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Researching History Online With Historian and Historical Romance Author Jennifer Hallock

January 8, 2020January 7, 2020Corrina Lawson

Historian Jennifer Hallock, who writes historical fiction, provides the best places to start researching history online.

The Happy Planner – Frankenplanning 101

January 2, 2020January 1, 2020Dakster Sullivan

How you can take multiple planners and combine them into one planner that suits your needs (aka Frankenplanning).

The Day I Had to Admit I Needed Professional Help for My Depression and Anxiety

December 30, 2019January 1, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew7

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the decision to get professional help for her depression and anxiety related to her miscarriage and secondary infertility.

A collage of some of Rebecca Angel's fandoms

Top 10 Fandoms in 10 Years

December 30, 2019March 13, 2020Rebecca Angel4

For a decade, Rebecca Angel has been writing about her fandoms. She looked through the all and found her top ten, some were obvious while others surprising. Can you guess?

How Fanfic Is (Slowly) Restoring My Faith in My Writing

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019Amy Weir

To quote my AO3 bio: No, I don’t write a lot of fanfic, and I read it even less. But when I get the roots of one in my head, it gets me WRITING again, which is great because I’ve been on a bit of a fiction-writing dry spell for the past decade. And it’s nice to have a place to share it.

A Holiday Stroll Down Peppermint Lane

December 24, 2019December 23, 2019Sarah Pinault3

Introducing the Peppermint Lane collection from Funko. Frosty, Santa, and Mrs. Claus welcome you to town. Swing by the diner for a cup of cocoa!

For a Last-Minute Candy Gift: Try Sugarwish

December 23, 2019December 22, 2019Corrina Lawson

Need a last-minute present for a candy or popcorn lover? Sugarwish has got you covered.

Rewatching a Childhood Favorite With My Kids: The ‘Home Alone’ Movies

December 22, 2019December 21, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth rewatched ’90s classics ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ with her school-aged sons to see how the movie holds up years later and if they will appeal to her kids.

Meet Captain Deborah Lawrie: My Real-Life Captain Marvel

December 18, 2019December 17, 2019Evil Genius Mum1

Meet Captain Deborah Lawrie: My Real-Life Captain Marvel (minus the sparkly fists).

Walking in a Frozen Wonderland

December 16, 2019December 15, 2019Sarah Pinault

Sarah can’t get over the wide variety of ‘Frozen II’-themed merchandise there is this holiday season. Overwhelmed? She covers the spectrum from ‘Frozen II’ gum to a rideable Sven.

The Best of Between the Bookends 2019, Image: Sophie Brown

The Best of Between the Bookends: Our Top Picks from 2019

December 12, 2019December 11, 2019Sophie Brown

GeekMom has reviewed dozens of books over the year in our monthly Between the Bookends column, but which ones have really stood out?

Tabletop Review: Unicorn Dice from Metallic Dice Games

December 11, 2019December 10, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews Unicorn Dice, from a Kickstarter by Metallic Dice Games.

15+ Extended Canon Characters I’d Love to See in ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

December 9, 2019December 8, 2019Sophie Brown1

With just days to go until the release of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ I put together a list of characters I would love to see onscreen.

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Vellabox: A Sweet Smelling Subscription Box Service

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019Dakster Sullivan

Each month, Vellabox curates one or two candles that have been handcrafted by a different artisan for your enjoyment.

Fandom Stories: Metal Gear Solid

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019Jennmac

A fandom created by a deep emotional bridge connecting to a former version of yourself. You know there are others out there, but who are they; where do you find them? Do you want to find them, given the deeply personal connection you have with the material?

The Secret Social Media Experiment Part 2

December 2, 2019December 1, 2019Rebecca Angel3

A social media experiment lasting a few months showed surpring results and a discussion with Rebecca Angel’s son about healthy connections.

Cyber Monday Deals Guide

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019Ruth Suehle1

Rather spend your day shopping? We’re rounding up the deals today.

The Comic – ‘Geekasaurus’

November 28, 2019November 27, 2019Kalimoulton

“It’s a duck! Quack! Quack!” – the wise words of Alice. ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

Po-Zu's Star Wars Range Focuses Heavily on Rey-Inspired Designs, Image: Po-Zu

Get ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Ready with Po-Zu’s Latest ‘Star Wars’ Shoes

November 27, 2019November 26, 2019Sophie Brown

Take a look at the latest range of ‘Star Wars’ shoes from Po-Zu; ethically produced & screen accurate, they’re also incredibly comfortable.

Family Games for the Holidays: ‘Listography’

November 24, 2019November 23, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Listography’ is a party-style board game for three to six players ages 12 and up where players make lists of items in a given topic.