Jenny Bristol, Author at GeekDad

Fandoms and Geekery: It’s Okay to Not Like What Other People Like

July 9, 2018July 8, 2018Jenny Bristol2

If everyone but you likes the latest geeky thing, do not fret. Stick with what you like—it’s important to be fulfilled by your hobbies and interests.

My 30-Day LEGO Build Challenge: The End Result

July 3, 2018July 2, 2018Jenny Bristol

Learn what happened when I built 30 different LEGO Architecture Studio structures in 30-ish days.

Bring Order to a Chaotic World With ‘How to Make Hand-Drawn Maps’

June 25, 2018June 24, 2018Jenny Bristol

Design and make your own custom hand-made maps using the inspiration and step-by-step instructions in this gorgeous and informative book.

‘The Vintage Baker’: Modern Takes on Classic Recipes

June 16, 2018June 16, 2018Jenny Bristol

Reading Time: 4 minutes Photo: Chronicle Books If you’re like many people, you’ve inherited some of your family’s old cookbooks. Personally, I have several of my grandmother’s, including her little pamphlet on cooking for a family while using WWII rations. I also have some random booklets put out by food manufacturers and the like. Sometimes […]

‘Little Guides to Great Lives’ Makes Reading Biographies Fun

June 5, 2018March 1, 2022Jenny Bristol

Compelling biographies of famous people from around the world will inspire your kids to follow their dreams.

Using ‘The Great American Read’ as a 21st Century Reading List

May 28, 2018May 27, 2018Jenny Bristol

Use ‘The Great American Read’ as a “to read” list for the 21st century.

My 30-Day Build Challenge: LEGO Architecture Studio

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018Jenny Bristol

Kicking off a 30-day LEGO build challenge with an architecture theme.

‘Hoakes Island: A Fiendish Puzzle Adventure’ Is a Perfect Summer Puzzle Book

May 15, 2018May 14, 2018Jenny Bristol

Go on an adventure. Find the clues. Solve the puzzles. And save Hoakes Island!

Legoland California’s Newest (Castle) Hotel Is Now Open!

May 2, 2018May 1, 2018Jenny Bristol2

The brand new Legoland Castle Hotel is now open at the Legoland California resort in Carlsbad, California!

‘Visit Space’ With Steve Thomas as Your Guide

April 27, 2018April 28, 2018Jenny Bristol

Retro-style artist and illustrator Steve Thomas pens a picture book for kids, ‘Visit Space’! Perfect for any geeklings who look to the night sky for their wonder and awe.

Announcing the 2018 Mensa Select Tabletop Game Winners!

April 23, 2018Jenny Bristol2

Mensa has announced the 2018 Mensa Select winners from this year’s Mensa Mind Games!

Welcome Springtime With LEGO

April 16, 2018April 15, 2018Jenny Bristol

Build on the season’s beginnings with some themed and some new LEGO sets.

‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: It’s a Beautiful Day Collection’ Is Filled With Neighbors, Make-Believe, Sweaters, and Goodness

April 9, 2018April 8, 2018Jenny Bristol

Speedy delivery! Relive the decades of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ with this 50th anniversary DVD set.

Happy 40th Anniversary to the LEGO Minifigure!

April 3, 2018April 2, 2018Jenny Bristol

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the LEGO Minifigure. Which one was your first?

LEGO Kits for Your Kids’ Easter Baskets

March 26, 2018March 25, 2018Jenny Bristol1

This year, consider adding a bit less chocolate and a bit more LEGO to your kids’ Easter baskets.

LEGO’s Mission to Mars Set: Bricks and Special Pieces and Shapes!

March 24, 2018March 22, 2018Jenny Bristol

This is not your grandfather’s open-ended LEGO set. This one has a rainbow of colors, and very interesting pieces and accessories. Including a loaf of bread.

Itty Bitty Books: Uncovering a Lost Storybook From Queen Mary’s Doll’s House, Plus Make Your Own Tiny Book Library

March 16, 2018March 15, 2018Jenny Bristol

Shrink yourself down to size and step into Queen Mary’s (or your own) dollhouse library, reading tiny literary works.

Introduce Your Kids to Really Big Numbers: ‘A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars’

March 14, 2018March 14, 2018Jenny Bristol

Imagine the sheer number of stars in the sky. Animals on the planet. Water droplets in a cloud. This book runs kids and families through the large numbers to be found in the night sky and on our Earth.

Discover Your Roots, Part #4: Using Local and More Obscure Records to Focus Your Search

February 25, 2018February 24, 2018Jenny Bristol

Some of the most helpful or enlightening documents are often some of the most obscure or hard to find. Here I give some examples of documents to look for as you research your family history.

Vivitar 4K Wi-Fi Action Cam Is an Okay Starter Cam, But It’s No GoPro

February 18, 2018February 17, 2018Jenny Bristol1

If you’re looking for a tiny camera to take with you on your outdoor adventures, the Vivitar is an affordable option, but it doesn’t have GoPro quality.

‘I Give You My Heart’: A Book for Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2018February 11, 2018Jenny Bristol

Books last longer than many Valentine’s Day gifts, and continue to be the messengers of love throughout the year.

Bee Mine! A LEGO Valentine’s Day Tale

February 5, 2018February 4, 2018Jenny Bristol

This Valentine’s Day, tell someone you love them with a heart made of LEGO.

LEGO Celebrates 60th Anniversary With NYC LEGO Brick Stunt!

January 26, 2018Jenny Bristol

Today and this weekend, go to New York City’s Flatiron Plaza to check out LEGO’s 60th anniversary stunt!

Brand New, Open-Ended LEGO Sets Celebrate the Brick’s 60th Anniversary!

January 5, 2018March 22, 2018Jenny Bristol

Build your way through 2018 with these brand new, open-ended LEGO sets to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the LEGO brick!

Discover Your Roots, Part #3: Collecting, Generating, and Archiving Primary Sources

December 28, 2017December 28, 2017Jenny Bristol

To discover your roots, learn to find and preserve primary sources from previous generations, and begin collecting your own records for posterity.

LEGO Architecture’s Arc de Triomphe

December 16, 2017December 30, 2017Jenny Bristol

Take a trip around the world with LEGO! Next stop: Paris, and the Arc de Triomphe.

‘Guild Wars 2,’ the Latest Expansion: ‘Path of Fire’

December 15, 2017December 28, 2017Jenny Bristol

The latest expansion of ‘Guild Wars 2,’ ‘Path of Fire,’ is out now! Dive into the immersive new features, and also enjoy the annual Wintersday event, going on now.

‘Anomia X’: A More Adult Version of ‘Anomia’

December 14, 2017February 1, 2018Jenny Bristol

If the regular version of ‘Anomia’ is a bit too tame for you, check out ‘Anomia X,’ a more grownup-oriented version of the hilarious quick-thinking card game.