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My Final Eye Therapy Update

September 10, 2022September 9, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth gives her final eye therapy update for treating her lazy eye.

Dear Parents, Try to Avoid the Dreaded Game of Teacher Telephone

August 6, 2022August 6, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses a communication breakdown with parents and teachers she calls “Teacher Telephone” and how to break it.

A Third Vision Therapy Update

July 17, 2022July 16, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth gives another vision therapy update.

Just The Right Book

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Sarah Pinault

What could be better than a new book? A new book every month hand selected by a Connecticut bookseller of course!

Make Some Themed Cupcakes This Summer With Wilton!

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Jenny Bristol

Have a birthday party coming up, or just want to have a themed cake decorating party? Wilton’s got you covered.

Turning Small Quests Into Groovy Family Adventures

June 25, 2022June 24, 2022Lisa Tate

What do used bookstores, frozen custard, and Bruce Campbell have in common? The makings of very brief and very groovy family adventure.

Donkey Hodie and the Enduring Joy of Fred Rogers

June 7, 2022June 6, 2022Sarah Pinault

It’s a beautiful week in the neighborhood! From June 6-9, Fred Rogers Productions will be premiering a week of new ‘Donkey Hodie’ episodes on PBS Kids that will be full of tributes to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. GeekMom shares exclusive clips.

Superhero Streamers: Game On Cancer

April 7, 2022April 6, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Anyone can be a superhero for the Game On Cancer campaign. Join in as either a superhero streamer or audience support, and raise funds for cancer research.

Girls Make Games: “Shredded Secrets” for Nintendo Switch

April 7, 2022April 6, 2022Karen Walsh

As a GeekMom, I always love supporting other femme-presenting folks in our geekalicious pursuits which is why when Nintendo reached out and asked if I’d be interested in talking with the founder of Girls Make Games camps, I jumped at the opportunity. In March 2022, Nintendo released Shredded Secrets, a 2D platformer developed by a […]

Logophiles! Coalesce, Consolidate, and Rejoice!

March 31, 2022March 30, 2022Sarah Pinault

Geekmom Sarah pontificates, bloviates, and otherwise evangelizes about her word game of choice, Scrabble. Can the allure of Wordle cause her to reassess her commitment to the cacophony of other word games out there?

2022 Crafting Goals

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah completed some lofty crafting goals in 2021, so just what is planned for 2022? More crocheted animals of course!

A Look Inside My Daytrip Bag

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the contents of her typical day trip bag.

Problems We Must Face in 2022

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022Sarah Pinault

There are real problems to be faced this year, but there are also some pretty unique to 2022 superficial ones that we must learn to face together.

Unexpected Pleasures: ‘Minecraft: Builders and Biomes’

March 1, 2022February 28, 2022Sarah Pinault

Coming late to the game, GeekMom Sarah discovers a love of Ravensburger’s ‘Minecraft: Builders and Biomes’ two years after its release date, but just in time for a re-invigoration of family game night!

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: “Floating Floors”

February 8, 2022February 6, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Be as quick as a ninja for the Kickstarter launch of ‘Floating Floors’. You do NOT want to miss this tabletop game!

Dear Parents, You May Have to Have Money Conversations With Your Teens Earlier Than You Thought

February 5, 2022February 4, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses some of the financial talks that should happen to prepare your kids for launching into adulthood.

Preparing for a Snow Day

January 30, 2022January 28, 2022Sarah Pinault

There are many things to consider when preparing for a snowstorm. Do you know where your board games are?

Five Books to Read in a Day

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Sarah Pinault

Covid has me stuck in a reading rut. In the early days I found myself collapsing with a Fresca and some Animal Crossing at the end of each day. Midway through the pandemic times I switched to a movie and crochet project to while away my evenings. While my family all still thoroughly enjoy spending […]

Beating the January Mid-Winter Melancholy

January 16, 2022January 15, 2022Lisa Tate

After the holidays, it is easy to be a little discontent. January is a good time to look back, plan ahead, and enjoy the little things.

Another Vision Therapy Update

January 15, 2022January 14, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth gives another eye therapy update.