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Phantasmorgoria: The Wickedest Tales From MegaCon 2018

June 1, 2018June 25, 2018MAJK

Victorian horror, leather & lace, dangerously delightful. The Steampunk Horror Circus Troupe know as Phantasmagoria delights with Wicked Tales

Wisenet SmartCam Video Doorbell Is Easy Peasy Basic Home Security

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018Gfnadmin2

Reading Time: 6 minutes I’ll be honest. I never really understood the allure of a “smart home” or so-called smart products and appliances around the house. Most of what made them “smart” seemed little more than cheap gimmicks. However, we recently moved to a bigger house, and it made sense to drop a few strategically […]

Geek Daily Deals May. 30, 2018: Big Sale on PC Components – Graphics Cards, Memory, Cases, and More!

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – pick up some great deals on upgrades to your PC, or built your own awesome gaming rig from scratch. Deals on motherboards, cases, power supplies, fans, memory, SSDs, graphics cards, and more. EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti GAMING, 8GB GDDR5, EVGA OCX Scanner OC, White LED, DX12OSD […]

Geek Daily Deals May. 30, 2018: Classic 30-Pin Apple Cables for $7; Foot-Long Extension Cords 5 for $13

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Need an 30-pin Apple cable for your older iPhone or iPad? Get one for just $7! Or pick up a 5-pack of these handy 1-foot extension cords and never fall just short again. JETech USB Sync and Charging Cable for Apple iPhone 4/4s, iPhone 3G/3GS, iPad 1/2/3, […]

'Epistolary Adventures' written atop image of stack of old letters

Epistolary Adventures: What Is An Epistolary?

May 31, 2018May 30, 2018Nivi Engineer

I love epistolary novels. Indeed, these stories written in the form of letters have always held a special place in my heart. I thought I’d share my love in this introductory guide.

‘Geekasaurus’ May 30th, 2018 – Expectation/Reality

May 30, 2018May 29, 2018Kalimoulton

Comic for May 30th, 2018 – Ouch. ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

Geek Daily Deals May. 29, 2018: Easy-Grip Finger Crayons for Toddlers for $7; Cordless Bluetooth Earbuds

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Classic crayons are made for kids who already know how to hold a pen/pencil, but these have an easy-grip bulb shape perfect for little hands; try these amazing cordless Bluetooth earbuds with charging case. GiBot Toddlers Crayons Palm-Grip Crayons, 12 Colors Paint Crayons Sticks Stackable Toys for […]

Geek Daily Deals May. 28, 2018: Gaming Headphones for $12; Unlocked LG Android 7.1 Phone for $100

May 28, 2018May 28, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – If you just need a decent pair of gaming headphones, and don’t want to pay a lot, how about $12 for this 4-star rated set? Want to get an unlocked phone with decent specs without paying much? How about this LG phone with Android Nougat for $100 […]

8 Amazing New Kickstarter Projects This Week

May 28, 2018May 28, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute From a 3D printer for making pottery, to a new countertop brewing appliance that will make coffee, beer, or pretty much anything else, these new Kickstarter projects are amazing! The Bottery Clay is, you know, pretty old. A 3D printer lets you do new things with it. Pico U. Brew Everything. […]

Using ‘The Great American Read’ as a 21st Century Reading List

May 28, 2018May 28, 2018Jenny Bristol

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the past week, many of us saw The Great American Read on PBS, hosted by Meredith Viera. Last month, GeekMom Anika Dane covered the announcement of the 100 books that made it onto the list, a list filled with books that are beloved by Americans. The show’s premise is for […]

Stack Overflow: 9 Kids’ Books About Animals

May 28, 2018May 28, 2018Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 6 minutes Today’s topic is animals! Here are several non-fiction kids’ books about animals, including a few about some very famous animals. The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig by Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter, and Caprice Crane; illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter adopted Esther in 2012, they thought […]

Summerset Isle: ESO’s Best Expansion Yet

May 28, 2018June 25, 2018MAJK

Peek inside “Summerset Isle” the newest expansion to Bethesda’s popular Massive Multi-Player Online Role Playing Game; ‘Elder Scrolls Online’

Happily Lost In the First Issue of ‘Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation”

May 27, 2018May 27, 2018K. Tilden Frost

As a huge fan of 1986’s Labyrinth movie, I was thrilled to get my hands on the new comic from Boom: ‘Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation.’ This story does not disappoint.

Geek Daily Deals May. 27, 2018: iSmart USB Device Charger for $7; Peanut Butter Honey Packs 10 for $6

May 27, 2018May 27, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – The iSmart USB charger has two ports that will deliver up to 2.4A each, and will intelligently modulate the power depending upon your device – and it’s only $7 today! And feast on the healthy goodness of Justin’s Honey/Peanut Butter snack packs for less than $0.60 each! […]

More ‘D&D’ Monsters to Delight and Devour Your Players in ‘Monsters of the Guild’

May 26, 2018May 26, 2018Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 5 minutes image by Simon Yule Dungeon Masters and RPG enthusiasts the world over all experience the same three universal problems. Problem number one: How do you find enough players willing to depart the safety of their comfortable, humdrum lives to delve into the deep shadowy recesses of your dark and twisted imagination […]

Be the Artist Returns for 2018 With an Eye for Design

May 26, 2018May 25, 2018Lisa Tate

Get ready to Be the Artist again this summer, and discover the art, design, and creativity behind everything from costumes to cars.

Geek Daily Deals May. 26, 2018: 25% Sale on Heavy-Duty Pelican Coolers, Bags, Back-Packs, and More

May 26, 2018May 26, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Pelican makes some of the most popular ruggedized gear around (we’re all familiar with Pelican device cases, right?). So if you want to save a little money and get rugged coolers and packs that will endure, and thrive, through your active family life, check out these deals! […]

Star Wars Destiny Legacies and Storage Binders, Images: Fantasy Flight Games and Lucasfilm

‘Star Wars: Destiny Legacies’ Expansion and Storage Binders

May 26, 2018May 25, 2018Sophie Brown

For 2018, ‘Star Wars: Destiny’ has a new expansion: ‘Legacies,’ which consists of a 160-card booster set and two new starter sets. I took a look at these new additions along with the recently released storage binders for managing your collection.

We Need To Stop Losing Immigrant Children and Taking Them From Their Parents

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 3 minutes The safety of children, and keeping families together, is vital. There are very few things we’ll write about at GeekMom and GeekDad that touch on the political sphere. Primarily that’s because we understand that our writers and our readers stretch across many perspectives and backgrounds, and that it makes more sense […]

Geek Daily Deals May. 25, 2018: 12V USB Charger and Bluetooth FM Radio for $20; Digital Multimeter for $10

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Solve three old car issues with one gadget: combination 12V USB charging plug, Bluetooth to FM radio transmitter, car locator app, and more; up your electronics game with this digital multimeter. Roav by Anker Car Charger with FM Transmitter and Bluetooth 4.2 Receiver, SmartCharge F2 with Car […]