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Pages & Co: Discovering The Treehouse Library

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023Sarah Pinault

Welcome back to the world of bookwandering in the fifth and penultimate Pages & Co novel from Anna James, The Treehouse Library.

The Challenge of New Year’s Resolutions

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses balancing multiple New Year’s goals.

Some Simple Goals to Follow for This New Year

January 8, 2023January 7, 2023Lisa Tate

Instead of hefty resolutions, try to do just a little something funny, something creative, something healthy, or something kind.

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Game Review

December 19, 2022December 18, 2022Sarah Pinault

It’s that time, special time of year, time for new Christmas board games for game night! Whether or not you are a ‘National Lampoon’ fan, you are sure to love this dice game from Funko.

What Earning a Blue Belt Means to Me

December 17, 2022December 16, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses what earning a blue belt in Taekwon-Do means to her as someone not traditionally athletic.

Prepping For the Holidays: English Edition

November 30, 2022November 29, 2022Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah ponders the English Christmases of her youth in that magical time – the eighties – and waits impatiently for December to begin in earnest!

A Love Story From Another Time (Or How Dad Met Mom)

November 27, 2022November 26, 2022Lisa Tate

It was’t until after my dad passed away that I learned the story behind his and my mom’s meeting—in his own words.

10 Ways to Take Advantage of November Downtime

November 12, 2022November 11, 2022Lisa Tate

The crazy busy months of “spooky season” and “holiday season” are separated by November, and it has “take a breather” written all over it.

Dear Parents, You May Be at Higher Risk of Holiday Burnout This Year Than You Realize

November 11, 2022November 10, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses this year’s risks of holiday burnout.

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Review: STORY TIME CHESS

November 10, 2022Evil Genius Mum

It’s two games in one box: all the pieces you need for Chess, with stories and mini-games for children to learn

Celebrate National Jigsaw Day With Wentworth Jigsaw Puzzles

November 3, 2022November 2, 2022Jenny Bristol

Jigsaw puzzles are a fabulous holiday tradition, and Wentworth’s laser-cut wooden puzzles are even better this year.

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PAX Aus 2022: Our Favorite Tabletop Games

October 31, 2022October 30, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Roll your D20 for Constitution. We’re diving into a mad stack of tabletop games found at PAX Aus 2022.

How I Decided My Therapy Journey Was Reaching an End

October 30, 2022October 29, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the end of her therapy journey.

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.