I have three Potter-aged kids, so I’m going to reread the books as a parenting guide. Read More
My Potter-Aged Kids
‘The Lost Letter: A Victorian Romance’ – Clean Romance in an Austen-Like World.
‘Pride and Prejudice’ meets ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in ‘The Lost Letter: A Victorian Romance.’ Read More
Happy 80th Birthday to ‘The Hobbit’ (And My Grandmother)
Evil Genius Mum has two big celebrations: the 80th anniversary of The Hobbit AND her grandma’s 80th birthday. Coincidence? Read More
GeekMom ‘LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Giveaway
Are you a LEGO fan? If so, you’re probably all suited up for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie,’ which opens in theaters on September 22.
A Supa Epic Afternoon With Dav Pilkey
My kids and I met Dav Pilkey at part of his Supa Epic Tour o’Fun, to the delight of all of us. Read More
6 Songs I Love From ‘Twin Peaks (Music From the Limited Event Series)’
This week I am sharing my favorite tracks from ‘Twin Peaks (Music from the Limited Event Series)’ which includes songs that appeared throughout ‘The Return.’ Read More
‘Everybody’s Son’: An Ode to Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Sixteen of Thrity Umrigar’s novel, ‘Everybody’s Son,’ is a marvelous example of writing at its finest, where form meets function. Read More
Talk Like a Pirate Day: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ on Digital Today!
Y’arrrrrr! Today ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ hits the bandwidth with its digital release. Patricia shares her favorite bonus features. Read More
10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’
What you need to know about ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ if you’re going to see it with kids. Read More
‘Wonder Woman’ Blu-ray: More Etta Candy, Please
This movie is not only a great female superhero movie, it’s also a great superhero movie period. It’s aspirational, it speaks to our best selves, and it inspires us to the highest ideals. Read More
‘Alphabet Book’ a Charming New Way to Explore the ‘Mouse Guard’ World
‘Mouse Guard’ creator David Petersen and illustrator Serena Malyon talk about the ABCs of their new book from BOOM! Studios
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Procrastination Destination: Stickers!
Love letters and stickers were lost during a move for Rebecca Angel. Luckily, the stickers can be replaced. Take a break and check out where to get the best stickers and even a silly sticker song! Read More
Introduce Your Kids to ‘Metroid’ With a New Game (and a Craft!)
The game is definitely worth picking up, and to really get you and your kids in the ‘Metroid’ mood, here’s a craft you can do together. Read More
Taming Your Fangirl Urges In the Presence of Your Squeemakers*
What do you do when faced with a real person you’ve adored from afar? Where do you draw the line between expressing your deep gratitude for their work and being an obnoxious and/or inappropriate creeper? How do you keep the squeeing under control?! Read More
7 Things Parents Should Know About ‘The Vietnam War’ on PBS
The 10-part documentary ‘The Vietnam War’ starts on Sunday night on PBS. Will you watch it with your kids? Read More
‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Screening Passes for West Hartford, Connecticut
Screening passes available but act quickly before they’re gone! Read More
5 Songs I Love From ‘Twin Peaks (Limited Event Series Soundtrack)’
Last week, two new ‘Twin Peaks’ soundtracks were released. Here, I share five of my favorite tracks from ‘Twin Peaks (Limited Event Series Soundtrack).’ Read More
Evoking Emotional Response: ‘Girl Meets World’ vs. ‘Supergirl’
I recently watched an episode of ‘Supergirl’ and one of ‘Girl Meets World.’ Two scenes spoke of loss, and side by side, ‘GMW’ resonated with me more strongly. Read More
For the First Time This Generation, ‘E.T.’ Returns to Theaters Nationwide
For two days only – Sunday, September 17 & Wednesday, September 20 – moviegoers across the country will have a chance to experience the unforgettable magic of ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ and his adventure on Earth once again. Read More
Their Mortal Remains: Celebrating 50 Years of Pink Floyd
This 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd has been celebrated with an exhibition in London and a tie-in book, both titled Their Mortal Remains. Read More
Play Along With ‘Make: Musical Inventions’
Rebecca Angel and her two nieces had a great time testing out Kathy Ceceri’s DIY instruments that are all together in a new book, ‘Make: Musical Inventions.’ Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Warehouse 13: The Board Game’
‘Warehouse 13: The Board Game’ is a cooperative game based on the SyFy channel show ‘Warehouse 13.’ Read More
The Bookworm Paradox
Why haven’t I been reading many books lately if I love them so much? Could it be because I love them TOO much? Read More
A Few Thanks to Dragon Con Attendees
Another Dragon Con in the books, and there are a few people we’d like to thank… Read More
‘Click’d’: The Programming Was the Easy Part
A glitch in Allie’s viral app has done more than hurt her program. It may also cost her her friends. Read More
Can’t Sleep? Journal With ‘The Nocturnal Journal’
Can’t sleep? Why not use that time productively and do some self-reflection? Read More
10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘The Tick’
‘The Tick’ is now available on Amazon’s streaming service and is included with Amazon Prime. Read More
SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show
Australia has one niche geeky convention that refuses to be like the others… And we love it! Welcome to SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show 2017! Read More
Road to Kickstarter 8: Setting the Kickstarter Goal
A Kickstarter is only as successful as the financial planning behind it. Read More
The One Thing You Should Pick Up for Your Kids on Force Friday II
There’s one book you should absolutely pick up on Force Friday II: BB-8 on the Run, written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Matt Myers. Read More
Attend Dragon Con Virtually With a Streaming Membership
Even if you’re not at Dragon Con this year, you can get a taste at home with a streaming membership. And if you are there, you can use one to enjoy con for three more months! Read More
The Big-Screen Return of ‘Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan’
For two days only in September, KHAAAAAAAAAAAN! is back in theaters. Read More
