The Cora Standing Desk Converter is another superb adjustable height desk option from Fully. Affordable at just $159 and “Designed with durability and flexibility in mind,” the Cora is easily placed on your favorite workspace, converting it to a desk that encourages movement. Read More
In looking out for oneself, it is important to take stock of where we are, where we want to be, and how we might get there. Tag along as I lay out my plans for the next year and update you each month on my progress as this busy geek shares her journey to a healthier life. Read More
Living a geeky lifestyle isn’t well known for going hand-in-hand with also being a fitness nut, but that doesn’t mean the two can’t go together. Recently I was approached by the folks at iFit to check out their subscription service, smartphone application and fitness tracker device combination and the results of my trial run of the iFit program is as follows. Read More
Moms are modern day superheroes. They instill within us the concept that we can have it all—a brilliant career, a house, a partner, and a family—if we so choose. While most of us have ticked off the first three of these boxes by age 30, dreams of “having it all” can come crashing down with a diagnosis of infertility. [Sponsored] Read More
If you struggle to find the time to exercise, the Deskcise Pro allows you to burn calories while working on a laptop, reading a book, playing on your Nintendo Switch, or even while watching TV. It allows you to combine exercise with things you already spend time doing every day. Read More
At GeekDad, we’re dads. We’ve had the same questions you do about vasectomies. Some have even had the procedure. We’re also geeks. We like to know everything about a subject. We’ve got your answers in one tidy article, but with citations, so you can learn more. Read More
Fighting pediatric cancer gets dirty at this weekend’s Mess Fest, run by the Muddy Puddle Project. Read More
The Cooper Standing Desk Converter lets you easily convert your existing work-space into a desk that allows you to sit or stand, and keep moving while you work. Read More
Having trouble sleeping? Instead of fussing with sound apps plus speakers or headphones, consider the LectroFan or Sound+Sleep SE, sound machines that mask background noise and help you to relax. Read More
Vi earphones use biosensing and an artificial intelligence personal trainer to coach and motivate users. Read More
This week, in the UK, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here is a summary of three books that might help with the struggle against depression. Read More
Getting a good night’s sleep is key to being functional the next day, as well as contributing to your overall health. Finding the right pillow for you is a big part of that. Sleeping Organic’s Shredded Latex Pillow is a great option. Read More
Fidget Cube is a great tool for some. Sensory nightmare for others. Read More
Commit to do something for yourself every day for a month. And then do it again. Read More
The new Wave radon detector from Airthings gives homeowners much more than just an alert when radon levels are dangerously high: it provides long-term analysis of the dangerous gas. Read More
An easy trick (with greater applications) helps our family share the responsibility of doing the dishes without conflict or confusion. Read More
Where do we come from? How come everything exists? Why are we alive? Sometimes kids won’t ask you these questions, but what will you do when they start showing up? Read More
I’ve been following the whole online mattress-in-a-box thing for the past several years. The idea appeals to me. I’ve always hated mattress shopping, not just because of the experience of hopping between showrooms and trying to decipher the sale versus retail pricing but also because my wife and I have very different preferences. Read More
Having a document notarized is probably not something you find yourself having to do very often, but when you need to have one it can be a huge pain. So, the next time you need something notarized there is a much more convenient and geeky way to do it… Notarize. Read More
In his debut book ‘Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle,’ licensed social worker turned author Neil D. Brown, LCSW, shares his method for dealing with the sometimes devastating conflict in households between well-meaning parents and their teenage children. Read More
The Knit Monitor is a new kind of infant sleep solution. Think of it as both a security camera for your new bundle of joy and an app-enabled sleep tracker all in one. Read More
The app requires users to be 13 or older, so I’ve been using the exercises in the book with the kids. She writes about collecting and using power-ups during your day, fighting bad guys, and going on quests. And because everything ties into video games, my kids have been able to easily make the jump from how they feel playing a game on their iPod to recreating that feeling in the real world. Read More
Last month I took AT&T’s 21-Day Challenge, a part of the long-running #ItCanWait campaign that encourages drivers to keep their eyes on the road and off of their mobile devices. Here’s what I learned from the experience. Read More
Today is International Cook With Your Kids Day. Check out all of the photos of our writers and their kids making the recipes we submitted. We hope you’re cooking along with us today! Read More
This is a final reminder that tomorrow is the inaugural International Cook With Your Kids Day. Read More
Thanks to all of our readers who submitted recipes for International Cook With Your Kids Day. Here are a handful of submitted recipes you can try yourself tomorrow on ICWYKD! Read More
Last week, President Obama signed the Bathrooms Accessible in Every Situation (BABIES) Act into law, making it a requirement to include baby changing tables in most public restrooms. Read More
Is the new Soylent Food Bar making people sick or is this a case of “bio-hacking gone wrong?” The messy answer is “Yes.” Read More
Saturday, October 15th marks the first ever International Cook With Your Kids Day. Read More
Saturday, October 15th marks the first ever International Cook With Your Kids Day. Read More
