Junior Scuba Diving Adventures: The Great Barrier Reef
The good, the bad, and the honest adventure of a 10-year-old ocean geek and his first junior open water scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef.
Continue ReadingThe good, the bad, and the honest adventure of a 10-year-old ocean geek and his first junior open water scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef.
Continue ReadingCheckPoint is running a 48-Hour LiveStream Gaming Marathon this weekend. Because gaming IS good for your mental health and your gaming community.
Continue ReadingHave you thought about a Junior Open Water Scuba Diving Course for your geekling? Here’s what to look for and 5 top suggestions on where to go.
Continue ReadingFree Comic Book Day (FCBD) is THIS SATURDAY: May 6, 2017. Be prepared for the onslaught of awesome with EG Mum’s wishlist for 2017!
Continue ReadingFree Comic Book Day (FCBD): The one day of the year when your local puts on the party for its community, and you score the loot. Give them some love too.
Continue ReadingNobody wants to be hired only to satisfy a “minority requirement,” but being encouraged to apply can sometimes be code for “this is a safe place to work.”
Continue ReadingSo, I’ve just finished playing another game of COGZ with my spawnlings, and I still love it. Let me show you what I’m talking about.
Continue ReadingIt is surely a sign when you are aching for comfort reading and the ‘American Gods’ offer you an interview with P. Craig Russell. Read on.
Continue ReadingMy son asked me, “Why do we have International Women’s Day?” And frankly, I wasn’t sure I was bold enough to give him the honest answer.
Continue ReadingMarch 2nd is Dr Seuss’ birthday! From parfaits to planes, we have 5 ways to encourage some creative celebrating with your kids. Share your ideas too!
Continue ReadingBefore you start celebrating Dr Seuss’ birthday on March 2nd, here are seven things you may not know about the man beyond his infamous kids books.
Continue ReadingWe had such an awesome response to our ‘American Gods’ preview, Dark Horse Comics gave us an exclusive on the variant cover by Becky Cloonan. Check it out!
Continue ReadingTelevision isn’t the only place you can find American Gods. We have a preview of the graphic novel from Dark Horse, plus a chat with Scott Hampton (Artist).
Continue ReadingDon’t like Valentine’s Day? Let me introduce you to International Book Giving Day. It brings a love that lasts so much longer than cheap chocolate and saccharine-sweet Hallmark cards.
Continue ReadingTo celebrate The UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, GeekMom has 13 of the greatest fictional female scientists who inspire us!
Continue ReadingNo, this is not a repeat of 2016. This one just hurts more, because Sir John Hurt didn’t need a ‘revival.’ He was still inspiring me; from childhood to present.
Continue ReadingHave you been reading ‘DC Superhero Girls’ digital comics? I scored an interview and a special promo code to share with you.
Continue ReadingI never considered shopping online for sunglasses until a recent bad in-store experience. So I tried online shopping with Vision Direct. And they were good!
Continue ReadingNew Year, New Devious Plans. I need some new hardware but I’m not sure which laptop best suits our Evil Genius needs. So, ASUS sent me two. *grin
Continue ReadingMallow Drops is a light and fluffy puzzle game, and depending on your tenacity it’s either an engrossing time-sucker or a sweet little keeper.
Continue ReadingI have seen more improvement in Sinister’s trumpet playing from one month of busking than a year of lessons. And all because of the boost to his confidence.
Continue ReadingThe only thing left now is your Christmas travel. Oh, I feel your pain! But I have the App for that: Tripit Pro.
Continue ReadingWe don’t do Christmas. There. I said it. Why? I’m Pagan. EG Dad is Atheist. Instead, we celebrate the Solstice. Best of both worlds.
Continue ReadingWhat do Nightwing, Catman, and Steve Trevor have in common? They are all 10/10 examples of how comics are redefining sexy.
Continue ReadingWhen I say ‘Lesson Plan’, it comes with a disclaimer. But yeah—I am totally taking over the world, and my kids’ classroom, for an hour of code next week.
Continue ReadingA group of high school students in Australia has recreated a key ingredient in Daraprim for a fraction of the cost claimed by the company distributing it.
Continue ReadingIn 2014, kids were Frozen to their computers. In 2015, they were Awakened. This year, prepare to go Wayfinding with Moana in The Hour of Code.
Continue ReadingWhat has four legs, is cranky, and exhausted?
Every Geek Parent who has ever taken their kids to a Convention.
Cute figurines, fun challenges, and the chance for my kids to outsmart me. Again! 4 out 5 floating minions for a new tabletop game, HOP!
Continue ReadingA good convention balances panels, exhibitors, and adventures to bring a community together. Our community, from which stories abound. Let’s start with mine.
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