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Category: Holidays

GeekMom Gift Guide: All Things Jane Austen

November 28, 2017December 16, 2017Jenny Bristol2

Jane Austen-themed gifts are always appropriate for fans of her works. Here are some obvious and not-so-obvious options for gift giving (or for treating yourself).

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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2017 #2: Games

November 27, 2017December 12, 2017Sophie Brown

Competetive or cooperative, cards or consoles, we hope you find some great gaming gift ideas from the GeekMoms’ suggestions.

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Cyber Monday Deals Round-up

November 27, 2017December 12, 2017Ruth Suehle

Let us help you get to the best of the Cyber Monday sales! Check back through the day as we update this post with new deals.

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Best Black Friday Deals for Cosplayers and Crafters

November 22, 2017December 12, 2017Ruth Suehle

Working on your weekend shopping plan of attack? We can help you get started!

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Holiday Gift Guide: 7 Homemade Teacher Gift Ideas

November 21, 2017January 10, 2018Nivi Engineer

Now’s a good time to get started on teacher gifts for the holiday. In the event that you’re thinking of some homemade teacher gifts, I’ve put together this list of ideas.

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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2017 #1: Tech

November 20, 2017December 12, 2017Sophie Brown

The GeekMoms share their suggestions for tech-related gifts this holiday season.

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Welcome Winter With Some Chilling Christmas Ghost Stories

November 19, 2017November 28, 2018Lisa Tate

Get ready for the winter season with some favorite Christmas and holiday ghost tales sure bring a chill to those dark, cold nights.

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Of Family and Service

November 11, 2017December 12, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

Typically, when an American Jew thinks of World War II, their entire story is one of loss. But this story is about a different kind of loss, and something wonderful gained.

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It’s the Week After Halloween. Here Are the Best Halloween Clothing Sales.

November 6, 2017December 12, 2017A.J. O'Connell

While most of humanity is reasonably irked about having to listen to “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” when they’re still eating their way through leftover Halloween candy, I am here to tell you why this is a good thing: Halloween stuff is on clearance this week.

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Cars Land Inspired Halloween Decorations From Discount Store Finds

October 30, 2017December 12, 2017Lisa Tate

Cars Land Haul-O-Ween has given Radiator Springs a fun fall makeover. Recreate some of fun with inexpensive discount store finds.

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Spiffingly Easy DIY Tick and Arthur Costume Accessories

October 11, 2017December 12, 2017Lisa Tate1

Everyone’s favorite big blue parasitic arachnid, The Tick, joins GeekMom Lisa in making some easy costume and cosplay antennae and wings.

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I’ve Lost My Halloween Spirit

October 10, 2017January 15, 2018Nivi Engineer

Halloween has always been my favorite day of the year, yet this year, it seems, I’m struggling to get into the Halloween spirit.

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Get Started 3D Printing Your Halloween Costume

October 3, 2017December 12, 2017Ruth Suehle

Have a 3D printer but short on costume ideas? Let us help you get started!

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September 30: International Translation Day AND International Blasphemy Day

September 30, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

September 30 is both International Translation Day AND International Blasphemy Day. Evil Genius Mum has a story about how she once celebrated both at the same time.

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Rock Like a Pirate: A Swashbuckling Playlist

September 19, 2017December 12, 2017Lisa Tate2

It’s Talk Like A Pirate Day. Rock on, me hearties. Rock on!

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7 Ways to Geek Out on Global Tiger Day

July 28, 2017February 2, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Saturday, July 29th is Global Tiger Day. We have seven ways to geek out with your tiger-loving geeklings and help protect this endangered species.

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Glow Sticks: Not Toxic Enough to Give You Super-Powers

July 4, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum2

Tl;dr Zaltu is fine, her eyes are fine, but the glowing green liquid from the broken glow stick did NOT give her super-powers. The longer story reads much better.

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Get in the Patriotic Spirit With This Time Lapse of a LEGO Statue of Liberty

July 2, 2017December 12, 2017Jackie Reeve

Everyone loves a time lapse video, and a LEGO Statue of Liberty time lapse is just what Independence Day was missing.

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Junior Open Water Scuba Diving Courses

May 16, 2017May 19, 2018Evil Genius Mum

Have you thought about a Junior Open Water Scuba Diving Course for your geekling? Here’s what to look for and 5 top suggestions on where to go.

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The Wonder Woman Mother’s Day Gift Guide

May 6, 2017December 12, 2017Corrina Lawson1

For the Wonder Woman in your life.

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