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Pinbusted or Pintrusted: Natural Ant Killer
If you’ve ever had ants in your house (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?) you know how desperate a person can be about getting rid of them. I’ve got ‘em. Bad. But I don’t want to spray chemicals to get...
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Between the Bookends at GeekMom
Book stack photo: Flickr user austinevan Image: Tor Books This month, the GeekMoms have been captivated by a Kickstarter reward, entranced by classics, and educated about science fiction. What have you...
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BrickCon 2013 in Seattle This Weekend
This weekend, Lego hobbyists present some of their best “builds” to the public at the 12th annual BrickCon in Seattle. While Saturday and Sunday are open to the public, Friday was set aside strictly...
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Lego Rivendell Wows at BrickCon 2013
As the mom of a confirmed Lego junkie, I’ve learned to appreciate the nuances of a good Lego build. It’s tricky to use a brick system meant to create a specific item—say, a space shuttle or pirate...
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5 Geek-Worthy Destinations in Seattle
I traveled to Seattle last week with my sons; one was there to attend BrickCon, the other to teach ‘ukulele lessons. Me? I got to tag along and see sights like the famous gum wall and the myriad...
View ArticleA Live Action Short Film Inside Aperture Laboratories
That Lego Thinking with Portals project that had so many people excited has finally been officially declined by the folks over at Cuusoo. Worry not, Portal fans. While a Lego GLaDOS is simply not in...
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Between the Bookends at GeekMom
Book stack photo: Flickr user austinevan This month, the GeekMoms have tackled both fiction and non-fiction. From vampires and classic Stephen King to historical fiction and novels featuring strong...
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The Lego Adventure Book, Volume Two Does It Again
Image: No Starch Press Kris Bordessa’s son, Evan, talks about The Lego Adventure Book, Volume Two. Author Megan H. Rothrock is back with a second book in the Lego Adventure Book series. The Lego...
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Between the Bookends at GeekMom
This month the GeekMoms have read an interesting collection of books covering math (from The Simpson’s, even), geometry, essays, and garbage. Kelly Knox was taken back to her first year of college...
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Between the Bookends at GeekMom
Book stack photo: Flickr user austinevan We close out 2013 with a selection of books that is heavy on magic, witches, potions, and wizards, rounded out with a little bit of historical fiction and …...
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