The third installment of Andrew Peterson’s ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ is re-released this October, in hardcover for the first time. With the same stunning illustrations as the first two re-releases, it is a delightful world to discover.
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With the third installment of Pages & Co. coming out this month, you can pick up all three copies. You will not be disappointed. These stories are a love song to the world of imagination, and an utterly transporting read.
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‘Being Lolita: A Memoir’ is a haunting look back through adult eyes on a relationship the author had with her high school teacher. We’ve all had that adolescent crush, but fortunately, most of us had responsible teachers where Allison Wood had a predator.
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Ready for a new adventure? Join Geekmom Sarah in discovering the land of Skree and the Igiby family in the re-issued Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson. Here there be dragons, something wicked, and far, far away lands.
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My earliest encounter with the Suffragettes was probably the same as everyone else my age, Winifred Banks singing “Sister Suffragette” in Mary Poppins. Winifred was singing about voting rights in Great Britain in 1910; women there would get partial access to a vote in 1918, and equal access with men in 1928. On this side […]
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Enthusiasm for the National Parks does not have to wait! Thanks to a couple of new books from Gibbs Smith, my kids and I have been learning about (and plotting adventures in) the National Parks, some of which are right on our doorstep.
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The continuing adventures of photography with small children, to snap away, or not snap away, that is the question. GeekMom takes a look at the MyFirst Camera Insta2
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When you have been avoiding pin trading badly for years, what do you do when passions collide? Dive straight in of course! GeekMom Sarah hops on board the pin wagon with these new pins from Penny Arcade.
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If you have ever wanted to visit the backside of Schweitzer Falls, named for the backside of the famous explorer, Dr. Albert Falls, then this is the game for you. Based on the famous Disney attraction, ‘Jungle Cruise Adventure Game’ is a fantastic journey of hippos and puns.
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If you love word games, you will love ‘Sproutword,’ a small batch game sustainably made in Devon, England. Bring your ‘Scrabble’ vocabulary and your ‘Chess’ strategy; you will need both!
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Today is the day we have been waiting for: Vera Bradley launches their ‘Harry Potter’ line. Have your reload button ready!
Continue ReadingA trip back into the nineties fan fiction of the 24th Century is full of surprises, not all welcome, as GeekMom Sarah dives into the Stat Trek: The Next Generation novels.
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You have to love any game that includes the warning “Game involves treachery” and cautions about the quantity of Orc Boogers within. ‘Kill Merlin’ is a great way to pass a few hours without having to wear a mask.
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GeekMom Sarah and her kids go to Veterinary School on the cheap, and come out tick free, with 100 more pup snuggles.
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It is May 25, it is towel day, so here is your public service announcement to ask you: do you know where your towel is?
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Rediscovering ‘Star Wars: Episode 1’ through the eyes of my ten year old.
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“Classroom in a box” from Little Medical School is a great way to kick start or rejuvenate science class at home. Great to play with, great to learn from, and thoroughly engaging for all.
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In two new books from Kate the Chemist, here’s a little homeschool help that will distill a love of Chemistry in the day to day life of our younglings.
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Vacation in pseudo homeschool may be a little light on schedules, but it’s still heavy on the basics: we read, we play games, we read some more, we thank the gods that mama hasn’t gone crazy yet.
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The Story Pirates are constantly coming up with new ways to inspire creativity in kids, and to encourage kids to use their talents. There couldn’t be a better time to introduce this marvelous group to your family through podcast, book, or subscription service.
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