For anyone of my, ahem, seasoned years, The Jim Henson Company’s Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal were must-watch movies. From David Bowie’s performance as the Goblin King, to the “mmmmmmm” of the Skeksis Chamberlain, and all the wildly inventive puppet creations in between, these movies left an indelible print on the minds of viewers. And […]
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DC’s How To Lose A Guy Gardner In 10 Days #1 cover, via DC Comics. How To Lose A Guy Gardner In Ten Days #1 – Kenny Porter, Aaron J. Waltke, Danny Lore, Marguerite Sauvage, Alex Galer, Dennis Hopeless, Brendan Hay, George Mann, Writers; Nick Robles, Ivan Shavrin, Ted Brandt/Ro Stein, Marguerite Sauvage, Derek Charm, […]
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GeekMom Elizabeth covers her and GeekDad Paul’s experience with a demo of ‘Start Here RPG’ from Beach House RPGs.
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It’s been a little while since my last time-travel column, but I’ve got a couple of books for you this week! Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Big Time Trouble by Dan Rajai Abdo and Jason Linwood Patterson I’ve written up a number of the Blue, Barry & Pancakes comic books—each one is a short, silly episode, suitable […]
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Once upon a time, I was an avid camper. I love getting outdoors and spending time around a fire, fishing, and simply enjoying nature that isn’t on a documentary. One thing that curtailed my enjoyment of camping, however, was my doctor prescribing me a CPAP machine for my sleep apnea. Now, I look and sound […]
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Show your spooky Valentine friends you would give them your heart with an easy ‘Bleeding Heart’ tee DIY for Valloween.
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Close followers of my GeekDad posts may be aware that I’m going through an existential crisis regarding my book reviews. I’m lurching about trying to find a way to make engaging content, find reading time, and provide a good service to the authors whose work I’ve been lucky enough to read. All too often, great […]
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Bababoo and Friends toys and books are charming, engaging, and made to last.
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The second novel from Su Bristow opens up a young girls world and future to the influence of a fairy queen and her court. A fasinating journey into childhood and glamour.
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30 Day Challenge: Embroidery by Jessica Anderson (Author) When the blasted pandemic hit, I dimly remembered how to embroider from my elementary school years. When embroidery presented itself as an alternative to pass the time, I started from scratch, and have never looked back: it is something to do with your hands, to keep yourself […]
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Every superhero struggles with the concept of identity.
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‘Lyla in the Loop’ debuts on PBS KIDS next month. Along with other favorites like ‘Ada Twist Scientist’ and ‘Peg Plus Cat,’ this show is a funny STEM-based animated series for kids ages 4-8.
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Two weeks ago I shared some comics for kids. This week I’ve got some more comics, this time for young adults. The age definition for “young adults” can be a little hazy at times, but generally I’m using it for kids 12 and up. Most of the books in this stack have high schoolers as […]
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Two years ago HYBE revealed Webtoons for their biggest K-Pop groups, and now they are easier to find in graphic novel form.
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Every child has a handful of books that they request over… and over… and over again. Here are some of those books in GeekMom Abbie D’s household!
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GeekMom Elizabeth gives a tour of the rig she uses for taking her DM supplies to her FLGS to run ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ games.
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If you are in need a cozy read this winter, look no further than the Fae-filled academic world of Emily Wilde.
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As you know, I’m a big fan of Game Theory Tables. GeekDad has been along with them since the launch of their first table, The Origins. I reviewed the table back in 2020, and it has steadfastly served as my gaming table ever since. Game Theory Tables has continued to expand their gaming table offerings […]
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Is there anybody out there who doesn’t love Loki? Well, Thor, obviously, but of all the pantheons of all the gods, Loki would probably rate very high on the “most entertaining” scale. Tom Hiddleston’s excellent portrayal of him for the MCU has only heightened the globe’s Loki love. British author, Louie Stowell now offers us […]
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Got a few minutes? Then you have time to play Trio! What Is Trio? Trio is a quick card game game for 3 to 6 players, ages 8 and up, and takes about 15 minutes to play. It retails for $14.99 and is available in stores or directly from Happy Camper Games. Trio has some similarities to […]
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