Between the Bookends at GeekMom
We close out 2013 with a selection of books that is heavy on magic, witches, potions, and wizards, rounded out with a little bit of historical fiction and … flowcharts.
Continue ReadingWe close out 2013 with a selection of books that is heavy on magic, witches, potions, and wizards, rounded out with a little bit of historical fiction and … flowcharts.
Continue ReadingThis month the GeekMoms have read an interesting collection of books covering math (from The Simpson’s, even), geometry, essays, and garbage.
Continue ReadingAuthor Megan H. Rothrock is back with a second book in the Lego Adventure Book series, and it’s a keeper.
Continue ReadingThis month, the GeekMoms have tackled both fiction and non-fiction. From vampires and classic Stephen King to historical fiction and novels featuring strong female characters, the selection this month is quite varied!
Continue ReadingA live-action short film takes fans of Portal inside Aperture Laboratories.
Continue ReadingThere’s plenty to see in the Emerald City, and a fair number of them make the cut for those of us who consider ourselves geeks.
Continue ReadingAn elaborate Lego version of Rivendell debuted at BrickCon 2013, delighting conference attendees and Tolkien fans.
Continue ReadingBrickCon 2013 brings Lego hobbyists together to share their love of the brick with Seattle families.
Continue ReadingThis month, the GeekMoms have been captivated by a Kickstarter reward, entranced by classics, and educated about science fiction.
Continue ReadingPinbusted or Pintrusted? Which of the popular natural ant killers on Pinterest actually work?
Continue ReadingThis month, the GeekMoms are reading about zombies, Shakespeare, art, gardening, and peculiar children. What’s on your bookshelf?
Continue ReadingA new Netflix-style service offers users the option to rent Lego bricks.
Continue ReadingInstead of the usual cold hard cash, your Tooth Fairy might want to get creative.
Continue ReadingWhip up a batch of homemade bubble solution and start blowing!
Continue ReadingGeoguessr uses Google Street View technology to challenge players to find locations from around the world.
Continue ReadingSherlock Holmes, Heinlein, Barbara Kingsolver and a book about fonts are part of this month’s GeekMom reading.
Continue ReadingDiscover some stellar science centers and museums through the Discover and Go program or track down a reciprocal museum for savings on admission.
Continue ReadingIn today’s interactive Doodle, Google re-imagines the crash, putting a cute little alien on the ground—alive and well—in Roswell.
Continue ReadingWarner Bros. has released a trailer for The Lego Movie, set to arrive in theaters in 2014.
Continue Reading“My Imaginary Well-Dressed Child” is a Pinterest board that excels at pure entertainment. Really. You want to take a look.
Continue ReadingThere’s news from the folks at Cuusoo about the Fall 2012 review!
Continue ReadingEdward Snowden’s extensive, competent knowledge of surveillance, sophisticated technology, and programming is what landed him that job, diploma or no.
Continue ReadingFans of Colfer are sure to enjoy this new novel, The Reluctant Assassin.
Continue ReadingWith the Revolutionary War as a backdrop, The Turncoat takes readers from the barracks of the Continental Army to a hearthside with Alexander Hamilton and beyond as Kate fights for her own life and that of the man she loves.
Continue ReadingSteampunk USB drives add a little bit of pizazz to any office.
Continue ReadingThere are two fabulous books that have (seriously) traveled 7,500 miles with my family over the years as we’ve moved from place to place, simply because they must be on our bookshelves. Material World: A Global Family Portrait and Hungry Planet: What the World Eats are wonderful, thought-provoking, educational, and interesting.
Continue ReadingThis month the GeekMoms’ never-ending stack of books unfurled stories featuring angry teens, dragons, a bit of psychology and witches and more witches.
Continue ReadingIf you’re in or near New York City and a fan of Lego or Star Wars–or both–put this one on your calendar for May 23rd!
Continue ReadingVintage version of Thrift Shop by Postmodern Jukebox introduces listeners to new styles of music.
Continue ReadingWhat if there was a Breaking Bad Lego video game? It might look like this.
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