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Geek Parenting is a blog for pop culture junkies who have spawned, yet refuse to give up their geeky obsessions.
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Charlie\'s Playhouse: Science Can Be Fun!
I recently acquired a terrific playmat for my geeklings from a new toy company called Charlie's Playhouse. This company was founded by Dr. Kate Miller, a mother and scientist who saw a lack of educational toys focusing on evolution. Kids love learni...
I Love Dr. Sears\' Balboa Baby Sling!
The Balboa Baby reviews over on Test Freaks have just made me a sling/wrap convert very late in the game. Lois is a toddler now, but still small enough to fit in a sling. She's also my clingiest kid and probably would have nursed until kindergarten ...
Tween DVD Roundup
Although my kids are way too young for tween shows, I still find myself keeping the television on Nickelodeon after the preschool shows are over. Brian is constantly teasing me about my love of the Drake & Josh theme song, but it’s a solid litt...
How To: Make a Comic Book Gift Tag
Making a gift tag from scratch sounds like a monotonous, Martha Stewart activity to me. However, I'm suddenly intrigued by the idea, now that someone has thrown comic books into the mix. Crafting a Green World has just posted a simple tutorial, Punc...
Better Than Star Wars Kid?
You decide: Via Why, That's Delightful!...
French Horn Rebellion
Okay, folks, it is imperative that you watch the new video from French Horn Rebellion immediately. Why so urgent? According to a recent Tweet from comedy master Graham Linehan, French Horn Rebellion will be famous by nightfall. So, if you want to be ...
The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series (10th Anniversary DVD Collection)
I think I have found a cure for your entire family's boredom! Cartoon Network has just released a huge DVD boxset that contains all 78 Powerpuff Girls episodes, plus a ton of extras. Do you have fond memories of this show like me? I'm not ashamed to...
The Simpsons 20Q = Best. Game. Ever.
I just acquired possibly the most addictive little gadget on Earth - The Simpsons 20Q. I don't know if you are familiar with the regular 20Q game, but it's an electronic device that can read your mind. Really. You think of any person, place or thing ...
1989 Joker Converse, You Are Finally Mine
It's hard to believe that we were all in a tizzy over a different Batman movie about 20 years ago! Makes me feel old, remembering that merchandising blitz. I so coveted the Batman and Joker Chuck Taylors released back in 1989. Well, thanks to the mag...
Top 5 Batmobile Gifts for Your Lil' Geek
It has been a great summer for superhero movies and I'm in that shameless camp of fangirls who have watched The Dark Knight multiple times. (Nearing double digits, I'm afraid.) Brian and I are huge Batman fans and are so glad to see the defender of ...
Dark Knight Spoofs Bring the LOLZ
After repeated viewings of The Dark Knight (yes, I'm one of those, so eat it Robert Downey, Jr!), I am enjoying the various spoofs on YouTube more than ever. The first one that really caught my eye and made me think of Geek Parenting was this spoof t...
Matchbox Mega Rig Shuttle Mission and Space Rover
My husband and I were rushing through the grocery section of Wal-Mart the other day so we could hit the toy department (naturally). That was when we saw the coolest. toys. ever. If you haven't discovered the Matchbox Mega Rig Shuttle Mission and Spac...
Top 100 Parenting and Child Rearing Blogs
If you are looking for some new blogs to distract you from real work, Sarah Scrafford from X-Ray Technician Schools has just posted a list of the Top 100 Parenting and Child Rearing Blogs. Geek Parenting actually made the cut, as well as some of my o...
Crib Rock® Couture & Décor
Today is my birthday and to celebrate, the family and I went on a geeky adventure to Fouke, Arkansas. What is in this tiny town, you ask? Why, it's the home of the Boggy Creek Monster! I'm assuming you've all seen The Legend of Boggy Creek, right? If...
I Won A Rose Petal Cottage House!
Well, I actually won it over a month ago, but we waited to unpack it until we moved into the new house. While this pink, frilly playhouse may not appear to be tremendously geeky, I embrace anything that promotes imaginative play. I won this Playskool...
Art and Flashcards for Lil' Geeks
Looking for some fun flashcards or nerdy art for your geeklings' room? Tiffany Ard is a very talented artist and geek mommy who happens to make all of the above! In her words, "I combine whimsical children's illustrations with specific, complicated f...
How to Find Sasquatch... and Win a Million Dollars
Did you know that there is currently a $1 million prize being offered for proof of Sasquatch? It's true! No, this isn't a Geek Parenting contest. It is actually Bushnell and Field & Stream magazine who have teamed up to offer a million bucks for ...
We Hit The Geek Toy Jackpot!
Our local comic shop recently moved locations and decided to hold a huge action figure sale at their old place. It was awesome -- a big store just filled with thousands of discounted toys. We're talking new-in-box DC, Marvel and Star Wars action figu...
Biz's Beat of the Day
I don't know if you watch Yo Gabba Gabba!, but I highly recommend the Nick Jr. show. It was co-created by The MC Bat Commander from The Aquabats, which is awesome in itself. This show is a trip and pop culture geeks will occasionally spot some famili...
Toilet Buddies
It occurs to me that I blog about toilets way too much. However, I just discovered Toilet Buddies and had to recommend the product. Apparently, these stickers are supposed to endear your children to the idea of using the toilet. I don't know about th...
Best. Husband. Ever.
Happy Mother's Day, geek moms! Here I thought my husband forgot all about the holiday. Look at what he bought me for our new house! Awww yeah. It's a professionally restored 1997 X-Files pinball machine! He is having it delivered to the new place nex...
Use That D20 For Something Besides Killing Orcs
I just found a great article over on Geek's Dream Girl, entitled "A Musician's Guide to Alternative Uses for Polyhedral Dice." This article explains how to use your dice to learn music. This is a very clever idea and it sounds like a fun opportunity ...
You Are Getting Very Sleepy...
I have just obtained a few new products from Nickelodeon that I think you guys might be interested in... especially if you have a restless geekling at home!This blissful picture of baby Lois was taken last weekend while we were driving into the city....
Free Comic Book Day at CAPE! 4 in Dallas
I hope you all had an awesome Free Comic Book Day! We spent our Saturday afternoon at the 4th annual Comics and Pop-Culture Expo in Dallas. This yearly event is graciously sponsored by the good folks over at Zeus Comics. If you are ever in the Dallas...
Motherhood
A few of you may have already seen this photograph of my charming son. I am entering it in a Mother's Day photo contest over at 5 Minutes for Mom. They are asking that you submit an image that defines motherhood. For me, motherhood is about finding h...
I'm The Juggernaut!
Maya, writer of Springtree Road, just sent me this awesome video she made with her daughter V. It's stop-motion animation, which tells me that both Maya and V have a lot more patience than anyone around my house! Check it out: That's awesome!...
Mommy's New Toy
It is Wednesday, so I sent my dutiful husband out to the comic book store for our weeklies. To my surprise, he brought me home a gift! It's a 1:6 scale, DC Direct Deluxe Green Arrow figure. This is the geeky equivalent of a husband bringing his wife ...
The Funniest Ad I've Ever Seen
I just spotted this banner ad while reading the news and, somehow, I thought it was appropriate for Geek Parenting. Does it make me want to purchase their life insurance? Not at all. I also loved those Geico cavemen commercials and never made the swi...
Imagination Movers CD Giveaway!
Listen up, everyone! We're starting the first ever Geek Parenting contest today. I have five (5) Imagination Movers CDs to give away. That's right, five lucky readers will receive a free copy of Juice Box Heroes. Contest Rules: - Leave a comment...
Imagination Movers - Juice Box Heroes
We just received the new Imagination Movers album in the mail today! As I mentioned a few weeks ago, anyone who orders Juice Box Heroes during the month of March will get an autographed booklet. Check out ours - they even personalized it:Isn't that a...
