Why Having A Geeky Kid Is Awesome
Not so long ago, parents would have been rocked by the realization that they have a geeky kid. Some parents still are. Geeks were seen as unfashionable, not great in social situations, terrible at sports and inept when it came to getting boyfriends or girlfriends. However, this is no longer the case because the term geek can pretty much relate to anything. Fantasy football, film and television, Star Wars, chemistry, the rise of Conor McGregor or even anime. In that sense, everyone is a geek because everyone has that little something they get excited about a little too much; that…
Geeky Shower Curtains | #geek #decor
We're on the hunt for a couple of new shower curtains, because the ones we currently have actually came with the house when we bought it! For our bathroom, I'm looking at different geeky shower curtains for us, and for the kid's (guest) bathroom, pretty much anything is better than the plain cream colored curtain stained with brown nail polish! I mean, seriously, what do you think that looks like right next to the toilet? The problem I'm running into is that my favorites are so expensive! I know that they're probably better quality and they will last longer, but…
One does not simply out-tech a geek. | #geek #tech
I sooo feel for teenagers of geeks these days. The things we know how to do with technology makes it nearly impossible for our kiddos to pull one over on us! I was talking to a friend today, and I said something about not being able to out-tech a geek these So I decided to meme that phrase! I might make it my new tagline!
Atari Flashback Groupon – 75 Games! Free Shipping | #nerdy #geeky #atari #retro
Check out this Atari Flashback Groupon! Atari Flashback Groupon – Online Deal $36 for Atari Flashback 4 Classic-Game Console ($ List Price). Free Shipping and Free Returns. The Deal $36 for an Atari Flashback 4 classic-game console ($ list price) Free shipping and free returns Features Compact, retro console design Preloaded with 75 classic games, such as Centipede, Asteroids, Space Invaders, Missile Command, Jungle Hunt, and Front Line Two wireless controllers Extra menu button for fast access to games Compatible with most televisions and Times Square displays Includes classic Asteroids poster Weight: pounds Dimensions: 15””” Grab this deal!
Best Geek Birthday Cake Ever!
This is the BEST geek birthday cake EVER! I think I want this for my birthday, next year! I wonder how long it took to make this?! I wish I still had an Atari so that the kids can appreciate the gaming system we grew up with! Click the image below to see more cakes by the Pink Cake Box!
Acer Iconia W3 8.1″ Tablet Giveaway (10/21)
We're a geeky gamer household. It doesn't matter how much we hear it from family and that's just how we're going to be. At any given time, you can find a tablet, phone, or controller in the hands of my kids, because it's what they love to do. Does that make them lazy? Nah, I don't think so. I think everyone has to find their own thing, and my kids are entertained and often educated by the electronics they hold in their hands. Braxton (9) and Hawk (6) use tablets and phone apps to learn anything from math to reading…
Most Innovative Gadgets of 2013 | #gadgets #electronics #geek #tech
Gadgets are great. They allow us to take our work on the go, play more games, reach more people, and learn in our own environment. Gadgets are also getting better and better each year. Here are some of the most innovative gadgets of 2013. Nvidia Shield This great gadget has gamers intrigued. It provides direct streaming from supported Steam games, providing high-powered, top-notch games to a handheld android device. This allows gamers to take their favorites on the road with them, thus making them portable. No longer will an avid gamer have to be stuck behind his desk on raid…
Geek Bathroom Accessories – iPotty with the iPad | #geek #ipad
The other day, we saw a commercial for an As Seen on TV product called the Seat Pet. It's actually a pretty cool toy/pillow/seatbelt thingy that Braxton just has to have. I searched on Amazon to see if they have them there, yet, and as I search "seat pet", I came across a pretty odd iPad iPotty. It's a pretty penny, and you have to pay for shipping, but I actually think it's kinda cool! haha! Comfortable and child-friendly potty with activity stand for iPad (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) Adjustable stand securely holds and helps protect iPad while kids…
Spring has broken… Battle of the Numbers
Spring has broken, and we're already off to a great start in the Johnston household. The boys are having a battle of the numbers, this morning, for some reason. Hawk: Count to 100 by 10's. Brax: Count to 400 by 2's. Hawk: Count to 400 by 6's. () Hawk: I did it 155 times. Brax: I did it 100% of the time. Hawk: I did it infinity. Well played, Hawk. Well played.
DC Comics Watch Groupon – $9! | #DCComics #Superheroes
Must have these for my boys! They're not so great with watches, but at $9, I think this is a great deal to grab and put them up for later! Check out htis DC Comics Watch Groupon. DC Comics Watch Groupon $9 for a DC Comics Collection watch ($25 list price) Click here for an image of all five options. An additional $ shipping fee will be charged at checkout. Free returns. Much like the DC Comics superheroes they are inspired by, these digital watches help wearers resist evil, mostly notably by encouraging punctuality. Characters such as Batman, Superman, and…