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Destination Bookstore: Brookline Booksmith

March 20, 2024March 19, 2024Sarah Pinault

Peruse the shelves of the Brookline Booksmith with GeekMom (and Book Dragon) Sarah. A delight for any book lover in the Boston area.

Introducing Bluey Book Reads

March 2, 2024March 1, 2024Sarah Pinault

In Bluey Book Reads, available on the Bluey website and on the YouTube channel, we have a new way to experience our favorite Bluey stories.

Novel Pairings: A Book Lover’s Podcast

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024Sarah Pinault

Looking to reinstigate or reinvigorate your reading life? Sara Hildreth and Chelsey F can help you with that on their book lover’s podcast, novel Pairings.

‘The Last Bookwanderer’ by Anna James

February 26, 2024February 25, 2024Sarah Pinault

The final installment in the Pages and Co. series from British author Anna James arrives on US bookshelves this week. Get comfy! This is a wild ride through story, mythology, and time.

Learning in the Kitchen With My Toddler

February 24, 2024February 23, 2024Abbie Descoteaux

Geek Mom Abbie D believes that the kitchen is the best and most versatile classroom available to children. Here she shares some lessons she and her daughter are learning through baking together.

Long-Lasting Play with Bababoo and Friends

January 31, 2024January 30, 2024Abbie Descoteaux

Bababoo and Friends toys and books are charming, engaging, and made to last.

Making It Through January as a Chronic Overthinker

January 14, 2024January 13, 2024Lisa Tate

As January marches on, my Happy New Year vibes turn into “Happy New Fear.” Here’s how I try to stop overthinking.

365 Hours Outside

January 12, 2024January 11, 2024Abbie Descoteaux

GeekMom Abbie D aspires to spend 365 hours outside with her toddler in 2024 to foster freedom of movement, sensory exploration, and a love of nature.

Twelve Nights of Snowmen

December 19, 2023December 18, 2023Sarah Pinault

Enjoy this year’s addition to the beloved Snowmen series, the ‘Snowmen’s Twelve Nights of Christmas.’

‘Elf on the Shelf’ Ideas

December 13, 2023December 12, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth has ‘Elf on the Shelf’ ideas for those who might be a little stuck right now.

A Montessori Moment at the Baby Gate

December 12, 2023December 11, 2023Abbie Descoteaux

Today, I spent twenty minutes watching my daughter open and close our baby gate. Here’s why.

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”!