I focus a lot on this site, trying to bring the magical world into the Muggle one. But there's nothing that quite compares to the magic of re-reading the Harry Potter series or re-watching the Harry Potter movies. From the first notes of the score to the final credits roll, there's something truly special about the Harry Potter films and the magical feeling they make us all feel inside. That's why it's a special occasion to plan a Harry Potter movie night!

For many people, their wedding day is one of the most important days of their lives. It is, after all, one of the few days you make a truly life-changing decision in a single moment, by committing your love to your partner in front of friends, family, and – should your beliefs hold this true – the god to whom you pledge your faith...

Marriage is a funny thing: it crawls by each day – and it flies by each year, marked by anniversaries and other momentous occasions. As someone who is relatively early in my married life, I really enjoy both experiences, but I look forward to my anniversaries and the chance to celebrate how far we've come...

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the new students of Hogwarts gave a rousing, discordant version of the school song, after which Dumbledore states: "Ah, music! A magic beyond all we do here!" There are certainly some magics – even those from the Muggle world – that exceed the magic that Harry and his friends learn at school, and it's safe to say that bringing new babies into the world is definitely one of them...

If there's one common theme in the Harry Potter series, it's love. In its many forms, love is a powerful force throughout the series and greatly affects Harry's own journey and ultimate success against the Dark Lord; Brie and I discuss the power of love all the time in our Harry Potter podcast, the Glittering Bell Jar...

Here we are, approaching the end of the year and the festive season! I don't know about you, but as the days get shorter and colder, all I want to do is curl up by the fire in the Gryffindor common room in one of those squashy armchairs. (And that's me saying as a Slytherin, which you'll see from the photos in this post!) Christmas and the other winter holidays are a time to cozy up and get close with the people you love – both family and Hogwarts housemates...

Here in the Muggle world, graduation is a big deal, and worth celebrating. And though we don't know exactly how graduation is marked in the Wizarding world, you can certainly be inspired if you need to plan a Harry Potter graduation party....

Stay home. Shelter in place. Lockdown. These are words we might think describe a situation when Death Eaters are on the march – not our normal muggle lives! Yet as we face a massive public health crisis around the world, everyone has to do their part to help stop the dark forces of Coronavirus. To that end, we can’t hop on a plane or grab a Portkey to explore the magical world – we need to keep ourselves home and try virtual Harry Potter experiences instead. While we can’t all do social distancing like in the picture above – that’s a ‘forced perspective’ photo from several feet apart at the…

If you’re reading this post, you probably have a big thing on your mind: the 11th birthday of a special child in your life. Whether they’re a Harry Potter fan already or have never heard of Harry and the gang’s magical adventures, a Harry Potter 11th birthday party is a great way to celebrate. Below you’ll learn everything you need to create a magical space for the party, plus what to serve for food and drink. I’ve also included fun activities to keep a bunch of sugar-fueled witches and wizards active, and a few gift ideas that every 11-year old will love on their birthday. Read on to get ready…