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How to Tech Less and Talk More Through “The Gamification of Conversation”

July 29, 2021Ken Denmead

A fun and fascinating Q&A with “Disney Couple” Chip & Dana Brown.

Building Puzzle Skills With ‘Dinosaurs in Space’ from Ravensburger

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the new ‘Dinosaurs in Space’ puzzle from Ravensburger’s 2021 collection.

Geek Daily Deals August 7 2020: Box of 12 Interlocking Foam Floor Files for $49

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020Ken Denmead

Build your home workout space or playroom floor with these interlocking foam floor tiles, 2′ x 2′, box of 12 for just $49! 50PCS Disposable Face 3 Layer Anti-Dust Earloops Protective Cover Mask(Blue): Safe and Premium Quality Gym Mat: Made of high-density EVA foam for long-lasting and reliable performance. Exercise mats conform to the safety […]

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending August 7, 2020

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020gfnadmin

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending August 7, 2020. Gaming News Cryptozoic will be releasing Dark Nights: Metal, a new box set for the DC Deck-Building Game. Richard Garfield’s The Great Dalmuti, which has been a favorite in my family for 20+ years, is getting […]

Geek Daily Deals August 6 2020: Box of 50 Disposable Face Masks for $17

August 6, 2020Ken Denmead

Keep a box in your car and a box by the front door. Stay safe with these disposable masks, box of 50 for just $17! 50PCS Disposable Face 3 Layer Anti-Dust Earloops Protective Cover Mask(Blue): BASIC MASK INFORMATION: 50 disposable masks in a box. Color: blue. Mask size: 17.5cm * 9cm, normal adult size, unisex. […]

Geek Daily Deals August 5 2020: USB-Rechargeable LED Emergency Lantern for $31

August 5, 2020Ken Denmead

Have all the light you need in an emergency, or just for working around your house with this rechargeable LED lantern for just $31! LE Rechargeable LED Camping Lantern, 1000LM, 5 Light Modes, 3600mAh Power Bank, IPX4 Waterproof, Perfect Lantern Flashlight for Hurricane Emergency, Hiking, Home and More, USB Cable Included : 【Upgraded Super Bright】 […]

Geek Daily Deals August 4 2020: Amazon Essentials Home Office Supplies Sale!

August 4, 2020Ken Denmead1

Get your home office or school zone in shape with this sale on Amazon Essentials supplies; get a shredder for just $34! See all the home office supplies deals here. AmazonBasics 8-Sheet Capacity, Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder, 4.1 Gallon: Cross-cut shred size: turns paper into small confetti-like pieces measuring 3/16 by 1-27/32 inches […]

Geek Daily Deals August 3 2020: Skoozy STEM Peg Board Stacking Toy for $16

August 3, 2020Ken Denmead

Give your toddler hours of stimulating play with the Skoozy peg board sorting toy set for just $16! Skoolzy Peg Board Toddler Stacking Toys – STEM Color Sorting Learning Games – Montessori Toys for 1, 2, 3, 4 Year Old Boys and Girls – 38pc Shapes Puzzle Educational Manipulatives, Ebook, Tote: TEACHING TOOLS: Fun toddler […]

Geek Daily Deals July 31 2020: 16-Pack of Energizer AA Rechargeable Batteries for $34

July 31, 2020Ken Denmead

Go greener and equip all our household gadgets with these rechargeable AA batteries from Energizer! Energizer Rechargeable AA Batteries: 16-Pack of Energizer recharge universal 2000 mAh NiMH AA rechargeable batteries The world’s 1st rechargeable AA battery Made with 4% recycled batteries Energizer recharge universal batteries come pre-charged and ready to go Each battery can be […]

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020gfnadmin

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending July 31, 2020. Gaming News I very much wish I was writing this edition of Re-Roll from Indianapolis, and maybe running into a few of you at Gaming with GeekDad on Saturday, but alas, it’s 2020. That doesn’t […]

Geek Daily Deals July 29 2020: Big Sale on Craftsman Tools – 30% Off and More!

July 30, 2020Ken Denmead1

Working from home? Get some household projects done with this big sale on Craftsman tools! SEE ALL THE DEALS! CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (CMCD701C2) : 1/2 Inch. Cordless drill/driver with high performance motor produces 320 unit watts out for completing a variety of applications 2speed gearbox with speeds of 0500/01, 800 for speed of […]

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending July 24, 2020

July 24, 2020gfnadmin

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending July 24, 2020. Gaming News Pictures by Daniela and Christian Stöhr, published PD-Verlag, is the winner of the 2020 Spiel des Jahres, widely considered the most prestigious award in the board game industry. Thomas Sing’s The Crew, published […]

Geek Daily Deals July 22 2020: Qi Fast Wireless Charger for $17 With Our Secret Code!

July 22, 2020Ken Denmead

Charge up your gadgets quickly and wirelessly with this 15W max Qi-compatable charger just $18 with our secret code! AUKEY Wireless Charger, Charging Pad 15W Max Qi-Certified Wireless Fast Charging with Internal Cooling Fan, Compatible with LG V50 / G8, Samsung Galaxy Note10 / S10+, iPhone 11 Pro Max/XS, and More : Wireless Charging: Fast […]

Review: ‘The Unicorn Quest’ by Kamilla Benko

July 22, 2020gfnadmin

The Unicorn Quest books. Pictures from kamillabenko.com My daughter is a voracious reader, but sometimes a book seems to resonate a bit more than others. She reads it even more intently than normal. She talks about it a lot. Elements of the story show up in her own play. The latest such story to hit […]

Word Wednesday ‘Two Tribes’ by Chris Beckett

July 22, 2020gfnadmin

This Week’s Word Is “Brexit.” Chris Beckett is an author I’ve been meaning to read for several years now, ever since Dark Eden won the Clarke Award. Finally, I caught up with is work, with his latest novel, Two Tribes. I was drawn to Two Tribes because of its themes of Brexit and climate change. Before COVID-19, if there […]

Geek Daily Deals July 21 2020: Bluetooth Audio Transmitter for $30 With Our Secret Code!

July 21, 2020Ken Denmead

Listen to TV or music via your best Bluetooth headphones with this low-latency transmitter for just $30 with our secret code! AUKEY aptX Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter Receiver for TV, Low Latency Wireless Audio Adapter for Headphone, 164ft Long Range, Touch Screen, Dual Links for Home Stereo Systems and More: SUPREME AUDIO CONNECTIVITY AND QUALITY: Experience […]

Review: ‘Virtually Yours,’ A Graphic Novel on Dating

July 21, 2020gfnadmin8

‘Virtually Yours’ Jeremy Holt (Author) Elizabeth Beals (Artist) Adam Wollet (Letterer) This virtual world is taking us on its stride ever rapidly. And things are happening faster than ever. For instance, a couple of years ago, no one would have read a romantic comedy in graphic novel form, no one. And now here we are, […]

Will Parker Imagines, Suzanne Jamieson Bounces

July 21, 2020gfnadmin

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Geek Daily Deals July 20 2020: 2-Pack of USB-C to Lightning Cables for $15 With Our Secret Code!

July 20, 2020Ken Denmead

Get two handy USB-C to Lightning cables so you can charge your iPhone from your new laptop for just $15 with our secret code! AUKEY USB C to Lightning Cable (6.6ft-2 Pack) iPhone 11 Charger [Apple MFi-Certified] Durable Braided Nylon PD Fast Charging Cable iPhone Cable Compatible with iPhone 11 Pro/XS/8 Plus/iPad/Airpods Pro : Fast […]

Stack Overflow: 10 Comic Books for Kids

July 20, 2020gfnadmin

Need some comics for your kids (or you) to read? Today’s stack is all about comics for kids—fun stories about drawing, exploring, and solving mysteries … all things that are a bit harder to do ourselves during lockdown, but reading these stories might give kids at least a little bit of normalcy in the midst […]