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Tabletop Review: ‘Cheeky Butts’

October 15, 2019October 14, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Cheeky Butts’ from Banagrams Inc., a Hot Potato matching game from the Fall 2019 line.

Halloween Reading Roundup 2019, Image: Sophie Brown, Covers via Publishers as Noted Below

The GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2019

October 15, 2019October 14, 2019Sophie Brown

Our Halloween reading roundup has a spooky story for every age group from preschoolers to adults; there’s sure to be something for everyone.

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On Watching In Prime Time As a Family

October 15, 2019October 14, 2019Amy Weir

In the era of streaming, it’s common for everyone to stick to their own shows on their own schedules. It’s fun when you can share a favorite show live with the whole family.

“Molly of Denali” and Indigenous Representation

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019Evil Genius Mum

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with with new episodes “Molly of Denali”; our new fave show supporting Own Voices and Cultural Identity!

Geek Daily Deals October 14, 2019: 15.6 Inch Portable IPS Monitor for Gaming, Media, Business for Just $144 Today!

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Take an extra monitor with you wherever you go with this 15.6-inch IPS flat screen with mini-HDMI or USB-C for just $144 today! Portable Monitor – Lepow 15.6 Inch Computer Display 1920×1080 Full HD IPS Screen USB C Gaming Monitor with Type-C Mini HDMI for Laptop PC MAC Phone Xbox PS4, […]

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Tiny Epic Dinosaurs’

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019Gfnadmin1

Reading Time: 9 minutes Put on your work boots and make sure your health insurance is paid up, because we’re headed to the dinosaur ranch. Feed and breed those dinos for lucrative contracts, and try not to get stepped on in the process! What Is Tiny Epic Dinosaurs? Tiny Epic Dinosaurs is a game for […]

To Buy or to Borrow: The Reader’s Dilemma

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019Sarah Pinault1

Sarah shares her logic in whether to buy or borrow books.

An Artist Date: The Perfect Excuse for Creative Mom Alone Time

October 14, 2019October 13, 2019Ludylembke2

Not only is an artist date a chance for mom alone time, but it’s also necessary to creative pursuits.

GeekDad Daily Deal: Certified Refurbished 11.6″ Touchscreen Dell Chromebook

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 1 minute Get stuff done with today’s Daily Deal, a Certified Refurbished 11.6″ Touchscreen Dell Chromebook. At just over three pounds this Chromebook runs your favorite Android apps and keeps your information locked down with built-in, browser-based security features. You’ll get 10 hours of run time on the Intel Processor and 4 GB […]

Geek Daily Deals October 13, 2019: Heavy-Duty Pumpkin Carving Tool Set for Just $17 Today!

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Make the best jack-o-lanterns this Halloween season with this heavy-duty stainless steel pumpkin carving tool set for just $17 today! Professional Pumpkin Carving Kit – Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Tools with Carrying Case (8 piece set): Each pumpkin carving bundle consists of 8 pieces – Saws, Knives, Pokers, Scoops, and more […]

A Spirited Family Dinner in a Haunted Restaurant

October 13, 2019October 12, 2019Lisa Tate

Want to get into the spirit of the Halloween season? Take your family to a “haunted” restaurant this October.

Geek Daily Deals October 12, 2019: First Alert Standard Home Fire Extinguisher for Just $18 Today!

October 12, 2019October 12, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Keep your home safe and have piece of mind with a fire extinguisher in the kitchen or garage for just $18 today! First Alert 1038789 Standard Home Fire Extinguisher, Red: First Alert’s HOME1 Fire Extinguisher is UL rated 1 A: 10 B:C; it features durable all metal construction with a commercial grade […]

Geek Daily Deals October 11, 2019: Family Game ‘Kids Against Maturity” Just $19 Today!

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Have fun with the whole family with this age-appropriate fill-in-the-blank card game for just $19 today! Kids Against Maturity: Card Game for Kids and Humanity, Super Fun Hilarious for Family Party Game Night: BEST FAMILY FUN – Dear Parents, Kids Against Maturity is the perfect parental tool to approach playtime and […]

Dear Diary – ‘Geekasaurus’

October 11, 2019October 10, 2019Kalimoulton

This is a webcomic. ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

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Phiaton: CURVE BT 120 NC: Noise Canceling Headphones on a Budget

October 11, 2019October 10, 2019Dakster Sullivan

Phiaton’s latest Curve BT 120 NC headphones are one of the best pair of headphones I’ve tested in my time with GeekMom.

Geek Daily Deals October 10, 2019: Kids and Adult One-Piece Costumes 40% Off – Most Just $23 Today!

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Have fun this Halloween with these cute animal one-piece costumes for kids and adults, most for just $23 today! Silver Lilly Kids Unicorn Animal Costume – Childrens Plush One Piece Pajamas: DETAILS – The adorable and eye-catching children’s animal one piece designs all feature a hood with eyes, teeth, and nose […]

Harry Potter Is Always in Season: 3 New Books From the Wizarding World

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019Jenny Bristol

Reading Time: 4 minutes In our nerdy home, it wouldn’t be the Christmas season (November 1-December 31, as far as I’m concerned) without a bit of Harry Potter. The banners, feasts, and thoughts of the warm, fuzzy sweaters of the Weasley family—along with the fun rivalry of most of us being in different houses—all add […]

XYZ Game Labs’ ‘ArchRavels’ – Cast On!

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019John Booth

Reading Time: 3 minutes The team at XYZ Game Labs is on a nice roll: A Borderlands-licensed version of their first game, RobotLab was a hit at Gen Con 2019; they’ve hosted two successful Gen Con tournaments of their second game, Inoka – a rock-paper-scissors type card game with more strategy and fantastic art – […]