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Author: Elizabeth MacAndrew

Elizabeth MacAndrew didn't choose the geek life, it kicked down her front door and told her she was a Jedi. She lives in Arizona with her husband, two boys, two spoiled rescue dogs, and a ridiculous amount of Pop! Vinyls. Her favorite geeky hobbies include watching sci-fi/fantasy shows, tabletop gaming, and convincing herself that some day her reading pile won't be an entire bookcase.

Dear Parents, It’s Okay to Change Up Holiday Traditions

October 20, 2023October 19, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses learning to be flexible with her kids on Halloween traditions.

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Join Aang’s Journey to Defeat the Fire Nation in ‘Avatar: Crossroads of Destiny’ from Funko Games

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeths reviews cooperative board game ‘Avatar: Crossroads of Destiny’ from Funko Games based off of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’

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The 10 Item Challenge

September 29, 2023September 28, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth was inspired by a Nathan Pyle post to try to pick up 10 items a day.

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‘Dear D&D’ Dungeon Masters, You Can’t Afford to Be Non-Confrontational

September 22, 2023September 21, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses why DMs can’t afford to be non-confrontational when toxic behaviors turn up.

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Eat Your Way to Victory in ‘Goats Day Out’ from Thinkfun

September 14, 2023October 17, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews family game ‘Goats’ Day Out’ from Thinkfun.

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DMs, Level up Your Big Bads With ‘The Game Master’s Book of Villains, Minions, and Their Tactics’

August 25, 2023August 24, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews DM accessory ‘The Game Master’s Book of Villains, Minions, and Their Tactics’ from Media Lab Books.

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Help Indy and Friends Defeat Belloq in ‘Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure’ From Funko Games

August 19, 2023August 18, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews cooperative board game ‘Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure’ from Funko Games.

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Dear Parents, What to Know About Reporting Bullies at Your Kid’s School

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth gives insights into dealing with school administrators and bullying.

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6 Things I Look Forward to in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3

July 29, 2023July 28, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses what she’s excited for in the upcoming new season of ‘Only Murders in the Building.’

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Dear Parents, How to Bring Less Insanity to Your Kid’s Class

July 23, 2023July 22, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses things parents can do to make the upcoming school year a little less crazy.

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Why I’m Not Afraid to Turn 40

July 11, 2023July 10, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth explains why she’s not afraid of turning forty.

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Relive Indy’s Adventures Escape Room-Style in ‘Indiana Jones: Cryptic’ From Funko Games

June 24, 2023June 23, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Indiana Jones: Cryptic,’ an escape room-style game from Funko Games.

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Adventure Like Indy in ‘Indiana Jones: Throw Me the Idol!’ From Funko Games

June 17, 2023June 16, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the team-oriented ‘Indiana Jones: Throw Me the Idol!’ from Funko Games.

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Choose Your Side in ‘Star Wars Rivals’ From Funko Games

June 9, 2023June 8, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the ‘Star Wars Rivals’ expandable game system from Funko Games.

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Indiana Jones Arrives to the “Something Wild!’ Line from Funko Games

May 24, 2023May 23, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Something Wild! Indiana Jones’ from Funko Games.

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An Ode to Our Favorite Local Gaming Store

May 20, 2023May 19, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses what her family’s favorite local gaming store has meant to them.

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Printed and Painted: Cleric’s Incense Burner Dice Tower From Fates End

May 14, 2023May 13, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth 3D prints and paints the Cleric’s Incense Burner Dice Tower from Fates End.

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Add ‘The Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables’ to Your DM Toolkit

April 29, 2023April 28, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘The Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables,’ a ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ 5e supplement for DMs.

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‘The Party’ Is the Tabletop Web Series Heir to ‘The Guild’ and ‘LARPs’

April 21, 2023April 20, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘The Party,’ a ‘Dungeons & Dragons’-based comedy about a group of tabletop gamers.

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What to Know if You Want to Start Playing ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

April 7, 2023April 6, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth gives advice for new players getting started in playing ‘Dungeons & Dragons.’

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