My son is four and he's just getting into video games. It's one of the few moments he actually stays still and pays attention to something, so I've been encouraging his interest. Recently, his preschool teacher cautioned me about his video game usage and said “It's not good” for them to get into gaming. I … Continue reading 5 Ways Gaming Can Be Good for Kids
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Geek of the Week: Geraldine from Become Fit for Life
Several years ago, when I first started the Geek Mamas blog, Geraldine was my very first Cosplay Family Feature. That series evolved into the Geek of the Week, and Geraldine's original blog at Jog On Mum, has evolved into a new focus on her personal training company Become Fit for Life. I recently caught back … Continue reading Geek of the Week: Geraldine from Become Fit for Life
Jumanji: The Video Game Review and Giveaway
We were sent a download code to review the new Jumanji: The Video Game, which is a new action adventure game inspired by the characters and events in Jumani: Welcome to the Jungle. We then followed-up our game experience by going to see the newest movie edition, Jumanji: The Next Level at the theater! JUMANJI: … Continue reading Jumanji: The Video Game Review and Giveaway
What Are You Going to be for Halloween?
It's the time of year when most conversations will veer toward Halloween costumes at some point and the popular inquiry of what you and your child will be for Halloween. Since I have been known to dress up elaborately from time-to-time, I get asked this question a lot, usually with the expectation that I will … Continue reading What Are You Going to be for Halloween?
TeeRexTee Nerdy T-Shirt Giveaway Time
This week's giveaway is courtesy of TeeRexTee.com - a t-shirt shop featuring soft and stylish tees inspired by your favorite games, anime, TV shows and movies. I got a couple to try out myself and can vouch for their softness and good fit. They even have special Halloween designs! Scroll down for details on entering … Continue reading TeeRexTee Nerdy T-Shirt Giveaway Time
What to Expect at WasabiCon: A Celebration of Pop Culture
I'm doing a panel this year at WasabiCon, based on one of my most popular blog posts, What to Expect at a Comic Con. It will be Saturday, 10/19/19, at 12PM in Programming A. Hope to see lots of people there, but if you can't make it and are wondering what the heck WasabiCon even … Continue reading What to Expect at WasabiCon: A Celebration of Pop Culture
Pokémon GO: A Little Late but Now I Gotta Catch ‘Em All
Shortly after my son was born, Pokémon GO became a thing. So of course I downloaded it, chose my team and gave it a try. I tossed my poke balls and played for about 10 minutes before my newborn son started crying and needed a feeding or diaper change or something that was a million … Continue reading Pokémon GO: A Little Late but Now I Gotta Catch ‘Em All
Geek Mamas Harley Quinn T-Shirt Giveaway
This week's giveaway is a GeekMamas.com logo shirt from Tee Public! I'm giving away one of the Harley Quinn and baby Joker style shirts in vintage black. The only thing required is to enter your t-shirt size! These are fitted so they suggest going up a size from your usual style. The Harley Quinn logo … Continue reading Geek Mamas Harley Quinn T-Shirt Giveaway
The TV Shows that Shaped My Early Childhood
My son is four-years-old and the TV shows I remember best from my early childhood, the ones that made the biggest impact, are the ones I starting watching around his age. Later, around six or seven is when I got more into cartoons, particularly the Saturday morning variety, but my early years were immersed in … Continue reading The TV Shows that Shaped My Early Childhood
Keane Interest: Hive Society White Party, GAAM, Chuck E. Cheese and Geek Mama T-Shirts
Welcome to the latest edition of the Week in Review, now called "Keane Interest" because I wanted something a little more catchy. This edition covers the latest GAAM event, the Hive Society White Party, a new love for Chuck E. Cheese and the Geek Mamas t-shirt shop on Tee Public. Space GAAM gets a New … Continue reading Keane Interest: Hive Society White Party, GAAM, Chuck E. Cheese and Geek Mama T-Shirts