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My Four Rules for Choosing Christmas Photo Themes

November 29, 2020November 28, 2020Lisa Tate0

I take my family holiday card photos way too seriously, and I ask myself four things before subjecting my family to my holiday madness.

Things We Are Grateful For In 2020

November 24, 2020November 23, 2020Dakster Sullivan0

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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Celebrate the Return of ‘The Crown’ With Three Royally Splendid Reads

November 15, 2020November 14, 2020Sophie Brown1

Celebrate the return of ‘The Crown’ with three books filled with the same scandals, tragedies, and difficult choices you have come to love.

There’s Always Time for a Sticker with the Pipsticks Subscription Service

November 9, 2020November 8, 2020Sarah Pinault0

GeekMom Sarah has been dreaming of stickers — collecting stickers, using stickers, losing stickers — since the 80s. This new subscription service – Pipsticks – is about to take her obsession to a whole new level!

Count to 10 and Breathe: the Best Video Games for Relaxing

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Take a breath. Count to 10. You’ve got this. You have our Best Video Games for Relaxing. The perfect games to help manage your stress.

My Son Is A Cyborg

November 1, 2020October 30, 2020Cathé Post0

My son is a cyborg! Okay, not in the Borg sense, but he certainly has little machines on his body that communicate with little computers. Why does my son sound like he belongs on ‘Star Trek’ and not our little Pacific Northwest home?

From Witches to Watering Holes: A Spooky Woods Quiz

October 31, 2020October 30, 2020Lisa Tate0

Dark woods and creepy wooden items play a big part in spooky and mysterious tales. Enjoy this woodsy quiz and bonus DIY for Halloween.

Great Gaming Ghosties! The Best Video Games for Halloween

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

For Halloween 2020, it is totally fine to take your bucket of candy and settle in with the best video games for Halloween.

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Five Family-Friendly Yet Fiendishly Fun Games to Play This Halloween

October 25, 2020October 24, 2020Sophie Brown0

Looking for some spooky games to play this Halloween? Here are five family-friendly yet fiendishly fun games to play this spooky season.

‘I Believe In Me’ by Cheng Chi Sing (AKA Soolooka)

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

Cute illustrations with powerful messages make ‘I Believe In Me’ by Cheng Chi Sing a fun little read about loving yourself.

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‘MonsterStreet’: Thrills and Chills for Middle-Grade Readers

October 17, 2020October 15, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘MonsterStreet’ is a series of middle-grade spooky stories and a great introduction to classic horror tropes including werewolves and monsters.

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GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2020 – YA and Adult Part One

October 15, 2020October 14, 2020Sophie Brown0

Today’s Halloween Reading Roundup is aimed at teens and adults with 5 books featuring monsters, witches, vampires, & other unworldly beings.

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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Get Set for ‘Ben 10 Versus the Universe’ With Cartoon Network and Boom!

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘Ben 10 Versus the Universe’ will debut on Cartoon Network at 10 am local time, so I read the latest three graphic novels and saw a screener.

To Celebrate National Book Month: Some Favorite Books About Women

October 6, 2020October 5, 2020Jenny Bristol1

Check out some of GeekMom’s favorite books about women.

Giving Fancy Makeovers for Plastic Skeletons

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020Lisa Tate0

Plastic skeletons are everywhere at Halloween. Here’s some ways to give them some artistic, one-of-a-kind makeovers.

7 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Among Us’

October 4, 2020October 3, 2020Evil Genius Mum8

Here’s what parents should know about ‘Among Us’ and why it is suddenly so popular.

Video Game Review: ‘Projection: First Light’

October 2, 2020October 1, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

‘Projection: First Light’ takes the simple 2D platform puzzle game out of the shadows and gives us the beauty of shadow puppetry.

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GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2020 – Babies to Grade School

October 1, 2020September 30, 2020Sophie Brown0

This year’s Halloween Reading Roundup is split into multiple parts; today will focus on books for babies, preschoolers, & grade school kids.

Enter For A Chance To Win An Entire Fleet Of Snap Ships!

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020Patricia Vollmer0

Win a complete collection of Snap Ships in GeekDad’s Sweepstakes.