Say Good Mornin’ With ‘Uncle Grandpa’ on DVD
Join Uncle Grandpa and his eccentric host of friends, from Belly Bag to Pizza Steve, on their adventures in a 12-episode compilation DVD.
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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.
The Planet Tatooine, Realized!
Imagine an Earth-like planet orbiting what’s known as “binary stars,” similar to what Luke Skywalker saw every day from Tatooine.
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Adventure Time: Frost & Fire Is Three Hours of Family Fun
Adventure Time: Frost & Fire contains 16 episodes—nearly three hours—of Finn, Jake, Ice King, and Princess Flame fun.
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Geeking Out with the Disney Dream, Part 1: The Little Things
Patricia’s getting excited about her upcoming Disney Cruise this summer, so she wants to share with readers the experiences on her last cruise.
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Enter to Win! Clarence: Mystery Piñata DVD with Your Very Own Piñata!
To celebrate Clarence: Mystery Piñata DVD this month, enter to win your own copy of the DVD along with a real piñata for your next party!
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Join GeekMom for the Oscars Sunday Night
Join Rachel and Patricia for an Oscars chat this Sunday night!
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Gut-what? How to Tell Dew from Guttation
When the excess rain saturates the ground, plant life will adapt accordingly. One of the ways some plants will adapt to the excess available moisture is through a process known as guttation.
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101 Dalmatians Diamond Edition Blu-ray is Packed Full of History
Patricia had the chance to take a sneak peek at the 101 Dalmatians Diamond Edition combo pack. The awesome bonuses are worth seeing!
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Clarence: Mystery Piñata – A Cartoon Network Home Run
Clarence: Mystery Piñata DVD features thirteen 11-minute episodes starring Cartoon Network’s most optimistic main character.
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Why is the Sky Blue Here, Not There?
GeekMom Patricia answers questions about why the sky is so much more blue in the western United States.
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Living the Lefty Life in a Righty World
Patricia rants about how many kitchen gadgets and appliances are designed expressly for right-handers.
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7 Reasons Why Clickbait Sucks: #4 Will Blow Your Mind!
Patricia rants about reasons why clickbait is annoying, and you’ll never want to use the Internet again!
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Should We “Dilute the Kool-Aid” When Answering Kids’ Science Questions?
GeekMom Patricia has a term for watering down answers to kids’ “Why” questions: Diluting the Kool-Aid.
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Get on the Glitter-for-Enemies Bandwagon!
Did ShipYourEnemiesGlitter.com crash for you? Don’t worry, we found several copycat sites that claim to do the same thing.
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Happy Holidays from the GeekMoms!!!
The GeekMoms wish you and yours a Happy Holiday!
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Enter to Win Adventure Time: Finn the Human on DVD!
Enter by Dec. 21st for your chance to win a copy of Adventure Time: Finn the Human on DVD!
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Celebrate Finn the Human with the Latest Adventure Time DVD
Just in time for the holidays, Adventure Time: Finn the Human brings nearly 3-hours of Finn fun!
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Watch Al Roker Attempt to Make History With #Rokerthon
NBC’s Al Roker is trying to break the 33-hour Guinness World Record for weather broadcasting. Will he be able to do it?
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Disney’s Moana Promises Adventure and Beauty
Disney Animation Studios released some information about their upcoming film Moana and GeekMom Patricia can’t wait! But she will have to wait over 2 years.
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Review: Pee-wee’s Playhouse Seasons 1-5 on Blu-Ray
Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series on Blu-Ray will be released on October 21st and features all 45 episodes of the cult classic children’s television series.
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Book Review: Adventure Time: The Art of Ooo
GeekMom Patricia lets you in on the beautiful hardcover book Adventure Time: The Art of Ooo, to hit bookstores and online retailers on October 14th.
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Halloween 2014: Repurpose Jeans & Shoes for a Funny Trick
Repurpose your kids’ old jeans and shoes for a funny Halloween “trick” for your yard.
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Product Review: Oregon Scientific Weather@Home Bluetooth Weather Station
The Oregon Scientific Weather@Home station is an affordable geeky gift for anyone who might want to be more in tune with atmospheric conditions.
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Memories of 9/11: A Military Member’s Perspective
Where we were in 9/11 have become such fixtures in our memories.
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Giveaway: DisneyNature Bears Blu-Ray and iPad Air Cases
Enter for a chance to win a DisneyNature Bears combo prize pack: a copy of the Blu-ray and a limited-edition Bears iPad Air case.
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Product Review: JBL Synchros E40BT Bluetooth Headphones
JBL’s newest Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones offer wireless comfort in an office or commuter environment.
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Race Review: The Color Fun Fest 5K
GeekMom Patricia experiences her first “color run”!
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Product Review: Cuddle Clones Custom Stuffed Animals
GeekMom Patricia checks out Cuddle Clones, replica stuffed pets perfect for college kids and deployed military members.
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Congratulations to the 2014 Fields Medal Winners
GeekMom recognizes the winners of the 2014 Fields Medal in mathematics.
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Robin Williams, 1951-2014: GeekMoms Will Miss You.
We reflect on how Robin Williams has touched our hearts through his humor and versatile acting.
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