Family Archives

Having a Low-Stress Christmas

December 8, 2023December 7, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”!

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.

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.

‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ Will Appeal to All Ages

August 24, 2023August 23, 2023Jenny Bristol

Prepare yourself for cute adventures!

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.