Family Archives

Join us for a Mad Tea Party With Funko Games

July 28, 2021July 27, 2021Sarah Pinault

If you enjoy a good cup of tea, a good card game, or simply enjoy a little bit of insanity with your unbirthday, then Funko has the game for you.

Introducing the Marvel Cinematic Universe to My Pre-teen: Phase One

July 28, 2021July 27, 2021Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah attempts to bring the thunder while watching the MCU with her son, but his heart is made only of Iron.

School Is About to Start Again and I’m Not Sure I’m Ready for It

July 17, 2021July 16, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses pandemic fatigue as another not-quite-normal school year starts again.

The Man, The Show, The Monster: ‘Monsters at Work’ With Ben Feldman

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021Sarah Pinault

Another monstrous hit from Disney as we dive deeper into the world of Monsters Inc. GeekMom Sarah chats with actor Ben Feldman, star of the new Monsters at Work series from Disney+

An Interview With LEGO Brickmaster and Artist Nathan Sawaya

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021Karen Walsh

As we start rolling towards the end of the second season of ‘LEGO Masters,’ we supplement our first interview with LEGO Brickmasters Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard with another interesting round of questions with LEGO Brickmaster and ‘The Art of the Brick’ artist Nathan Sawaya.

Taking Sports Mom to a New Level: I Joined My Kid’s Taekwon-Do School

July 3, 2021July 2, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

The beginning of June marks the early end of summer vacation in our area, and with the school year done, I attempted to add a new item to our schedule: I finally joined our kids’ Taekwon-Do school.

Speaking in the Vernacular…Colloquially of Course

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021Sarah Pinault

Twenty years into life in the US, GeekMom Sarah still finds British words to confuse and entertain her family.

How I Learned That Vision Therapy Is an Option for Treating My Lazy Eye

June 20, 2021June 19, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses learning that vision therapy can help with her lazy eye.

Mug-nificent Crafts, Presents, and Family Fun With the Cricut Mug Press

June 16, 2021July 2, 2021Sarah Pinault

Released this Spring, the Cricut Mug Press holds the keys to the hobby you never knew you needed. To the craft you will not be able to stop doing. And to exceptionally punny housewares.

Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Follow-Up, Almost Three Months In

June 3, 2021June 2, 2021Jenny Bristol

See what we thought of the Leaf’s gardening subscription boxes after the plants had a chance to grow for a while.

Making All Things New With Cricut Maker

June 2, 2021June 1, 2021Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah meets a familiar hobby in new ways with the Cricut Maker, and all things vinyl. Taking the next steps in the world of smart cutting machines, what will she cut next?

Gotta Be Done: All Things Bluey

May 26, 2021May 25, 2021Sarah Pinault

Bluey season two is the perfect antidote to lingering 2020 Blues. We’re getting ready with all kinds of crafts, books, and commentary.

It’s a ‘Llama Llama’ Celebration

May 25, 2021May 24, 2021Sarah Pinault

It’s ‘Llama Llama’ day in our house on any given day of the week.

How We Worried in 2020

May 24, 2021May 23, 2021Sarah Pinault

We worried a lot in 2020, thankfully we built up a good toolbox to help us process and work through that worry. From books, to blankets, to simply being together, here are a few of the ways we got through a terrible, horrible, no good, actually not bad year.

Summer Vacation Is Coming and I’m Not Sure I’m Ready For It

May 22, 2021May 21, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the challenges of another not-quite-normal summer.

Dear Moms, You Are Not the Only One Who Got a Guilt-Inducing/Embarrassing Mother’s Day Tribute

May 15, 2021May 14, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reminds moms that plenty of us got guilt-inducing or embarrassing Mother’s Day tributes.

‘My Singing Monsters Fandemonium’ Is the Next Level in Entertainment

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021jennmac

“Gamifying Content.” Those are the words Catherine used to describe My Singing Monsters Fandemonium, and it’s the closest term we have right now. Unlike your run of the mill kid’s variety show, My Singing Monsters Fandemonium combines live streaming interaction with 3D Animation to create an experience like no other. Back in my day, kid […]