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Harry Potter

Our Review of the Harry Potter Studio Warner Brothers Tour

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Our experience spending a day on the Harry Potter Studio Warner Brothers Tour. Tips for your Harry Potter studio visit; how to make the most of your day. Our Review of the Harry Potter Studio Warner Brothers Tour We signed up for a tour of the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio because my oldest daughter has adored the Harry Potter series for years. Last year … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Harry Potter Studio Warner Brothers Tour

The Ultimate Creative Writing Assignment for Harry Potter Fans

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Are you looking to add a little more writing to your child's reading habit? Check out this brilliant creative writing assignment for Harry Potter fans! It's no secret that my kids are Harry Potter fans. It all started with my oldest daughter, who shocked everyone by tearing through the entire series in kindergarten. She has a rare ability to simply skip over parts that might … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Creative Writing Assignment for Harry Potter Fans

DIY Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters Tutorial

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How to make Harry Potter inspired Monster Book of Monsters. These make great handmade gifts, and the customization step makes a fun party activity. These little Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters were a big hit at Emma's Harry Potter party! Emma covered the books in advance, with party-goers finishing the books by adding teeth and eyes. DIY Harry Potter Monster Book of … [Read more...] about DIY Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters Tutorial

How To Make A DIY Harry Potter Wand – Tutorial

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These DIY Harry Potter wands are easy to make and require only a few basic craft materials! Tutorial with photos so that you can make your own wizard wands. My eleven-year-old daughter Emma LOVES the Harry Potter series. Her cousins showed her the basic DIY Harry Potter wand making techniques a couple years ago. She now has probably made 100 wands by now, tweaking her … [Read more...] about How To Make A DIY Harry Potter Wand – Tutorial

Harry Potter Party For An Eleven Year Old

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How to throw a wonderful Harry Potter party for an eleven year old. Simple accessible Harry Potter themed birthday party activities that delight. Harry Potter Party For An Eleven Year Old My daughter Emma reads every book she can get her hands on, but the Harry Potter series is her absolute favorite. This year she turned 11 years old - the age Harry is when he first discovers … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Party For An Eleven Year Old