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A Final Farewell (And Thank You) to ‘Lucifer’

September 19, 2021September 20, 2021Lisa Tate

With the final season of ‘Lucifer’ now streaming on Netflix, GeekMom Lisa shares why this devil of a show entered her life at the right time.

Changing of the Geek Flag

September 18, 2021September 17, 2021Sarah Pinault

As a child turns 12, GeekMom Sarah waxes poetic on her own evolution from 12-year-old geek to 40-year-old GeekMom.

Be the Artist: the Mind’s Eye of Automatism and Allover Painting

September 13, 2021September 12, 2021Lisa Tate

Let your mind open up to create some surreal and imaginative creations with Allover painting and Automic Drawing

2021 Ig Nobel Prize: Beards, Rhinos, and the Language of Cats

September 11, 2021September 10, 2021Evil Genius Mum

The Ig Nobel Prize celebrates science that makes us laugh then makes us think, from beards to rhinos and the secret language of cats.

Make/Play/Watch/Read: My Fine Feathered Friends

September 10, 2021September 9, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Birdwatching is a great hobby to encourage at any time of year. Start with our Make/Play/Watch/Read and see where the wind takes you!

Review: Fran Wilde’s ‘Clock Star Rose Spine’ Transported Me

September 7, 2021September 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Fran both wrecked and buoyed me through this, her first published collection of poetry.

Journey Through ‘8Doors: Arum’s Afterlife Adventure’

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021Evil Genius Mum

If you’re a fan of Metroidvania video games and willing to put in the work, you are going to love ‘8Doors’. Scores 4 out of 5 talking frogs.

Making Teacher Gifts Easy With My Cricut Mug Press

September 4, 2021September 7, 2021Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah’s teacher gift of choice this year? A gift card with a side of personalized mug thanks to the Cricut Mug Press.

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!

Be the Artist: The Waxy World of Encaustic Painting

August 29, 2021August 28, 2021Lisa Tate

Encaustic painting has been popular for centuries, and it is still “hot” today. Here’s a kid-friendly way to create with warm wax.

‘Powerwash Simulator’: The Most Relaxing Video Game of 2021

August 28, 2021August 27, 2021Sophie Brown

In ‘Powerwash Simulator’ you’ll start up your own power washing business and clean everything from vans to houses to the Mars rover.

two people sitting on green Cringer from He-Man and Panthor from Skeletor

MegaCon Orlando 2021 – Conventions In A Pandemic World

August 26, 2021August 25, 2021Dakster Sullivan

MegaCon Orlando put on by FanBoy Expo was an experiment in seeing if people were ready for cons again, and it was a success.

GeekMom’s Own Fran Wilde Publishes First Collection of Poetry and Illustration

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021Jenny Bristol

Fran Wilde’s beautiful, touching collection of poetry and illustration comes out tomorrow!

Be the Artist: The Colorful Chemistry of Art Emulsions

August 15, 2021August 14, 2021Lisa Tate

Emulsions are present in everything from chemistry to cooking, but it can also be a beautiful part of the visual art world.

TOFT: Here Come the Bees

August 13, 2021August 12, 2021Sarah Pinault

If, like Donna Noble, you have concerns about the world’s bee population, consider joining in the summer fun with Toft, spread a few seeds, share some bee facts, and help repopulate.