Review: ‘This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America’
What would it be like to move into the middle of nowhere and set up a small homestead?
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Author: Jenny Bristol
Jenny Bristol is Editor-in-Chief of GeekMom and an Editor at GeekDad. She is a lifelong geek who spends her time learning, writing, facilitating the education of her two wickedly smart kids, losing herself in history, and mastering the art of traveling on a shoestring.
Dive Into History Through Maps, Old and New, With ‘America: The Atlas” by the Smithsonian
Maps are great ways to learn about history, and this book includes plenty of both historical maps and maps specifically created to illustrate important events or data.
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‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ Will Appeal to All Ages
Prepare yourself for cute adventures!
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reMarkable 2 Tablets and Accessories Are Slick Niche Tools, If You Can Afford Them
Whether you type or write things by hand, this digital e-ink tablet is worth a look.
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Celebrating 65 Years of BRIO Trains!
Live out your childhood dreams, on your own or with your child or grandchild, with BRIO’s new set celebrating 65 years of BRIO trains.
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Moon Pod: Not Your Mother’s Bean Bag
Sit down on a Moon Pod and… ahhh… yeah, you’ll have to come back for me later.
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Travel to Japan Without Leaving Home With Japan Crate
In which my family and I taste test some Japanese treats and snacks.
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘The Pauper’s Prince’ Volumes 1-3
If you’re looking for queer, autistic, wholesome content, don’t miss ‘The Pauper’s Prince.’
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Send Your Brain to the Gym With the Brain Gym Card Deck
Just as we exercise our bodies, we need to exercise our minds. This card set will help you do just that.
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ThinkFun Creates MESH Program for Kids’ Mental Health
ThinkFun’s new MESH scoring system focuses on kids’ mental, emotional, and social health through games and play.
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‘The Dregg Disaster’: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure/Algebra I Mashup
If you love math AND the ability to craft your own story as you read, have I got the book for you.
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Celebrate National Jigsaw Day With Wentworth Jigsaw Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles are a fabulous holiday tradition, and Wentworth’s laser-cut wooden puzzles are even better this year.
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Add Control and Functionality to Your Marble Run With GraviTrax Power
Turn your GraviTrax into a powered marble run with one of the two new GraviTrax Power Starter Sets!
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This Special Version of ‘Persuasion’ Immerses Readers in the Regency Era
If you love some primary sources (or replicas of them) along with your classic novels, this new version of ‘Persuasion’ will be the one for you.
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Add Flexibility to Your Daily Workflow With the FlexiSpot Comhar All-in-One Standing Desk
If you’ve been on the fence about getting a standing desk, the Comhar All-in-One might just appeal to you.
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A Whole Line of Literary Puzzles With Built-in Surprises
Step into the world of classic literature with this series of puzzles from Laurence King Publishing.
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Want Some New Bucket List Items? Try These Puzzles
Need some travel or book inspiration? Grab one of these puzzles and add to your bucket list.
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Make Some Themed Cupcakes This Summer With Wilton!
Have a birthday party coming up, or just want to have a themed cake decorating party? Wilton’s got you covered.
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Review: Cubii JR2+, Plus Indiegogo Alert: Cubii Total Body+
If you’re looking for a high-quality stationary elliptical that’s easy to move around, Cubii has a number of great models, including a brand new one, now seeking funding on Indiegogo.
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These Book Trivia Decks Span Several Genres
Test your book knowledge with these literary trivia games from Ridley’s Games!
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