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Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in November 2020

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020Sophie Brown

Can you believe it’s time for the final Between the Bookends of 2020? We’re here to share what we’re reading as the year draws to a close.

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Mars Jar, Sophie Brown, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: Make Your Own Carl Sagan-Inspired Mars Jars for Under $5

July 22, 2020Sophie Brown2

While I don’t have the resources to create my own Mars Jars in the same way Carl Sagan himself did, I was inspired to create my own version.

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Mars Month: Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope Kit

July 20, 2020Sophie Brown2

Build Your Own Telescope is an eco-friendly kit that will allow you and your kids to put together your very own cardboard telescope.

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International Women's Day 2020, Image Sophie Brown

5 Inspiring Books for International Women’s Day 2020

March 8, 2020Sophie Brown

International Women’s Day has arrived once again, and GeekMom is here to provide you with a reading list of books featuring inspirational women.

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Make Dr. Facilier’s Little VooDoo Helper From Yarn

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019Lisa Tate

Combine the carnival and Mardi Gras season with anniversaries of Disney’s Haunted Mansion and ‘Princess and the Frog’ with a spooky little DIY voodoo doll.

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The Cricut Explore Air 2 Is Great for Geeky Crafting and Projects Around the House

July 8, 2017December 12, 2017Jackie Reeve

The latest Cricut cutting machine has updated software that lets you take your geekiness to whole new levels for crafting and home projects.

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‘Crochet Therapy’: Crafting to Improve Well-Being

May 9, 2017December 12, 2017Jenny Bristol

Knitting and crocheting are tactile, often relaxing activities. Why not also end up with a product that can further your relaxation efforts?

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Procrastination Destination: Eggs!

April 15, 2017December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Take a break and learn some facts, do some crafts, experiment, and sing about eggs!

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10 Things To Do On Pi Day: Snow Day Edition

March 14, 2017December 12, 2017Nivi Engineer

It’s Pi Day. It’s also a snow day for many kids across the Northeast. So, how do you combine these two events? Let us make a few suggestions!

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‘Project Kid: Crafts That Go’ by Amanda Kingloff

December 18, 2016December 9, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Create crafts that go… and might leave you with some well-deserved wall space.

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How to Pull Off a Last-Minute Advent Calendar

November 30, 2016December 9, 2017Ruth Suehle

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

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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #2: Books

November 15, 2016December 9, 2017Jenny Bristol

Next up in our GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide, books! Considering giving a book as a gift this year. They’re affordable, come in a wide variety of topics, and are easy to ship!

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Asia Citro’s Books Are Fantastic Boredom Busters

October 20, 2016December 9, 2017Jackie Reeve

The author and mom behind Fun at Home with Kids is full of good ideas. We’ve been trying out three books since the beginning of the summer, and this WAHM swears by them.

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Exercise Your Girl Power With ‘Crafting With Feminism’

October 18, 2016December 9, 2017Jenny Bristol

Yes, there will be googly eyes.

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GeekMom DIY: Sorting Hat

October 4, 2016December 9, 2017Sophie Brown

Harry Potter makes a perfect, not-so-spooky Halloween theme for home decorating, and what would make a better centerpiece than your very own Sorting Hat?

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Review: Workman’s New ‘Paint by Sticker’ Books

September 30, 2016December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Workman’s ‘Paint by Sticker’ books are the perfect on-the-go craft.

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Adorable DIY With ‘Crafty Cat’

September 24, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

‘Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis’ is the latest graphic novel in a series about a young girl who transforms herself into a crafting genius. Here is a sneak peek at the cover and a few pages too!

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Pirate Day Decor

September 19, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

Yes, it’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day again. Let’s decorate and have fun ARRRRR!!!!

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Make a Splash (and a Craft!) With ‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’

September 5, 2016December 15, 2017Kelly Knox1

‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’ is packed with paint and personality.

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DIY: Make Your Own Screen-Printed T-shirt

May 10, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer3

Want a custom t-shirt for a special event? Why not make your own?

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