This post was sponsored by Storyastic. We had the chance to interview Chip and Dana Brown, founders of Storyastic, about how families can use “the gamification of conversation” to reconnect with each other, and how playing games together strengthens relationships and fosters a healthy, happy family life. Dana is a former Walt Disney Imagineer and […]
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This post was sponsored by CarBrain. The most recognized hybrid car in the world is the Toyota Prius in all its iterations, and it was one of the first to popularize the trend. Other models came after including the Chevrolet Volt, Honda Insight, Kia Optima, Ford Fusion, and many others. Soon, you’re going to see […]
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To celebrate the release of Despicable Me 3 on DVD and Blu Ray, I’ve decided to put together a simple DIY holiday minion costume. No sewing skills needed.
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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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Own ‘Despicable Me 3 Special Edition’ on Digital Nov 21, Blu-ray & DVD Dec 5. [Sponsored]
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Win this Epic Prize Pack from Scholastic to get you ready for the new ‘Captain Underpants’ movie: two tie-in books, the original ‘Captain Underpants’ book (IN COLOR!), and a gift card!
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Meet the stars of ‘Hello Ruby,’ the adorable new children’s book by author and programmer Linda Liukas.
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Ours is a world of social networks. There’s Facebook and Twitter, sure, but it also seems as though we’re moving more toward smaller, more specialized services. While there are a myriad of options for everything from cultivating business contacts to online dating, Smalltalk, GeekMom’s newest sponsor, seeks to create a special place just for parents. […]
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It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Summer is waning. Even here in North Carolina, where the hot season tends to linger a little longer than I’d like, we’ve had hints of autumn. My daughter just started preschool, and my son is back to school next week. But they had some great times this summer—we traveled, we relaxed (well, at least they did), and we immersed ourselves in some great books.
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Where did I find #BestCollege tech buys? .@BestBuy! $500 netted a plethora of products for my two college students. Here’s ryour have a chance to enter a contest to do the same thing.
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Dino Charge up for school with this Power Rangers Dino Charge gift pack celebrating the 22nd year of the series.
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It’s been a crazy busy summer here in the house, and what’s probably the most exciting bit when it comes to reading is just how much my daughter Elodie is getting into the habit.
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Gameband + Minecraft is something special for fans of Minecraft. It’s a wearable, but it’s a wearable with a big difference. Gameband is a portable game of Minecraft you take with you on your wrist.
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Check out amazing sponsor Jordandené and their geeky, beautiful fashion designs. Enter their contest to win a geeky onesie and use their code for 25% off your purchase.
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SkyMath brings adventure to math for your kids with a tested approach. Kickstarting right now!
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Not everyone has close access to a farm. For those who don’t, Farming Simulator 15 is worth checking out!
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Go Math! Academy provides on-line learning for kids with positive reinforcement at every step.
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Protecting production just got easy thanks to SIMPLR™ product protection plans for all your prized possessions.
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As the mother of two kids in a very tech-connected geek household, apps are often on our minds. Which is why I’m so excited to share Tiny Hands Apps, our sponsor, with you. Our daughter, the youngest, is only two. And while she’s fascinated with the iPad and certainly wants to use it like her […]
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This post is brought to you by our sponsors, Space Scouts. Did you know that it’s the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing? That’s the mission that put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon and coined some of the most memorable phrases of a generation–not to mention inspired generations to come. […]
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With two kids, a dog, and space at a general premium, having a guest room has never been an easy task for our growing family. We’ve made some sad attempts over the years to accommodate visitors, including a futon (shudder), a second-string queen sized bed (which ended up covered in marker), and an office/nursery combination. […]
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Go on the Earth to Echo Geocache Adventure for a spectacular trip around your city to unlock clues at each step of the journey.
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Want an entire library free for summer reading?
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Natania takes us deeper into the process of writing Bone Dust by embracing the joy of Post-it Note colors.
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Life is busy. When you don’t have time for an office visit American Well has you covered 24/7 no matter where you are when you need a doctor.
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When a disorganized mom meets the magic of Post-it Brand and Evernote, amazing things can happen.
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Sylvan Learning aims to help make the decision about what mobile games kids should play a little easier with their newly launched mobile games network designed for kids called SylvanPlay
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There’s a fun, crazy, weird vibe in Austin this week for SXSW. Don’t forget to relax and refresh!
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I’m am beside myself with excitement to be heading off to SXSW on Monday, and I hope to see some of our amazing readers there! This year we’re partnering with Cottonelle, and I’ll be easy to find at their rad Refresh Lounge.
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This post is brought to you by Protect Your Bubble. It’s no secret that for many geek households the console has come center stage. No longer do these amazing machines do just one thing–play games–they’re now where we go to watch movies and television, work out, connect with our families, and even let the Internet […]
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