GeekDad: Searching for the ‘Black Tiger’ 80’s Arcade Game

September 14, 2023

It’s a far cry from an 80’s arcade but you can’t beat the portability! (Image by Skip Owens) After reading…

Eat Your Way to Victory in ‘Goats Day Out’ from Thinkfun

September 14, 2023

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews family game 'Goats' Day Out' from Thinkfun.

Review: ‘This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America’

September 12, 2023

What would it be like to move into the middle of nowhere and set up a small homestead?

“Hi, Barbie!”, or the Magic of Pink at Dragon Con 2023

September 11, 2023

Ruth shares the instant community that happened at this year’s Dragon Con thanks to the color pink.

Enjoy These Cool K-Pop and ‘Toon Collaborations

September 9, 2023

The growing popularity of K-Pop means collaborations, but the coolest team-ups involve established acts and new cartoon (and CGI) friends.

GeekDad: Keep All of Your Devices Charged With the UGREEN Nexode 300W 5-Port Fast Charger

September 5, 2023

It seems people are using more and more devices on a regular basis–and they all need to be charged regularly.…

Dive Into History Through Maps, Old and New, With ‘America: The Atlas” by the Smithsonian

September 5, 2023

Maps are great ways to learn about history, and this book includes plenty of both historical maps and maps specifically…

Make a Colorful Pop Art Collage with Upcycled Toys

September 4, 2023

With summer about to say goodbye, let's embrace the childlike spirit of Pee-Wee Herman with this fun wall art project…

GeekDad: Reaping the Rewards: Don’t Let Them Call You ‘Chicken!’

September 3, 2023

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. And watch out for those foxes! In “Reaping the Rewards,” I revisit the…

GeekDad: Save Money With Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers

September 1, 2023

Sometimes, living in a four-person household where everyone owns their own Nintendo Switch console feels like a gilded cage of…

GeekDad: Pixelate Your Place With Squares From Twinkly

August 30, 2023

Looking for some customizable, decorative lighting for your home or office? Then maybe Squares will be for you. Read on…

GeekDad: ‘Abandon’ by Blake Crouch: A Book Review

August 30, 2023

A group of adventure tourists head deep into the Rocky Mountains in search of a ghost town. The inhabitants of…

Trolls Band Together in a New Line of Dolls

August 29, 2023

All of our favorite Trolls are back from the previous movies for 'Trolls Band Together,' and they’re teaming up with Mattel in a line of…

GeekDad: Stack Overflow: Light, Dark, Mysteries and Magic

August 28, 2023

There are several titles dropping in August. They make an interesting mix, from scientific, to fully illustrated and funny, to…

Finding Hidden Treasures in Used Books

August 26, 2023

When you haunt used bookstores, you never know what little treasures you might find hiding within the pages.

DMs, Level up Your Big Bads With ‘The Game Master’s Book of Villains, Minions, and Their Tactics’

August 25, 2023

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews DM accessory 'The Game Master's Book of Villains, Minions, and Their Tactics' from Media Lab Books.

Celebrating 100 Years of Disney With LEGO Minifigures

August 22, 2023

I may have a problem. I have a teeny tiny obsession with Disney merch at the moment. And since my…

Be the Artist: Graphic Tees Are Everywhere

August 21, 2023

The graphic tee has been part of fashion since the 1930s, and they are everywhere. They can keep being cool…

Help Indy and Friends Defeat Belloq in ‘Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure’ From Funko Games

August 19, 2023

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews cooperative board game 'Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure' from Funko Games.