6.022 x 1023. I keep random bits of geeky information, such as Avogadro’s number (the number of atoms in a mole) in my head. If you do too, you may be ready for Geekdad. This daily blog (affiliated with Wired Magazine) is a wonderfully random sampling of things of interest for the tech savvy, sci-fi addicted geeks among us. The broad subject range (Lord of the Rings to cyber security) offers diversion and education alike, with a special focus on geeking it up with kids; geeklets, according to these dads.  Read the rest of this post...

A few weeks ago, I was making dinner in the kitchen when my daughter came and asked me for a small bowl. Figuring she couldn’t do much damage with a little one, I gave it over to her. She quickly ran to the bathroom, ran the water briefly, then came out- no bowl in sight. I wondered what she was up to. Then she ran out in the backyard, went into a flower bed, then went back to the bathroom. After a few more trips to the backyard, I was pretty curious so I followed her into the bathroom. On the counter was a small bowl of water filled with honeysuckle, phlox and geranium petals. When I asked what she was doing, she proudly stated “I’m making perfume!”  Read the rest of this post...

Growing up, I had one “homemade” Halloween costume that I can remember.  Our yearly ritual usually consisted of picking out a prepackaged costume that included a hard plastic mask that left your face all sweaty, and a generic plastic jumpsuit printed with your character on the front.  I had fun picking out my costume each year, but I was really focused on the upcoming candy haul.  Then one fall a neighbor let me borrow an old witches costume she had made when her children were small.   Read the rest of this post...

It’s Halloween tomorrow so here are some cool free deals to get for your kiddos (or yourself). Say Boo!

Taco Bell

Chipotle

Just show up at any Chipotle dressed like one of their meals on Halloween and you’re in for a FREE Boo-rito! Hmm, I wonder if the Painted Hen can do one of these costumes out of cardboard and aluminum foil!?!

Applebee’s

Children 12 and under in a Halloween costume get a FREE kids’ meal at lunch or dinnertime on October 31 (with purchase of adult entree)  Read the rest of this post...