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What Is A Reboot?

January 24, 2019January 23, 2019Dakster Sullivan1

What makes a reboot a reboot and not a rewrite?

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‘Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid’ Comes Out In April

January 22, 2019January 21, 2019K. Tilden Frost

‘Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid’ is an accessible crossplay fighter game featuring classic Power Rangers and villains as they battle it out for control of the morphin grid.

This Week’s Great Comics Include ‘Ironheart,’ ‘Gideon Falls,’ and ‘X-23’

January 19, 2019January 18, 2019Comicbookcorner

This week in Comic Book Corner, we showcase a handful of really great comics (and let you know that there are a few stinkers out there). Check out what we loved and what just didn’t hit for us.

12 Things Parents Should Know About ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World’

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019Evil Genius Mum

Here are 12 things parents should know about the latest movie from Berk, ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3.’ And yes – bring tissues.

Why I’m Taking My Daughter To See ‘Captain Marvel’

January 14, 2019January 13, 2019K. Tilden Frost

I got up through 20 movies and three supporting female superheroes, and I’m standing here for ‘Captain Marvel.’

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Maker-Hoarding: An Excess of Possibilities

January 11, 2019January 10, 2019Amy Weir3

A crafty mind can make junk-purging difficult, when even the most “useless” garbage presents its many possible other uses to you.

Comic Book Corner Brings Back Cats, Criminals, and Warrior Women

January 10, 2019January 9, 2019Comicbookcorner1

From Man-Eaters to Smooth Criminals, Rainbow Brite to Wizard Beach, we read a lot of comics over the holidays – but only liked some of them. Come on in and catch up with us.

Domino #9: Skill vs Luck

January 7, 2019January 6, 2019MAJK

‘Domino #9’ pits Luck against Skill as Shoon’kwa and Domino battle. Then Domino faces off with Longshot is a battle of Luck vs Luck.

How to Organize Your Kids’ Toys That Come With Small Accessories

January 6, 2019January 5, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew1

Tricks to organize toys with small pieces like Playmobil, Barbie, Hatchimals, L.O.L Surprise!, Littlest Pet Shop, and Polly Pocket, among others.

Action and Excitement Galore in Comic Book Corner

December 22, 2018December 21, 2018Comicbookcorner

Luke takes on Comic Book Corner, looking at ‘G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Silent Option’ #2, ‘Night Moves’ #1, ‘Go-Bots’ #1, ‘Daughters of the Dragon’ #2, and ‘Low Road West’ #4. Come join the fun!

5 Cybersecurity Lessons I Learned From ‘Hamilton: The Musical’

December 21, 2018December 20, 2018Karen Walsh12

These 5 cybersecurity lessons from ‘Hamilton: The Musical’ can make you cyber aware to protect yourself and your kids from hackers.

NASA: So Not a Waste of Space—A Guest Post by YA Author Shelley Sackier

December 20, 2018December 21, 2018Guest

This hilarious anecdote of GeekMom-ery from YA author Shelley Sackier takes us inside a recent milestone celebration at NASA.

5 Female Characters from GRRM’s ‘Fire & Blood’ That Need Their Own Series

December 19, 2018December 18, 2018Corrina Lawson2

These five ladies from GRRM’s ‘Fire & Blood’ deserve their own stories or, better yet, their own shows.

My Week in a High-Fashion Facebook Ad Rabbit Hole

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018A.J. O'Connell

This is the story of how I did not tell Facebook its algorithm was wrong, and kept deliberately clicking on the most ridiculously-priced ridiculous fashion in the hopes that the algorithm would deliver more. It did not disappoint!

Dragons, Wasps, Low Roads, and Darkness in Comic Book Corner

December 16, 2018December 15, 2018Comicbookcorner

This week, we’re looking at the newest issues of ‘Low Road West,’ ‘West Coast Avengers,’ and ‘Unstoppable Wasp’ while also checking out issue #1s for ‘Daughters of the Dragon,’ ‘Outer Darkness,’ and ‘My Little Pony: Nightmare Knights.’ We are in love!

12 Days of Geminids and a Christmas Comet

December 13, 2018December 12, 2018Evil Genius Mum

The annual Geminid Meteor Shower is on now until December 18. And this year, they brought a friend: The Christmas Comet (AKA 46P/Wirtanen)!!

Geeky Christmas Songs

December 13, 2018December 12, 2018Rebecca Angel1

Have fun with Geeky Christmas music including a new parody by Rebecca Angel: ‘MCU Female Heroes’ to the tune of Rudolf.

‘Hellboy Winter Special 2018’ A Hell Of A Holiday Tradition

December 12, 2018December 11, 2018MAJK1

‘Hellboy Winter Special 2018’ continues the tradition of mixing Christmas with the occult in three yuletide tales of trouble and terror.

Epcot’s IllumiNations Cruise: Fireworks, Seats, and a View

December 10, 2018December 11, 2018Missy Hayes6

This fall, I got to check off the list the EPCOT IllumiNations fireworks cruise. Aside from making me happy, it had the added advantage of appealing to my older-than-your-typical-Disney-park kids.

‘Die’ #1 Rolls a Natural 20 on All Ability Checks

December 9, 2018December 8, 2018MAJK

‘Die’ #1 tells the story of six friends who disappear suddenly one night and turn up two years later. No one knows where they went or what happened.