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Tag: Harry Potter

Mixed Response to ‘Cursed Child’ (With Spoilers)

August 10, 2016December 8, 2017Nivi Engineer2

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ had very mixed reviews on Amazon. While more people gave it 5 stars than 1, the fact that there is such an even distribution of ratings out of 1786 reviews five days after the book was released is rather interesting to me.

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Hogwarts Express

Hogwarts Party at the Library!

August 3, 2016December 8, 2017Amy Weir

All the details of the Back-to-Hogwarts party Amy hosted at her public library this past weekend.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Harry Potter & The Cursed Child’

July 20, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown

‘Harry Potter & the Cursed Child’ is a play that forms the latest installment of the Harry Potter series & follows on from the events of the ‘Deathly Hallows.’

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Dragon's Blood for your next Potions Class! Remember to keep refrigerated!

Potions 101: Adding a Little Magic to Your Science (Or Science to Your Magic)

July 18, 2016December 8, 2017Amy Weir

Here’s a textbook from a Hogwarts Potions class, which, remarkably enough, can also be used as a textbook for fun chemistry experiments in your own Muggle home.

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Not Just ‘Hamilton’: Broadway Geekery

June 19, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel4

Hamilton is a history geeks dream come true, but what other Broadway shows have nerdy, quirky, and geeky themes?

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The Science of Fiction: Mudbloods

June 1, 2016December 16, 2017Nivi Engineer3

Fiction is great for science. I might even contend that it is a necessary contributor of some of the greatest scientific discoveries.

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Harmione? Nope.

May 25, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer4

A little late to the game, perhaps, but here’s another look at why Harmione could never be. And it has everything to do with Lily.

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The Ideanator, Issue 1: 9 3/4 Birthday and More

May 20, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

I’m celebrating my son’s 9 3/4 birthday. And revealing my super power.

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James and Oliver Phelps and That Scene in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’

April 14, 2016December 15, 2017Kelly Knox

James and Oliver Phelps talked about their audition process, that big scene in Deathly Hallows, and how you can’t believe everything you read on the internet.

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Preview: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood

March 27, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney3

‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ doesn’t open at Universal Studios Hollywood until April 7, but we were able to get a family preview.

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Owl Wizarding World Hogwarts trip reveal

Hogwarts or Bust! Building Excitement for a Universal Trip

February 29, 2016December 7, 2017Jill Keppeler2

One of the best things about a family vacation is the anticipation. When we decided to plan a trip to visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando, I couldn’t wait to get the boys involved.

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Confessions of a Recovering Ravenclaw

February 6, 2016December 7, 2017Amy Weir

The truth is, I was a snob. For an unpopular kid with no fashion sense who claimed to hate snobs, I was an intelligence snob. I didn’t have the patience for people who thought slower than me.

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Social Identity: Why It’s Not Silly To Be Upset if Pottermore Changed Your House

February 1, 2016December 7, 2017Karen Walsh

I would bet that Ms. Rowling would tell you what I’m about to tell you: your Hogwarts House lives in your heart and in your soul.

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Return to Potter in 2016

January 22, 2016December 7, 2017Sophie Brown

A whole host of things are happening in the Harry Potter world this year, so let’s take a look at them.

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Don't Be Afraid to Grieve for Professor Snape

January 14, 2016December 7, 2017Anika Dane

Science says grieving someone you only met through their art is normal, real, and healthy. And I say it’s beautiful.

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Geeks in Sneaks: Running Virtual Races Through Hogwarts and Beyond

December 17, 2015December 4, 2017Jennifer Pruitt2

Running real marathons can be overwhelming. But what if you could do them at your own pace… through the Shire?

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Between the Bookends © Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends Dec 2015: Ms. Marvel, Teen Angst & The Science of Parenthood

December 15, 2015December 4, 2017Sophie Brown

Despite preparing for the holiday season, the GeekMoms have still found time to do some serious reading.

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Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips: Holiday Edition

December 12, 2015December 4, 2017Jackie Reeve2

It’s that time of year when families gather for merriment and togetherness. Here’s a list of some holiday-appropriate audiobooks to enjoy with the whole family.

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xmen x-men coffee cozy sleeve crochet

Geeky Coffee Cozies to Knit and Crochet

December 3, 2015December 4, 2017Tesla Doty

Most of the time these sleeves end up in the trash instead of recycled. Why use a boring paper sleeve when you can rock a piece of geeky art work instead?

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Flummoxed by a Phone Booth at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

November 10, 2015December 4, 2017Nicole Wakelin1

Of all the wondrous shops we visited, treats we tasted, and rides we experienced, what made the biggest impression?
A phone booth.

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