Remote School: How Week 1 Went for Us
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how week 1 of remote learning went for her kids.
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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.
The Hargreeves Almost End the World Again in ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season Two
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews Netflix’s ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season Two based off the comic book by Gerard Way.
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Self-Care Techniques from a GeekMom with Anxiety
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses self-care techniques that have helped her deal with her anxiety.
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Netflix’s Adaption of ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Hits the Right Mix of Nostalgia and Update
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the Netflix adaption of beloved ’90s book series, ‘The Baby-Sitters Club.’
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The Best Thing About ‘Animal Crossing’ Is the Community
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the many acts of kindness in the ‘Animal Crossing’ community that make the game so fun to play.
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Young Builders Will Enjoy the Learn to Build Sports Set From Plus Plus
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the Plus Plus Learn to Build Sports Building Set.
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Tabletop Review: Become the Viking Valley Chief in ‘Valley of the Vikings’
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews HABA’s ‘Valley of the Vikings,’ a tactical skill game for families.
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Self-Educating on Race: “Talking About Race” From the National Museum of African American History and Culture
A look at “Talking About Race” web portal from the National Museum of African American History and Culture for people seeking resources to self-educate on racism.
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Tabletop Review: Why You Should Be Mixing Up Your ‘Villainous’ Games
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the mix and match feature of Ravensburger’s ‘Disney Villainous’ board game line.
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘Urgency’ Is a Modern Update to ‘The Royal Game of Ur’
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews tabletop game ‘Urgency,’ a modern variation of ‘The Royal Game of Ur’ from Alex Coburn now seeking funding on Kickstarter.
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The Impact Therapy Had on Me After Three and Half Months
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses what impact therapy for depression and anxiety has had on her three and half months after she started.
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NERF’s ‘Fortnite’ Rippley Line Is Kid-Approved Fun
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews Hasbro’s new NERF Rippley ‘Fortnite’ line including the SR-Rippley, RL-Rippley, and AR-Rippley blasters.
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The Colorful Geek Is the Fandom Inspired Fun Your Wardrobe Wants
GeekMom Elizabeth puts a product spotlight on geek inspired clothing and accessories from The Colorful Geek.
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The BRIO Builder Line Is Great for Young STEM Builders
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews new sets from the BRIO Builders line including the Brio Builders Motor Set and the BRIO Builders Record and Play Set.
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Some Tips and Advice From a Former Teacher on Homeschooling During Coronavirus
GeekMom Elizabeth, a former teacher, gives some advice on dealing with homeschooling during Coronavirus.
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Tabletop Alert: ‘My First Rush Hour’ Helps Younger Kids Learn Logic Puzzles
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘My First Rush Hour,’ a new logic game for preschoolders from ThinkFun’s 2020 releases.
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘Trekking the World’ Is the Family-Fun Sequel to ‘Trekking the National Parks’ You’ve Been Waiting For
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Trekking the World’ from Underdog Games, the family board game sequel to award-winning ‘Trekking the National Parks’ which is now seeking funding via Kickstarter.
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How My Dead Lucy Theory from ‘Nancy Drew’ Compared to the Big Reveal
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how her Dead Lucy Theory from CW’s ‘Nancy Drew’ held up against the big reveal about what happened the night Lucy Sable died. The article contains spoilers.
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Tabletop Review: ‘Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle’ Is Perfect for Trips and Outings
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle,’ a logic and reasoning based game from ThinkFun’s newer releases.
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Tabletop Review: ‘Dog Crimes’
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews logic puzzle game ‘Dog Crimes’ from ThinkFun’s newest 2020 releases.
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