What do you think of when you think of Harry Potter? I’m sure any number of images appear in your mind, but I’ll bet one of them is the long house scarves that the students wear at Hogwarts. And maybe the sweaters that the Weasleys (and Harry) get at Christmastime. Maybe you’ve always wanted one […]
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Three new books from Insight Editions will make your season festive as only Hogwarts, the Wizarding World, and everything Harry Potter can.
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My 7-year old tried to play ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle’ but he didn’t make it very long. Instead my 12-year old and I took on the battle alone. Could we save Hogwarts?
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Books are the closest thing to real magic we have. They can teach you a new skill, entertain your mind, or even transport you to another world. No matter your taste, there is something for everyone. Read on for a list of books that we think worthy of a recommendation.
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Three new Harry Potter-themed books take you back to Hogwarts and help you make your own Harry Potter-based movie!
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Because you can’t get enough, snag a whole set of the 20th Anniversary editions of ‘Harry Potter’ with all new artwork by Brian Selznick!
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Lootcrate, Image: Sophie Brown Lootcrate is a subscription box service that sends a monthly box of geeky goodies right to your door. Several Lootcrate options are available including the original Lootcrate, which has a different theme each month, Lootcrate DX, which contains more premium items, and a number of themed Lootcrates […]
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I have three Potter-aged kids, so I’m going to reread the books as a parenting guide.
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Why ‘Harry Potter’s’ 20th anniversary is important. It’s not just because the books endured; it’s because their maturity parallels that of a generation.
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When a Harry Potter fan finally gets to share the series with her own children, it means lots of fun and surprises for everyone.
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How do you look back on a series that has, for decades, given your family memories filled with magic? Here is a tearful look back on 20 years with ‘Harry Potter’.
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If you could read the Harry Potter series again, without any prior knowledge or memory, at the same age as the main characters… What Would You Do?
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Today, The Forbidden Forest officially opens its gates to the public. Last week we were able to take an early peak at the new section.
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Forgotten Valentine’s Day? We have rounded up a selection of awesomely geeky Valentine’s Day cards that are all available to instantly download & print.
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Natalie shares some secrets to where you can still catch glimpses of 1920s New York City, as seen in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.’
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No, this is not a repeat of 2016. This one just hurts more, because Sir John Hurt didn’t need a ‘revival.’ He was still inspiring me; from childhood to present.
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From March 31st, guests will be able to step into the Forbidden Forest on their trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of ‘Harry Potter.’
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Our friends at ThinkGeek are changing warehouse locations, and they’re passing the savings on to you!
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Wherein GeekDad Chris Wickersham and GeekMom Corrina Lawson discuss what they’d like to see happen in the next four ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movies.
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Note: This post definitely contains some spoilers from the first ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movie and, potentially, some spoilers from the remaining films.
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General Organa; Misty Knight; Luke Cage; the Dora Milaje; and Padfoot, Prongs, and Moony provide inspiration for these geeky goals.
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Take on the forces of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named in this cooperative deck-building game, working your way through 7 “years” of Harry’s life at Hogwarts.
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You can now play through ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ in ‘LEGO Dimensions.’ Check out the trailer here.
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Barnes & Noble stores are adding even more magic to the most magical time of the year by hosting Yule Ball events nationwide!
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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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Insight Editions, known for some really great books, has a new line of DIY books called ‘IncrediBuilds.’ This line of books features not only a beautiful book on the target subject but a glueless wooden 3D model as well. They cover a ton of different topics and fandoms from Harry Potter to Star Wars to Superheroes and more!
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Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Costume Mom.
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