Elizabeth MacAndrew, Author at GeekMom

Kristina Kuzmic Is the Friend Every Mom Needs in ‘Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still’

February 16, 2020February 15, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews Kristina Kuzmic’s new book ‘Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still: Hope and Humor From My Seriously Flawed Life’ from Viking Books.

Ravensburger Puzzles Make a Great Indoor Activity

February 11, 2020February 14, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews some of the Ravensburger 2020 puzzle releases including Dinosaur Land, Mystical Dragons, Escape Puzzle: Forbidden Basement, and Escape Puzzle: The Curse of the Wolves.

Finding a Therapist Can Be Harder Than Admitting You Need One

February 2, 2020February 2, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew3

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the challenges in finding a therapist for her anxiety and depression.

The Best of ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part Three’

January 27, 2020January 26, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses highlights from Netflix’s ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part Three.’ Article contains spoilers for current and previous seasons.

Sewing With My Boys: Double-sided Cuddle Blanket from Choly Knight

January 13, 2020January 12, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses introducing her boys to sewing with a double-sided cuddle blanket project from Choly Knight.

Journaling for the Sort of Artistic

January 5, 2020January 4, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth describes how she designed a beautiful journal when she’s only sort of artistic.

The Day I Had to Admit I Needed Professional Help for My Depression and Anxiety

December 30, 2019January 1, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew7

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the decision to get professional help for her depression and anxiety related to her miscarriage and secondary infertility.

Rewatching a Childhood Favorite With My Kids: The ‘Home Alone’ Movies

December 22, 2019December 21, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth rewatched ’90s classics ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ with her school-aged sons to see how the movie holds up years later and if they will appeal to her kids.

The Force Has Been with Me for Two Decades

December 16, 2019December 15, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the role the ‘Star Wars’ fandom has played in her life for nearly two decades.

Tabletop Review: Unicorn Dice from Metallic Dice Games

December 11, 2019December 10, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews Unicorn Dice, from a Kickstarter by Metallic Dice Games.

Our Firstborn’s Santa Years Are Numbered and It’s Causing All the Feels

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew2

GeekMom Elizabeth reflects on how her firstborn is about to age out of Santa Magic.

Tabletop Review: ‘Death Eaters Rising’

November 25, 2019November 24, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew3

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the new ‘Harry Potter’ inspired tabletop cooperative game ‘Death Eaters Rising’ from USAopoly/The OP Games.

Sims Can Have a Total College Experience in ‘Sims 4: Discover University’

November 17, 2019November 16, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew1

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘The Sims 4: Discover University,’ the newest expansion for ‘The Sims’ franchise from Electronic Arts.

Tabletop Review: ‘Dragon’s Cave’

November 10, 2019November 9, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Dragon’s Cave,’ a family game from Blue Orange Games’ 2019 releases.

Tabletop Review: ‘Smart 10’

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews portable quiz game ‘Smart 10,’ a Fall 2019 release from Banagrams Inc.

Why the CW’s ‘Nancy Drew’ Should Be On Your Watch List

October 28, 2019October 27, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses why you should watch ‘Nancy Drew’ from the CW and even takes some guesses at what happened on the night Dead Lucy died. Article does contain spoilers for the first three episodes.