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Things We Are Grateful For In 2020

November 24, 2020November 23, 2020Dakster Sullivan2

2020 has had its moments, but not all is lost. Here are a few things we are grateful for this year. Some might surprise you.

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.

Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope, Box Image Build Your Own Kits, Mars Image NASA

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.

Remote Control Machines Space Explorers, Image Sophie Brown, Box Art Thames and Kosmos, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: Build a Rover with Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers

July 15, 2020Sophie Brown7

Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers is an engineering, robotics, & science kit that allows kids to build and control their own machines.

$Epson XP-8600 \ Image: Epson$

Epson Photo XP-8600 Review: This Is The Photo Printer You Are Looking For

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020Dakster Sullivan3

Epson XP-8600 is small but mighty for those looking for a dual tray photo printer. Perfect for scrapbookers.

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’ to the Rescue!

June 24, 2020June 23, 2020Amy Weir1

In these unprecedented times, as the ads say, being on social media can get a bit overwhelmingly dark. Being in real life can be pretty overwhelming, too, admittedly more for some people than others.

PAX Aust + PAX West = PAX Online 2020

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020Evil Genius Mum3

Good PAX Conventions don’t get cancelled. Their gaming powers combine to create an even greater convention: PAX ONLINE 2020!!

Pride Month Free to be Me Journal, Background Image by Prawny from Pixabay, Cover Image Penguin Publishing Group

Pride Month 2020: ‘Free to Be Me’ Journal by Dom&Ink

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020Sophie Brown

The ‘Free to Be Me’ journal is a fabulous, 192-page journal that is ideal for anyone who wants to explore their sexuality.

Pride Month 2020: ‘Free to Be Me’ Journal by Dom&Ink

June 15, 2020Sophie Brown

The ‘Free to Be Me’ journal is a fabulous, 192-page journal that is ideal for anyone who wants to explore their sexuality.

Download a Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality

June 10, 2020June 9, 2020Evil Genius Mum

itch.io has teamed up with hundreds of indy developers to offer their Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality. Show your support, donate to the cause, and score some sweet games!

20 Fantasy Novels and Series by Black Authors

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020A.J. O'Connell

Fantasy has traditionally been a white, male-dominated genre, but that’s changing. Here are 20 fantasy books by Black authors, most of which were published in the last decade.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2020

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020Dakster Sullivan3

Curated list of items perfect for the father figure in your life. You will find no neckties on this list. Only the best in the geek world.

Pride Month Blood Countess, Background Image by Prawny from Pixabay, Cover Image Abrams Books

Pride Month 2020: ‘Blood Countess’ by Lana Popovic

June 8, 2020June 7, 2020Sophie Brown

‘Blood Countess’ by Lana Popovic is an LGBTQ YA book based on the story of Countess Elizabeth Bathory, combining historical fiction & horror.

‘Black Widow #1’ Exclusive Sneak Peek

June 1, 2020May 31, 2020MAJK

If you are a Black Widow fan – buy this comic when it comes out. If you are a Marvel fan – buy this comic when it comes out. You know what, if you like high-action comics with intriguing plots – BUY THIS COMIC when it comes out.

Editing page of a google form titled "Enter the Labyrinth!" with ancient Greek mosaic of The Labyrinth as a header picture and an introduction to the escape room puzzle that follows

Inertia and Working From Home

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Amy Weir5

Inertia makes it hard to separate your day into “work” and “non-work” hours when working from home. Without a closing time, I just keep going….

Disney Springs and COVID-19: Is The Magic Still There?

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Dakster Sullivan2

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has made some changes to allow guest to visit again while staying safe from COVID-19.

Kid wrapped in towel, kid wearing towel as cape, towel next to kid at the beach

Towel Day in Quarantine

May 25, 2020May 24, 2020Sarah Pinault

It is May 25, it is towel day, so here is your public service announcement to ask you: do you know where your towel is?

Mercury and Its Magnetic Field: More Than Meets the Eye

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020Melanie Meadors2

There is more to Mercury than meets the eye, and its secret lies in its magnetic field.

Star Wars Day: Love It With Your Kids

May 4, 2020May 3, 2020Evil Genius Mum

Every year on Star Wars Day, our family revisits the ‘Star Wars’ Universe. Not because I love ‘Star Wars’ (I don’t) but because THEY do.

Earth Day Books 2020, Images Wide Eyed Editions

Six Earth Day Picture Books that Celebrate Our Planet (+ Giveaway)

April 22, 2020April 30, 2020Sophie Brown

To help celebrate Earth Day, you could win six Earth Day picture books from Quarto and Wide Eyed Editions to read with your family.