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Musical Theater Playlist: My Life in Song

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018Karen Walsh3

Creating a musical theater playlist that represents my life shows me not just what musicals I love but why those songs speak to me. What would be in yours?

New ‘Runaways’ Novel Is Entertaining Mayhem (and Hormones)

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Runaways are having a bit of a moment. The current run of the comic book series is written by superstar author Rainbow Rowell, and the characters have been adapted for television as Marvel’s Runaways. The show, currently in its first season on Hulu, is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe continuity […]

Geek Daily Deals Jan. 12, 2018: USB Microscope; Interlocking Foam Squares Play Mat

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals on a USB Microscope for Science! Or get 20 Square Feet of Interlocking Foam Squares for a Play Room Mat! Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand: Ready to bring a little awesome science into the home? Or are you a teacher/presenter who wants to […]

Skelton Crew Studio Serves up Itty Bitty Hellboy

January 12, 2018January 11, 2018Melody Mooney

Skelton Crew Studios has a cute product alert! Each itty bitty Hellboy pre-ordered through January 31 will come with an extra sweet bonus: a hand-numbered, limited edition print of Art Baltazar’s concept art for the bust, signed by Baltazar.

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for Week 2 of 2018

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 3 minutes The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending January 12, 2018. It’s the new year and with it comes some resolutions, possibly. I pledged to clean up and organize my collection, a goal I’m about halfway done with already. Have you made any resolutions […]

The Final Fate of Leia Organa: A Theory

January 11, 2018January 10, 2018Corrina Lawson1

What will be Leia Organa’s final fate in Star Wars IX? I have a theory.

Geek Daily Deals Jan. 11, 2018: Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver for $30; Best Basic Vacuum on Sale

January 11, 2018January 11, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals on a Bluetooth transmitter and receiver to get audio where you want it. Or pick up the best powerful, lightweight vacuum around! TaoTronics Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver Wireless Audio Adapter: When you think about it, being able to make any legacy speaker or receiver into a wireless device with a […]

Smackdown! It’s Cookie Wars 2018, Snickerdoodles!

January 11, 2018January 10, 2018Jenny Bristol1

For when you want to do pretend battle, but eat tasty desserts at the same time.

Geek Daily Deals Jan. 10, 2018: Top-Loading Waffle Maker; Pyramid Desktop Power Strip

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutesGeek Daily Deals: Chefman Belgian Waffle Maker:

Speak My Geek: Benefits and Tips for Learning a Foreign Language

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018Evil Genius Mum3

Just in time for the New Year: We have seven reasons why you should be studying foreign languages at any age… And another five suggestions on how to make it really easy for your family.

Everyday Cosplay Nico Minoru

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018Karen Walsh

This everyday cosplay Nico Minoru collection will help you channel your inner with and let you spell cast in a crowd.

11 Geeky Yoga Pose Names to Distract You During Class

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018A.J. O'Connell2

Why do Tree Pose when you can be the Eye of Sauron?

Geek Daily Deals Jan. 09, 2018: Awesome Arduino Kit; Portable DVD/USB Media Player

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutesHere’s your Geek Daily Deals on gadgets, gear, and other useful stuff any geek family needs! Geek Daily Deals:

Geek Links: “Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold”

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018Karen Walsh

Today “Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold” drops from Warner Bros Home Entertainment – watch a clip!

The Cruel Prince Cover, Image: Little, Brown and Company

Introducing the World of Faerie in Holly Black’s ‘The Cruel Prince’

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018Sophie Brown

‘The Cruel Prince’ is book one of the new ‘Folk of the Air’ series by Holly Black, author of ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles.’

Star Wars: The Last Jedi and character arcs

The Wonderful Character Arcs and Themes in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018Corrina Lawson5

The astonishing insight and depth of the themes and character arc in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ has made me love this storyverse all over again.

Fighting My Demons: Discouragement and Doubt

Fighting My Demons: Conquering Doubts and Fear

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018Nivi Engineer

How do you fight the demons? How do you stop the doubts inside your head—those negative thoughts that tell you that what you’re doing is hopeless—from growing so big that they stop you from trying?