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Category: Family

Having a Low-Stress Christmas

December 8, 2023December 7, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses creating a low-stress Christmas for her family.

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Experimenting with Advent Calendars

November 13, 2023November 12, 2023Sarah Pinault

If you are looking for something a little different in an advent calendar this year, we’ve tested out a couple of out of the box options. 24 out of the box options in each package!

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Baby Sensory Exploration at the County Fair

October 31, 2023October 30, 2023Abbie Descoteaux

Your local county fair can be an excellent destination for babies and toddlers to learn through their senses.

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Dear Parents, It’s Okay to Change Up Holiday Traditions

October 20, 2023October 19, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses learning to be flexible with her kids on Halloween traditions.

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Are You Charcuterie Challenged? Platterful Has Your Back

October 19, 2023October 18, 2023Jenny Bristol

Meats and cheeses galore, plus plenty of extras to make eating a real experience.

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Embracing the Joy of Thrifting

October 8, 2023October 7, 2023Lisa Tate

One thing my kids’ generation has discovered is how cool shopping at second-hand stores can be. Here are some reasons we love thrifting.

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The 10 Item Challenge

September 29, 2023September 28, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth was inspired by a Nathan Pyle post to try to pick up 10 items a day.

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Review: ‘How the Grinch Lost Christmas’

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023Sarah Pinault

66 years later, we finally find out what happens to the Grinch on his first full Christmas, one year later, after his heart grew three sizes.

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Disney Exclusive: “Howloween” from ‘SuperKitties’

September 21, 2023September 20, 2023Sarah Pinault

Disney’s hit preschool series SuperKitties will air its first-ever Halloween special this season and the episode features an all-new song debuting exclusively with GeekMom – “Howloween”! 

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The Bath Book Bash 2023

September 20, 2023September 19, 2023Sarah Pinault

A wonderful Fall event in New England, the Bath Book Bash is a haven for young readers and aspiring authors.

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Trolls Band Together in a New Line of Dolls

August 29, 2023August 28, 2023Sarah Pinault

All of our favorite Trolls are back from the previous movies for ‘Trolls Band Together,’ and they’re teaming up with Mattel in a line of toys that ranges from small dolls, akin to the traditional doll, through hair-raising interactive trolls.

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‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ Will Appeal to All Ages

August 24, 2023August 23, 2023Jenny Bristol

Prepare yourself for cute adventures!

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Celebrating 100 Years of Disney With LEGO Minifigures

August 22, 2023August 21, 2023Sarah Pinault

I may have a problem. I have a teeny tiny obsession with Disney merch at the moment. And since my entire family loves LEGO, I bought four individual bags of the mini figures that were released as part of the celebration of 100 years of Disney.

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Picture Book Adventures with Flat Cat

August 15, 2023August 14, 2023Sarah Pinault

Flat Cat was born flat, but didn’t fall flat with GeekMom Sarah’s kids, all of whom loved this sometimes flat, sometimes fuzzy feline!

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Donkey Hodie Season 2: GeekMom Exclusive

August 10, 2023August 9, 2023Sarah Pinault

Season Two of DonkeyHodie is launching on August 14 with four new episodes, and Geek Mom has an exclusive clip!

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Dear Parents, What to Know About Reporting Bullies at Your Kid’s School

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth gives insights into dealing with school administrators and bullying.

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Dear Parents, How to Bring Less Insanity to Your Kid’s Class

July 23, 2023July 22, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses things parents can do to make the upcoming school year a little less crazy.

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Why I’m Not Afraid to Turn 40

July 11, 2023July 10, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth explains why she’s not afraid of turning forty.

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5 Ways I’m Going Device-Free This Summer

June 17, 2023June 16, 2023Lisa Tate

I spend way too much time on my tablet and social media, so I’m making attempts to reduce that time for me and my family. Wish me luck.

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Celebrating 65 Years of BRIO Trains!

May 25, 2023June 20, 2023Jenny Bristol

Live out your childhood dreams, on your own or with your child or grandchild, with BRIO’s new set celebrating 65 years of BRIO trains.

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