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Playing Games With My Name

August 5, 2013November 24, 2017Laura Grace Weldon3

Go ahead, give yourself an alternative identity. It’s a way of experimenting with reality. And it’s fun.

Nailed It! Espionage Cosmetics Kicks Off Nail Art Kickstarter Campaign

August 5, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox

Espionage Cosmetics, already a favorite of geeks nationwide, begins a new chapter this week with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign.

Delve Into World Geography With Geoguessr

August 5, 2013December 15, 2017Kris Bordessa2

Geoguessr uses Google Street View technology to challenge players to find locations from around the world.

iPad App Review: DrawQuest

August 5, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

My sons and I had the chance to check out a free iPad app called DrawQuest. If you or your kids have a knack for drawing, this free app will be a fun diversion for you. This Facebook-connected online community will bring out your best of Pictionary, Win, Lose or Draw, or Draw Something!

Why You Need a GoPro Camera in Your Diaper Bag

August 4, 2013November 24, 2017Judy Berna7

Need a durable, waterproof, shockproof video camera to film your baby’s milestones? Look to the one the pros use – GoPro.

Eat Lunch With R2-D2 or Hello Kitty: Thermos Products Are as Good as Ever

August 4, 2013November 24, 2017Jenny Bristol1

Thermos makes all kinds of products, including some lines of geeky lunch ware.

Geek the Library Asks “What Do You Geek?”

August 3, 2013December 15, 2017Kay Moore2

Geek the Library is a growing national program to get people excited about making connections between their personal passions and libraries, plus the synergy that brews when enthusiastic geeks and treasure troves of knowledge intersect.

Cuddly Forge of Honor Creatures Fend Off Night Terrors

August 3, 2013November 24, 2017Rachel Cericola

Forge of Honor, a start-up toy company, aims to fund its medieval collection on Kickstarter.

The Weekly, GeekMom Approved, Video Playlist

August 2, 2013November 24, 2017Cathé Post

It’s that time again. If you don’t like the summer weather where you are, need a break from the activities of the week, or are just—I cringe at the word—bored, here are our video suggestions for the week.

Rachel & The Treeschoolers: A Worthy Kickstarter!

August 2, 2013November 26, 2017Kristen Rutherford3

Want to help back a kickstarter project that’s been called “Too educational for TV?” Now’s your chance!

WorldCon Has Lots of Kid Friendly Options

August 2, 2013December 15, 2017Karen Burnham2

There are lots of different options for bringing kids to WorldCon, including on-site day care and a children’s track of programming.

‘Sonic Lost World’ Preview

August 2, 2013November 24, 2017Jackie Reeve

Sega’s upcoming Nintendo-exclusive Sonic game looks really promising.

Lego Mindstorm EV3 Available September 1

August 1, 2013November 24, 2017Marziah Karch12

We finally, finally have a date. The retail version of the EV3 will ship on September 1 for a price of $349, but if you shop around online, you may be able to pre-order sometime this month.

Paint a Steampunk Driveway

August 1, 2013November 24, 2017Rebecca Angel3

If you have a few days without rain, lots of paint, and some imagination, you can paint your driveway and make it very obvious how geeky your family is!

Shanghai’s Air Quality Girl

August 1, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

One of Shanghai’s efforts to build pollution awareness includes pictures of a cute little anime girl. When you go to the real-time monitoring website, you get an easy glimpse of the city’s pollution.

Help Classify Animal Pictures From Tanzania

August 1, 2013November 24, 2017Karen Burnham

Kids can help identify the animals captured by motion sensitive cameras in Tanzania.

It’s Fun Inside Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Paint and Play

August 1, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox

My daughter adds her own photos and artistic spin on the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and the app changes the 2-D drawings into 3-D objects.

GeekMom: Comic Book Corner — July 31st, 2013

July 31, 2013December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

This week, I give a parents’ view of Nova Vol. 5 #6., Melody invites us to see what’s in her two-year old daughters comic reading pile, and Lisa reviews a graphic novel based on a creepy Disneyland attraction.

Parenting the Pinterest Way: The Road to Insanity

July 31, 2013November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault5

My name is Sarah and I’m a virtual-mom junkie. How the internet compounds my feelings of inadequacy as a mom.

The Butter Battle App

July 31, 2013November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault3

GeekMom Sarah continues to discover Dr.Seuss with her children, through The Butter Battle Book brought digital life by Oceanhouse Media.