STEM + Stand-Up Comedy = Peer Revue!

November 17, 2017

Follow Patricia on her journey through the Peer Revue process, transforming from science geek to... stand-up comedy sensation?

Evergreen Elf Lets You Know When Your Tree Is Out of Water

November 17, 2017

Worry about the risk of fire when everybody forgets to water the Christmas tree? Let this elf help.

Geek Links: ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’

November 17, 2017

Newt's coming back, y'all--along with a young Dumbledore played by Jude Law--when 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' comes out November 18,…

What Teachers Want: Homemade Teacher Gift Poll Results

November 16, 2017

We all like to offer up thoughtful, meaningful gifts for teachers that let them know how much we appreciate the…

Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in Oct-Nov 2017

November 15, 2017

In this month's Between the Bookends, Lisa, Rebecca, Melissa, Sophie, and Chris share their favorite books from the last month.

Blankie Tails at PlayFair 2017

November 13, 2017

Blankie Tails: the fuzziest way to be burritoed!

6 Ways ‘Cars 3’ Brought Back Memories

November 13, 2017

Patricia explains how 'Cars 3' brought back numerous memories about her sons' love of the franchise.

‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ Is a Dream About to Come True

November 12, 2017

Dust off them wands, folks, there's magic afoot. The Augmented Reality game 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' is on its way,…

Remembrance Sunday

November 12, 2017

On this Remembrance Sunday, we at GeekMom and GeekDad remember the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in conflict.

Why the Art-o-mat Vending Machine Is My Kind of Art Gallery

November 11, 2017

Art-o-mat has repurposed cigarette vending machines into one-of-a-kind art galleries and has given a creative outlet to arts and art…

Geek Links: Did Stan Lee Just Announce a Black Widow Movie?

November 11, 2017

Geek Links: Did Stan Lee announce that a Black Widow movie is in the making? Courtesy: Marvel Cinematic Universe (Facebook…

PAX Aus 2017: So Here’s What Happened…

November 11, 2017

You know about PAX Aus 2017. You know there were some sweet games displayed. And you know it was loads…

Of Family and Service

November 11, 2017

Typically, when an American Jew thinks of World War II, their entire story is one of loss. But this story…

One of Which? On Labeling Babies by Gender and More

November 10, 2017

Why do people still like to say my boy and girl are "one of each," when their gender is just…

Four Amazing, Educational Apps for Older Kids

November 10, 2017

My eight-year-old son and I have spent the last few months trying out several apps aimed at older children. Here…

Target Celebrates The 12 Days Of Christmas With Geeky Socks

November 9, 2017

Ready for a great gift idea? Target has released a variety of 12 Days of Socks sets in DC Comics,…

7 Captivating Historical Fantasy Books

November 8, 2017

Waiting for the latest installment of "A Song of Ice and Fire" and still want to get your historical fiction…

Bring Home ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ (and Chain Chompikins) for the Holidays

November 7, 2017

Bring home Mario this holiday season with Nintendo Switch--and then put him on the Christmas tree with this DIY ornament…

PAX Aus 2017: ‘Think of the Children’ (Review)

November 6, 2017

One of the best indie video games to be presented at PAX Aus 2017 was 'Think of the Children.' And…

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

November 6, 2017

While most of humanity is reasonably irked about having to listen to "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" when…