Our Halloween reading roundup has a spooky story for every age group from preschoolers to adults; there’s sure to be something for everyone. Read More
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The GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2019
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘The Search for Planet X’
The Search for Planet X is a deduction-style board game currently funding on Kickstarter in which you must search for the fabled Planet X. Read More
Dino Smashers: Smashing Blind Box Collectible Fun
Dino Smashers is a dinosaur-themed blind box collectibles range and comes in a range of pack size options to suit all budgets. Read More
‘The 7th Guest’: A Disappointing Return to Stauf’s Mansion
‘The 7th Guest’ is a board game based on the 1993 video game of the same name that attempts to recreate the sinister vibe of the original. Read More
Between the Bookends: 10 Books We Read in July – Sept 2019
After an extended summer break, Between the Bookends returns. We hope you find something great to curl up with now that the nights are drawing in. Read More
The GeekMom Guide to 2019 Halloween Events at UK Theme Parks
Whether you have little ones looking for not-so-spooky fun or teens wanting to be terrified, UK theme parks have Halloween events for you. Read More
Exploring the Universe at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is a family-friendly science center and my family was invited along for the day to see what it has to offer. Read More
Sign Up with S.H.I.E.L.D. or Hail Hydra in ‘Codenames: Marvel’
In ‘Codenames: Marvel,’ players work in teams to identify all their cards from a grid before the opposing team identifies all theirs. Read More
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: A Theme Park Where Past Meets Future
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the oldest and most popular theme parks in the UK. We took a trip to see how it all holds up in 2019. Read More
Hornby’s Hogwarts Express Electric Train Set Hits the Tracks
The Hogwarts Express electric train set is a model railway starter set designed for older collectors and model railway enthusiasts. Read More
Our Adventures Reading the ‘Hilda’ Book Series
Earlier this year, my son and I fell in love with the Hilda animated series on Netflix. Hilda is based on a series of graphic novels by Luke Pearson and has now spawned a spin-off series of chapter books as well as the animated TV series. With a new graphic novel – Hilda and the… Read More
My Favorite Artists from Manchester MCM Comic Con
When I attended the MCM Comic Con in Manchester, UK in July, I spent a lot of my day picking up prints, stickers, badges, and other bits and pieces from the many artists exhibiting there. Here are some of my favorite finds. Read More
‘5 Surprise Mini Brands’ Blind Box Capsules Are Fun But Wasteful
‘5 Surprise Mini Brands’ are collectible blind box capsules containing five segments which open to reveal miniature replicas of popular brands. Read More
Make a Splash This Summer With Zuru’s Water Toys
Zuru Toys sent our family a bunch of fun outdoor water toys, and we’ve spent the last few weeks keeping cool and entertained with them. Read More
The Saga Continues: ‘Thrawn: Treason’ by Timothy Zahn
‘Thrawn: Treason’ by Timothy Zahn is the third new-canon Thrawn book and follows on immediately after the events of ‘Thrawn: Alliances’. Read More
‘Forbidden Sky’: Leacock’s Latest Lacks the Charm of Its Predecessors
‘Forbidden Sky’ is a cooperative, tabletop game where players work together to power up a rocket on a secret floating power platform. Read More
Apollo Month Recap: Happy 50th Anniversary Apollo 11
In case you missed any of the many posts across GeekMom and GeekDad, here’s a recap of all the content from our Apollo Month. Read More
Apollo 50th: Sharing our Memories of the Space Program
Today, as we celebrate 50 years since mankind first stepped onto the surface of the moon, some of the GeekMoms and GeekDads took time to reflect. Read More
Apollo 50th: ‘The Apollo Missions for Kids’: The Best Apollo Book I’ve Read
‘The Apollo Missions for Kids’ by Jerome Pohlen is a fantastic book that covers every Apollo, Mercury, and Gemini mission in detail. Read More
Apollo 50th: Assembling a 100-Piece Moon Puzzle
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, Chronicle Books has produced a 100-piece moon puzzle using an image from the NASA archives. Read More
