Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Crazy prices on Kindle devices, including the Fire 7 tablet at just $35. Set up your SOHO situation in style with this adjustable laptop stand. Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa, 7″ Display, 8 GB, Black: Yeah, the Fire 7 may not be the best tablet around, but […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Peter & Ernesto diorama. Photo: Joe Schmidt Hello! My name is Graham Annable and I’m the creator of the new graphic novel for kids titled Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths. As you may have deduced the story is about two sloths, Peter and Ernesto, who are the best […]
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There are plenty of popular parenting styles out there–Helicopter parent, a Tiger mom , Free-range. Somehow, none of these metaphors quite fits a parenting style that is demanding yet lazy, fair-minded and respectful, and generally harmless. For that, I would like to introduce Skunk Parenting.
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Display your Star Trek: TOS spirit with this cool hot/cold image-changing mug that will transport your drinks to deliciousness! Or build your own Bose Bluetooth speaker with this DIY kit. Star Trek Transporter Heat Changing Mug – Add Coffee or Tea and Kirk, Spock, McCoy and Uhura […]
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Reading Time: 11 minutes The Ready Player One novel is full of classic video game references and they also play crucial roles in the story (even more so with the novel). What follows is a list of the video games of Ready Player One (the novel), but before I get to that list I go […]
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Five upcoming books for children that will inspire.
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – $9 for a pair of kitchen shears to make cutting and chopping food a breeze; 10-pack of 32GB USB drives in credit card-sized cases for $58. MAIRICO Ultra Sharp Premium Heavy Duty Kitchen Shears: I love kitchen shears. Indeed, I use them more often than knives in […]
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Reading Time: 1 minute The Future of Mobile Filmmaking: Anamorphic, Battery, Gimbal The Moment crew strikes again with a lineup of phone video gear. Somewear: limitless communication built for adventure Just launched! Global connectivity in a small package for backpackers and such. Octobo: Interactive Plush Companion for Creative Learning Robots don’t have to be all […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Did you know you can save a lot of money with AmazonBasics supplies for home and small offices? Check out the deals on shredders, rolling laptop bags, desk chairs, paper, pencils, folders, clips, and more. AmazonBasics 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder: Perfect for the home […]
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The Teen Parenting Olympics would be a series of questions with several factors to influence your decision with no right answer and whatever choice you make will result in a follow up challenge that you will ultimately fail because you didn’t see it coming. Ready to compete? Challenge accepted!
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‘Politics for Beginners,’ a new book from children’s publisher Usborne, is the perfect introduction to the messy world of politics for both children and adults looking to increase their knowledge.
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Bring your vinyl records back to pristine playing condition with this specialized washing system; demonstrate your science cred with this jumbo-sized plastic-protected periodic table. Vinyl Styl Deep Groove Record Washer System: Now that vinyl is cool again, you really need to clean your collection up! Totally Self […]
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When you’re autistic, Autism Awareness Month is particularly frustrating. In the month that is (theoretically) dedicated to raising awareness of the issues you face, you see the needs of those around you prioritized and the “tragedy” of your life explained to you. We can do so much better than this; acceptance and understanding need to be more important than awareness.
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Crystal is the first (and possibly only) Cirque du Soleil show to mix ice skating and acrobatics. Ice acrobatics, ramps, areal acrobatics, chair balancing, juggling, and clowning all work their way into the show—all the circus favorites, but with Canadian artistic flair.
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Reading Time: 1 minute Geek Daily Deals – Get a classic real wood Labyrinth marble maze game/toy for just $30; learn electronics and coding with this Arduino starter kit that includes an LCD module for just $54! BRIO Labyrinth: I grew up with one of these on a table in our house, and after a […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – It’s a Millennium Falcon Bluetooth speaker with lights and sounds, how can you go wrong? Also, clickable baby chick nightlight is the cutest nightlight ever! Star Wars Bluetooth Speaker – The Force Awakens Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon: Bluetooth: Wirelessly stream audio anywhere up to 30 Feet. Connects […]
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A lot of moms don’t realize they have an executive function disorder like ADHD until their children are being diagnosed with one. Maybe it’s because motherhood makes it that much harder for our brains to function.
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‘Ready Player One’ had a successful opening weekend, which gave our family a perfect opportunity to travel back — and forward — in time.
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I just left the home of one of my amazing mom friends and I feel reenergized.
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Get rid all your USB charging plugs and power up your gadgets by plugging directly into these combo AC/USB outlets; defend your kitchen from incoming attacks with the Spartan knife block! TOPGREENER TU2154A High Speed USB Charger Outlet, USB Wall Charger, Electrical Outlet with USB: Wall outlet […]
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