‘Dumb Ways to Die’: Smart Ways to PSA (Plus Giveaway)
How do you make a PSA about rail safety remain popular, even five years after launch? Catchy tunes and cute cartoons seem to help. (So do giveaways.)
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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Review: Fun, Fireworks, and Zeppelin
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ plays like a reboot and a rebirth, and it’s a movie that could stand alone.
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Meet Hello Kitty’s Aggretsuko and Her Ai-TatA Bag
Hello Kitty’s Ai-TatA bag fits well into my daily routine and holds everything I need.
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PlayFair 2017: What It Is and Discount Tickets
PlayFair 2017 is the family-friendly, totally interactive ToyFair experience. Oh yeah, and a chance to meet some of your favorite GeekMom and GeekDad folks!
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The Tale of 6 Cities That Have Changed Names Over Time
Whatever happened to Constantinople? Where’s Old York? And what is Peking duck? History nerds rejoice!
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‘Ultimate Slime’ Is The Ultimate Book for Slime Makers
Whether they’re looking for just the right slime recipe, ideas for making new kinds of slime, or even suggestions for new ways to play with it, this is the ultimate book for slime fanatics.
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Women in NASA: Representation Matters
From information sessions to Lego sets, our kids notice how we represent our involvement. Now really is the best and most accessible time to be a space nerd.
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Make Your Own Creepy Fairy Skeleton Specimen
Turn those little plastic skeletons into a unique creepy Halloween display with this easy fairy skeleton specimen project.
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Start Prepping Now for NaNoWriMo
It’s time for some serious NaNoWriMo prep. Are you ready? So let’s get geared up and ready to go. Here are a few tips on how to get ready.
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LastPass Families: How One App Became My BFF 4 Lyfe
While I generally fear forgetting passwords more than security, I have been increasingly creating more accounts, which is how LastPass became my new best friend. [Sponsored]
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Philip Pullman Is My Shadow Self, and Other Convoluted Philosophies
Everyone has to face their inner daemons (see what I did there) in order to grow. Why do I get the feeling fantasy author Philip Pullman is mine?
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‘Princess Bride’-Themed Recipes: Adventures in Instant Potting
Adventures in Instant Potting: GeekMoms Karen and Nivi join forces to bring you ‘Princess Bride’-themed recipes to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film’s release.
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‘Five Minute Read-Aloud’ Update and Tips
As a gift, Rebecca Angel uploaded videos of a read aloud for her husband. Things didn’t turn out as planned. Get some tips on how to do it better!
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‘TMNT’- ‘Wanted: Bebop and Rocksteady’
Own it before it airs. ‘Wanted: Bebop and Rocksteady.’
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Between the Bookends: 12 Books We Read in Sept-Oct 2017
In this bumper edition of Between the Bookends, Rebecca, Amy, Corrina, Chris, and Sophie share some of their favorite books from the past month.
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Shout-Out to Klaus Baudelaire, Heroic Nerd
I just feel like celebrating that, in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events,’ one of our protagonists is a stereotypical nerd, and that’s totally a good thing.
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13 Movies That Traumatized Us
Get ready to be traumatized. Here are the 13 movies that have scarred us for life.
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I’ve Lost My Halloween Spirit
Halloween has always been my favorite day of the year, yet this year, it seems, I’m struggling to get into the Halloween spirit.
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Making Bad Look Good: A Disney Villains Giveaway
Want a deep dive into the stories of iconic Disney Villains? Here’s your chance!
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‘The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird’ Giveaway
‘The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird’ by Kim Smith is a new kid-friendly picture book that is perfect for reading aloud on a spooky October night.
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Glass Photo Plate Art Hack Inspired by ‘Wonder Woman’
An old photographic plate captured one of Wonder Woman’s historic victories. Make your own glass image with this easy art hack.
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Get Started 3D Printing Your Halloween Costume
Have a 3D printer but short on costume ideas? Let us help you get started!
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A GeekMom Giveaway: Victoria and Abdul
Hey, Victoriana fans: Focus Features is promoting the movie ‘Victoria and Abdul’ with a themed giveaway. Three random winners will receive a gift bundle!
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Review: Victoria and Abdul
‘Victoria and Abdul’ is a movie based loosely on the true story of Queen Victoria and her friendship with Abdul Karim, her servant and closest confidante in her later years.
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Comic Book Corner: 4 Comics We Read in August & September 2017
In this month’s Comic Book Corner, Sophie and Mariana enjoy books about ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Hellboy,’ and ‘Plants vs. Zombies.’
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Happy 35th Birthday EPCOT: Our Favorite Memories
As EPCOT turns 35, the GeekMoms have been reminiscing about our favorite memories of one of the world’s most unique theme parks.
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EPCOT: The Past, Present, and Future of a Unique Theme Park
With Disney’s EPCOT theme park celebrating its 35th birthday today, it’s time to take a look at the park’s past, present, and future.
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5 Reasons to Hunt Down the Super NES Classic Edition
If you’re on the fence about taking on the hunt for this mini console, here are a few reasons why it would be worth your time.
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September 30: International Translation Day AND International Blasphemy Day
September 30 is both International Translation Day AND International Blasphemy Day. Evil Genius Mum has a story about how she once celebrated both at the same time.
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My Potter-Aged Kids
I have three Potter-aged kids, so I’m going to reread the books as a parenting guide.
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