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Disney, You Lost Money On My-Four-Year Old Daughter

January 22, 2016December 15, 2017Claire Jennings9

In this household, gender marketing results in flower wand lightsabers, big imaginations, and workarounds to toys not made or sold.

An Inviting Children's Section For All, Fred Meyer

January 20, 2016December 7, 2017Claire Jennings1

Is the secret to making an inclusive gender-neutral children’s toy section simply to include toys of all genders in all sections? And is this really so hard to do?

The Future of Gaming: Virtual Reality

January 11, 2016December 7, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Virtual Reality is up for discussion again, with plenty of developments scheduled for 2016. Is this the year we see VR units in every home? EG Mum goes beyond the bright and shiny to look at exactly how suitable VR will be for your geeky family.

Organizing Nerd Needs

January 8, 2016December 7, 2017Rebecca Angel

You know you need all the little erasers, sticky-notes, and planners with the geek in mind.

Tabletop Game: Battle Sheep

January 4, 2016December 15, 2017Rory Bristol

In three days, I played maybe twenty times. We played with all ages, skill levels, and tacticians.

Beanie Bags: Happy Mail for Yarn Junkies

January 3, 2016December 7, 2017Tesla Doty2

Yes, all of the goodies were wonderful. However, the thing that excited me the most about this month’s bag was the sample of the Firefly/Serenity inspired Lorna’s Laces Shepard Worsted Yarn!

RawSpiceBar Saved My Christmas Dinner

December 30, 2015December 4, 2017Lisa Tate

Okay, it didn’t actually save it, but is certainly made it tastier.

From Collecting to Constructing: Shopkins Kinstructions

December 29, 2015December 4, 2017Kelly Knox

The new Shopkins Kinstructions are build-it-yourself kits that make perfect playsets for the collectible figures.

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.

Nesting in the 21st Century

December 26, 2015December 4, 2017Sarah Pinault

With each pregnancy, I have waited for that nesting instinct to kick in, waited, and waited. I thought it had never hit, but as I look back over the months of pregnancy, I see a different kind of nesting. I nest with gadgets and gizmos. I reach for time saving technology and devices to make life easier.

In It for the Laughs: A ‘Schmovie’ Review

December 26, 2015December 4, 2017Lisa Tate

Galactic Sneeze’s new game promotes both creative thinking and quite a few chuckles.

(Non-Spoiler) ‘The Force Awakens’: Reinventing the Past for the Future

December 22, 2015December 4, 2017Karen Walsh

Overall, I loved this movie. I really do think that it brings new life into a franchise that many love. I am pleased that it will be the first Star Wars movie experience my son has. I’m excited that he overcame his fears and came with us because when he is our age, he will remember this when he writes a blog post about the reinvention of a franchise that he fell in love with as a child.

Protect Your Photos, Video, Documents, and Data With Drobo

December 19, 2015December 4, 2017Jenny Bristol1

Drobo makes an extensive line of extremely easy-to-use external storage and network attached storage solutions that keeps your data safe. Perfect for anyone’s storage needs.

Is ‘The Force Awakens’ Okay for Younglings?

December 18, 2015December 15, 2017Karen Walsh3

As the first of my Facebook friends to have seen The Force Awakens, I have gotten a lot of questions about whether it is little kid appropriate. L is 6-years-old, precocious cognitively, but very 6 emotionally. So, my answer is:

It is kid dependent. Multiple factors have to be considered before taking your youngling to go see this movie.

Geeks in Sneaks: Running Virtual Races Through Hogwarts and Beyond

December 17, 2015December 4, 2017Jennifer Pruitt2

Running real marathons can be overwhelming. But what if you could do them at your own pace… through the Shire?

Build & Imagine: STEAM-Powered Dollhouses

December 15, 2015December 4, 2017Kelly Knox

The Build & Imagine sets encourage girls ages 4+ to be both builders and storytellers.

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?

CloudPets – A Message You Can Hug

December 13, 2015December 4, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Dakster’s cloud pet has been helping her with reducing her anxiety.

How To End Distracted Driving? Listen to Your Kids!

December 10, 2015December 4, 2017GeekMom

A new initiative to reduce distracted driving.