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I Am Sock Groot!

April 29, 2016April 26, 2018Lisa Tate

Celebrate Arbor Day and the coming summer months with this easy Sock Groot craft.

Review: Eric & Leon Pen Holder… and More!

April 27, 2016December 8, 2017Nivi Engineer

I received a pair of Eric & Leon Pen Loop Traveler Notebook Leather Pen Holders with Stainless Steel Clips to review. I decided to spend some time carrying them around wherever I went to see where inspiration would strike.

How Nikola Tesla’s Theories Unleash M.G. Buehrlen’s Inner Geek

April 27, 2016December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors1

This week we welcome YA author M.G. Buehrlen to Geek Speaks…Fiction! M.G. tells us all about why Nikola Tesla’s theories make her geek out, and how they helped inspire her new book, ‘The Untimely Deaths of Alex Wayfare.’

Developing Fun: Artgig Apps

April 27, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown

I’m always looking for developers creating great apps filled with fun & no in-app purchases. Today I would like to introduce you to Artgig Apps.

5 Models of Strong Women From ‘Game of Thrones’

April 27, 2016December 15, 2017Karen Walsh

How ‘Game of Thrones’ redeemed itself and gave us an episode filled with much needed diverse representations of female strength.

Review: ‘Wonder Woman: Earth One, Volume One’

April 26, 2016December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

Wonder Woman: Earth One is a deceptively challenging book so if you’re in this comic thing for the funny pages or the action heavy punch outs, this probably isn’t the graphic novel for you. Though there is some fantastic punching. Also, battle kangaroos.

The 2016 GeekDad Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

April 26, 2016December 9, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Presenting the 2016 GeekDad Mother’s Day gift guide, full of all the geeky goodness you can browse for the mothers in your lives.

Nailing the NailedIt Wraps

April 25, 2016December 9, 2017Karen Walsh

Are you hard on your nails? Want those manicures to last? Here are tips for healthy nail and healthy manicures.

How Not to Install a MyQ Garage Door Opener

April 25, 2016December 8, 2017Nivi Engineer4

Last month, GeekDad posted an Amazon daily discount for the Chamberlain MyQ-Garage, and as my husband and I have been casually researching these, we bought one. A few weeks passed and finally, one warm-enough afternoon, we got to work. So now, generously, I offer you this essential guide of how NOT to install this product.

Defending Iron Man: Hobbes’ ‘Leviathan’ and ‘Civil War’

April 24, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh3

Thomas Hobbes’ ‘Leviathan’ explains why GeekMom Karen is #TeamIronMan for ‘Civil War.’

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‘Circuit Maze’: An Electric Current Logic Game

April 24, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

I don’t know about you guys, but I love ThinkFun’s one-player logic games. My children never tire of ‘Laser Maze’ and ‘Gravity Maze’… and my husband and I love to play, too!

Living on the Edge: Is There a Little Asperger’s in Every Geek?

April 23, 2016December 8, 2017Lisa Natcharian4

Social observers have begun to notice the commonalities between “geek” behavior and Asperger’s behavior. How much of our lovable eccentricities are actually behaviors “on the spectrum?” And why should we care?

Our favorite read alouds this month. Image credit: Ariane Coffin

My Favorite Read-Aloud Books Right Now: April 2016

April 22, 2016December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

My family’s favorites this month include some picture books and graphic novels covering epic stories about robots who can’t fall asleep, the power of music and kindness, what it means to lie, cardboard creatures coming to life, and a girl and her sword.

Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Landry Q. Walker Talks ‘Aliens’

April 22, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

Author Landry Q. Walker talks ‘Aliens,’ ‘Clone Wars,’ and the REAL reason we don’t see Constable Zuvio in ‘The Force Awakens.’

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7 Music-Themed Books Children Will Love

April 22, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

There are countless benefits to music education, and you do not need to have a grand piano in your living room or weekly guitar lessons in order to incorporate music education into your home routine! Here are seven fantastic music-themed books for your family library.

Sydney Brickshow: Home Is Where the LEGO Is

April 22, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum

I don’t have a LEGO problem. I have a storage problem, a finance problem, a “sharing with the spawnlings” problem–and now with two LEGO events in my local area, a “must attend all the LEGO Shows” problem.

We Watched ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ With BB-8

April 22, 2016December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

Sphero has released an update for their popular BB-8 droid that allows him to “watch” ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ with you at home, so we gave it a try.

Faith Erin Hicks Interview for ‘The Nameless City’

April 21, 2016December 8, 2017Rebecca Angel

Faith Erin Hicks is one of the stars of today’s graphic novel scene. Here is an interview about her latest creation, ‘The Nameless City,’ an action-adventure story set in ancient Asia.

Passover and the Legend of Golem

April 21, 2016December 16, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein2

The Golem has popped up in a multitude of places in pop culture, from TV to books to games. But what does that have to do with Passover, which starts this Friday night?

Tattoos: Not Just for Bad Guys Anymore

April 21, 2016December 8, 2017Judy Berna

A new children’s book on tattoos shows just how meaningful they can be.