“Electric” implies “modern,” but electric Christmas lights are an ancient Winter Solstice tradition that simply waited for the technology to arrive. Read More
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Category Archives: Science
5 Cybersecurity Lessons I Learned From ‘Hamilton: The Musical’
These 5 cybersecurity lessons from ‘Hamilton: The Musical’ can make you cyber aware to protect yourself and your kids from hackers. Read More
NASA: So Not a Waste of Space—A Guest Post by YA Author Shelley Sackier
This hilarious anecdote of GeekMom-ery from YA author Shelley Sackier takes us inside a recent milestone celebration at NASA. Read More
12 Days of Geminids and a Christmas Comet
The annual Geminid Meteor Shower is on now until December 18. And this year, they brought a friend: The Christmas Comet (AKA 46P/Wirtanen)!! Read More
Best Tips For the Labyrinth That Is Instagram
Instagram is like a Labyrinth, with twists and turns and distractions. You’ll need a friend to stay focus. GeekMom is here … if you need us. Read More
Maybe I’m a Gaming Addict, Too
Amy explores the traits, at least in her family, that make a person particularly susceptible to being unable to stop video gaming. Read More
The Great Smoothie Experiment
What to do when you and your kid cannot take the texture of 99 percent of fruits and vegetables? Embark on the quest for the right smoothie. Read More
UBTECH Astrobot Series Cosmos Kit Is a Holiday Must-Have
The Astrobot Series Cosmos Kit by UBTECH offers hours of creative fun while teaching programming concepts. It’s a Holiday Must-Have! Read More
Let’s Get Training With Polar M430 and H10
The Polar M430 and H10 fitness monitors are great tools for the health-minded. Dakster tries them both out while training at CKO Kickboxing and figures out which one gives her the best kick for her box. Read More
Things I’ve Learned While Battling It Out Against Anxiety and Depression at CKO Kickboxing
CKO has taught me things on the heavy bag and off. Here are a few of the more important lessons that the bag can’t teach you. Read More
VPN: What Is Data Protection?
VPNs help protect the information you send across the internet to help keep hackers from using it, but not all VPNs are created equally. Read More
‘Science Comics: The Brain. The Ultimate Thinking Machine’
With engaging characters and humor, ‘The Brain’ explores our most complex organ. Read More
CKO Day 5: It’s Getting Easier but It’s Still Challenging
The days are getting easier for Dakster but she is still learning and learning she does in day 5. Read More
CKO Orlando Day 4: Your Gym. Your Pace.
CKO teaches Dakster that she is competing with herself while also encouraging her to keep punching when she isn’t sure she still can. Read More
CKO Day 3: What’s My Focus?
Dakster learned the hard way there is a lot of bad advice out in the fitness world but thankfully CKO has her on the right path. Read More
CKO Day 2: New Instructor. New Way of Learning.
My second class came sooner than I think I was ready, but mentally I needed to be in the game and in the game I was putting myself. So back to CKO I went the next day. Read More
Coach Crate: Life Coach In A Box
When it comes to subscription boxes, I don’t think you can get much more unique than Coach Crate, a personal life coach in a box. Read More
CKO Kickboxing – Knocking Out Anxiety One Punch At A Time
When medication isn’t enough to battle anxiety, Dakster has to enter the world of CKO Kickboxing. Join her on a journey of self-discovery as she learns about herself and this sport. Read More
Your Favorite Weird Folk Remedies That Actually Work
We all have a couple go-to folk remedies that work for us even if logic tells us there’s no good scientific reason for it. What are your favorites? Read More
Back-to-School Guide: Keeping Them Engaged After School!
Keep the kids learning after school with our back-to-school kits and books guide. Read More
