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Category Archives: Entertainment
Sims Can Have a Total College Experience in ‘Sims 4: Discover University’
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘The Sims 4: Discover University,’ the newest expansion for ‘The Sims’ franchise from Electronic Arts. Read More
Family Games for the Holidays: ‘Home Alone’
During October and November, we will be reviewing a selection of new games ideal for families during the holiday season. Today’s pick is ‘Home Alone.’ Read More
‘The Philosophy of Tea’ Book Review
‘The Philosophy of Tea’ is the perfect gift book for a friendly introduction into the world of tea. The culture, history, and cultivation of teas around the world is discussed along with fine brewing tips. Read More
Which Streaming Services Should You Subscribe To?
Head spinning at all the streaming options available? We look at Apple, Amazon, CBS, Disney+, HBO, Hulu, NBC, and Netflix to help you figure out where you should put your money. Read More
The Saga Continues: ‘Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire’ by Delilah S. Dawson
‘Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire’ by Delilah S. Dawson is a Star Wars novel that takes readers to Batuu to help rebuild the ailing Resistance. Read More
Online Thanksgiving Adventures With “Bon Appetit”
My husband and my seven year old have a comfortable routine that they dip in and out of. In the wee small hours of the morning, they snuggle up on our couch, before the rest of the house is awake, and watch videos on the iPhone. For the longest time it was ‘Good Mythical Morning’; these days it’s cooking shows. Specifically, the Thanksgiving cooking shows put out by ‘Bon Appetit’ magazine, across their varied line of video series. Read More
It’s ‘Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum’!!
One for the youngest history geeks: a new animated series called ‘Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum,’ based on the hit book series ‘Ordinary People Change the World.’ Read More
Tabletop Review: ‘Dragon’s Cave’
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Dragon’s Cave,’ a family game from Blue Orange Games’ 2019 releases. Read More
The Greatest Street in History: 50 Years on ‘Sesame Street’
Do you know why ‘Sesame Street’ is objectively the greatest TV show of all time? Read (my 11th-grade research project) to find out! Read More
Family Games for the Holidays: ‘Dough Nab’
‘Dough Nab’ is a quick-paced, donut themed game that will have everyone laughing as they race to snatch colorful donuts from the table. Read More
Bill Bryson Tackles Human Biology in ‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’
‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’ is a detailed and thorough exploration of the one thing all of us have in common, our bodies. Read More
I’d Rather Be a Toys “R” Us Kid
Toys “R” Us is gone, but the memories of those of us who grew up with it live on. Read More
Celebrating Día de los Muertos on the Border
It may be called Day of the Dead, but Día de los Muertos in El Paso is very much a celebration of life, love, and community. Read More
‘She-Ra’ Season 4: A Discussion Guide for Parents and Kids
Want to talk about subjects raised by the new season of the show with your kids? Here’s a ‘She-Ra’ Season 4 discussion guide. Read More
I Was a Costumed Cartoon Character (and Lived to Tell About It)
The adventures of a GeekMom in a specially-licensed-by-Scholastic Clifford the Big Red Dog suit, surrounded by small enthusiastic children. Read More
Tabletop Review: ‘Smart 10’
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews portable quiz game ‘Smart 10,’ a Fall 2019 release from Banagrams Inc. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Tremor’
From PAX Australia and live on Kickstarter, ‘Tremor’ is a fantastic maze-building tile-game with some organized chaos for good measure. Read More
Family Games for the Holidays: ‘Reveal’
‘Reveal’ is a game for two to four players or teams aged eight and up whose tag line claims it has “no questions… Just answers”. Read More
Add a Superhero Punch With ‘Marvel Fluxx’
With your favorite Marvel characters as Keepers in entertaining Goal pairings, ‘Marvel Fluxx’ is a fun addition to the ‘Fluxx’ family. But don’t let Thanos snap his fingers! Read More
