Category: GeekMom

Get a bit of fun out of your lights with today’s Daily Deal, a LampDepot LED Levitating Lamp. These 3D-printed lamps magnetically levitate above a special base to create a stunning feature for any astronomical fan. Each lamp has three light levels from the built-in LEDs so you can set just the right mood. Check […]

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending January 15, 2021.  Gaming News Pandasaurus is now taking orders for Umbra Via, a game where “players compete to control and complete the most cunning paths” through their garden. Asmodee imprint Unexpected Games is taking preorders for their […]

With winter is upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to bundle up and get cozy. Today’s Daily Deal, the Värme Portable Air Heater with Detachable Hand Warmer, can help you do just that. The first of two parts is a space heater that will quickly get your room or office space warmed […]

Today’s Daily Deal is for the game that’s easy to learn, but hard to master. How to Play Chess for Beginners Course Bundle is a collection of six courses that teach you not only the basics, but take you further to strengthen you as a player. Learn from masters what principles, theory, techniques, tactics, and […]

Looking to reboot your new year celebrations? Make/Play/Watch/Read the New Year all over again and wish for a better start to 2021!

For those familiar with the world of the Forgotten Realms, Candlekeep is a name almost as old as Dungeons and Dragons. This mysterious dungeon somehow exists in multiple places at once, and an adventurer (or scholar) cannot gain access to its infinite shelves of wisdom without a submission—you must bring a new book, scroll, or […]

Moving money around is a lucrative business, even in 16th century China. What Is Pingyao: First Chinese Banks? Pingyao: First Chinese Banks is a worker-placement game for 1 to 4 players, ages 12 and up, and takes about 80 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $55 (plus […]

Get deep bass and dynamic sound with today’s Daily Deal, the Motorola Sonic Sub 530 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker. This portable speaker sports a minimalist design and compatibility with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Stream your music from any of your Bluetooth devices for up to nine hours on a single charge. And, use it both […]

Fly your next paper airplane using your smartphone. Today’s Daily Deal, the POWERUP 4.0 Flight Manual Bundle, gets you all you need to take paper airplanes to the next level. You get the on-board computer and engine, the POWERUP Paper Airplane book, the POWERUP 4.0 App, 10 paper airplane templates, and a desk stand so […]

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending January 9, 2021.  Gaming News CMON has published a Designer Diary with a preview of the miniatures and gameplay of their upcoming Masters of the Universe game. They’re planning to launch it on Kickstarter later this year.  Another […]

Connect to your past in a big way with today’s Daily Deal, the Portable Game Pad with 400 Games and 2nd Player Controller. Just like the game consoles you used as a kid but with a modernized spin, this handheld console lets you add a second player and see everything on a big screen. And […]

Fluance—the Canadian audio company that started with speakers and expanded into a popular lineup of turntables—has offered up an RT80 turntable as a giveaway to GeekDad readers twice over the past two years. The most recent was last October, to celebrate the final Record Store Day drop of 2020. I’ve had a review sample here […]

Easy to use and easy to clean, today’s Daily Deal, the Paula Deen 1700W Stainless Steel 10Qt Digital Air Fryer, will become a staple in your kitchen. This fryer uses rapid air circulation with either oil or water to quickly cook your meals and recipes. With 10 presets and a built-in timer it make cooking […]

It’s time to knuckle down on those New Years’ resolutions. If one of them is to get in shape, then we may have something that can help. With a One-Year Subscription to Auro Fitness and Wellness App, you get over 700 sessions of guided workout podcasts to keep you moving. That’s almost enough for two […]

Give your kids hours of artistic fun with this reusable drawing play may, for just $15 today! GEEKDAD AND GEEKMOM RECEIVE A SMALL AFFILIATE BONUS FROM EACH SALE. Get it for $15! Water Doodle Mat – Kids Painting Writing Doodle Toy Mat: Large size.Ocean pattern.Be easy to use.Can be folded into the compact size.Portable for […]

My daughter has a few different levels of being into a book. First is just reading it intensely. Second is reading it intensely but pausing to share passages with us. Third is reading it intensely, pausing to share passages with us, and bouncing herself around the room like she’s so excited by the story she […]

See the world in new ways with today’s Daily Deal, the 2021 Complete Learn to Master Photography and Editing Bundle. This collection of 15 courses covers a wide range of photography topics from using DSLR cameras well to editing your photos in amazing ways through your computer. Learn how to get great shots of food, […]

Get a great tablet at a great price with today’s Daily Deal, a Refurbished Apple iPad Pro 10.5″ 64GB. Sporting a 10.5″ multi-touch Retina display, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage this powerful tablet runs fast on an A10X Fusion chip. It also features a 10-hour battery life, front (7MP) and rear (12MP) […]

It’s hard for anyone to get to sleep these days. Kids have fevered imaginations and parents have dreams of 2021 vaccines. But the entire family can agree that a good bedtime story sets the right mood for relaxing slumber. Enter the Story Pirates with their new sketch and music theater experience, SLEEP SQUAD. Aimed at kids […]