it ended: Dorothy (Bea Arthur) got married and moved away, and the remaining three girls bought and moved into a […]

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Don’t Miss This ‘Stranger Things’ Pop-Up Store

November 20, 2021November 19, 2021Ruth Suehle

If you’re in New York or Los Angeles in the next few weeks, don’t miss the ‘Stranger Things’ pop-up stores.

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How to Attend Dragon Con Virtually This Weekend

September 3, 2021September 2, 2021Ruth Suehle

Not in Atlanta this weekend (for any of a number of very good reasons)? You can still attend Dragon Con from the comfort of whatever variant con location you may be in!

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How to Make a Lighted Rudolph Mask

December 11, 2020December 10, 2020Ruth Suehle

Make a festive Rudolph mask with a nose that lights up by sewing a basic electronic circuit in conductive thread!

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The GeekMom Guide to the 2020 Black Friday Sales

November 26, 2020November 25, 2020Ruth Suehle

Every year we bring you our favorite Black Friday deals — don’t miss this year’s list!

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Disney ScanNCut

You May Be Surprised by the Power of the Brother ScanNCut Electronic Cutting Machine

November 25, 2020November 24, 2020Ruth Suehle

The Brother ScanNCut machines are a feature-rich option if you’re in the market for an electronic cutting machine. If you’re a Disney fan, it should be high on your list. If you’re a Linux user, there’s no other choice.

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Dragon Con Isn’t Canceled–It’s Moving Online (and Free!)

July 7, 2020Ruth Suehle

Like most events in 2020, Dragon Con will not be held as an in-person event. But they will be moving online–and it’s free for everyone, whether you were planning to attend or not.

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Six Ways to Celebrate Birthdays During While Social Distancing

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020Ruth Suehle

How to cheer up a kid who’s celebrating their birthday without friends this year? We’ve got six ways to help.

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Which ‘Star Trek’ Episodes Do You Need to Rewatch Before ‘Picard’?

January 25, 2020January 24, 2020Ruth Suehle

Trying to remember everything that happened on a TV show you watched a few decades ago? Here’s the shortcut to refreshing yourself on the ‘Picard’ story.

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Reuse Shipping Boxes for Free With Give Back Box Donations

December 21, 2019December 20, 2019Ruth Suehle

If you’re got spare shipping boxes and used items to donate to charity, Give Back Box makes it easy.

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Cyber Monday Deals Guide

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019Ruth Suehle1

Rather spend your day shopping? We’re rounding up the deals today.

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Best Black Friday Deals for Geek Moms

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019Ruth Suehle

Don’t worry about sifting through the ads – we’re giving your shopping a power boost!

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Want a Baby Yoda? ‘Mandalorian’ Merch Can Finally Be Yours

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019Ruth Suehle

There’s a good chance that ‘Mandalorian’ merch is pretty high on your kids’ (and your own) Christmas lists.

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Ditch the Elf; ‘Krampus on the Mantle’ Is Here

November 22, 2019November 21, 2019Ruth Suehle

Who needs to move around an elf every night when you can inspire real terror?

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Which Streaming Services Should You Subscribe To?

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019Ruth Suehle

Head spinning at all the streaming options available? We look at Apple, Amazon, CBS, Disney+, HBO, Hulu, NBC, and Netflix to help you figure out where you should put your money.

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‘Star Wars,’ ‘Saved by the Bell,’ and Other Strange Reboot News

September 18, 2019September 17, 2019Ruth Suehle1

How many more reboots can we stand? Let us know what you think of these bits of entertainment news.

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