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A Fictional Forest Quiz for Fantasy Lovers

February 26, 2023February 25, 2023Lisa Tate

Travel into the enchanted, haunted, and dark woods for a quick quiz on some favorite forests in fantasy and literature.

Pages & Co: Discovering The Treehouse Library

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023Sarah Pinault

Welcome back to the world of bookwandering in the fifth and penultimate Pages & Co novel from Anna James, The Treehouse Library.

Happy Boobs, Happy Baby With Tommee Tippee

February 19, 2023February 18, 2023Sarah Pinault

Nursing mamas, rejoice! Breast pumping technology has come a long way in the past decade and happy boobs make for a happy baby! Introducing the Made For Me In-Bra Wearable Breast Pump from Tommee Tippee.

Five More Mini and Tabletop Accessory Creators Our Family Recommends

February 18, 2023February 17, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth covers 5 more 3D printing creators for tabletop gaming minis, terrain, and accessories.

Four Mini and Prop Creators Our Family Recommends

February 11, 2023February 10, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses four of her family’s favorite creators for 3D printing files for tabletop and prop purposes.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur NYCC Preview

Marvel’s ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’: Joyful, Optimistic, Self-Discovery

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023Karen Walsh

GeekMom Karen interviews the cast of ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ and tells us why it’s the TV show we’ve all been looking for—airing on Disney Channel starting February 10 and Disney+ on February 15.

Give a Valentine Candy Box a DIY ‘Wednesday’-Inspired Makeover

February 5, 2023February 4, 2023Lisa Tate

Turn an inexpensive heart-shaped candy box into a creepy, cool gift inspired by Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ series.

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.