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Tag: Christmas

Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 3 Books We Read in Dec 22 – Jan 23

February 1, 2023January 31, 2023Sophie Brown

The first Between the Bookends of 2023 is a month late but I hope you find something to enjoy in this eclectic mix for the new year.

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Insight Editions Advent Calendars, Image Sophie Brown

Countdown to Christmas with Advent Calendars from Insight Editions

November 10, 2022November 9, 2022Sophie Brown

The beginning of Advent is just three weeks away so here are a few nerdy Advent Calendars that are a bit different from the norm.

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Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 7 Books We Read in November 2021

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021Sophie Brown

It’s the final Between the Bookends of 2021 and Sophie shares seven books that helped her transition from Spooky Season to the holidays.

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Picture Books December 2020, Cover Images as Noted in Post, Background Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay

7 Picture Books to Enjoy With Young Readers This December

December 6, 2020December 4, 2020Sophie Brown2

Sophie and Rebecca have put together a list of seven picture books that will be ideal for reading together over the holidays.

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Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in November 2019

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019Sophie Brown2

In this final Between the Bookends of 2019, we hope you find something to gift to a loved one or enjoy reading yourself over the holidays.

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Portable North Pole: Custom Videos From Santa (GeekMom Discount)

December 21, 2017February 7, 2018Sophie Brown1

Portable North Pole allows you to create highly personalized videos in which Santa appears to talk directly to a child in the run-up to Christmas day.

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Star Wars Holiday Special Bauble, Image: Sophie Brown

‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ Merchandise Is Out There

January 12, 2017December 11, 2017Sophie Brown2

I recently found a Star Wars Holiday Special bauble on sale in a local shop, and it has raised a lot of questions.

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Christmas May Be Over, But Krampus Is Still Watching!

December 29, 2016December 15, 2017Natalie Zaman

This furry, red-tongued, chain and/or switch-wielding character has been St. Nicholas’ companion in Alpine regions for millennia, and may even pre-date the jolly old elf.

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The Secret Benefit of Kids Busking

December 27, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum

I have seen more improvement in Sinister’s trumpet playing from one month of busking than a year of lessons. And all because of the boost to his confidence.

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Review: Travel With Tripit

December 24, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum

The only thing left now is your Christmas travel. Oh, I feel your pain! But I have the App for that: Tripit Pro.

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Procrastination Destination: Fan Art Christmas Sweaters

December 23, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Shopping? Cleaning? Baking? Take a break and peruse these truly ugly Christmas sweaters with geeky pop art.

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Picture by Amy M Weir

Here Is What Christmastime Means to Me

December 22, 2016December 9, 2017Amy Weir

The darkness will pass, it whispers. Keep your candle lit.

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‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: A Pony Kind of Christmas’

December 15, 2016December 9, 2017Dakster Sullivan

The re-release of A Pony Kind of Christmas is full of holiday cheer.

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Songwriting With Kids: Holiday Parodies

December 11, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Be creative with your kids and write a holiday song parody based on a fandom character. Here’s a step by step guide to songwriting that will bring some laughter to your family this season.

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Top 10 Holiday Songs

December 9, 2016December 9, 2017Nivi Engineer2

Here is a collection of the best non-traditional holiday music not played on your regular radio stations. It’s a blend of parodies (remixes of traditional songs, either new lyrics applied to Christmas carol music or the Christmasification of a familiar popular song(s)) or original music.

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Santa’s Village: Leveling Up Christmas

December 8, 2016December 9, 2017Sarah Pinault

Santa’s Village is the perfect holiday theme park.

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GeekMom Visits Hogwarts in the Snow

December 3, 2016February 13, 2019Sophie Brown

Hogwarts in the Snow is a Christmas/winter overlay applied each year to the Studio Tour. Last week, I was invited to take a look at this year’s event along with my husband and father-in-law.

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12 Educational Stocking Stuffers

12 Educational Stocking Stuffers Kids Will Love

December 1, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

I’m sharing some of our family’s favorite EDUCATIONAL stocking stuffers. I promise these items will be fun for your children and inspire learning.

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How to Pull Off a Last-Minute Advent Calendar

November 30, 2016December 9, 2017Ruth Suehle

Did December sneak up on you? It’s OK. You can still make your Advent calendar happen.

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3 Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf to Inspire Kindness

3 Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf to Inspire Kindness

November 27, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley4

Many years ago, we tried the Elf on the Shelf. It was a desperate parenting move; I had a newborn, a toddler, and a brazen 3-year-old. In our case, the Elf on the Shelf backfired. That scoundrel caused far more trouble than he was worth.

If you are in a similar boat, or if you are just in need of an alternative, I have three fantastic options for you.

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