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Leveling Up Your Parenting Skills: What Video Games Taught Me About Being a Mom
As a lifelong gamer and now a mom, I’ve realized that my hours spent in front of a screen weren’t just for fun – they were secretly preparing me for parenthood. Here’s how video...
20 Geeky Halloween Costumes for Families
Last Updated on September 28, 2023 by Jenn | The Nerd Mom If you’re a nerdy mom, there’s a good chance you also love Halloween. It’s the one day of the year it’s acceptable...
12 Star Wars Kids Bedroom Ideas for an Epic Galaxy-Themed Room
From bedding to lighting to wall art, there are countless options for creating a Star Wars-themed bedroom. Here are the top 12 Star Wars kids bedroom ideas that you can find online.
Why Moms Should Be Excited for the Upcoming Video Game Baldur’s Gate 3
As a mom, you might be wondering why you should be excited for the upcoming video game Baldur’s Gate 3. Well, let me tell you why this game is something you should keep an eye on, even with a busy family life.
Summer Bucket List for Nerd Moms 2020
If you want to break out of your usual routine this summer or find new, nerdy ways to bond with your kiddos, here are 20 ideas.
7 Ways To Celebrate Star Wars Day With Your Kids
Last Updated on September 3, 2023 by Jenn | The Nerd Mom “May the fourth be with you!” With the release of the newest Star Wars trilogy, the Star Wars mythology was extended to...
30 Day Geek Out Challenge – Day 27
He’s funny, a little arrogant, but also honorable and moral. He’s the Avenger I’d most like to hang out with.
30 Day Geek Out Challenge – Day 29
If I became a cartoon character, my outfit would be some fun patterned leggings and a flowy tunic top. This is literally what I wear almost every day.
30 Day Geek Out Challenge – Day 30 and Recap
Well, in case you couldn’t tell from Days 2, 11, 18, 22, and 24, Star Wars is a pretty big deal for me.
30 Day Geek Out Challenge – Day 26
I feel like my childhood was the Golden Age of Disney movies. From The Little Mermaid in 1988 (the first Disney movie I saw in theaters) through Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocohontas, and Toy Story.
The Lord of the Rings Had the Greatest Movie Soundtrack of All Time
From the sweeping, epic horns that accompany the Fellowship’s travels, to the mysterious and elegant chorus that mimics the elves in Lothlorien, I could sit and just listen to all three hours and 40 minutes of Shore’s pieces.
What I Love About the Geek Community
Something you find everywhere in the geek community is creativity. And that’s what I love.
What the Geek Community Needs to Improve
While it’s true that some of the most supportive people I have ever met come from the geek community, I have also come across my fair share of trolls and bullies.
The Best Geeky YouTubers: The Vlog Brothers
They talked about everything from books to politics to pop culture, but in a way that I related to HARD. Their combination of awesomeness and awkwardness spoke to me. They sounded wise and worldly but also young and sometimes a bit dorky, in an endearing and engaging way.
30 Day Geek Out Challenge – Day 21
I don’t have a sappy story about how my fandoms brought me through dark times or anything like that. But there is something my nerdy hobbies have given me – a sense of community with others who share my passions.