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3 Ways to Repurpose Halloween Candy for the Holidays

November 4, 2016December 9, 2017Lisa Tate

Don’t throw out that excess Halloween candy. Dress it up for the holiday season.

‘My Little Pony: Puzzle Party’ Giveaway!

November 4, 2016December 9, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Time for a pony-rific giveaway to celebrate the release of ‘MLP: Puzzle Party’!

Broadway’s ‘Allegiance’ Coming to a Theater Near You

November 4, 2016December 9, 2017Anika Dane

American families need to have a conversation about the internment of Japanese-American citizens during WWII. Going to ‘Allegiance’ is a great way to start!

Make Mine Mind-Bending: Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’

November 3, 2016December 9, 2017Kelly Knox1

If there’s one movie you have to see in 3-D, it has to be Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange.’

SBrick Plus: Programmable Interlocking Bricks You Want

November 3, 2016December 9, 2017Karen Walsh

When educators asked for better programmable interlocking bricks that were compatible with LEGO, SBrick Plus answered the call. Check out their fully funded Kickstarter before Monday, November 7.

Review: Penclic Funktioner B3

November 3, 2016December 9, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

I… pretty much unilaterally love this thing.

Should You Advise Your Outsider to Try to Fit In?

November 3, 2016December 9, 2017Lisa Natcharian2

What advice should you give your outsider, if he isn’t happy with his role? Do you double down on your pro-geek stance, and counsel him to be proud of his distinctive personality and interests? Or do you melt at his desire to fit in and suggest ways he can act differently in the hope that those cool kids will accept him?

Bottle-Flipping: Five Reasons to Go With the Flow

November 2, 2016December 9, 2017Nivi Engineer

Before you tell me there’s no intrinsic value to bottle flipping, consider the following five reasons to go with the flow… or stick with the flip.

Delight Preschoolers With ‘Tinyville Town’

November 2, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Delight your preschooler with the ‘Tinyville Town’ series by Brian Biggs. The community will remind you of Richard Scarry meets Mr. Rogers!

PAX Aus 2016: Preview

November 2, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum

I have my Pokemon cards, my DS, my lab coat, and my comfy shoes–I’m ready for PAX Aus 2016 this weekend in Melbourne! Who’s with me?

NaNoWriMo Tips

November 2, 2016December 9, 2017Nivi Engineer

If you’re participating in NaNoWriMo, you hopefully have an idea by now of what your novel is going to be about. If not, you may struggle a bit at the beginning getting going, but maybe the writers here at GeekMom and GeekDad can help!