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Essential ‘Toy Story’ Play Time

November 3, 2019November 2, 2019Sarah Pinault1

One of the things that all three of my children agree on, at ages four, seven, and ten, is that the ‘Toy Story’ movies are all awesome.

Add a Superhero Punch With ‘Marvel Fluxx’

November 3, 2019November 2, 2019Rebecca Angel

With your favorite Marvel characters as Keepers in entertaining Goal pairings, ‘Marvel Fluxx’ is a fun addition to the ‘Fluxx’ family. But don’t let Thanos snap his fingers!

Nineteen Years and Counting

November 1, 2019October 31, 2019Sarah Pinault

Nineteen years ago, Commander William M. (Bill) Shepherd of NASA and cosmonauts Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko of Roscosmos arrived at the International Space Station.

DC’s Super Sons Venture Further in ‘The Foxglove Mission’

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019Lisa Tate

Ridley Pearson’s first graphic novel was a high-energy look at four young heroes. Does the second in the series continue at that pace?

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in October 2019

November 1, 2019October 31, 2019Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Robin, Sarah, and Rebecca share the good and the bad of what they’ve been reading recently.

‘The Color Monster: A Pop-Up of Feelings’ by Anna Llenas

November 1, 2019December 2, 2019Jennmac

Parenting challenges never wane, they shift from physical needs to emotional needs, the more your child is exposed to “real life.” This is why every kid’s shelf needs ‘The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings’ by Anna Llenas.

‘Master of Dark Shadows’ Review

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019Missy Hayes

‘Master of Dark Shadows’ is a delightful look behind the scenes of the show, its fans, and its creator, Dan Curtis.

YeeHaw! – ‘Geekasaurus’

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019Kalimoulton

Yee-haw and Happy Halloween, y’all! ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

An Impromptu Un-parented Game Day

October 29, 2019October 28, 2019Sarah Pinault1

Recently we had an unplanned, and unprepared for, day at home. While Dad cleaned the kitchen and I worked on a project, what would the munchkins get up to on their own?

NYCC: Interviews With the Creators of ‘Black Canary: Ignite’

October 29, 2019October 28, 2019Corrina Lawson

Meg Cabot talks about her new graphic novel featuring Black Canary: ‘Black Canary: Ignite,’ out on October 30th.

2020 Chevy Bolt EV First Look, Part 2: Family Car

October 28, 2019October 27, 2019Corrina Lawson4

Can the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV be a good family car? Yes but it depends on the size of your family and how many safety features you want for your teen driver.

Why the CW’s ‘Nancy Drew’ Should Be On Your Watch List

October 28, 2019October 27, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses why you should watch ‘Nancy Drew’ from the CW and even takes some guesses at what happened on the night Dead Lucy died. Article does contain spoilers for the first three episodes.

Things I Say Now – ‘Geekasaurus’

October 28, 2019October 27, 2019Kalimoulton

“I had another thing to say but I forgot what it was,” is ANOTHER thing I say now. ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

15 Completely Random and Geeky Facts About Fictional Skeletons

October 27, 2019December 13, 2021Lisa Tate

No bones about it: spooky, scary, silly, and slinky skeletons never pass up a chance to party during the haunting season.

How Quitting Video Games Made Me Miserable (And How I Fixed It)

October 27, 2019October 25, 2019Jennmac6

Pregnant with our first child, I heard all the standard questions. Yet, there was one question I never prepared for: “When are you going to stop playing video games?”

Collage of three lists: a "Radio Playlist" spreadsheet, a "My Strange Passions" in a book, a "Top 5 Holidays" in a small notebook

On Collecting Lists (And Other Fairly Useless Obsessions)

October 27, 2019October 27, 2019Amy Weir

Amy really likes making annotated lists of random information. But is it really so random, or is it just the way her brain works?

Family Games for the Holidays: ‘Who Did It?’

October 26, 2019October 25, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Who Did It?’ is a short and silly card game where players need to deflect blame away from their own pets when “an impressive poo is found.”

Gut Brain Health Connection Interview

October 24, 2019October 23, 2019Rebecca Angel1

Dr. Bridgit Goldman explains the important connection between digestive health and brain health for everyone in the family.

Stories from the Convention: All Access to Oz Comic-Con

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019Evil Genius Mum

We all have stories from our favorite conventions: EG Mum shares one from Oz Comic-Con 2019 about accessibility for the hearing impaired.

Sphero Rolls Out Mini Soccer and Mini Activity Kits

October 23, 2019October 22, 2019Evil Genius Mum1

Sphero rolls out its latest and greatest with the Mini Soccer and Mini Activity Kit, bringing creative fun and adventurous play to the field.