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Shadows and BURPS: RPGs With Kids!

April 13, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel14

Want to play role playing games with your kids, but don’t know where to start? Check out a few simple systems to have fun!

Ski Joring – The Perfect Winter Family Adventure!

March 16, 2015December 2, 2017Judy Berna

Horses running at full speed, pulling skiers who navigate six foot jumps? Welcome to Ski Joring.

Happy World Read Aloud Day!

March 4, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

March 4, 2015 is World Read Aloud Day! Why not start an adventure with your child–toddler or teen–today?

Quick & Geeky Valentine Paper Clip Greetings

February 11, 2015December 2, 2017Julie Tiu

Running out of quick, inexpensive Valentine’s Day ideas for the older kids or your kids’ teachers? This craft may be for you!

This Saturday Is Ice Cream For Breakfast Day!

February 6, 2015December 2, 2017Rebecca Angel1

In the bleak of mid-winter your family needs…ICE CREAM!

Little Boy Sees Star Wars for the First Time, Completely Loses It

January 9, 2015December 16, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Watch a little boy completely lose his 3-year-old mind on seeing Star Wars for the first time.

Give the Gift of YES!

December 23, 2014November 22, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Give the gift of “YES!” with a coupon book for the kids.

Planner Geeks Unite for an Organized 2015

December 23, 2014November 22, 2017Julie Tiu10

Paper calendars and planners are still very popular in our digital world. This could inspire you to start 2015 with a new planner look!

Tiny Hands Apps Puts the Joy of Learning in Toddlers’ Hands

August 28, 2014December 15, 2017Natania Barron

As the mother of two kids in a very tech-connected geek household, apps are often on our minds. Which is why I’m so excited to share Tiny Hands Apps, our sponsor, with you. Our daughter, the youngest, is only two. And while she’s fascinated with the iPad and certainly wants to use it like her […]

Building the Future with Lego Space

July 29, 2014November 23, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Is there a better way to learn about space than through Lego?

ConnectiCon: A Much Needed Break From Reality

July 21, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel2

After a stressful week in the “real” world, Rebecca had a much needed geeky vacation at ConnectiCon. Read about how the kids and she spent a weekend at this multi-genre convention.

Build Your Own Ninja Turtle, or Not?

July 19, 2014November 23, 2017Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah takes her 4-year-old to Build-A-Bear Workshop and learns a harsh lesson about passing on geekery through the generations.

Summer Science Fun: Playing With Water Phases

May 21, 2014November 23, 2017Cristen pantano1

Simple experiments with a cup, water and ice cubes that will demonstrate the water cycle to kids.

International Scratch Day: Saturday, May 17!

May 15, 2014November 26, 2017Fran Wilde

Do your kids Scratch? Nope, this isn’t a medical question. Scratch is a free programming language developed for kids.

Ford Combats Distracted Driving By Educating Teen Drivers

April 27, 2014November 23, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The #DrivingSelfie is the latest craze and it takes driving distracted to dangerous new extremes. #JustDrive

Kids Rule at Emerald City Comicon 2014 [Gallery]

March 31, 2014December 15, 2017Kelly Knox4

Check out some of the best family and kid cosplay from this past weekend’s event.

Small Cons vs Big Cons

March 12, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel10

Big cons have the big names, but small cons have perks too. I’ve had good and bad experiences at both. You?

What Your RPG Character Says About You

February 21, 2014December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

Does a six foot four, grumpy, Scottish warrior reflect my actual personality, or what I wish I could be? What does your role-playing choices say about your life?