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Day Out With Thomas: 2014’s “Talking Thomas” and a Big Announcement

June 22, 2014Patricia Vollmer3

GeekMom Patricia chatted with a Day Out With Thomas engineer at the Strasburg Railroad about Thomas’ new animatronic face!

Gearing Up For ConnectiCon

June 20, 2014December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel

One of my favorite summer geeky conventions is ConnectiCon. Is it right for you and your family?

TMNT Weekends at Nickelodeon Suites Resort

June 17, 2014December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan

If you’re a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fan, listen up! The Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida is the
place to be during the TMNT weekends.

Exhibit Celebrates Legacy of Disney Legend Mary Blair

June 11, 2014Lisa Tate

The groundbreaking artist and Disney Legend gets an exhibit in her honor at Walt Disney Family Museum.

Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary at the First Hello Kitty Con

June 5, 2014December 13, 2017Ariane Coffin

Meet the first-ever Hello Kitty Con, with speakers, panels, workshops, shopping, and a tattoo shop. No, really!

Geeky Oxford–26 Characters and The Story Museum

May 12, 2014December 14, 2017Helen Barker1

A museum dedicated to reproducing favorite characters from children’s stories? Yes, it exists. GeekMom Helen explores the 26 Characters exhibition at the Story Museum.

Geeking Out Over Tires With Continental Tire

May 2, 2014Nicole Wakelin

As a car geek, I jumped at the chance to spend a few days with Continental Tire learning about tires by driving on their track in Uvalde, Texas.

Ford Combats Distracted Driving By Educating Teen Drivers

April 27, 2014Nicole Wakelin

The #DrivingSelfie is the latest craze and it takes driving distracted to dangerous new extremes. #JustDrive

Learn How to Stay Safe on Wet Roads From a “Tire Nerd”

April 26, 2014Nicole Wakelin

The snow may be gone, but rain and wet roads pose their own unique driving hazards. Do you know what to do to stay safe when driving on wet roads?

Legoland Discovery Center Boston

April 25, 2014Sarah Pinault1

Words can barely grasp the magnificence that is the Legoland Discovery Center that will be opening in Boston next month.

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis: Luxury That Won’t Wipe Out the College Fund

April 23, 2014Nicole Wakelin2

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis is the luxury car that’ll take you around town in style, without wiping out the kids’ college fund.

A Refreshing Walk Around Austin, TX at SXSW

April 14, 2014Natania Barron

It’s possible that I’m getting older. But after two days of the craziness of SXSW, I decided that I was going to walk. And walk. And walk. Being something of a country mouse, I’ve always been fascinated by cities–especially newer cities. So on my last day in Austin as a Cottonelle corespondent, I did three things: I put on my favorite dress, got my hair done, and I put on my walking boots (this is Texas, after all).

Steampunk Comes to the Wild West

April 8, 2014Lisa Tate2

Steampunk lovers in West Texas and Southern New Mexico are representing the genre well.

Welcome to MegaCon. Image Savanna Kiefer

MegaCon: The Good. The Bad. The Funtastic.

April 3, 2014Dakster Sullivan

GeekMom Dak gives a breakdown of her weekend at MegaCon in Orlando, Florida.

Em-Con Recap

March 22, 2014December 16, 2017Sophie Brown

Em-Con was the first event of its kind in the region. I enjoyed myself immensely, however for many attendees, it was a long, long wait.

The 2014 Honda Odyssey Had Me At Built-In Vacuum

March 20, 2014December 16, 2017Nicole Wakelin

If you’re looking into a minivan, I am telling you that once you see the built-in vacuum in the 2014 Honda Odyssey you’ll be sold.

Aren't I just so cute in anime? Image: Dave Liew

Top 10 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to MegaCon 2014!

March 5, 2014Dakster Sullivan1

MegaCon is the highlight of my cosplay year. Learn more about this Orlando convention and why you should check it out if you’re in the area.

Geeky Oxford–Meeting Dinosaurs and Dodos at The Oxford University Museum of Natural History

February 25, 2014December 14, 2017Helen Barker

GeekMom Helen visits the newly reopened Oxford University Museum of Natural History to meet dinosaurs and dodos.

Putting On the Con: From Attendee to Organizer

February 15, 2014Sophie Brown1

Nottingham’s Em-Con is now just weeks away from opening its doors; GeekMom Sophie asks founder Lee Wallace what made him move from attendee to organizer.

Space shuttle Endeavour at California Science Center. Photo by Ariane Coffin.

The Soft Side of Endeavour: What Space Exploration Means to Me

February 12, 2014Ariane Coffin5

The first time I saw Endeavour was the day I found out I was pregnant. For that, the shuttle will always have a special place in my heart.

7 Reasons We’re Counting Down To Universal’s Diagon Alley Debut

January 25, 2014GeekMom

What to look forward to when Diagon Alley debuts this summer at Universal Studios Florida.

Geeky States of America: Maine’s Scale Model of Planet Earth

January 23, 2014Sarah Pinault

Explore the Earth in Maine, from a view that can’t be beat: DeLorme’s large scale replica of our planet.

I’m From New Jersey, and I’m Not a Bully

January 13, 2014Jackie Reeve6

In the wake of “Bridgegate” making national headlines this week, let’s set some things straight about The Garden State.

Fund This! Beyond our Boundaries, Geeks & Stitches, and the SeeSpace InAiR

January 13, 2014December 13, 2017Samantha Cook

Whether it’s a documentary about a family’s trek along the Appalachian Trail, nature inspired high fashion, or the future of television, GeekMom finds new crowd funding campaigns to tickle your funding fancy!

Downton Abbey Costumes Coming to Delaware's Winterthur Museum

December 31, 2013Rachel Cericola

The Costumes of Downton Abbey exhibit will open in Wilmington, Delaware, on March 1, 2014.

ExtraGeektacular Activities: Power Rangers 20th Anniversary Art Show

December 16, 2013Jenn Fujikawa1

GeekMom Jenn encourages her children’s interest in geek culture and art at the Power Rangers 20th Anniversary show at the Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles.

How to Travel to Middle Earth With Kids

December 9, 2013Fran Wilde2

Dozens of practical tips and resources for a family trip to New Zealand. Assemble your Company for a visit to Middle Earth via airplanes, campers, cars, on foot, and horseback.