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 […]
Star Wars Puppy Chow
This post contains affiliate links. You may call it Muddy Buddies, Puppy Chow or simply Chocolate-Covered Chex Mix, but what you can definitely call it is delicious! The classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter, with the crunch of rice cereal, makes a great party snack, and a few little touches can make this an […]
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Wall Hanging
This post contains affiliate links. I have a confession to make. When I found out the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was coming to San Francisco, I teared up. I had briefly toyed with planning a London or New York trip to see it with Max, because I wanted to see it before he […]
24 Amazing Star Wars Tattoos
There’s so much about Star Wars that’s worthy of noticing… from Chewbacca’s famous growls to, more recently, BB-8’s beeps and boops, Star Wars fans the world around choose to show off their fandom with permanent ink. Myself, I’m partial to Princess Leia and the droids, but there are some gorgeous interpretations of Star Wars imagery […]
Sweetheart Pink Cereal Treats
This post contains affiliate links. I’m always on the lookout for ways to make a traditional treat more special, and this recipe is a great example of that! The recipe itself is pretty straightfoward, but it’s the addition of color and a few finishing touches that take them from Plain Jane to Fancy Nancy. There […]