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Bring Home ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ (and Chain Chompikins) for the Holidays

November 7, 2017December 12, 2017Kelly Knox

Bring home Mario this holiday season with Nintendo Switch–and then put him on the Christmas tree with this DIY ornament inspired by the game.

PAX Aus 2017: ‘Think of the Children’ (Review)

November 6, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

One of the best indie video games to be presented at PAX Aus 2017 was ‘Think of the Children.’ And yes, sweet child, this is EXACTLY what parenting is like.

It’s the Week After Halloween. Here Are the Best Halloween Clothing Sales.

November 6, 2017December 12, 2017A.J. O'Connell

While most of humanity is reasonably irked about having to listen to “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” when they’re still eating their way through leftover Halloween candy, I am here to tell you why this is a good thing: Halloween stuff is on clearance this week.

BlizzCon 2017: No One Does Cinematics Like Blizzard Entertainment

November 4, 2017December 12, 2017Kelly Knox

Even if you’ve never played a game by Blizzard before—and especially if you have—these trailers will make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even cry.

‘Dumb Ways to Die’: Smart Ways to PSA (Plus Giveaway)

November 4, 2017December 30, 2017Evil Genius Mum11

How do you make a PSA about rail safety remain popular, even five years after launch? Catchy tunes and cute cartoons seem to help. (So do giveaways.)

Have You Lost Yourself in a Google Map Lately?

November 3, 2017December 30, 2017Amy Weir

You probably learned that you could explore places using Google Maps Street View years ago, but when’s the last time you really went all out as a virtual tourist? You know you want to virtually get lost again!

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Review: Fun, Fireworks, and Zeppelin

November 3, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ plays like a reboot and a rebirth, and it’s a movie that could stand alone.

15 Completely Random and Geeky Facts about Día de los Muertos

November 2, 2017February 27, 2018Lisa Tate1

It’s a dead man’s party! Who could ask for more fun and geeky references to Día de Los Muertos?

Goodbye, Energy Game

November 2, 2017December 12, 2017Nivi Engineer1

When my kids were little, I invented the Energy Game, with simple rules to burn off energy before bedtime. But now, alas, they’ve outgrown it.

Triumphant Musical Adaptation Shows the Power of Octavia Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’

November 1, 2017December 12, 2017The Portalist

One of Octavia E. Butler’s editors shares how a new opera highlights the prescience and beauty of the late author’s dystopian masterpiece.

LEGO Education STEAM Park: Review and Giveaway

November 1, 2017December 12, 2017Karen Walsh1

The LEGO Education STEAM Park has everything educators need to easily incorporate STEAM and diversity in the classroom in a fun way.

Reel-to-Reel: Origin Horror Movies

October 31, 2017December 12, 2017Melissa Rininger

Let’s talk origin stories. Specifically origin movies within the horror genre. Every so often a franchise is born—or reborn. Recently, I noticed an influx of origin stories for both new and classic horror franchises building up in my movie queue. The biggest issue I have with origin movies is the failure to expand upon the […]

‘The Empress’ and Other Great Sequels

October 31, 2017December 12, 2017Rebecca Angel

‘The Empress’ is just as exciting as the first book in its series. Rebecca Angel reviews it, and lists other sequels just as good or better.

‘Eventide’ – The New Comic You Need

October 31, 2017December 12, 2017Karen Walsh

‘Eventide’ (pronounced Evan-Tide) is everything you’re looking for that you didn’t know you wanted. Written by newcomers Kimberly Gaines and Shawn Lanier, ‘Eventide’ is available at Grub Machine Comics starting today. The combination of originality, story, and awesome art makes this a comic that readers age 8 and up not only want to read but should read.

Meet Hello Kitty’s Aggretsuko and Her Ai-TatA Bag

October 30, 2017December 12, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Hello Kitty’s Ai-TatA bag fits well into my daily routine and holds everything I need.

Cars Land Inspired Halloween Decorations From Discount Store Finds

October 30, 2017December 12, 2017Lisa Tate

Cars Land Haul-O-Ween has given Radiator Springs a fun fall makeover. Recreate some of fun with inexpensive discount store finds.

PlayFair 2017: What It Is and Discount Tickets

October 29, 2017December 12, 2017Karen Walsh

PlayFair 2017 is the family-friendly, totally interactive ToyFair experience. Oh yeah, and a chance to meet some of your favorite GeekMom and GeekDad folks!

A selection of top frames and a base frame from Pair Eyewear

Pair Eyewear Needs an S: It’s All About Multiple Pairs

October 27, 2017December 12, 2017Amy Weir1

Pair Eyewear is a new children’s eyewear line with magnetic frames that let your child switch out colors and designs to match their clothes or mood.

New York City. Photo credit: Flickr user tinto, CC BY 2.0

The Tale of 6 Cities That Have Changed Names Over Time

October 27, 2017December 12, 2017Ariane Coffin1

Whatever happened to Constantinople? Where’s Old York? And what is Peking duck? History nerds rejoice!

If You Can Dance, You Can Code: Workshop Guide

October 26, 2017December 12, 2017Nivi Engineer

When you dance, you perform steps in a particular way, the same way each time. The dance code you create is, in essence, the same as writing a program.