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Category: Holidays

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Make/Play/Watch/Read: Carnivale di Venezia

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021Evil Genius Mum0

It’s time to celebrate Carnivale di Venezia! And we have the best ideas to Make / Play / Watch / Read … all within your own home.

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Post-Holiday Cleanup DIY: Upcycled Advent Calendar

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021Lisa Tate2

Reuse the mold from a cheap chocolate “Christmas countdown” calendar to make an upcycled resuable one for next year.

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2021 One-Hit Wonder Goals

December 29, 2020December 28, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

New Year’s resolutions are hard for me so this year I’m coming up with one-hit wonder goals, goals I complete once, then move on to the next.

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Dear Parents, I Promise It’s Okay If You Didn’t Go All Out for the Holidays

December 24, 2020December 23, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew2

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses that it’s okay if your holiday celebrating got toned down this year.

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On the Third Day of Christmas We Played Three New Games

December 20, 2020December 19, 2020Sarah Pinault1

Kids got the holiday jitters? We’ve got three games for you that are quick to learn, quick to play, and great to diffuse a wound-up kid.

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10 Random and Geeky Facts About Fictional Angel Wings

December 20, 2020December 19, 2020Lisa Tate2

Here’s a look at some fictional angel wings for Christmas and the holiday season, and they aren’t always fluffy and cute.

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5 Geeky Holiday One-Page Printable Crafts

December 13, 2020December 12, 2020Lisa Tate0

Here are five favorite geeky-cool printable crafts and ornaments simple enough for most ages to make during the holiday season.

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Make a Retro Style Christmas Tree With Upcycled Toy Rings

December 6, 2020December 5, 2020Lisa Tate0

Upcycle old plastic toy rings to create a mid-century style Chrsitmas tree for retro style holiday decorating.

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Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide 2020

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020Dakster Sullivan0

This holiday season, stuff their stockings with all the goodies and we have some great suggestions for you.

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Planning a Virtual Animal Crossing Party for the Pandemic Holidays

December 2, 2020December 1, 2020Karen Walsh0

Tips for organizing a “virtual” party in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for a socially distanced pandemic holiday season.

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Subscription Gifts to Give This Year

December 2, 2020December 1, 2020Dakster Sullivan0

Give the gift of a subscription this year that will last them all 2021 long. Here are my top five favorite picks.

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Give to Others While Getting Great Content With Patreon Subscriptions

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020Dakster Sullivan0

On Giving Tuesday, try something new by supporting an artist or creator on Patreon and give the gift that gives to you both.

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My Four Rules for Choosing Christmas Photo Themes

November 29, 2020November 28, 2020Lisa Tate0

I take my family holiday card photos way too seriously, and I ask myself four things before subjecting my family to my holiday madness.

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Funimation: One-Stop Shop For All Your Anime Needs

November 26, 2020November 25, 2020Dakster Sullivan0

Funimation is your one-stop-shop for all your favorite anime products including My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Z, and more.

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Having a Blue Christmas With Blue’s Clues

November 23, 2020November 22, 2020Sarah Pinault1

The new series from loveable Blue, Blues Clues & You! brings with it a whole new range of toys. The crowning piece in this new range is of course the ever amazing Thinking Chair. Are we all going to play Blue’s Clues?

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10 Random and Geeky Facts About Fictional Holidays

November 21, 2020November 20, 2020Lisa Tate0

From Life Day to Chrismakkuh, television, movies, comics, and even video game worlds have their own set of holidays and observances.

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Snow Pets: Not Your Childhood Stocking Stuffer

November 10, 2020November 9, 2020Sarah Pinault0

Good things come in small packages, especially when they explode into a winter wonderland. Snow Pets are just the amount of sparkle you need to add to 2020.

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GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2020 – YA and Adult Part Two

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020Sophie Brown0

In this final Halloween Reading Roundup installment for 2020, I have five more YA and adult books to share. Happy Halloween!

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Making Some Ghostly Friends With ‘Haunted Mansion: Call Of The Spirits’

October 12, 2020October 11, 2020Sarah Pinault0

Meet some friendly ghosts but avoid getting haunted. Stock up on your favorite Halloween candy and add this game to an evening of family ghostly fun.

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Easy Horror Movie Lollipop Covers

October 10, 2020Lisa Tate0

Make a spooky and fun bouquet of horror movie themed lollipop covers with a Halloween DIY so easy it’s scary.

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