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Come Little Children, and Play ‘Hocus Pocus’

September 22, 2020September 21, 2020Sarah Pinault0

Come little children and play a game with the Sanderson sisters, just don’t get eaten before the sun rises.

My First Scalextric: A Fast-Paced Home Racing Set That’s Not Just for Kids

August 19, 2020August 18, 2020Sophie Brown0

My First Scalextric: Looney Tunes is a small scale, themed Scalextric set aimed at younger children aged from three and up.

GeekMom Review: ‘Jungle Cruise: A Voyage of Mystery and Misfortune’

August 3, 2020Sarah Pinault0

If you have ever wanted to visit the backside of Schweitzer Falls, named for the backside of the famous explorer, Dr. Albert Falls, then this is the game for you. Based on the famous Disney attraction, ‘Jungle Cruise Adventure Game’ is a fantastic journey of hippos and puns.

‘Sproutword’: Where Horse Beats Equestrian in a Game of Words

July 28, 2020Sarah Pinault0

If you love word games, you will love ‘Sproutword,’ a small batch game sustainably made in Devon, England. Bring your ‘Scrabble’ vocabulary and your ‘Chess’ strategy; you will need both!

Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope, Box Image Build Your Own Kits, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope Kit

July 20, 2020Sophie Brown1

Build Your Own Telescope is an eco-friendly kit that will allow you and your kids to put together your very own cardboard telescope.

Remote Control Machines Space Explorers, Image Sophie Brown, Box Art Thames and Kosmos, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: Build a Rover with Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers

July 15, 2020Sophie Brown2

Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers is an engineering, robotics, & science kit that allows kids to build and control their own machines.

Pepper Mint in The Magnificent Mars Expedition, Image Sophie Brown

Mars Month: Pepper Mint in The Magnificent Mars Expedition

July 8, 2020July 7, 2020Sophie Brown0

The Magnificent Mars Expedition is a STEM kit that includes a story linking to experiments and activities you can do at home.

‘Kill Merlin’: Now With 100% More Orc Boogers

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020Sarah Pinault0

You have to love any game that includes the warning “Game involves treachery” and cautions about the quantity of Orc Boogers within. ‘Kill Merlin’ is a great way to pass a few hours without having to wear a mask.

Young Builders Will Enjoy the Learn to Build Sports Set From Plus Plus

June 28, 2020June 27, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the Plus Plus Learn to Build Sports Building Set.

COBI: Could This Be My New Favorite Construction Toy Company?

May 30, 2020May 29, 2020Sophie Brown0

My son and I have spent some time building model kits from COBI and I might just have a new favorite when it comes to construction toys.

Yet More Gravitrax Expansions, Box Images Ravensburger

Yet More Gravitrax Expansions – Are These the Best So Far?

May 16, 2020May 15, 2020Sophie Brown1

Gravitrax remains one of our favorite toy systems, this time, we’re taking a look at the Jumper and the Tunnels expansions sets.

NERF’s ‘Fortnite’ Rippley Line Is Kid-Approved Fun

May 3, 2020May 2, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews Hasbro’s new NERF Rippley ‘Fortnite’ line including the SR-Rippley, RL-Rippley, and AR-Rippley blasters.

Little Home Schools Everywhere: Meet Little Medical School

April 22, 2020April 21, 2020Sarah Pinault1

“Classroom in a box” from Little Medical School is a great way to kick start or rejuvenate science class at home. Great to play with, great to learn from, and thoroughly engaging for all.

The BRIO Builder Line Is Great for Young STEM Builders

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews new sets from the BRIO Builders line including the Brio Builders Motor Set and the BRIO Builders Record and Play Set.

LEGO MiniMasters 4: Area Arena

March 19, 2020March 18, 2020Karen Walsh0

Kids love LEGO. Why not inspire their creativity with it while they’re home with nothing to do?

ThinkFun Code Master, Image: Sophie Brown

Code Master: The Programming Logic Game from ThinkFun

March 4, 2020March 3, 2020Sophie Brown0

Code Master is a single-player logic game from ThinkFun that aims to teach basic coding skills to kids aged from eight to adult.

Ravensburger Puzzles Make a Great Indoor Activity

February 11, 2020February 14, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews some of the Ravensburger 2020 puzzle releases including Dinosaur Land, Mystical Dragons, Escape Puzzle: Forbidden Basement, and Escape Puzzle: The Curse of the Wolves.

Walking in a Frozen Wonderland

December 16, 2019December 15, 2019Sarah Pinault0

Sarah can’t get over the wide variety of ‘Frozen II’-themed merchandise there is this holiday season. Overwhelmed? She covers the spectrum from ‘Frozen II’ gum to a rideable Sven.

An Evolution in Building From LeapFrog

December 12, 2019December 11, 2019Sarah Pinault0

We recently got to check out the Leap Builders Food Fun Family Farm set, and had lots of family fun at the farm.

Gravitrax Expansions, Image: Sophie Brown

GraviTrax Expansions: Which Ones Are Worth Your Money?

December 6, 2019December 5, 2019Sophie Brown0

We have been taking a look at six of the latest GraviTrax expansions now available to see which are the best ones to invest in.