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Category: Family

What I Learned About My Mental Health One Year Into Therapy

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew3

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses her mental health journey for anxiety one year after starting therapy.

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How to play Magic the Gathering: Baby's First Magic Deck

How to Play ‘Magic: The Gathering’: Baby’s First Magic Deck Part 1

February 3, 2021February 2, 2021jennmac0

Learn how to build a Magic the Gathering deck, including different card categories and how to use them. Part 1 of 2: Baby’s First Magic deck

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‘Groundhog Day The Game’: Because We All Need a Perfect Day

February 1, 2021January 31, 2021Sarah Pinault0

In Groundhog Day The Game your team plays as Bill Murray’s Phil, laying down cards and trying to achieve the perfect day, and hopefully not make the next day suck more than the last before you do.

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Memories of a McDonalds Happy Meal

January 30, 2021January 29, 2021Sarah Pinault0

This month’s Happy Meal toy is a winner. Do you have a childhood favorite?

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How My Sketching Addiction Became My 2020 Diary

January 4, 2021January 3, 2021Lisa Tate0

I’ve been a writer and editor my entire professional life, so when all the weirdness of 2020 hit..I started drawing and never stopped.

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2021 One-Hit Wonder Goals

December 29, 2020December 28, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

New Year’s resolutions are hard for me so this year I’m coming up with one-hit wonder goals, goals I complete once, then move on to the next.

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10 Good Things That Happened to Me in 2020

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020Lisa Tate0

I know 2020 is going to be the “bad year” to remember, but there were actually a few good things I experienced this year, as well.

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Dear Parents, I Promise It’s Okay If You Didn’t Go All Out for the Holidays

December 24, 2020December 23, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew2

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses that it’s okay if your holiday celebrating got toned down this year.

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The Little Hands Card Holder Helps Little Gamers Hold Big Hands

December 10, 2020December 9, 2020Sophie Brown0

The Little Hands Card Holder is a helpful little gadget that allows younger players to more easily hold onto a hand full of cards.

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No (Coding) Worries With the Matatalab Coding Set Home Edition

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020Sarah Pinault2

In our house the only way you can improve upon a toy is by making it remote control. If you can stick a motor in it and make it move, then it’s an instant winner.

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Things We Are Grateful For In 2020

November 24, 2020November 23, 2020Dakster Sullivan2

2020 has had its moments, but not all is lost. Here are a few things we are grateful for this year. Some might surprise you.

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Having a Blue Christmas With Blue’s Clues

November 23, 2020November 22, 2020Sarah Pinault1

The new series from loveable Blue, Blues Clues & You! brings with it a whole new range of toys. The crowning piece in this new range is of course the ever amazing Thinking Chair. Are we all going to play Blue’s Clues?

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Snow Pets: Not Your Childhood Stocking Stuffer

November 10, 2020November 9, 2020Sarah Pinault0

Good things come in small packages, especially when they explode into a winter wonderland. Snow Pets are just the amount of sparkle you need to add to 2020.

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It’s Okay to Laugh at Life’s Hardest Times

November 8, 2020November 7, 2020Lisa Tate1

I used to think something was wrong with me when I would use dark humor to get through tough times, but I’ve learned to embrace the laughter.

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Antsy Labs—In Real Life Achievements Kickstarter

October 27, 2020October 28, 2020Dakster Sullivan0

IRLA by Antsy Labs are In Real Life Achievements you can reward yourself with for trying something new or accomplishing a goal.

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Magna Tiles: A Very Magnetic Caterpillar

October 19, 2020October 18, 2020Sarah Pinault1

The timeless magic of Eric Carle attracts a new generation through Structures Interactive Storytime Magnatiles. Your kids will be drawn to this attractive way of viewing these classic stories.

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You Won’t be ‘Horrified’ by This New Game From Ravensburger

October 15, 2020October 14, 2020Sarah Pinault1

If you are in need of some scary treats this Halloween but want to stay home, Ravensburger has got you covered with these classic monsters and their new board game.

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Making Some Ghostly Friends With ‘Haunted Mansion: Call Of The Spirits’

October 12, 2020October 11, 2020Sarah Pinault0

Meet some friendly ghosts but avoid getting haunted. Stock up on your favorite Halloween candy and add this game to an evening of family ghostly fun.

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How I Explained Mental Health Exhaustion to My Kids

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew5

GeekMom Elizabeth describes how she explained mental health exhaustion to her kids.

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Remote Learning: Six Weeks in Everything Changed When Our Kids Did Not Go Back

September 27, 2020September 26, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how remote learning changed when other kids went back to school but hers did not.

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