‘The Viscount and the Vicar’s Daughter’: A Charming Victorian Romance
A prim Vicar’s daughter. A dishonorable rake. A chance meeting. What could go wrong?
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Geek Daily Deals Jan. 29, 2018: Get a NatGeo Rock Tumbler for Science and Crafting; Mug Warmer for $7
Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals on the National Geographic rock tumbler, for science and crafting fun; get a coffee/tea desktop mug warmer for just $7. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Hobby Rock Tumbler Kit: Now this is a very cool tool for kids or adults who want to learn a little science, and maybe start their […]
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GeekMom’s Storytelling Week Challenge
In the U.K., it’s National Storytelling Week. What better way to celebrate than to join in a round of storytelling. Continue the story in the comments, 300 words or less. To kick it off, here’s a little story starter.
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Support GeekDad and GeekMom: Pledge $1 a Month (Or More!) on Patreon to Keep Us Blogging
Reading Time: 2 minutes We’d like to take a moment and send a shout-out to all our ongoing patrons! Thanks to you, our ability to keep GeekDad and GeekMom rolling along just got a little bit easier. THANKS! Just a reminder: we have ads that generate revenue, yes, but we never do pop-ups or takeovers, […]
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Geek Daily Deals Jan. 28, 2018: 4-Pack of Smart Plugs for $50; Low-Profile 12V USB Smart Charger
Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals on a 4-pack of smart plugs, making them less than $13 each; or get a USB smart charging adapter for your car’s 12V socket. Etekcity 4 Pack Voltson WiFi Smart Plug Mini Outlet with Energy Monitoring, Works with Amazon Alexa Echo and Google Assistant: If you’re trying to […]
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What Is Maker? Lessons I Learned From LEGO Education at BETT
Last week, LEGO Education taught GeekMom Karen the answer to the question “What is maker?”
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7 Sensational New Kickstarter Projects This Week
Reading Time: 1 minute From an open-source digital assistant in a speaker that will make you forget Alexa and Siri to a build-it-yourself cardboard midi keyboard that makes making music a truly creative experience, this week’s new Kickstarter projects are sensational! Mycroft Mark II: The Open Voice Assistant Sneak preview, launches Thursday! A voice assistant with […]
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Geek Daily Deals Jan. 27, 2018: Classic Toys Patent Prints for Ultimate Nostalgia; ‘Axis & Allies’ Anniversary Edition
Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals on delightful renderings of the patent designs for classic toys from your childhood; get the amazing ‘Axis & Allies’ Strategy Game in an All-New Anniversary Edition Inked & Screened Toys Patent Prints: Do you have a beloved toy from your youth? Maybe a Transformers robot, or the classic […]
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15 Fun (And Sometimes Geeky) Facts About the Ford Mustang
The Steve McQueen action film ‘Bullitt’ turns 50 this year, and Ford is celebrating with a special edition Mustang. Here are some more fun facts about this well-loved muscle car.
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Launchpad McQuack Crashes Again: ‘DuckTales’ #5 Review
It’s a matter of some debate in my house who, exactly, ‘DuckTales’ is being bought for. I think I’m buying it for my kids, and my kids think I’m buying it for me.
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Why Should You Worry About Your Family’s Online Security?
Reading Time: 3 minutes This post was sponsored by PureVPN. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a terribly paranoid person when it comes to surfing the web. I’m cautious about what I click on and what I download, and of course I have a firewall and virus scanning enabled, but it’s not […]
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Geek Daily Deals Jan. 26, 2018: Ultra-thin Bluetooth Keyboard for $16; Refurbished iPad Pros Starting at $500
Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals on ultra-thin Bluetooth keyboards for your portable devices; refurbished iPad Pros starting as low as $500! Anker Ultra Compact Slim Profile Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery: If you want a handy portable Bluetooth keyboard to make your mobile office scenario work great, here’s an amazing deal! Get […]
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Noting Says Love For Valentine’s Day Like a Fake T. Rex Head on the Wall
Whether you’re looking for an unusual Valentine’s gift or some new, more awesome wall decor, Wall Charmers faux taxidermy is a great choice.
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After the Crash: A View of a Post Bitcoin World
Reading Time: 5 minutes Earlier this month, I was on the phone with Amazon support about a recent shipment, and we got to talking about the GTX 1080ti I had ordered. He told me how he recently purchased a GPU to build a crypto miner and he was looking to buy another one soon. He […]
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On Genre and ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Yes, I’m saying exactly what it sounds like. I’m saying: speculative fiction is a tesseract.
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Geek Daily Deals Jan. 25, 2018: Save on ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ and ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Game Bundles
Reading Time: 3 minutes Geek Daily Deals on amazing RPG board game bundles including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Dungeons and Dragons! TMNT: Shadows of the Past Bundle: Adventure as one of your favorite pizza-loving turtles, or even as the villainous Splinter in this tabletop strategy game, plus an expansion pack to add hours […]
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GLAAD Media Awards Nominations Show Marvel Dropping Diversity Ball Again
Why can’t Marvel see beyond their old marketing ways to help comics like ‘America’ reach the audience they deserve?
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Geek Daily Deals Jan. 23, 2018: Up to 40% off Ravensberger Puzzles and Games; Save $50 on an Exercise Bike
Reading Time: 1 minute Geek Daily Deals on family-friendly games and puzzles by Ravensberger, including ‘Labyrinth;’ Save $50 on a New Exercise Bike Up to 40% off select puzzles and games from Ravensburger: Ravensberger is one of THE names when you think about two things: puzzles, and European-style board games. And thankfully we have deals […]
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Geek Links: LEGO Education Makerspace Announcement
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Geek Daily Deals Jan. 23, 2018: Refurbished Android Kit-Kat Phone for $47; Lenovo Laptop for $233
Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals on a refurbished Android Kit-Kat phone for your kids who can’t stop losing/breaking phones; or get a Lenovo laptop that’ll do the job for very little money. Alcatel OneTouch Pop Astro Smartphone 5042T – 4G LTE GSM Unlocked – White – (Certified Refurbished): Do you have a kid […]
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