Nothing tells your favorite geek that you love them quite like the gift of a toy or gadget! We’re continuing our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide with some of our favorite toys and gadgets to help you find some fun gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate […]
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There are a couple of quotes that get bandied around with alarming frequency in our family. “You shall not pass” is a family favorite, though most in our house have yet to see the movies, and of course, “One does not simply…” is employed regularly. Throw in a handful of lines from Bluey, a smattering […]
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There are plenty of opinions out there of which Ghostbusters is the best, but whether you like the original and its sequel, the 2016 reboot, the animated series, or the comics everyone has to agree on one thing: we all love the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. Well, at least we should. He’s adorable. With another new […]
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There are plenty of opinions out there of which Ghostbusters is the best, but whether you like the original and its sequel, the 2016 reboot, the animated series, or the comics everyone has to agree on one thing: we all love the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. Well, at least we should. He’s adorable. With another new […]
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Last week, a day earlier than anticipated, Nintendo dropped the biggest addition to Animal Crossing: New Horizons since its initial release, a huge update followed by the Happy Home Paradise DLC (check out this more detailed write-up from GeekDad Z about that). I had taken a longer-than-I-had-originally-anticipated hiatus from Animal Crossing, but the new stuff […]
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Morphee is essentially a small box that has a variety of different meditation and sleep sounds to relax you into slumberland. They have two flavors. One meant for adults and one with a more kid-friendly vibe to it. There is no app or screen associated with either version of Morphee, and according to their website, […]
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I joined TikTok a few months back, and while I used to think it was stupid, I’m hooked. I didn’t realize the variety of content that was on the app from cosplay to mental health to music to comedy. (Who knew lip-syncing to comedians was a big thing?) Today, I’m going to be talking about […]
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One of my top finds at PAX Aust 2021 was the tabletop game Land vs Sea; which, in itself, was quite an achievement since the event was completely online. Not an easy event for tabletop designers but Land vs Sea stood out in the Tabletop Simulator area. This game is easy to learn, easy to […]
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The same thing that keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun can help us detect black holes: gravity. And that’s just how astronomers using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope found a small black hole in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a next door neighbor galaxy to our own. It’s the first time this detection […]
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The same thing that keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun can help us detect black holes: gravity. And that’s just how astronomers using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope found a small black hole in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a next door neighbor galaxy to our own. It’s the first time this detection […]
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Over two months ago, I said farewell to Facebook and slowly started to remove myself from the more addictive forms of social media. Today, I’m happy to say my stress levels are down and my overall happiness is much greater. Turns out, there was some science behind my decision, and today, brain chemistry expert Loretta […]
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I have done a couple of Thanksgiving posts in the past, one about what I hate about the holiday and another about what I love, but I don’t want to talk about Thanksgiving so much. I want to talk about November, and what it means to my end-of-the-year sanity. When we used to visit my grandparents […]
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What is My Meow? My Meow is a monthly subscription box service for your cat from the same company that created the WufWuf subscription box for dogs. Each month you will receive a large box in the mail stuffed with toys and treats for your favorite feline friend, plus a magazine for you. Marnie Checks […]
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We have a lot of building blocks in our house. We have a whole box of Duplo that we still pull out every once in a while, and my twelve-year-old will still happily build a ropes course for Dora and Diego. We have Tegu magnetic blocks, we have Lincoln Logs, we have lost more LEGO […]
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My first introduction to Labyrinth came a few years ago when I picked up a copy of a Swiss edition of the game. I thought it looked fun, and like something my middle child would enjoy. But when I got it home, it was my husband who freaked out about this beloved classic game from […]
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If you’re a fan of the supernatural, steampunk, and mysteries, then the Boston Metaphysical Society is directly in your fandom wheelhouse. After meeting up with author Madeleine Holly-Rosing at New York Comic Con 2021, we knew that the new Kickstarter for the audio drama was a “must have” for our readers. What is the Boston […]
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Note: Before gathering any family, please make sure those who are able to be vaccinated are fully vaccinated, and use other recommended precautions in general. Today is apparently National Jigsaw Day in the UK, and we’re celebrating by talking about some really neat puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles are a fun activity for family gatherings, especially those […]
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I’m a fan of historical letters. Letter writing is a bit of a lost art; emails just don’t have the same weight, and social media posts certainly lack depth most of the time. Writing a good letter, one that’s written sequentially with no significant editing later on, is a practiced skill, one which most of […]
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For the second year in a row, PAX Australia moved to the digital space. And while I am ever grateful for the virtual networking with my fellow gamers, I truly miss the “vibe” of PAX Aust in real life. I miss hearing the enthusiasm of people playing video games in the Indie Showcase. I miss […]
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As Spooky Season wanes and the Holidays kick off in earnest (at least one of the GeekMoms already has their tree up), Sophie, Nivi, Lisa, and Scott have been reading a variety of books from fascinating non-fiction to adventurous middle grade. We hope you’ll find something interesting here among these seven books as the weather […]
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Like its predecessor, An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language should be required reading in every high school. Learning how to think is, and should be, the ultimate goal of education. Be very, very quiet—we’re hunting rhetoric. —Ali Almossawi People use words for many reasons. To share, to explain, to educate. But words can also be […]
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Two things the modern history nerd needs to be wary of in their historical thoughts and pursuits are prejudice and its sneaky little brother, the stereotype. Watch any popular historical film and some stereotype or other will show its head. In this article, I’ll be discussing the stereotype of medieval women in Europe. Were they […]
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Like its predecessor, An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language should be required reading in every high school. Learning how to think is, and should be, the ultimate goal of education. Be very, very quiet—we’re hunting rhetoric. —Ali Almossawi People use words for many reasons. To share, to explain, to educate. But words can also […]
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Congratulations! We made it through 31 Days of Halloween Games! Not like it was a hard slog or anything. Quests like this are always easier when you share them with family and friends. That’s why I let my kids choose Game #31: Luigi’s Mansion 3 Multiplayer. It’s not the newest game in the catalog, but […]
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Congratulations! We made it through 31 Days of Halloween Games! Not like it was a hard slog or anything. Quests like this are always easier when you share them with family and friends. That’s why I let my kids choose Game #31: Luigi’s Mansion 3 Multiplayer. It’s not the newest game in the catalog, but […]
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It’s here! The Halloween weekend is upon us. Whether you are spending it with family and friends or just wanting to decorate the home to make it fun for those stopping or passing by happy on Halloween night, there isn’t much time to get things done. I was reminded by a text the other day […]
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Have you ever heard of mental health rock music? Let me introduce you to Citizen Soldier. Citizen Soldier’s music will resonate with anyone who is or has struggled with their mental health, whether it’s because of abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any number of other battles. The lead singer and founding member Jake Segura […]
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I have a soft spot for crows. They are highly intelligent birds marred by the same brush to paint black cats and ravens. But give them a task and they will complete it with the utmost loyalty and determination. I already have a few favorite gaming crows to add to my list, thanks to Pumpkin […]
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It’s here! The Halloween weekend is upon us. Whether you are spending it with family and friends or just wanting to decorate the home to make it fun for those stopping or passing by happy on Halloween night, there isn’t much time to get things done. I was reminded by a text the other day […]
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It’s a beautiful day and we have decided to go on a hiking adventure. In the foothills of the mountains, we breathe deep of fresh air and pine needles. But wait! What’s this? We’ve forgotten a key item of gear! Can we borrow from a fellow hiker? Is there a supply hut to visit? Will […]
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