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Are You Brutal With Your MacBook Pro?

March 7, 2016Patricia Vollmer

Patricia is pretty brutal with her MacBook Pro. She tried out the Urban Armor Case for the MacBook Pro for some added protection.

Reactions to Facebook’s New ‘Reactions’

February 24, 2016Patricia Vollmer

What do you think about Facebook’s new “reactions”?

Go Navy! Beat Army! Star Wars Style

December 2, 2015Patricia Vollmer

As a huge Star Wars geek, Patricia will be rooting for Navy on December 12 as gratitude for coming up with such a brilliant “spirit video” as the one that was uploaded this week in advance of the Army/Navy football game. Navy has beaten Army for the past 13 years in a row… “May the 14 be with you!”

‘Inside Out’ on Blu-ray: Pixar Makes it Clear Women Can Do Anything!

November 3, 2015Patricia Vollmer

This week, Disney-Pixar’s latest creation, ‘Inside Out’, will be released on Blu-ray. Owners will not only enjoy a touching story of a pre-teen processing several major life changes, but also the numerous bonus features.

We Bought Our Sons a New Gaming System…and a History Lesson

October 26, 2015Patricia Vollmer2

Patricia’s sons asked about what it was like to play video games like Pong and Pac-Man in the 1980s. She and her husband decided to show them first-hand.

Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Diamond Edition Blu-Ray Honors Robin Williams

October 8, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Patricia checked out ‘Aladdin’ on Blu-ray, coming out on October 13th, and was especially touched by the tributes to Robin Williams.

GeekMom Secret Origins: Our Weather Wizard, Patricia Vollmer

September 27, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Patricia reflects on who and what made her the geek she is.

Can the Amazon Dash Button Change Your Household Forever?

September 24, 2015Patricia Vollmer5

Patricia’s still figuring out whether the Amazon Dash is as life changing as Amazon wants everyone to think…

Google Takes Over the World in 2 Minutes

September 4, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Google’s new “Google, evolved” video piqued Patricia’s curiosity. Check it out!

Can “Regular Show: The Movie” Cash in With Streaming?

August 29, 2015Patricia Vollmer

While her tween sons enjoyed “Regular Show: The Movie”, Patricia is still flummoxed at the blatant “Back to the Future” and “Bill & Ted” references and that the ovie would be for sale in September…before it’s to be shown on Cartoon Network in November.

Good Idea or Bad Idea? Taking the Kids on an Anniversary Vacation

August 24, 2015December 16, 2017Patricia Vollmer4

Patricia and her husband chose to take the kids on their anniversary trip and it didn’t suck! In fact, they would do it again.

Need to Visit My 50th State: North Dakota

August 12, 2015Patricia Vollmer15

Help Patricia come up with a North Dakota road trip so she can claim having visited all 50 states!

Geeky States of America: Bishop Castle, Near Pueblo, CO

August 11, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Patricia tells us about her family’s visit to southern Colorado’s weirdest attraction: Bishop Castle.

'Adventure Time: The Complete Fifth Season' Offers Nearly 10 Hours of Fun!

July 17, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Patricia checks out ‘Adventure Time: The Complete Fifth Season’ on Blu-ray. Nearly 10 hours of Finn and Jake will satiate any AT fan’s appetite!

JBL's Splashproof Charge 2+ Bluetooth Speaker Perfect for Summer Fun

July 8, 2015December 13, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

Patricia takes the JBL Charge 2+ for a spin and loves how much more fun it is making her summer!

Create Your Own 'Kaiju' in the July 7th Google Doodle

July 7, 2015Patricia Vollmer

July 7th’s Google Doodle honors cinematic pioneer Eiji Tsuburaya, who brought us Godzilla and Ultraman.

Becky Cloonan Talks ‘Gotham Academy’… Then We Pondered What Happened to Grocery Store Comics

June 17, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Patricia sits down with Becky Cloonan at Denver Comic Con to discuss Gotham Academy’s first trade format book, coming out June 23.

Lego Announces Release Date for Fan-Designed ‘Big Bang Theory’ Set

June 12, 2015December 13, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Lego announced the fan-designed ‘Big Bang Theory’ set will be released on August 1st.

Jimmy & Amanda Talk ‘Starfire’, ‘Harley Quinn’… and Harley-Davidsons at Denver Comic Con

June 9, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Patricia had a chance to sit down with Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner to discuss the upcoming Starfire and what’s next for Harley Quinn.

Blast Into Summer With Nerf’s Latest!

June 6, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Patricia’s sons waited eagerly for warm weather before heading out to the backyard for some fun with Nerf’s summer 2015 products.

Denver Comic Con DIY Cosplay: ‘Big Hero 6’

June 3, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Patricia shares how her family pulled off a DIY Big Hero 6-themed cosplay for Denver Comic Con.

Denver Comic Con’s ‘Animaniacs’ Celebration

May 31, 2015Patricia Vollmer7

Patricia and her family had a wonderful time at Denver Comic Con’s headline event: the Animaniacs Celebration!

Denver Comic Con: A Panel Experience That Worked!

May 29, 2015Patricia Vollmer4

Patricia’s large panel experience at Denver Comic Con was much smoother than she expected. With a little planning, she and her family had fantastic views of their favorite celebrities.

Denver Comic Con: Family Cosplay at its Finest

May 26, 2015December 16, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Patricia introduces us to the most family-friendly large geeky convention there is: Denver Comic Con!

Denver Comic Con Storify

May 25, 2015Patricia Vollmer

Patricia uses Storify to share her first day at Denver Comic Con.

Celtic. Nerd. Music. Colorado’s The Stubby Shillelaghs’ “Critical Fail” Kickstarter

May 21, 2015December 13, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Patricia is looking forward to hearing The Stubby Shillelaghs at Denver Comic Con this weekend. The band has a Kickstarter in place to raise money for their geekiest Celtic rock album yet.