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Denver Comic Con 2017: Last Minute Family Tips!

June 30, 2017December 12, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Patricia’s excited for Denver Comic Con this weekend! Come find her in costume Saturday for a GeekMom/GeekDad sticker, while supplies last!

The First Trailer for Marvel’s ‘Inhumans’ Actually Looks REALLY Good

June 29, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer3

I was dubious about ABC being the home for Marvel’s ‘Inhumans.’ Color me pleasantly surprised to have been wrong. Let’s do this, y’all.

Afternoon reading. Image credit: Ariane Coffin.

From Working Mom to Stay-at-Home: 7 Ways to Keep Your Identity

June 29, 2017December 12, 2017Ariane Coffin3

After transitioning from being a working mom to a stay-at-home mom, I struggled to maintain an identity. Here is helpful advice I’ve received over my last year as a SAHM.

Supanova: The Sometimes Toxic Culture of Conventions

June 28, 2017December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum20

One media representative rejected by staff at the gate asked why and received a derogatory glance up and down her body. Infuriated, this source then fired back “Oh, is it because I am female? Or is it because you know I’m gay?” to which she received the reply “Does it matter?”

A ‘The Beguiled’ Giveaway for Grownups

June 28, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch11

Focus Features has offered us a giveaway for the grownups. Mom (or dad) can bring out their own “vengeful b*tch” and celebrate the wide release of The Beguiled this Friday with their very own prize pack. We can give up to five sets of the prizes shown below, consisting of temporary tattoos, a wine glass, […]

A 'Wicked Bugs' Summer Book Club | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

A Creepy-Crawly ‘Wicked Bugs’ Summer Book Club for Families

June 28, 2017December 12, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Delight your bug lover this summer with a bug-themed book club featuring the adult and young reader editions of ‘Wicked Bugs’ by Amy Stewart.

Emkata The Acrostic Word Game | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

‘Emkata: The Acrostic Word Game’ Is Perfect for Summer!

June 27, 2017December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Emkata is an acrostic word game for ages 10 and up. This tile placement game can be played with 2-6 players and is sure to result in laughter!

5 Reasons Why ‘Ever Oasis’ Is the Perfect Starter RPG for Kids

June 26, 2017December 12, 2017Kelly Knox

‘Ever Oasis’ combines an adorable fantasy world and intuitive, convenient game features to create an experience that eases kids into role-playing games.

Harry Potter’s 20th Anniversary: From Elitist Intellectual to Ravendor

June 26, 2017December 12, 2017Karen Walsh

Why ‘Harry Potter’s’ 20th anniversary is important. It’s not just because the books endured; it’s because their maturity parallels that of a generation.

child in sorting hat in front of hogwarts banner

Passing Harry Potter Down to the Next Generation

June 26, 2017December 12, 2017Amy Weir1

When a Harry Potter fan finally gets to share the series with her own children, it means lots of fun and surprises for everyone.

20 Years of Harry Potter: Could You Do It All Again?

June 26, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum5

If you could read the Harry Potter series again, without any prior knowledge or memory, at the same age as the main characters… What Would You Do?

Be the (Folk) Artist: Molas of the Panama Coast

June 25, 2017December 15, 2017Lisa Tate

Take a virtual journey to Panama’s Atlantic coast with a project inspired by Mola art.

Fostering an Environment of Creativity

June 25, 2017December 12, 2017Rebecca Angel

Using her nieces ‘Hamilton’ inspired puppet show as an example, Rebecca Angel talks about how intention and emotional involvement are key processes of creativity.