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Why You Should Check Out the ‘Bridgewater’ Podcast Series

January 28, 2023January 29, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the podcast series ‘Bridgewater’ from Grim & Mild.

10 Random and Geeky Facts About Pop Culture Rabbits

January 20, 2023January 19, 2023Lisa Tate

It’s the Year of the Rabbit in 2023. Celebrate this prolific, lucky, and energetic critter with some random facts about pop culture buns.

Microraptors’ Last Meals Hold Key to Dinosaur Diet

January 17, 2023January 16, 2023Melanie Meadors

By studying Microraptors’ last meals, paleontologists have discovered new clues about Cretaceous ecosystems.

Two Simple Drawing Projects to Stretch Your Creative Muscles

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023Lisa Tate

The calm of January is a good time to try out some fun doodling and drawing projects for all ages to give your creative muscles a workout.

Our Immersive Journey Through the World of Van Gogh

January 1, 2023December 31, 2022Lisa Tate

My family visited ‘Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ over the holidays, for a beautifully serene and surreal art adventure.

10 Random and Geeky Sleigh Facts From Pop Culture Santas

December 23, 2022December 22, 2022Lisa Tate

Every Christmas special Santa has his own cool mods on his sleigh. Here are some favorites from movies and television.

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Game Review

December 19, 2022December 18, 2022Sarah Pinault

It’s that time, special time of year, time for new Christmas board games for game night! Whether or not you are a ‘National Lampoon’ fan, you are sure to love this dice game from Funko.

Easy DIY Snow Globe Decorations With Upcycled Materials

December 18, 2022December 17, 2022Lisa Tate

Those old boxes and catalogs can be used to make some cool upcycled winter “snow globe” decorations for the holiday season.

‘The Dregg Disaster’: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure/Algebra I Mashup

December 16, 2022December 15, 2022Jenny Bristol

If you love math AND the ability to craft your own story as you read, have I got the book for you.

When the Elder Kid Is in on Santa

December 11, 2022December 10, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how it changes the holidays when one kid is in on Santa and the other is not.

GeekMom/GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffers and Last Minute Gifts

December 10, 2022December 13, 2022Sarah Pinault

The holidays are still a few weeks away, but your shipping deadlines are looming! As you start wrapping up your wrapping, we’ve got some great suggestions to stuff your stockings and to add some last-minute fun to your last-minute purchases.

An Interview With Melanie Zanetti

December 10, 2022December 9, 2022Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah sits down “for real life” with Melanie Zanetti, the voice of mum Chilli Heeler on the acclaimed kids’ TV show ‘Bluey.’

Upcycled Giftgiving: Little ‘Stained Glass’ Potted Plants

December 5, 2022December 4, 2022Lisa Tate

Make little stained glass inspired potted plant gifts with just a few upcycled materials and your imagination.

Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in November 2022

December 1, 2022November 30, 2022Sophie Brown

Can you believe it’s time for the final Between the Bookends of 2022? We wish you a happy holiday season filled with reading time.

Tips for Parents New to the ‘Pokémon Trading Card Game’

November 26, 2022November 25, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth shares her tips for parents of new ‘Pokémon Trading Card Game’ players.

Make a Simple Little Grogu Doodle Inspired by ‘Zen’

November 19, 2022November 18, 2022Lisa Tate

Here’s a little doodle tutorial inspired by Studio Ghibli’s beautifully simple contribution to Grogu and the ‘Star Wars’ universe.

GeekMom/GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide — Toys

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022Sarah Pinault

We’re kicking off our Holiday Gift Guide this year with all kinds of toys, toys, toys! Whether you are looking for a kid or a kid at heart, we’ve got the list for you!