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Category Archives: GeekMom
Twinkly Generation II: Decorate In Style
Twinkly puts the power of your holiday lights in your smartphone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ability. Design, animate, and sync all-in-one place. Read More
Vellabox: A Sweet Smelling Subscription Box Service
Each month, Vellabox curates one or two candles that have been handcrafted by a different artisan for your enjoyment. Read More
What Science Can and Can’t Tell Us About Social Media and Mental Health
Does social media negatively impact the mental health of its users? Looking at the data available, signs point to yes, but there are significant flaws in that research. What can a parent do? Read More
The Advent of Advent
While my Christmas music has been playing since September, and I am generally the exception not the rule, it is not too early to start thinking about Advent. Read More
Which Streaming Services Should You Subscribe To?
Head spinning at all the streaming options available? We look at Apple, Amazon, CBS, Disney+, HBO, Hulu, NBC, and Netflix to help you figure out where you should put your money. Read More
I’d Rather Be a Toys “R” Us Kid
Toys “R” Us is gone, but the memories of those of us who grew up with it live on. Read More
#WorldsOkayestMom
In today’s Twitterfied, Instagrammed world, every mom looks better than me. Beautiful family pictures show kids in matching clothing. Clean homes have floors you can eat off of. Kids are always smiling. We live in a world where, increasingly, moms find themselves continuously “on trial.” A quick Google Search for “cops kid walking to park”… Read More
Gut Brain Health Connection Interview
Dr. Bridgit Goldman explains the important connection between digestive health and brain health for everyone in the family. Read More
Stories from the Convention: All Access to Oz Comic-Con
We all have stories from our favorite conventions: EG Mum shares one from Oz Comic-Con 2019 about accessibility for the hearing impaired. Read More
Top 10 Things I’ve Learned About Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Here are the top 10 things I’ve learned that I feel are worth noting for first-time cruisers of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Read More
NYCC: “Full Frontal’s Totally Unrigged Primary” App
Sure, politics is called a “game” but this is an app that lets you play for the Democratic candidate of your choice to receive a $250,000 donation. Read More
An Interview with LEGO Education President Esben Staerk Jørgensen
LEGO Education’s President, Esben Staerk Jørgensen, discusses working with low-income schools, making a difference, and being a parent. Read More
‘Star Wars,’ ‘Saved by the Bell,’ and Other Strange Reboot News
How many more reboots can we stand? Let us know what you think of these bits of entertainment news. Read More
12 Reasons Why You Will Love ‘Bluey’
We have 12 reasons why you do not want to miss the US premiere of ‘Bluey’, on Disney Junior from Monday, September 9. Read More
Australia’s Kids Book Week: “Reading Is My Secret Power”
Kids Book Week in any country is an opportunity for kids cosplay. With a nod to “Legend of Zelda” manga, EG Mum shows us how to make a Hylian Shield out of cardboard (and a few cups of coffee). Read More
Vote For Your Favorite Media in the 2019 Dragon Awards
You don’t have to be attending Dragon Con to vote in the Dragon Awards. Just be a fan with an opinion to be counted. Read More
20 Fun and Geeky Facts about the Haunted Mansion’s 999 Happy Haunts
The original Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park turned 50 this month. Here are some fun facts and rumors about its ghostly residents. Read More
‘Sons of Chaos’ Tells a Tale of the Greek War of Independence
“Sons of Chaos” writer Chris Jaymes shares the “story of the war that quietly shaped the Western world” through the eyes of one Greek hero. Read More
Apollo 50th: The Best T-Shirt Ever to Celebrate
John F. Kennedy’s 1962 speech imploring America to set her sight on landing on the moon is one of the most inspirational speeches in American history. I’m proud to wear the quote on my back, quite literally, to celebrate #apollo50th. Read More
