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‘Join the Resistance’ With a Thrilling Adventure Middle Grade Series

March 24, 2017December 15, 2017Kelly Knox

The new middle grade series gives ‘Star Wars’ a fresh perspective in a fun read.

Alexa Can Be on Your Android Phone Now, Too

March 24, 2017December 12, 2017Ruth Suehle

Amazon’s Alexa is now available on the Huawei Mate 9. See what it looks like and how well it works.

Screenshot of the author's Mii cheering on her Wii Fit progress

Gamifying Life (May Possibly) Work for Me!

March 24, 2017December 12, 2017Amy Weir

After unexpected success tracking eating habits with points, Amy wonders what other chores might be easier with a gamification system to keep her on task.

Most Wanted: ‘Colt Express’ Goes Digital

March 24, 2017December 12, 2017Sophie Brown

The Spiel des Jahres winning ‘Colt Express’ has been allowing us to play at being bandits for several years already, but now there’s an app version.

10 Carl Barks Comics to Read With Your Kids

March 23, 2017June 1, 2018Lisa Tate4

Uncle Scrooge and the gang are coming back this summer. Have you read any Carl Barks lately?

Notes from ECCC ’17: Folklore and the Death of Belief

March 23, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

Belief isn’t dead. It’s just shifted around a little.

Fidget Cube – Not for Me After All

March 23, 2017December 12, 2017Dakster Sullivan2

Fidget Cube is a great tool for some. Sensory nightmare for others.

‘Semblance’: A Game By Nyamakop

March 22, 2017December 12, 2017Anika Dane

‘Semblance’ is described as a puzzle platformer featuring a world made out of playdough. Read what GeekMom Anika learned interviewing its makers!

PAX East 2017: ICYMI GeekMom Went Live Again!

March 22, 2017December 12, 2017Karen Walsh

GeekMom Karen brings the round up of FB Live videos from PAX East 2017 showing all the best that she felt PAX had to offer.

$Spark an Interest in Math with 'Spin-a-Roo'! | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom$

Spark an Interest in Math With ‘Spin-a-Roo’!

March 22, 2017December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley2

Spark an Interest in Math with ‘Spin-a-Roo’ by ThinkFun. Littles will love this fast-paced counting and sorting game which reinforces critical STEM skills.

GeekMom Exclusive: Valiant High #3 Cover Art and Process Art

March 22, 2017December 12, 2017Karen Walsh

Valiant’s short run of ‘Valiant High’ offers a fun, creative romp through their universe that draws in a different type of reader.

Review: Mimi Robinson’s Color Theory Notecards

March 22, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Start with mail. Add art education. Geek party to follow.

How DC Collectibles Kindly Surprised Me at Toy Fair 2017

March 21, 2017December 12, 2017Karen Walsh

Toy Fair is a month behind us, but my meeting with DC Collectibles and personal tour by Jim Fletcher needed a very special post that required taking a very special amount of time to put together.

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Movie’s Michelle Lin at PAX East

March 20, 2017December 12, 2017Karen Walsh

Actress Michelle Lin from the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ movie sits down with GeekMom Karen to talk about her role and her martial arts training.

5 Fantastic Books for Young Scientists

March 20, 2017December 12, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

These 5 fantastic books for young scientists provide a perfect opportunity for stealth learning, especially if you have a kiddo interested in science!

You Can Buy Skulls for Your Fire Pit from Amazon Now

March 20, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch

If you’ve always wanted to have the perfect accessory for your fireplace, grill, or fire pit, here it is.

ArtSkills Poster Products, Science Fair S.O.S., and Science Activism

March 19, 2017December 12, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Patricia shows us how kids can take the lead on science fair project presentations with the help of ArtSkills and Science Fair S.O.S.

Procrastination Destination: Tea and Geekery

March 19, 2017December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Take a break and check out some geeky, fun, and silly distractions about tea!

Selling Off a ‘Grimm’ Corpse

March 18, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch

I’d never been to a TV show’s estate sale before, but that’s apparently how it’s done. ‘Grimm’ shot their final episode, and now everything had to go, even before the final episode of the series airs.

Disneynature’s ‘Born in China:’ Two Fact-Filled Videos

March 18, 2017December 12, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Enjoy a pair of teaser trailers about the upcoming Disneynature feature film ‘Born in China,’ in theaters April 21st.