Christmas Archives

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in November 2019

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019Sophie Brown2

In this final Between the Bookends of 2019, we hope you find something to gift to a loved one or enjoy reading yourself over the holidays.

Portable North Pole: Custom Videos From Santa (GeekMom Discount)

December 21, 2017February 7, 2018Sophie Brown1

Portable North Pole allows you to create highly personalized videos in which Santa appears to talk directly to a child in the run-up to Christmas day.

Star Wars Holiday Special Bauble, Image: Sophie Brown

‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ Merchandise Is Out There

January 12, 2017December 11, 2017Sophie Brown2

I recently found a Star Wars Holiday Special bauble on sale in a local shop, and it has raised a lot of questions.

Christmas May Be Over, But Krampus Is Still Watching!

December 29, 2016December 15, 2017Natalie Zaman0

This furry, red-tongued, chain and/or switch-wielding character has been St. Nicholas’ companion in Alpine regions for millennia, and may even pre-date the jolly old elf.

The Secret Benefit of Kids Busking

December 27, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum0

I have seen more improvement in Sinister’s trumpet playing from one month of busking than a year of lessons. And all because of the boost to his confidence.

Review: Travel With Tripit

December 24, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum0

The only thing left now is your Christmas travel. Oh, I feel your pain! But I have the App for that: Tripit Pro.

Procrastination Destination: Fan Art Christmas Sweaters

December 23, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Shopping? Cleaning? Baking? Take a break and peruse these truly ugly Christmas sweaters with geeky pop art.

Here Is What Christmastime Means to Me

December 22, 2016December 9, 2017Amy Weir0

The darkness will pass, it whispers. Keep your candle lit.

‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: A Pony Kind of Christmas’

December 15, 2016December 9, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

The re-release of A Pony Kind of Christmas is full of holiday cheer.

Songwriting With Kids: Holiday Parodies

December 11, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Be creative with your kids and write a holiday song parody based on a fandom character. Here’s a step by step guide to songwriting that will bring some laughter to your family this season.

Top 10 Holiday Songs

December 9, 2016December 9, 2017Nivi Engineer2

Here is a collection of the best non-traditional holiday music not played on your regular radio stations. It’s a blend of parodies (remixes of traditional songs, either new lyrics applied to Christmas carol music or the Christmasification of a familiar popular song(s)) or original music.

Santa’s Village: Leveling Up Christmas

December 8, 2016December 9, 2017Sarah Pinault0

Santa’s Village is the perfect holiday theme park.

GeekMom Visits Hogwarts in the Snow

December 3, 2016February 13, 2019Sophie Brown0

Hogwarts in the Snow is a Christmas/winter overlay applied each year to the Studio Tour. Last week, I was invited to take a look at this year’s event along with my husband and father-in-law.

12 Educational Stocking Stuffers Kids Will Love

December 1, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

I’m sharing some of our family’s favorite EDUCATIONAL stocking stuffers. I promise these items will be fun for your children and inspire learning.

How to Pull Off a Last-Minute Advent Calendar

November 30, 2016December 9, 2017Ruth Suehle0

Did December sneak up on you? It’s OK. You can still make your Advent calendar happen.

3 Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf to Inspire Kindness

November 27, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley4

Many years ago, we tried the Elf on the Shelf. It was a desperate parenting move; I had a newborn, a toddler, and a brazen 3-year-old. In our case, the Elf on the Shelf backfired. That scoundrel caused far more trouble than he was worth.

If you are in a similar boat, or if you are just in need of an alternative, I have three fantastic options for you.

Procrastination Destination: Fruitcake

November 26, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel0

Fruitcake! Have you even tried it? Take a few minutes to peruse the lore and lure of the fruitcake–with music!

EXCLUSIVE – Toy of The Year Technology Category Review and Giveaway!

November 21, 2016December 9, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

If the toys had an Oscars, the Toy of the Year Awards would be it. Enter our exclusive giveaway to win some of the toys being nominated!

Holiday Philately

December 24, 2015December 4, 2017Sarah Pinault0

Christmas is a time when we all seem to embrace, or run screaming from, one of the oldest geekdoms in existence: philately. No matter what your holiday inclination, it is hard to escape this season without a visit to the post office to pick up, purchase, or peruse the postage. This week, while mailing coffee from Maine to Ohio, my husband got an education in shipping that tickles my love of the absurd.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour Review and Interview With Tour Manager Elliot Saltzman

December 24, 2015December 4, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is currently touring their brand new show, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, featuring the best of the past and the latest of the present. I’ve seen a couple of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s shows in the past and this year, I was thrilled to share my love of TSO’s amazing theatrics with my husband and son for the first time.