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Holiday Peace, Thanks to the Lego Advent Calendar

December 27, 2015December 4, 2017Jena Burne

As parents, we find peace where we can. And I am thankful for a certain advent calendar for bringing that to my household, even temporarily.

Has Your Santa Been to School?

December 23, 2015December 4, 2017Judy Berna

It’s that time of the year. Time for sugar cookies, Christmas carols, and of course, a visit to see Santa. Some folks are determined to get a good picture of the red cloaked man with their children every year. Others (raising my hand) prefer to catch him only in low-stress situations, like at a friend’s party. It’s not uncommon for Santa visits to go terribly wrong. I dare you to Google “Santa fails”.

GeekMom Recommends: Christmas Picture Books

December 22, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

Some of my favorite Christmas-themed picture books that I hope you might enjoy adding to your own library.

GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #8: Movies, TV, and Music

December 22, 2015December 4, 2017Jenny Bristol

Holiday break is a popular time to binge watch movies and television shows, and to play music while people are off school or work. What are some of the GeekMoms’ favorite media?

Make Your Own Christmas Scavenger Hunt

December 21, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle2

Want to make your kids work a little harder for their presents on Christmas morning? Try making a clue hunt!

GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #7: Clothing and Household Goods

December 15, 2015December 16, 2017Jenny Bristol

Geeks love to dress the part, regularly donning their ‘Doctor Who’ T-shirts or multi-pocketed Scottevests. They also love their household tools and goods, finding products that make their lives easier. What are the GeekMoms’ favorites for 2015?

So Your Kid Wants a Hoverboard

December 13, 2015December 4, 2017Nivi Engineer3

What if, while the idea of having a hoverboard in your home sounds Totally Tubular to the 80’s kid in you, the adult in you thinks it might be kinda dangerous, expensive, or otherwise a bad idea? What do you do then?

4 Amazingly Memorable Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank

December 13, 2015December 4, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

We are getting down to the wire here, folks. Have you finished your shopping?

It can be so difficult to find the perfect gift. And then, sometimes, when you do, it’s way out of your price range.

Today, I’m sharing 4 amazingly memorable gifts that won’t break the bank.

Anova Precision Cooker – Worth the Investment

December 10, 2015December 15, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

Tech that makes cooking for your family better and easier? Yes, please!

GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #6: Stocking Stuffers

December 8, 2015December 4, 2017Jenny Bristol

Finding just the right stocking stuffers can be a fun holiday treasure hunt. What will you find in your stocking this year? Perhaps one of these items.

Iron Man 3, Iron Man, Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Christmas Tree

All My Favorite Holiday Movies Aren’t About the Holidays

December 6, 2015December 4, 2017Anika Dane

The best holiday movies aren’t about the holidays at all.

Geeky Coffee Cozies to Knit and Crochet

December 3, 2015December 4, 2017Tesla Doty

Most of the time these sleeves end up in the trash instead of recycled. Why use a boring paper sleeve when you can rock a piece of geeky art work instead?

GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #5: Video Games and Apps

December 1, 2015December 15, 2017Jenny Bristol

Since Pong, video games have been of great interest to the geek community. The games and graphics have gotten much more sophisticated, but the appeal hasn’t waned. See what games the GeekMoms are playing this year!

Cyber Monday Deals Roundup

November 30, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle

One more deals roundup, this time for Cyber Monday. Sales from Loot Crate and ThinkGeek and on cameras, home goods, toys, and more.

Even the youngest person can learn to be Santa

In Defense of Santa Claus

November 30, 2015December 4, 2017Amy Weir3

Maybe the Christmas Spirit would be purer if, instead of less Santa, we had more Santa– if we all had the courage and the heart to give regardless of what we might get back.

Four Creative Ways To Give Lego Gifts

November 27, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle

Giving Lego sets this holiday season? Why just wrap them in colorful paper when you could be far more creative?

Best Deals of the Day, Black Friday 2015

November 27, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle

It’s Black Friday! Here are the best deals to grab today.

Best Sales of the Day, November 26

November 26, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle

More sales of the day rounded up for your convenience!

Best Sales of the Day, November 25

November 25, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle

Ready to get moving on your holiday shopping? We’re rounding up the best sales of the day each day for you!

GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #4: Toys and Lego!

November 24, 2015December 4, 2017Jenny Bristol1

Now that we’re in the second half of November, I know I’m not the only one starting to really flesh out my holiday shopping lists. Toys are almost always on kids’ wish lists (and many adults’ lists, as well!), so here are some of our favorite toys that we (or our kids) are wanting this year.