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Faces iMake and the Slow App Movement

November 27, 2012Melissa Wiley

When an app holds my young kids’ attention for months at a stretch, I know it’s a good one. Faces iMake is that kind of app.

A One-Stop List for Geek-Friendly Cyber Monday Deals

November 26, 2012Ruth Suehle

Here’s a roundup of some of the best deals for geek shoppers on Cyber Monday.

25% Off Tees At WeLoveFine For Cyber Monday

November 26, 2012Nicole Wakelin

They’ve given us a code, just for GeekMom readers, that will save you 25% (some exclusions apply) on your entire order. Just enter GEEKMOMCYBER25 at checkout and your saving will appear. Happy Cyber-Monday!

Vulcan Events — Away Mission Orlando 2012: Mission Complete

November 22, 2012Dakster Sullivan

Vulcan Events — Away Mission Orlando 2012 was another great time spent with friends and spreading the good word of the dark and light sides of the force. Avery Brooks was the headliner for the event and while I’m a fan of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, my excitement was in getting to meet Robert Duncan McNeill (Tom Paris, Star Trek: Voyager and getting a picture of Dirk Benedict (Starbuck, Battlestar Galactica) for my mom.

The GeekMoms Podcast #35: Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Program Inspires Kids to Invent

November 21, 2012December 13, 2017Nicole Wakelin

In this episode, GeekMom Nicole Wakelin gets to do a face-to-face interview with the kids on the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam from Nashua North High School in Nashua, New Hampshire

GeekMom: Comic Book Corner — November 21st, 2012

November 21, 2012Dakster Sullivan

Happy Comic Release Day! Welcome to another installment of GeekMom Comic Book Corner, where we recap our adventures in comics for the week. This week we talk He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Issue, Avengers Assemble and Library Wars: Love & War.

The Chronicles of Downton Abbey The Official Companion Book To All Things Downton

November 19, 2012Nicole Wakelin

The premier of Season 3 on January 6th is getting closer, but it’s still hard to wait for die-hard Downton Abbey fans. The release of this new companion book gives those people something to keep busy with until the Earl and Countess of Grantham return to share the drama of their lives. Filled with pictures, historical context and behind-the-scenes tidbits, this is a book fans will love.

Ben 10 — An Interview with Yuri Lowenthal

November 19, 2012Dakster Sullivan

I said it once and I’ll say it again…Ben 10: Ominverse is pure awesomeness and this Saturday we get to meet a brand new alien in Ben’s arsenal. This episode centers around the omnitrix and Ben’s lack of being able to fight without it (do you see where I’m going with this?). The inevitable happens and Ben is forced to fight without the help of alien tech. The episode has the usually humor, banter and lesson that both Rook and Ben must learn in the end.

I was given the opportunity to speak with the voice of Ben Tennyson, Yuri Lowenthal about his role on the series and his career so far. On top of being on Ben 10, he’s also been on some of my favorite shows including Young Justice (La’gaan / Lagoon Boy / Cameron Mahkent), Legion of Super Heroes (Superman / Kell-El / Senator Tolay) and Wolverine and the X-Men (Iceman, Bobby Drake).

Skeletons Lead Everyday Lives At CyberInkOnline

November 19, 2012Nicole Wakelin

In my high school biology class, there was a fake skeleton that hung on a hook on a little rolling rack. The teacher rolled this skeleton around our little lab to show us stuff. Bones, mostly, it being a skeleton and all. Skeletons are cool and CyberInkOnline owner Jean Griffin has created a line of skeleton-themed products that prove the point.

The New Starbucks Verismo Single-Serve Home Coffee Brewer

November 18, 2012Nicole Wakelin

The single-serve coffee maker market offers a lot of options, many that are well-established and have been around for years. Although there have been Starbucks coffee pods for some of these brewers, this is the first time Starbucks has actually marketed its own brewer with its own pods. Was it worth the wait?

5 Reasons Why It’s Worth Seeing Lincoln

November 17, 2012Patricia Vollmer

This morning, after all the hype I had been talking up on GeekMom about it, I had the chance to see Lincoln with my own eyes. It was totally worth it!

Like I said earlier this week, this is NOT a war movie with scenes of gore and violence (there is but one brief scene), nor is it an overt film about Lincoln’s specific relationships with any particular person. It’s a glimpse into Lincoln’s last four months of life, both public and private, covering his relationships on duty and off. You will walk out of the theater with a much better understanding of a national leader who had the burden of over a half million casualties of war under his watch.

The Pretty Peacock Jewelry Winner!

November 17, 2012Nicole Wakelin

We have our winner of the beautiful Exponential Mom Pendant from The Pretty Peacock! Congratulations to Andrea and enjoy your new necklace!

Perfect Gifts for Reading Geeks: Chapter 4

November 16, 2012Laura Grace Weldon

Enticing gifts for every book lover. Chapter four.

Subscription Boxes for Healthy Living

November 16, 2012Melissa Wiley

Our subscription-box series continues with services that let you pamper yourself inside and out.

This Week With the GeekMoms

November 16, 2012Ruth Suehle

Catch up with the GeekMoms as they head into Thanksgiving week.

Subscription Boxes for Gamers, Crafters, and Etsy Enthusiasts

November 15, 2012Melissa Wiley

The fourth installment of our subscription box series features items for geeks, gamers, Etsy-lovers, and crafters.

Perfect Gifts For Reading Geeks: Chapter 3

November 15, 2012Laura Grace Weldon

Enticing gifts for every book lover. Chapter Three.

Perfect Gifts For Reading Geeks: Chapter 2

November 14, 2012Laura Grace Weldon

Enticing gifts for every book lover. Chapter Two.

Give a Box of Fun: Five Subscription Kits for Kids

November 14, 2012Melissa Wiley

A round-up of arts-and-crafts subscription box services for kids.

GeekMom: Comic Book Corner — November 14th, 2012

November 14, 2012Dakster Sullivan

Happy Comic Release Day! Welcome to another installment of GeekMom Comic Book Corner, where we recap our adventures in comics for the week.

Puzzles Are a Brain Workout for the Whole Family

November 13, 2012Laura Grace Weldon

Start a fun and educational family tradition, however puzzling it might seem. See how relaxing with a family member over a puzzle creates a companionable way to enjoy each other’s company.

Holiday Book Review: ‘The Night Santa Got Lost: How NORAD Saved Christmas’

November 13, 2012February 25, 2022Patricia Vollmer

This holiday season, national defense fellow Michael Keane, with award-winning illustrator Michael Garland, has penned a delightful children’s book in the spirit of Clement Clark Moore’s poem “The Night Before Christmas”. It celebrates the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the armed forces. The Night Santa Got Lost: How NORAD Saved Christmas is a must for any military families with young children on your holiday shopping lists! We were pleased to have a sneak peek at this book just in time for this holiday season.

Perfect Gifts For Reading Geeks: Chapter 1

November 13, 2012Laura Grace Weldon

Enticing gifts for every book lover. Chapter One.

Sara’s Cooking Class: Spil Games Knows Tween Girls (Part 2)

November 13, 2012Kristen Rutherford

In Sara’s kitchen, you choose a recipe, (and they are ACTUAL recipes that you can cook IRL) and get started pulling out tools and ingredients. There’s a helping hand that will guide you through what you need to do, or you can choose to challenge yourself by noodling around on your own and figuring things out for yourself. You can view it as a way of covertly training your children to cook wonderful gourmet meals for you, while you lounge around the house reading food magazines, tearing out recipes for them to try.

Sara’s Cooking Class: Spil Games Knows Tween Girls (Part 1)

November 12, 2012Kristen Rutherford

Much as I don’t like to admit it, Spil has done extensive research into the mind of the tween girl, as well as the mothers of tween girls. The age range listed was roughly around 8 to 9 years old, and it basically said that at this age, young girls are dreaming about their “first kiss.” In my head, I had a knee-jerk reaction of NO WAY TOO YOUNG ARE YOU KIDDING. And the next thing they said was that their studies showed that the mothers of tween girls HATE this fact.

Our Geeky Weakness: State Museums

November 12, 2012Patricia Vollmer

As a military family, we really geek out over learning as much as possible about whatever community the Air Force sends us to. One way we can do that is by trying to get to our state’s museum.

Photography Snapshot: Exposure Triangle

November 12, 2012Helene McLaughlin

In the last couple months my Photography Snapshot series has focused on the theory of light and how it behaves as it created images in an optical system. I’m planning to shift my focus now from the theoretical side of photography to the practical components of taking magnificent photos. This snapshot will focus on creating the perfectly exposed image and the three most important elements in determining exposure. So pick up your camera, its time to play.