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What Is a Hidden Mickey, Anyway?

September 21, 2021September 20, 2021Sarah Pinault

Looking for a quick, simple game to play with your youngsters? ‘Hiding Mickeys’ becomes more than a game in this house of Disney fanatics and for those who are simply Disney adjacent.

A Final Farewell (And Thank You) to ‘Lucifer’

September 19, 2021September 20, 2021Lisa Tate

With the final season of ‘Lucifer’ now streaming on Netflix, GeekMom Lisa shares why this devil of a show entered her life at the right time.

Make/Play/Watch/Read: Sign Languages

September 17, 2021September 16, 2021Evil Genius Mum

September 23 is International Day of Sign Languages, a day to celebrate the importance of sign languages and the right to use them in all areas of life.

Audiobooks I Listened to While Going Through TMS Treatments for Mental Illness

September 14, 2021September 13, 2021Dakster Sullivan

GeekMom Dakster talks about all the books they listened to while undergoing TMS treatments for mental illness.

Make/Play/Watch/Read: My Fine Feathered Friends

September 10, 2021September 9, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Birdwatching is a great hobby to encourage at any time of year. Start with our Make/Play/Watch/Read and see where the wind takes you!

‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ – The Offical Cookbook and Entertaining Guide

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021Dakster Sullivan

‘The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Cookbook & Entertaining Guide’ has over 50 recipes and four parties of “ghoulish delights.”

Review: Fran Wilde’s ‘Clock Star Rose Spine’ Transported Me

September 7, 2021September 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Fran both wrecked and buoyed me through this, her first published collection of poetry.

Journey Through ‘8Doors: Arum’s Afterlife Adventure’

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021Evil Genius Mum

If you’re a fan of Metroidvania video games and willing to put in the work, you are going to love ‘8Doors’. Scores 4 out of 5 talking frogs.

How to Attend Dragon Con Virtually This Weekend

September 3, 2021September 2, 2021Ruth Suehle

Not in Atlanta this weekend (for any of a number of very good reasons)? You can still attend Dragon Con from the comfort of whatever variant con location you may be in!

Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in August 2021

September 1, 2021August 31, 2021Sophie Brown

As summer draws to an end, Sophie, Scott, and Amy are excited to share eight of the books they have been enjoying recently.

Tabletop Review: Gather Resources and Become Chief of the Saber-Tooth Tiger Clan in ‘HONGA’

August 29, 2021August 28, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews resource-gathering and point-scoring family game ‘HONGA’ from HABA.

‘Powerwash Simulator’: The Most Relaxing Video Game of 2021

August 28, 2021August 27, 2021Sophie Brown

In ‘Powerwash Simulator’ you’ll start up your own power washing business and clean everything from vans to houses to the Mars rover.

Adorn Your Home With Cross-Stitched Disney Villains

August 26, 2021August 25, 2021Jenny Bristol

If you’re really into Disney villains and cross-stitch, this craft book kit is the perfect joining of the two.

two people sitting on green Cringer from He-Man and Panthor from Skeletor

MegaCon Orlando 2021 – Conventions In A Pandemic World

August 26, 2021August 25, 2021Dakster Sullivan

MegaCon Orlando put on by FanBoy Expo was an experiment in seeing if people were ready for cons again, and it was a success.

Paw Patrol: The Movie You Really Need in 2021

August 25, 2021August 24, 2021Sarah Pinault

Who knew? Paw Patrol The Movie lives up to expectations for these kids, and exceeds expectations for their parents. Not a bad way to spend 90 minutes.

‘Coraline’ Returns to Theaters for One Day Only – Giveaway!

August 24, 2021Dakster Sullivan

BAFTA Children’s Award Winner for Best Feature Film, ‘Coraline,’ returns to theaters for one night only, Aug 24th. And a giveaway!

Are You Toy Enough? Toy Story Talent Show Game

August 24, 2021August 23, 2021Sarah Pinault

Can’t get to the carnival this year? Compete in the ‘Toy Story Talent Show’ game from Funko, in a game of friendly challenges and cards to collect prize tickets.