Give the Gift of ‘The Powerpuff Girls: Tiara Trouble’ on DVD
To announce the launch of ‘The Powerpuff Girls: Tiara Trouble’ on DVD, Patricia remembers her Friday nights watching the original series.
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Author: Patricia Vollmer
Patricia Vollmer is the proud mother of two sons, ages 14 & 17, who are as geeky as she is. She's been writing for the Geek Family Network since 2011. She is a meteorologist currently teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hobbies include running, despite no one chasing her, sharing her love for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars, and exploring the world with her boys. Ask her why the sky is blue at your own risk.
UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science
Saturday, February 11th, is UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Check out ways to get involved in your community.
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Let Google Big Data Help With Super Bowl Recipe Ideas
This week Google presented a fun list of the most-Googled snack ideas this past week, divided by state. We GeekMoms had some opinions about some of the search results.
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The Science of Crowd Counting & 3 Ways to Teach Kids Estimation
Patricia introduces the science of counting crowds and methods to show kids how to estimate large numbers.
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‘The Great Kindness Challenge’: Who’s In?
This week, thousands of American K-12 schools are participating in The Great Kindness Challenge. But does it only have to be at school? Does it only have to be this week?
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‘Adventure Time: Islands’ Finally Gives Us Finn’s Backstory
We finally get answers the fans’ biggest question in the series. Don’t miss the DVD/digital download on January 24th or the Cartoon Network premiere on January 30th!
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Carry Your Laptops In Style, and In Charge, With STM Bags
STM Bags is offering some slim, sleek solutions for transporting your favorite devices.
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Push Your Cooking Skills With ‘Adventure Time: The Official Cookbook’
Serious ‘Adventure Time’ fans can now make elegant, creative versions of their favorite meals from the show, from Ice King’s “animal-shaped chicken nuggets” to Rainicorn’s “soy people tofu.”
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Veterans Day, Complete With All the Feels
Break out the Kleenex. Patricia shares her own military homecomings and features YouTube videos of some of the best ones to hit you right in the feels as a way to honor our veterans.
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Decibullz Custom Molded Wireless Earbuds: No More Excuses for Comfort!
As a runner, I am always on the hunt for the most comfortable headphones ever. I think I finally found them! Decibullz headphones mold to your ears similar to fitting a mouth guard.
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Get Yer Booty ‘n’ Party Fix at t’ Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
Y’aaaarrrrr! T’ Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival be held t’ first weekend o’ June at t’ Fort Walton Beach Landin’, Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
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Axgio Zest Wireless Headphones: Perfect for Sweaty Workouts
With Apple’s announcement of the iPhone 7 not having a headphone jack (and Phil Schiller’s plea for “courage” in delving into this new paradigm), I can imagine the wireless earbuds industry is going to become very lucrative. The Chinese company Axgio has been marketing Bluetooth wireless headphones for quite some time, and I was happy to check out their waterproof model, the Zest.
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‘Captain America: Civil War’ Blu-Ray Available Now
‘Captain America: Civil War’ is now available on Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand. Be sure to check out the bonus features, particularly the ‘Doctor Strange’ sneak peek!
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Cheeseburger Backpack! Yes, It’s Really a Thing!
Cartoon Network’s replica Cheeseburger Backpack ships this month! Steven Universe fans won’t want to miss this accessory to go back to school.
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Finally! BloomSky’s SKY2 & STORM Integrates Hyperlocal Weather With Video
Patricia shares her thoughts about the affordable, elegant BloomSky SKY1 weather station and camera combo and chats with the company about their upcoming SKY2 and STORM.
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‘Adventure Time: Card Wars’ on DVD: Review and a Giveaway
Cartoon Network’s latest ‘Adventure Time’ compilation DVD celebrates everyone’s favorite mathematical tabletop game, ‘Card Wars’! Enter for a chance to win a DVD of your own!
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ThreadLab: If You Hate Clothes Shopping but Want to Look Good
ThreadLab is a clothing shopping service featuring men’s clothing. They claim to use “data-driven” feedback to pick the perfect-sized clothing.
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‘Hamilton’ing Across America
Patricia discusses how listening to the ‘Hamilton’ soundtrack during a cross-country road trip in June inspired conversations with her sons about American history.
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Oregon Scientific’s Weather+ Sensor: Perfect for Homebrewers
The Oregon Scientific Weather+ sensor system couples with a Bluetooth-enabled smart device to provide temperature, humidity, and pressure data.
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Celebrate ‘Zootopia’ on Blu-Ray by Helping Judy Hopps
Celebrate ‘Zootopia’ coming out on Blu-ray, Digital HD, and DVD with their special features and a Facebook messaging game.
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‘Steven Universe: The Return’ DVD Offers Deeper Look at Crystal Gems
Steven Universe: The Return on DVD features 12 hand-picked episodes featuring backstories about the Crystal Gems.
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Love Letter to My Local Library
Where GeekMom Patricia realizes that not all local libraries are the same and she has a pretty good thing in her community, thanks to the Pikes Peak Library District Library 21c in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Is the AccuWeather App’s Future Radar… Accurate?
Patricia checks out the latest version of the AccuWeather Weather for Life app for iOS, featuring Future Radar.
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The 2016 GeekDad Mother’s Day Gift Guide!
Presenting the 2016 GeekDad Mother’s Day gift guide, full of all the geeky goodness you can browse for the mothers in your lives.
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘Mandelmap’ Poster Is a Math Geek’s Delight
Check out Bill Tavis’ Kickstarter to raise funds to print his Mandelmap as full-sized posters. This would make a great gift for the math geek in your life!
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5 Ways Wallet Smartphone Cases Have Changed My Life
Patricia writes an ode to her favorite gadget: her new Klix Klutch wallet smartphone case for her iPhone 6!
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The Original Musical: Sharing Opera With the Kids
One of Patricia’s favorite things is attending the opera with her sons. She shares tips on sharing it with your kids.
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‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ Blu-ray Won’t Disappoint
Patricia explores the bonus features on the ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ Blu-ray and digital HD, now available to own.
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5 Ways to Celebrate the National Park Service
Patricia and her family are avid National Park Service fans who attempt to incorporate national park and national historic site visits into their travel whenever possible. With 2016 being the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, don’t miss out on enjoying America’s beauty and history.
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A Different Kind of “Fangirling”: Staff Sergeant Spencer Stone
While most of us know and love that “fangirl” or “fanboy” adrenaline rush when meeting a celebrity, I think I might have been the most excited at meeting a real American hero, Staff Sergeant Spencer Stone.
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