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Happy Funko Friday

November 25, 2022November 24, 2022Sarah Pinault

Three of Funko’s most popular holiday picks this year are 50% off for Black Friday at Target and would be great additions to your family traditions.

Destination Bookstore: Northshire Books, Vermont

November 24, 2022November 23, 2022Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah takes a journey to the wonderful world of Vermont to explore a new-to-her bookstore in Manchester. Northshire Bookstore is everything you have ever wanted a bookstore to be.

The Saga Continues: ‘Convergence’ by Zoraida Cordova

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022Sophie Brown

‘Convergence’ by Zoraida Cordova kicks off Phase Two of the Star Wars High Republic and is set generations before the events of Phase One.

Neverland Arrives in the ‘Funkoverse’ With Peter Pan and Captain Hook

November 19, 2022November 18, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Funkoverse: Peter Pan’ from Funko Games.

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Review: STORY TIME CHESS

November 10, 2022Evil Genius Mum

It’s two games in one box: all the pieces you need for Chess, with stories and mini-games for children to learn

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PAX Aus 2022: Come Out and Cosplay

November 8, 2022November 7, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Cosplay is always one of the highlights at geeky conventions. We included our faves in a PAX Aus 2022 Cosplay Gallery.

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Gameschooling: More Than Lockdown Learning

November 5, 2022November 4, 2022Evil Genius Mum

All the best bits from our PAX Aus 2022 panel—how to keep Gameschooling part of your family game time after Lockdown Learning.

Celebrate National Jigsaw Day With Wentworth Jigsaw Puzzles

November 3, 2022November 2, 2022Jenny Bristol

Jigsaw puzzles are a fabulous holiday tradition, and Wentworth’s laser-cut wooden puzzles are even better this year.

Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 4 Books We Read in October 2022

November 1, 2022October 31, 2022Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie and Scott read a wide mix of books from fantasy to contemporary, romance to non-fiction.

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PAX Aus 2022: Our Favorite Tabletop Games

October 31, 2022October 30, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Roll your D20 for Constitution. We’re diving into a mad stack of tabletop games found at PAX Aus 2022.

‘The Lost Boys’ and Making Memories With the Next Generation

October 29, 2022October 28, 2022Lisa Tate

Spooky movies are a cool Halloween option for older kids, especially when it’s a movie from your own teen years, like ‘The Lost Boys.’

GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022: Picture Books

October 24, 2022October 23, 2022Sophie Brown

It’s time for the annual GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022. In this final post, I’ll be focusing on picture books for young readers.

PAX Aus 2022 Video Games: Our Faves

October 23, 2022October 22, 2022Evil Genius Mum

PAX Aus 2022 Video Games blew us away again! Check out our faves and when you can expect them to be released into the wild.

Flipsi Puzzles: The Haunted House

October 21, 2022October 20, 2022Sophie Brown

Today, as we approach Halloween, I wanted to share the third and final puzzle in the Flipsi Puzzles series: the Haunted House.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Everything NYCC You Didn’t Know That You Need To Know

October 18, 2022October 17, 2022Karen Walsh

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur premieres on February 10, 2023: Yes, it’s really just that good.

GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022: YA

October 17, 2022October 16, 2022Sophie Brown

It’s time for the annual GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022. In this week’s post, I’ll be focusing on books for YA readers.

Disney Families Will Love ‘Kingdomania’ From Funko Games

October 15, 2022October 14, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the Disney-based cooperative game ‘Kingdomania’ from Funko Games.

Dragon Con 2022 Photoshoot Roundup

October 14, 2022October 13, 2022Ruth Suehle

Poring over endless con photos is fun, no argument. But sometimes you find yourself saying, “Do you remember that great ____ cosplayer at the con?” or “Oh, I didn’t see any _____ costumes!” and you need an album.

Peachtree Center photo CC BY-SA Han Zheng

How John Portman Designed Dragon Con’s Home 20 Years Before It Happened

October 14, 2022October 17, 2022Ruth Suehle

Even if you’ve never been to Dragon Con, you recognize some of its host hotels and spaces.

GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022: Middle Grade

October 10, 2022October 9, 2022Sophie Brown

It’s time for the annual GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022. In this week’s post, I’ll be focusing on books for middle grade readers.