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Who doesn't love an autographed book? \ Image Dakster Sullivan

Uppercase – A YA Book Subscription Box for Readers on a Budget – August Unboxing

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018Dakster Sullivan

If you’re looking for a simple and fun young adult subscription box for book lovers, Uppercase might be for you.

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WowWee Alive Pets Giveaway!!

August 14, 2018August 13, 2018Dakster Sullivan2

We have a WowWee Alive cuddle friend to giveaway to one lucky reader. Could that be you?

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Back-to-School Guide: Keeping Them Engaged After School!

August 7, 2018August 6, 2018Dakster Sullivan1

Keep the kids learning after school with our back-to-school kits and books guide.

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The Sweet Suite 2018: Toys, Toys, and… TOYS!

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018Karen Walsh

Missed our live coverage of the #SweetSuite18? Check out the recap here.

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Back To School In SuperHeroStuff.com Style

August 1, 2018July 31, 2018Dakster Sullivan3

SuperHeroStuff.com is the place to shop for back to school clothes this year.

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‘The Brain Train’: All Aboard the World’s First Mathematical Railway!

July 24, 2018July 23, 2018Sophie Brown

The “world’s first mathematical railway,” ‘The Brain Train’ from The Happy Puzzle Company is an easy-to-understand single-player puzzle game.

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Completed Jigsaw, Image: Sophie Brown

Jigsaws: Piecing Together a Box Filled With Traditional Fun

July 23, 2018July 22, 2018Sophie Brown

Traditional games such as jigsaws might appear old-fashioned these days, but they still provide a lot of fun and have other benefits too.

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Force Push Summer Boredom Away With ‘Star Wars’ Science

July 20, 2018July 19, 2018Kelly Knox

‘Star Wars’ Science kits Jabba the Hutt Slime Lab and Jakku Scavenger Metal Detector are both perfect ways to spend a few summer afternoons, combining exploration, creativity, and ‘Star Wars.’

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Pop Stop – These Are the Clothes You’re Looking For

July 7, 2018July 6, 2018Dakster Sullivan

Pop Stop is a clothing and accessory store that carries many of the top pop culture trends you’ve been looking for. [sponsored]

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U Koala Bag Review

July 6, 2018July 5, 2018Dakster Sullivan

Versatility is the name of this game, and the U Koala bag has it in spades.

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Polaroid SnapTouch Camera Review

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018Dakster Sullivan

The Polaroid SnapTouch camera is a fun little basic camera that prints without ink.

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GraviTrax Vs. Q-Ba-Maze 2.0: Comparing Next Generation Marble Runs

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018Sophie Brown3

GraviTrax and Q-Ba-Maze are Marble Run style building systems which claim to be educational and can be expanded with various stunt pieces.

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Surprise Dad With Some Imagination or Some Culture This Father’s Day

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018Dakster Sullivan

Not sure what to get dad for Father’s Day? I have a couple of suggestions brought to you by Crate Joy.

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Lessons Learned From The Populele Ukulele

June 11, 2018June 10, 2018Dakster Sullivan

The Populele has helped me move my ukulele practice forward faster than I can give credit to my past methods.

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How Powerline Adapters Could Banish Your Wi-Fi Woes

June 8, 2018June 7, 2018Sophie Brown1

TP-Link Powerline Adapters allow you to extend your home network through existing electrical wiring, increasing speeds and reducing dropouts.

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Why Asian-Americans Need to Read ‘The Hate U Give’

May 25, 2018November 15, 2018Nivi Engineer6

If you haven’t read ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas, do it. It’s relevant, moving, and unflinchingly honest. Plus, it’s incredibly well-written. And if you’re Asian-American, you’re not excused.

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Altitude Backpack Review: Taken by the Teen

May 17, 2018May 16, 2018Nivi Engineer

I was recently sent an Altitude backpack by Solo to review, and I’ll admit, I was excited. While I may not technically *need* another backpack, I figured, for the sake of science and readership, I would give it a try. I’m glad I did.

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Anyone can play the Populele anywhere. Even a scout trooper.

Learn To Play the Ukulele with Populele

May 14, 2018May 13, 2018Dakster Sullivan

Dakster decided it might be fun to join the ranks of the ukelele-playing GeekMoms and GeekDads. At first, it wasn’t as easy as it seemed. Enter Populele, a ukulele with a digital fretboard that makes it easy for anyone to learn.

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Once Upon a Book Club Box Subscription Review

May 13, 2018May 11, 2018Dakster Sullivan8

Once Upon a Book Club is a monthly subscription box that sends you a book and several surprise goodies based on the title of the month.

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Panty Fresh: Security on the Go

May 8, 2018May 7, 2018Dakster Sullivan

Panty Fresh takes some of the insecurity of the “monthly visitor” out of the process.

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