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Author: Amy Kraft

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Enneagram: A Practical Personality Type System

May 22, 2016Amy Kraft

The Enneagram personality theory groups people by basic motivations, offering insight into what makes us tick.

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A Minority-Full ‘Wrinkle In Time’ Is All Right With Me

May 17, 2016Amy Kraft3

The newest feature film adaptation of ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ is casting mixed-race and minority leads, and I for one am all for it.

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Toca Boca: Mayhem and Makeovers

January 1, 2014Amy Kraft

Toca Cars and Toca Hair Salon Me are two great additions to the Toca Boca suite of kids’ apps.

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My Speakeasy Addiction

December 29, 2013Amy Kraft1

Speakeasy with Paul F. Tompkins is an addictive web series that gives you a rare earnest look into the world of comedy and entertainment.

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GeekMom Holiday Traditions: Holiday FaceTime

December 24, 2013Amy Kraft

When you’re unable to visit loved ones for the holidays, let technology bring them to you.

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GeekMom Holiday Traditions: Gamify Your Gift-Giving

December 4, 2013Amy Kraft2

A Yankee gift swap is a great way to save money while simultaneously entertaining all of the adults at your holiday party.

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Build an Epic Paper Marble Run

December 2, 2013Amy Kraft1

With the help of PaperRollerCoasters.com you can build your own marble run tower out of paper.

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Exploring Our Dark Universe with Neil deGrasse Tyson

November 18, 2013Amy Kraft

Don’t be afraid of the Dark Universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts this new space show at the Hayden Planetarium all about dark matter and dark energy.

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Stride and Prejudice: A Jane Austen Endless Runner

November 2, 2013Amy Kraft

Celebrate the 200th birthday of Pride and Prejudice with this Jane-Austen-inspired endless runner app.

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The Search for Kids' Comics at NYCC

October 28, 2013Amy Kraft1

While we were able to come home with a few gems, New York Comic Con was lacking in comics for kids this year.

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Schmovie: For Outlandish Movie and Game Lovers

October 14, 2013December 16, 2017Amy Kraft1

Schmovie is a game where players come up with the funniest movie titles to present to the Schmovie producer. Hilarious for all ages.

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Popcade: Real Arcade Fun

October 14, 2013Amy Kraft1

A pint-sized arcade cabinet with huge arcade fun. You’re going to want a Popcade to call your own.

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ComiXology: The Changing Face of Comic Book Readers

October 10, 2013December 16, 2017Amy Kraft9

ComiXology has much that’s new in time for NYCC: new partnerships, new sales, and even a new kind of reader.

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Toon Academy: Minecraft

October 7, 2013Amy Kraft

By teaching other kids to play Minecraft using Toontastic, kids can win a prize package from MinecraftEDU and Launchpad Toys.

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Maker Faire New York: The Next Generation

October 1, 2013Amy Kraft1

Maker Faire New York this year had more than ever to do with (and buy for) kids.

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Maker Faire New York: Fueling My 3D Fantasies

September 30, 2013December 13, 2017Amy Kraft

If you have an interest in 3D printing, Maker Faire has the power to turn that interest into an obsession.

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2: Attack of the Foodimals

September 28, 2013Amy Kraft

The sequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs doesn’t disappoint fans of the first movie. Plus, adorable foodimals!

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Toolbox Jewelry: Adornments for Makers

September 21, 2013Amy Kraft1

Toolbox Jewelry is one of the best Klutz kits yet, perfect for young, fashionable makers.

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Director Thor Freudenthal Balances Humor and Darkness

August 15, 2013Amy Kraft

Thor Freudenthal gives a behind the scenes peek at Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.

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Preschoolers Make It Snow in August

August 14, 2013Amy Kraft1

Amaze preschoolers with your magical instant snow and Mentos geysers.

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Grumpy Catbus is Out of Service

August 13, 2013Amy Kraft

You need this print mashup of Grumpy Cat and My Neighbor Totoro.

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Diving Into Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

August 7, 2013Amy Kraft

Percy Jackson fans are going to be pleased with the second screen installment, Sea of Monsters.

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IDC: Innovative Tech for Kids

July 22, 2013Amy Kraft1

IDC, the Interaction Design and Children conference, highlighted the best of innovation and research around tech for kids.

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Geeking Out Over the Emmy Nominations

July 18, 2013December 16, 2017Amy Kraft

The Emmy nominations are out, and they’re chock full of good news for TV geeks.

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Summer Reading with StarWalk Kids

July 8, 2013December 14, 2017Amy Kraft

Check out the StarWalk Kids ebook library, free for the month of July.

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New Kids' Tech from LeapFrog

June 28, 2013Amy Kraft7

LeapFrog’s shows off its exciting new developments, the LeapPad Ultra and the LeapReader.

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A Birthday Present Scavenger Hunt

June 23, 2013April 30, 2020Amy Kraft7

Make any birthday gift more exciting with a scavenger hunt custom made for the birthday boy or girl.

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BookExpo 2013: Great Books for GeekKids

June 18, 2013December 14, 2017Amy Kraft4

From Pokemon to Pride and Prejudice, BookExpo America 2013 was loaded with books to please your GeekKids.

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Williamspurrrrg: Hipster Cats for the Whole Family

June 14, 2013Amy Kraft

Williamspurrrrg is a family-friendly app where you dress up cats in hipster accessories. The trick is that all accessories go on at the same time, which means you’ll need a second pair of hands.

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Was it Book Expo or Star Wars Expo?

June 11, 2013Amy Kraft1

As I walked the floors of this year’s Book Expo America, I noticed Star Wars popping up in booth after booth. Here are some of the books coming soon to a galaxy near you.

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