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The Magic of Cards

April 12, 2017December 12, 2017Nivi Engineer

Spring break meant a lot of cards for my kids…and though initially it was irritating, in the end, it was absolutely magical!

Strange Grains

April 11, 2017December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Try something new in your family’s kitchen. Quinoa, amaranth, flax, and more. With recipes, history, and nutrition, check out these strange grains.

Cure Boredom With ThinkFun’s All-Star Logic Games

April 11, 2017December 12, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cure boredom, have fun, and fuel learning with ThinkFun’s All-Star Logic Games, including ‘WaveBreaker’ and ‘Lunar Landing’! So much fun.

The 7th Guest Kickstarter, Image: Trilobyte Games

Kickstarter Alert: The 7th Guest: The Board Game

April 11, 2017December 12, 2017Sophie Brown

The latest retro video game to produce a tabletop version is one of my all-time favorites, ‘The 7th Guest,’ which is currently funding on Kickstarter.

On Historical Diversity and Writing Fiction: An Interview With Historian E.H. Kern

April 11, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Historian E.H. Kern has some thoughts. Behold—here they are.

10 Reasons ‘Tales From the Yawning Portal’ Is the Best Resource for New DMs

April 10, 2017December 15, 2017Rory Bristol5

‘Tales of the Yawning Portal’ is a collection of 7 adventures, and a complete campaign for a 4-person party. There are 10 reasons it’s the best resource for new DMs. Find out more inside.

Review: ‘I Am Elemental’ Wave Two – Wisdom Warriors

April 10, 2017December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Wherein my two amazing goofballs tell you what they thought of the ‘I Am Elemental: Wisdom Warriors’.

DIY Jurassic Easter Egg Countdown Craft

April 9, 2017December 12, 2017Lisa Tate

Cure that spring fever with a dinosaur countdown craft using repurposed plastic eggs.

License Plate Game International

April 8, 2017December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

In the past, I wrote about a game my family likes to play whenever we’re out and about—our own convoluted version of the License Plate Game. Recently, we made up a new international version of the game.

DanTDM’s ‘Big Scene’ Can Tide Diehard Fans Over

April 7, 2017December 12, 2017Kelly Knox

If your DanTDM fans in the house dream of seeing him on the stage, but it’s just out of reach, his new YouTube Red series ‘DanTDM Creates a Big Scene’ is the next best thing.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: When It’s Time to Fight (Contains Spoilers for ‘Sam Wilson: Captain America’ #20)

April 7, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

There may come a time when the fight is the only thing left. What will you do?

17 Road Trip Essentials for Young Kids

April 6, 2017December 12, 2017Jackie Reeve

If you’re planning a road trip this spring or summer, or even if you’re just looking for some go-to gear for day trips, this is what GeekMom Jackie loves right now.

Author Megan Ryder Geeks Out About Baseball Research

April 6, 2017December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

Romance author Megan Ryder is a big Lord of the Rings and fantasy fan, but is also just a teeny bit of a baseball geek as well.

Tabletop Review: ‘COGZ’

April 6, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum3

So, I’ve just finished playing another game of COGZ with my spawnlings, and I still love it. Let me show you what I’m talking about.

LEGO Video Games Open House: Worlds and Undercover Are Perfect Family Games

April 5, 2017December 12, 2017Karen Walsh

LEGO video games introduce kids to healthy gaming with co-operative and creative play. The new LEGO Worlds and LEGO Undercover are sure to please.

When Your Kids Crack the Code (of Reading)

April 5, 2017December 12, 2017Amy Weir

The single most thrill-inducing milestone I’ve watched my children hit in the past ten years was not their first teeth or their first steps. It wasn’t even the first day of school or the day we bid goodbye to diapers, although that was awesome. No, the moments that made me most giddy were when they learned to read.