Holidays Archives

Easy Little DIY Cel Shaded Cartoon Tree

December 4, 2023December 3, 2023Lisa Tate

You can fill your home with little cartoon Christmas trees using just some recycled cardboard, paint and imagination.

10 Random and Geeky Facts about Fictional Christmas Trees

November 30, 2023November 29, 2023Lisa Tate

As the holiday season takes off, here are some random and geeky facts famous Christmas trees in holiday films and specials.

Holiday Entertainment Gift Guide 2023: Movies, Music, and More

November 27, 2023MAJK

Explore Our Holiday Entertainment Gift Guide 2023 for top movie, music, and media gifts sure to delight your friends and family.

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide – Games

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023Sarah Pinault

In case you hadn’t noticed, we love a good game around here. Card games, board games, dice games, video games, we are equal-opportunity gamers here. We love them all, whether they fit in our stockings or barely fit in the trunk of our cars. Here’s a selection of some of our current favorite games to share with your friends and family this holiday season.

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Books That Make Great Gifts

November 23, 2023November 22, 2023MAJK

It’s that time of year again. Shoppers race around on the quest for the perfect gift as the festive lights start twinkling and the holiday season approaches. While there are a ton of choices, books make great gifts. The choices are endless and often overwhelming for those with friends who are book club members, aspiring […]

My Thanksgiving Weekend “Don’t” List

November 18, 2023November 17, 2023Lisa Tate

My goal is to have the most stress-free Thanksgiving weekend I can, and I discovered it isn’t what I do but what I don’t do that helps.

Thanksgiving Crafts: Now With 100% More Juice

November 17, 2023November 16, 2023Sarah Pinault

GeekMom joined up with Juicy Juice this year to make some wonderful new Thanksgiving crafts.

Experimenting with Advent Calendars

November 13, 2023November 12, 2023Sarah Pinault

If you are looking for something a little different in an advent calendar this year, we’ve tested out a couple of out of the box options. 24 out of the box options in each package!

Tips for Easy Trunk-or-Treat Sets-Ups

October 29, 2023October 28, 2023Lisa Tate

Trunk-or-treat events are popular family fare in many communities. Here are a few ways to put together an easy trunk design.

A Simple Halloween DIY Haunted Dollhouse

October 23, 2023October 22, 2023Lisa Tate

There’s a cool Halloween decor trend of turning old dollhouses in the haunted house showpieces. Here’s how easy it is to do.

Try the Woobles Advent Calendar for Crochet Goodness This Holiday Season

October 15, 2023October 14, 2023Jenny Bristol

The Woobles Advent Calendar is perfect for someone who has a fair amount of crochet experience and also loves advent calendars.

Review: ‘How the Grinch Lost Christmas’

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023Sarah Pinault

66 years later, we finally find out what happens to the Grinch on his first full Christmas, one year later, after his heart grew three sizes.

What Are Your “Halloween Eve” Preparations?

September 23, 2023September 22, 2023Lisa Tate

Some spooky season fans call September “Halloween Eve.” It’s a good time to prepare for the busy October ahead.

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.

Making Custom Decal Transfers for Easter Eggs

April 8, 2023April 7, 2023Lisa Tate

Personalize your decorated eggs this weekend with any image using these easy homemade decal transfer ideas.

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.

10 Random and Geeky Facts About Pop Culture Rabbits

January 20, 2023January 19, 2023Lisa Tate

It’s the Year of the Rabbit in 2023. Celebrate this prolific, lucky, and energetic critter with some random facts about pop culture buns.

10 Random and Geeky Sleigh Facts From Pop Culture Santas

December 23, 2022December 22, 2022Lisa Tate

Every Christmas special Santa has his own cool mods on his sleigh. Here are some favorites from movies and television.

When the Elder Kid Is in on Santa

December 11, 2022December 10, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how it changes the holidays when one kid is in on Santa and the other is not.

GeekMom/GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffers and Last Minute Gifts

December 10, 2022December 13, 2022Sarah Pinault

The holidays are still a few weeks away, but your shipping deadlines are looming! As you start wrapping up your wrapping, we’ve got some great suggestions to stuff your stockings and to add some last-minute fun to your last-minute purchases.