Elizabeth MacAndrew, Author at GeekMom

Funko Games Brings Super Fun With ‘Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at Twilight’

July 31, 2021August 4, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at Twilight,’ the next series in the ‘Marvel Battleworld’ adventure game line from Funko Games.

School Is About to Start Again and I’m Not Sure I’m Ready for It

July 17, 2021July 16, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses pandemic fatigue as another not-quite-normal school year starts again.

Taking Sports Mom to a New Level: I Joined My Kid’s Taekwon-Do School

July 3, 2021July 2, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

The beginning of June marks the early end of summer vacation in our area, and with the school year done, I attempted to add a new item to our schedule: I finally joined our kids’ Taekwon-Do school.

How I Learned That Vision Therapy Is an Option for Treating My Lazy Eye

June 20, 2021June 19, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses learning that vision therapy can help with her lazy eye.

Bring Escape Rooms Home With New Escape Puzzles From Ravensburger

June 13, 2021June 11, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews The Laboratory and The Toy Factory from Ravensburger’s 2021 Escape Puzzle line.

Building Puzzle Skills With Ravensburger Part 2

June 6, 2021June 4, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth and one of her sons review two of Ravensburger’s 2021 puzzle releases: Rainforest Animals and Pet School Pals.

10 Geeky Businesses to Check Out if You Miss Exhibitor Halls and Artist Alleys

May 30, 2021May 29, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth highlights 10 geeky artists and businesses for people missing exhibitor halls and artist alleys.

Summer Vacation Is Coming and I’m Not Sure I’m Ready For It

May 22, 2021May 21, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the challenges of another not-quite-normal summer.

Dear Moms, You Are Not the Only One Who Got a Guilt-Inducing/Embarrassing Mother’s Day Tribute

May 15, 2021May 14, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reminds moms that plenty of us got guilt-inducing or embarrassing Mother’s Day tributes.

How My Bullet Journal Helps Me Track and Manage My Anxiety

May 8, 2021May 7, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discuses how she uses her bullet journal to track and manage her anxiety.

Tabletop RPG Review: Quest or Die in the ‘Onward’ Inspired ‘Quests of Yore’ RPG

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews The Op’s ‘Quests of Yore: Barley’s Edition’ Tabletop RPG inspired by Pixar’s ‘Onward.’

‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ Should Appeal to New and Old Fans Alike

April 8, 2021April 7, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the first two episodes of ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ from Disney+.

I Truly Came to Appreciate Beverly Cleary As a Parent

March 31, 2021March 30, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the impact of Beverly Cleary on her family.

Building Puzzle Skills With ‘Dinosaurs in Space’ from Ravensburger

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the new ‘Dinosaurs in Space’ puzzle from Ravensburger’s 2021 collection.

‘WandaVision:’ A Journey in Loss, Grief, and Trauma

March 11, 2021March 15, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how meaningful Wanda’s journey of trauma, loss, and grief in ‘WandaVision’ is.

Tabletop Review: ‘Stardew Valley: The Board Game’ Is a True Tribute to Its Source Material

March 2, 2021March 1, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Stardew Valley: The Board Game,’ an adaption of the popular PC/console game from Cole Medeiros and ConcernedApe.

Dormi Dream Headphones Are My New Tool Against Anxiety

February 21, 2021February 20, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew1

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses using Dormi Dream Headphones as an anxiety management tool.

What I Learned About My Mental Health One Year Into Therapy

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew6

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses her mental health journey for anxiety one year after starting therapy.

‘Smash Up: Marvel’ Has Added Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to the Game

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew1

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the shufflebuilding game ‘Smash Up: Marvel,’ the newest addition to the ‘Smash Up’ series.

More Fun Regency Era Facts for Those Obsessed With Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’

January 24, 2021January 23, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth shares a second round of Regency Era facts for fans of ‘Bridgerton’ on Netflix.