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How to Tech Less and Talk More Through “The Gamification of Conversation”

July 29, 2021Ken Denmead

A fun and fascinating Q&A with “Disney Couple” Chip & Dana Brown.

Hybrid Engine Issues? These Four Tips Can Save You Big Money

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020Ken Denmead2

Whether your hybrid is running like a top right now or you’re working through problems with your vehicle, these four tips can help you keep your car on the road longer rather than selling it for scrap.

Kickstarter Alert: 48-Hours Left to Sail the High Seas With ‘Salt & Bones’

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020Ken Denmead

You have 48-hours left to conquer your opponent by out-thinking and out-maneuvering them on an ever-shrinking battlefield. This post was sponsored by The Pen & Dragon. A couple weeks ago, we told you about the Kickstarter campaign for a new tabletop game set on the high-seas, called Salt & Bones. Well, apparently enough of you […]

Kickstarter Alert: 48-Hours Left to Sail the High Seas With ‘Salt & Bones’

June 23, 2020Ken Denmead

You have 48-hours left to conquer your opponent by out-thinking and out-maneuvering them on an ever-shrinking battlefield. This post was sponsored by The Pen & Dragon. A couple weeks ago, we told you about the Kickstarter campaign for a new tabletop game set on the high-seas, called Salt & Bones. Well, apparently enough of you […]

Kickstarter Alert: Last Three Days to Get ‘Upkeep’ – a Delightful Family Game About Yard Work

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020Ken Denmead

3 days left to get ‘Upkeep,’ a delightful game about keeping your yard clear of Autumn leaves while weather and other distractions work against you. This post was sponsored by Gametime Again. Gametime Again has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new game, Upkeep, that is now in it’s final three days on Kickstarter. […]

Build the Biggest Stack of Coins to Win the ‘Crown War’

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020Ken Denmead

Crown War is a fast paced game of trick-taking based on royal coins that’s easy for kids, and fun for the whole family. What Is Crown War? This post was sponsored by FoxMind, the company that brought you Speedy Words. Crown War is a game for two-to-four players, ages five and up, and takes about […]

‘Gargantis’ Has Awakened – Are You Ready For Adventure? Read a Chapter!

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020Ken Denmead

This post was sponsored by Candlewick Press. There’s a storm brewing over Eerie-on-Sea, and the fisherfolk say a monster is the cause. What is ‘Gargantis’ looking for? You might recall our previous feature on ‘Malamander,’ where we are introduced to the the town of Eerie-on-Sea, and the nautical mysteries surrounding it. We loved it because […]

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Salt & Bones’ Is a 2-Player Game of Strategy on the High Seas

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020Ken Denmead

Conquer your opponent by out-thinking and out-maneuvering them on an ever-shrinking battlefield. This post was sponsored by The Pen & Dragon. The Pen & Dragon has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new offering, Salt & Bones, a swashbuckling 2-player strategy game where you’re leading your crew in a boarding action on the high […]

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Salt & Bones’ Is a 2-Player Game of Strategy on the High Seas

May 26, 2020Ken Denmead

Conquer your opponent by out-thinking and out-maneuvering them on an ever-shrinking battlefield. This post was sponsored by The Pen & Dragon. The Pen & Dragon has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new offering, Salt & Bones, a swashbuckling 2-player strategy game where you’re leading your crew in a boarding action on the high […]

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Upkeep’ Is a Delightful Family Game About Yard Work With Solo, Co-op, and Competitive Variants

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020Ken Denmead

‘Upkeep’ is a delightful game about keeping your yard clear of Autumn leaves while weather and other distractions work against you. This post was sponsored by Gametime Again. Gametime Again has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new game, Upkeep. In Upkeep, one to four players takes on the challenge of clearing their yards […]

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Upkeep’ Is a Delightful Family Game About Yard Work With Solo, Co-op, and Competitive Variants

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020Ken Denmead

‘Upkeep’ is a delightful game about keeping your yard clear of Autumn leaves while weather and other distractions work against you. This post was sponsored by Gametime Again. Gametime Again has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new game, Upkeep. In Upkeep, one to four players takes on the challenge of clearing their yards […]

It’s the Ultimate Battle for Bedtime Supremacy! Check Out ‘Friday Night Wrestlefest’

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020Ken Denmead

This post was sponsored by Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Friday night, and these kids are ready to wrestle! Join Dangerous Daddoo as he dishes out some serious moves to get the kids ready for bed. But what happens when Flying Mom Bomb gets home from work? Are the kids toast? Friday […]

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Battle Babies’ Is a Deck-building Card Game About Recruiting an Army of Cute, Killer Babies

January 30, 2020February 11, 2020Ken Denmead

‘Battle Babies’ Is a wacky deck-building card game about recruiting an army, battling your friends, and looking at cute babies. This post was sponsored by Stuffed Horse Games. Stuffed Horse Games has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their first offering, Battle Babies. Battle Babies is a hilarious deck-building card game where you take part […]

SmartBuyGlasses Launches Lens Scanner App: Get Your Free Glasses Prescription – Anywhere, Anytime

November 29, 2019Ken Denmead

Getting your current prescription has never been so convenient! The Lens Scanner app makes buying your new glasses hassle-free and easier than ever. [Sponsored]

‘Weird Little Robots’ is the Magical Tale of a Girl, Her Robots, and Making Big Choices – Win a Copy!

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute This post was sponsored by Candlewick Press. We here at the Geek Family of blogs are all about encouraging kids to get into STEM fields and become scientists, engineers, and makers of all sorts. At the same time, we believe that reading is fundamental to childhood development. Which is why we’re […]

Want to Play STEM-Based Games On a Tablet With Your Kids? Check Out the Codynamic Kickstarter Campaign

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute The team behind the Codynamic Kickstarter project want to change how kids and parents play and learn by bringing them together. Their app will specifically encourage parent and child two-player participation with STEM-focused puzzles and games on Apple or Android-based tablet computers. Codynamic seeks to bring kids and parents together for […]

Kickstarter Alert: Codynamic Brings Family-Friendly STEM Games To Your Tablet

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Check out this Kickstarter campaign for an engaging two-player tablet app aimed at parents and kids sharing STEM learning and quality time together. This post was sponsored by the Codynamic Kickstarter campaign. There are plenty of kid-focused games available for tablets and phones but they’re usually single-player, so either kids are […]

Send Your Kids to College With Everything They Need in One Box: The College Student First Aid Kit

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019Ken Denmead1

Reading Time: 3 minutes The College Student First Aid Kit This post was sponsored by The College Student First Aid Kit. My kids have seen me receive a lot of stuff for product reviews over the years, and while they’ve been interested in some of them (usually headphones), for the most part, that was dad’s […]

Aksys Games Invites Your Family to ‘Fun! Fun! Animal Park’

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 2 minutes image: Aksys This is a sponsored post by Aksys Games. When I think of Aksys Games, my thoughts often turn to classics like BlazBlue and Guilty Gear—not to mention Nintendo DS favorites From the Abyss and 999—but there’s more to the publisher than 2D fighters and niche Japanese adventures. Aksys Games’ […]

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Dungeon Royale’ – A Retro Console RPG Reimagined as a Tabletop Adventure Game

May 22, 2019May 22, 2019Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 3 minutes This post was sponsored by Gatwick Games. The King is on his deathbed, and to be healed he needs what is called the “Stone of Life”, but the catch is that it is in the depths of the Dungeons of Gorgath and the Dragon is protecting it. He has offered a […]