Finding Hidden Treasures in Used Books
When you haunt used bookstores, you never know what little treasures you might find hiding within the pages.
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DMs, Level up Your Big Bads With ‘The Game Master’s Book of Villains, Minions, and Their Tactics’
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews DM accessory ‘The Game Master’s Book of Villains, Minions, and Their Tactics’ from Media Lab Books.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Disney With LEGO Minifigures
I may have a problem. I have a teeny tiny obsession with Disney merch at the moment. And since my entire family loves LEGO, I bought four individual bags of the mini figures that were released as part of the celebration of 100 years of Disney.
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Be the Artist: Mid-Century ‘Polynesian Pop’ Custom
The immersive world of the mid-century “Tiki” custom is making a comeback with a geeky twist. Try designing your own “Polynesian Pop” pattern.
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Dear Parents, What to Know About Reporting Bullies at Your Kid’s School
GeekMom Elizabeth gives insights into dealing with school administrators and bullying.
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Books, Games, Rock and Roll: An Interview With James L. Sutter
Author James L. Sutter has been busy. In between the releases of his romantic young adult novel (‘Darkhearts,’ Wednesday Books/Macmillan) and two comics (‘Starfinder: Angels of the Drift #1,’ Dynamite Entertainment and the story “Remakers” in ‘Schlock Mercenary #17: A Little Immortality’) in June, plus writing for future projects, he found the time to answer a few questions about his work, particularly on ‘Darkhearts.’
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Be the Artist: Painting Artist Hilights (or Remarques)
Does adding highlights, doodles and remarques to prints make it original art? Well, it certainly gives a print a more personal touch.
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reMarkable 2 Tablets and Accessories Are Slick Niche Tools, If You Can Afford Them
Whether you type or write things by hand, this digital e-ink tablet is worth a look.
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Relive Indy’s Adventures Escape Room-Style in ‘Indiana Jones: Cryptic’ From Funko Games
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Indiana Jones: Cryptic,’ an escape room-style game from Funko Games.
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Adventure Like Indy in ‘Indiana Jones: Throw Me the Idol!’ From Funko Games
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the team-oriented ‘Indiana Jones: Throw Me the Idol!’ from Funko Games.
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Be the Artist: the Swanky Black Velvet Painting
GeekMom Lisa takes us into the world of the kitchy, yet mesmerizing, velvet art that was popular in the 70s and 80s.
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Indiana Jones Arrives to the “Something Wild!’ Line from Funko Games
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Something Wild! Indiana Jones’ from Funko Games.
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An Ode to Our Favorite Local Gaming Store
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses what her family’s favorite local gaming store has meant to them.
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is May 14, so let’s get shopping!
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Happy Tears for The Legend of Zelda Franchise
Make time to revisit BREATH OF THE WILD before you play TEARS OF THE KINGDOM. It is more than worthy of your time and tears. Happy tears.
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Halfway to Halloween: Try A Spooky ‘Scrim Effect’ Experiment
One of the coolest old school spooky effects is a “reveal effect” or “scrim effect”. Here’s and easy DIY experiment to see how it works.
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Travel to Japan Without Leaving Home With Japan Crate
In which my family and I taste test some Japanese treats and snacks.
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How Well Do You Know Your Famous Guitars?
It’s International Guitar Month. Here’s a fun quiz to see how well you know who owned and played these cool guitars.
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‘The Party’ Is the Tabletop Web Series Heir to ‘The Guild’ and ‘LARPs’
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘The Party,’ a ‘Dungeons & Dragons’-based comedy about a group of tabletop gamers.
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘The Pauper’s Prince’ Volumes 1-3
If you’re looking for queer, autistic, wholesome content, don’t miss ‘The Pauper’s Prince.’
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