This post contains affiliate links. When I’m planning a party, I always look for little details that I can incorporate the bring the theme into every little part that I can. While trying to brainstorm for wall decor for a Harry Potter party, I thought of Professor Umbridge’s magical animated cat plates in her office. […]
DIY Geek Halloween Costumes for Kids
This post contains affiliate links. We’ve always worked really hard on Max’s Halloween costumes, so we start the conversation early at our house. Invariably, we end up with some sort of pop culture geek costume, as you’ll see below. It’s generally a reflection of what Max is “into” in any given year, and although he […]
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
This post contains affiliate links. I didn’t grow up eating chicken and dumplings, but I knew the first time I tried them that they would be a go-to comfort food for me. This Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe couldn’t possibly be easier, and it’s the perfect meal for the cold fall and winter nights […]
Cute Mummy Cheesecake
This post contains affiliate links. There are lots of kinds of mummies in the world, but none are quite as sweet as our mummy cheesecake! Deceptively simple to decorate, it just takes a couple of little details to take your dessert from plain to Halloween-themed! We love Halloween around here, so we always go all […]
Advent calendars for the family – Updated for 2019
This post contains affiliate links. When I was a kid, a chocolate advent calendar was PEAK excitement. We usually got just the plain ones that rewarded us with a bible verse or maybe a line from a poem, but sometimes we got that weird waxy chocolate and we were thrilled. These days, advent calendars are […]
Celebrate fall with Pumpkin Pasties
This post contains affiliate links What’s not to like about sweet pumpkin pie-like filling wrapped in a crisp puff pastry? The pumpkin pasties are like a tiny bite of pie, but not. One of the first treats Harry Potter has on his journey to Hogwarts, this classic fall sweet is a lovely change from pumpkin […]
Let’s Roll: Jetson Electric Scooter
This post was sponsored by Best Buy. Compensation was received, but opinions are my own. I’ve tried to ride Max’s little scooter before, but I always feel so ridiculous, with my six foot tall self trying to balance on a scooter that’s clearly designed for children. That’s not true when it comes to the Jetson […]
Harry Potter Felt Bookmark Project
This post contains affiliate links. HAPPY 39th BIRTHDAY Harry Potter! Follow the step by step directions below to create a Harry Potter felt bookmark in just about 30 minutes to celebrate this son of the House of Gryffindor.
Golden Snitch Cereal Treats
This post contains affiliate links. While you can always buy a prop Sorting Hat for your Harry Potter party, there are also tons of creative ways that you can do the sorting, especially useful when you’re just a lowly Muggle who doesn’t have access to a magical talking hat. We’ve combined one of the most […]