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Why I’m Not Afraid to Turn 40

July 11, 2023July 10, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth explains why she’s not afraid of turning forty.

Be the Artist: Painting Artist Hilights (or Remarques)

July 10, 2023July 9, 2023Lisa Tate

Does adding highlights, doodles and remarques to prints make it original art? Well, it certainly gives a print a more personal touch.

reMarkable 2 Tablets and Accessories Are Slick Niche Tools, If You Can Afford Them

July 5, 2023July 4, 2023Jenny Bristol

Whether you type or write things by hand, this digital e-ink tablet is worth a look.

10 Random and Geeky Facts About Pop Culture Bombs and Bullets

July 1, 2023June 30, 2023Lisa Tate

As Independence Day approaches, enjoy these random and geeky facts about pop culture bombs, bullets, and other booms!

Be the Artist: Plastic Canvas Goes Abstract

June 25, 2023June 24, 2023Lisa Tate

Plastic canvas became a favorite of ’70s yarn crafters. Here’s a way to give this practical craft an artsy abstract edge.

5 Ways I’m Going Device-Free This Summer

June 17, 2023June 16, 2023Lisa Tate

I spend way too much time on my tablet and social media, so I’m making attempts to reduce that time for me and my family. Wish me luck.

Be the Artist: the Swanky Black Velvet Painting

June 12, 2023June 11, 2023Lisa Tate

GeekMom Lisa takes us into the world of the kitchy, yet mesmerizing, velvet art that was popular in the 70s and 80s.

Be the Artist 2023 Asks the Question, “But Is It Art?”

May 27, 2023May 26, 2023Lisa Tate

This summer’s Be the Artist series is coming soon with some well-known types of art and answers the question, “Yeah, but.. is it art?”

Celebrating 65 Years of BRIO Trains!

May 25, 2023June 20, 2023Jenny Bristol

Live out your childhood dreams, on your own or with your child or grandchild, with BRIO’s new set celebrating 65 years of BRIO trains.

Bias on a Budget: Two Easy Hat Mods for Different Moods

May 23, 2023May 22, 2023Lisa Tate

Finishing up a some easy K-Pop fashion inspired DIYS with two fun hat mods for very different K-Pop idol looks.

An Ode to Our Favorite Local Gaming Store

May 20, 2023May 19, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses what her family’s favorite local gaming store has meant to them.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

May 5, 2023July 5, 2023Sarah Pinault

Mother’s Day is May 14, so let’s get shopping!

Moon Pod: Not Your Mother’s Bean Bag

May 4, 2023May 30, 2024Jenny Bristol

Sit down on a Moon Pod and… ahhh… yeah, you’ll have to come back for me later.

Halfway to Halloween: Try A Spooky ‘Scrim Effect’ Experiment

May 1, 2023April 30, 2023Lisa Tate

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.

Travel to Japan Without Leaving Home With Japan Crate

April 23, 2023April 22, 2023Jenny Bristol

In which my family and I taste test some Japanese treats and snacks.

‘The Party’ Is the Tabletop Web Series Heir to ‘The Guild’ and ‘LARPs’

April 21, 2023April 20, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘The Party,’ a ‘Dungeons & Dragons’-based comedy about a group of tabletop gamers.

Kickstarter Alert: ‘The Pauper’s Prince’ Volumes 1-3

April 18, 2023Jenny Bristol

If you’re looking for queer, autistic, wholesome content, don’t miss ‘The Pauper’s Prince.’

Welcome Henry Herz, Co-Editor of ‘The Hitherto Secret Experiments of Marie Curie’

April 8, 2023April 7, 2023Melanie Meadors

Please join me in welcoming Henry Herz, author and co-editor of the new young adult anthology, ‘The Hitherto Secret Experiments of Marie Curie’!

‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Fans Have These 10 Reasons to Hope

April 3, 2023April 2, 2023Melanie Meadors

‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ viewers got a shock with this week’s season two finale when our favorite group of misfit clones lost one of their own. Melanie thinks there is cause to have some hope that we haven’t seen the last of a fan favorite character.

Fill Your Basket With Poetry-Inspired Egg Decorating

April 1, 2023March 31, 2023Lisa Tate

April is National Poetry Month! Put a little poetry in your spring or Easter basket with poem-inspired egg decorating.