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Science Comics Brings Us ‘Bats: Learning to Fly’

March 8, 2017December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Bats: these nocturnal mammals are under appreciated and misunderstood. In this new graphic novel from the Science Comics series for grade-school, learn about these necessary pollinators and insect eaters from around the world.

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HubPlus Portable Charger – Have Cables. Will Travel.

March 2, 2017December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Portable battery that has cables built in? Yes please.

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ICYMI: GeekMom Goes Toy Fair Live at 23 Booths

February 26, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh

GeekMom Karen takes you through a categorized listing, complete with Facebook Live videos, of 23 cool booths from Toy Fair 2017.

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My 17 Favorite Toys for Kids from Toy Fair 2017 (Plus One for Adults, Too)

February 23, 2017December 11, 2017Jackie Reeve

Jackie reveals her top toys from last weekend’s trade show in New York City.

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Toy Fair Video: Playmobil, ‘Ghostbusters,’ History, and ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Sets

February 21, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh

GeekMom Karen gets a look behind the scenes at Playmobil during Toy Fair 2017 and brings it right into your home with video coverage.

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Toy Fair 2017: LEGO Away! All the Non-embargoed LEGO for the Upcoming Year

February 21, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh

GeekMoms Karen and Jackie get a look behind the scenes at LEGO during Toy Fair 2017 and bring it right into your home with video coverage.

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‘The Diabolic’ and ‘The Starlit Wood’: Two Dark Retellings

February 18, 2017December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Two books, ‘The Diabolic’ and ‘The Starlit Wood,’ are highly recommended for upper YA and anyone who enjoys well-written and fresh takes on traditional stories.

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Lego Friends Get Some Prize Worthy New Puppy Kits

February 16, 2017December 11, 2017Jackie Reeve

Keep the dog show fun going this week with these new Lego Friends puppy sets.

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AccuWeather & Spotify Present ‘Climatunes’ Playlists

February 14, 2017December 11, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

AccuWeather and Spotify join forces to present customized playlists to your location and weather conditions, based on the trends of 85 billion previous streams.

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Give the Gift of ‘The Powerpuff Girls: Tiara Trouble’ on DVD

February 13, 2017December 11, 2017Patricia Vollmer

To announce the launch of ‘The Powerpuff Girls: Tiara Trouble’ on DVD, Patricia remembers her Friday nights watching the original series.

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Zagg Impulse Wireless Headphones: Inexpensive Comfort, Quality Sound

February 5, 2017December 11, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

iFROGZ Impulse Wireless Headphones give you quality comfort and sound without breaking the bank.

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New ‘Roblox’ Toys Inspire Creativity Online and Offline

February 4, 2017December 15, 2017Kelly Knox1

If YouTube Let’s Play videos are any indication, ‘Roblox’ is currently giving ‘Minecraft’ a run for its money with kids looking for games to flex their creative muscles.

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‘Angel’ Issue 1 Needs the Help of an Angel

January 28, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh

Angel. Buffy. Faith. Spike. I inhale the Buffyverse like air. Despite that, I admit, I don’t like the character of Angel. I know, right?

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Put the A in STEAM With the Think With Art Box

January 27, 2017December 11, 2017Amy Weir

Think With Art, a new subscription box from the creators of Creation Crate, combines art with critical thinking and problem solving for children ages 6-10.

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Syllable Truly Wireless Earbuds: Two Syllables, OK

January 19, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh

Syllable Minis deliver noise canceling earbuds that can drown out a playdate, but the charging box doesn’t deliver a good connection.

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Cruise the Hudson With Circle Line

January 18, 2017December 11, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Circle Line Cruises offer a neat way to see the NYC sites without all the crowds.

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Vision Direct Sunglasses Review

Gotta Wear Shades – Kids Sunglasses Review

January 13, 2017December 11, 2017Evil Genius Mum2

I never considered shopping online for sunglasses until a recent bad in-store experience. So I tried online shopping with Vision Direct. And they were good!

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8 Ways to Get the Most out of Your LampChamp

January 8, 2017December 11, 2017Nivi Engineer1

So you need to charge more devices and, rather than calling an electrician to install a new outlet, you want a simple workaround? The LampChamp can help.

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Business or Pleasure: Which Laptop Is Best for Your Family?

January 5, 2017December 11, 2017Evil Genius Mum

New Year, New Devious Plans. I need some new hardware but I’m not sure which laptop best suits our Evil Genius needs. So, ASUS sent me two. *grin

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Cryptozoic’s ‘Attack on Titan’ Game: Fun Until You Die

December 24, 2016February 8, 2018Karen Walsh

The game is fun until you die a horrible, painful, frustrating death. Since that’s pretty much the defining characteristic of being in the Survey Corps, it gives a realistic experience without getting swallowed whole.

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