Holiday Gift Guide: Paranormal Lover-Harry Potter Edition

Harry Potter is a phenomenon that is difficult to describe.  I was skeptical before I read these books.  In fact, I didn't read them until they were all released and I bought the first three paperbacks at my local library book sale.  They were fifty cent each.  From the first chapter of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone I have been hooked.  I read the complete series in 10 days.  Needless to say, I accomplished nothing else during that time and have been a "Potterhead" since.  I love to read all the theories and the new clues that tie things together even more.  J.K. Rowling created a world everyone should read.  If you or a friend/family member are as obsessed with Harry Potter as I am, you will love these unique gifts that all fans would love!

1-"Always" Doe Patronus Painting- This gorgeous watercolor painting would look great in any house.  It just so happens that deer paintings, wall hangings, etc. are all the rage right now, and you get to pay homage to HP at the same time.  "After all this time? Always." That quote still gets me.

2-Muggle Hoodie- This hoodie says it all. Books have the power to help us escape reality and use our imagination.  I would totally wear this hoodie proudly.  Every Potterhead I know would love it also.

3-House Elves Sign- Every Harry Potter fan that is a mother needs this sign in their house. I love how it brings the love of books and sarcasm together.

4-Harry Potter Bracelet- This bracelet is understated and fashionable.  But, it proudly displays so many HP symbols that I love: the Golden Snitch, the Deathly Hallows, and Hedwig.

5-Platform 9 3/4 Decal-This decal would look perfect on a door in a classroom or any door that needs some magic.  I love the look and it would fit perfect in any HP themed room.
       
6-Marauders Map Mug- "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." Coffee is what gets me through most days. And I love a fun coffee mug.  For some reason, it makes the coffee taste better.  This Marauders Map mug is awesome.  It is black until you add hot liquids and the map appears.

7-Key Rack- Could there be a better place to store your keys than on a key rack that displays Alohomora the "Unlocking Charm"?  I think not.  All your muggle friends will be confused as to the meaning, but that is sort of the point.

Holiday Gift Guide: New/Expectant Mom: Literary Edition

Making your Christmas list and figuring out the perfect gift for someone can sometimes be an extremely daunting task!  Here are Romance Rewind we LOVE to shop so we decided to turn that love into something that perhaps would be useful to our fans --- Holiday Gift Guides!  This particular Holiday Gift-Guide is geared toward the woman in your life who is pregnant (as an FYI clothes are definitely not a good option because nothing ever fits when you're expecting!) or who just recently welcomed a bundle of joy (again clothes aren't going to immediately fit right so definitely don't go down that road)!  What is a new mom to do when she doesn't have as much time to read as she did pre-baby?  We've compiled what we think is an excellent list with lots of options that are sure to please the new/expectant mom in your life, particularly the one who has a serious passion for reading.

1-  N.A. Alcorn is by far one of the most humorous authors I've ever read so we are recommending The Infamous Series.  It's completely outrageous and hands down comprised of some of the funniest books we have ever read.  Full of jaw-dropping moments both stories are sweet, naughty and executed with greatness.  Oh and did I mention one of the characters is pregnant?  Can you think of a better way to pass the time waiting on a baby to get here?  We also think they would also be the perfect choice of a distraction perhaps during a pumping or breastfeeding session.

2-Majama Nursing Pajamas - Need we say more.  These PJ's are not only cute and stylish but they will be comfortable for not only the hospital but every day she is home as well and just doesn't have the time or energy to put on "real" clothes.

3-Paddywax Jane Austen Soy Wax Candle - Here are our thoughts with this one...candles are relaxing something a new/expectant mom usually could use in her life and why not give her one that comes with not only a quote but also  packaged in a gift box adorned with an author photo and bio.  Fragrance is a blend of gardenia, tuberose and jasmine and it burns for 60 hours!

4- Pride and Prejudice: Babylit and Alice in Wonderland: Babylit - We discovered these adorable books last year when shopping for one of our friends who LOVES to read and had just welcomed a daughter.  "With the timeless popularity of classic writers like Lewis Carroll, Charlotte Bronte, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare BabyLit is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature."  And we can tell you these books are even cuter in person than they are on the internet!  In addition to the ones pictured above you can also choose from Moby Dick, The Jungle Book, Wuthering Heights, A Christmas Carol, Sense and Sensibility, Romeo and Juliet and honestly so many more!

5-Bookworm Infant Creeper - This has to be one of the most precious onesies we've ever seen and a mom with a passion for books will LOVE this outfit for her little one.

6-The Birthday Book and Baby Book - Both of these are excellent tools to help keep track of your little one's important milestones.  I wasn't so great with a baby book for either one of my daughters but I have a birthday book for each of them and I think it's the perfect way to keep track of all the cards and memories of their special day throughout the years.