With just a few simple tweaks to a standard birthday party lineup, we gave my 11-year-old’s party an unmistakable Super Mario theme that went over memorably. Read More
A Super Mario Party in a Few Easy Tweaks
Category Archives: DIY
My Animation Cel Art Project Inspired by ‘ScoobyNatural’
Thanks to CW’s ‘ScoobyNatural’ crossover episode, even the most novice artist can be inspired to create these animation cel art DIYs. Read More
15th Annual Edible Book Festival In Cleveland
Books, puns, and baked goods. What’s not to love? Loganberry Books in the Larchmere neighborhood of Cleveland celebrated their 15th year of the Edible Book Festival this past weekend, and it was a delight. Read More
DIY Marvel Inspired Bracelets for Spring and Summer Fun
Be ready to take on the world with easy, casual, geeky Marvel-themed necklaces and bracelets for spring and summer wear.
STEAM Projects For Preschool Kids: Rainy Day Painting
Rainy Day Painting is a perfect STEAM project for preschoolers. It encourages kids to experiment with art AND can lead to some really exciting scientific and engineering questions. Geek Parent Bonus: It’s easy to set-up and clean up too! Win-Win! Read More
Free Pi Day Shirt Designs
Happy Pi Day! I’ve created SVGs for a few of the most popular Pi Day shirts that you can load into Silhouette Studio or Cricut Design Space to create your own. Read More
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos en La Primavera with Easy Spring DIYs
Celebrate the release of Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” with some colorful DIYs that mix the springtime holidays with Dia de los Muertos. Read More
I Tried A Bunch of Tricks for Wearing Earrings in Sensitive Ears. Here’s What Worked.
GeekMom A.J. tried the all the Internet’s tips for wearing earrings in sensitive ears so you don’t have to. Read More
Geek Links: Rainbow Brite, Unicorn, Mustache, and Jedi Onesies
ThinkGeek is the number one store for fandom-themed apparel. However, the baby and toddler clothes are somewhat limited and often sold out. So what is a geek parent to do? Read More
Make Simple and Sweet Flower Bouquets for Any Geeky Fandom
By following a few easy rules, you can put together a simple and cute flower bouquet for any occassion…and any geeky fandom. Read More
My 3 Go-To Gifts for Kids and Classmates
Over the years, I’ve come to rely on three go-to gifts for birthdays and holidays that all kids will love to get. Read More
Fun.com Women’s Secret Identity Suits – Be Your Own Heroine
If you want to secretly fly your geek flag in the professional realm? Get yourself the Fun.com Secret Identity Suit blazer. Read More
Save What You Love (on the Fridge) With This DIY Rose Tico Magnet
Rose Tico is a vital part of a ship’s crew, and she’ll be just as handy as a magnet on your fridge, keeping important papers and photos safe. Here’s the how-to for making your own. Read More
Olympics Food, Family, and Fun
The PyeongChang Olympics are exciting for Rebecca Angel and her family for many reasons, but the regional food will set the tone. Check out some yummy recipes! Read More
5 Essential Things to Know About Nintendo Labo Kits
These kits allow parents and kids to alter the Nintendo Switch into a fascinating and more interactive toy, including activities such as fishing, riding a motorcycle, playing the piano, and becoming a robot who can fly. Read More
Five Forgotten Foods From My Childhood
You know those foods you loved but can’t find? The older I get, the more I miss my favorite forgotten foods. Read More
7 Alternatives to the Scrapbook for the Disorganized Mom
Before I had kids, I got into the scrapbooking craze. Then I had kids. I don’t scrapbook anymore. But I do still collect memories. Read More
Smackdown! It’s Cookie Wars 2018, Snickerdoodles!
For when you want to do pretend battle, but eat tasty desserts at the same time. Read More
Everyday Cosplay Nico Minoru
This everyday cosplay Nico Minoru collection will help you channel your inner with and let you spell cast in a crowd. Read More
DIY String and Twig Figures Inspired by ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
Gather some twigs and make these easy little found-object toys inspired by the Canto Bight kids from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Read More
