I LOVE Harry Potter But I'll NEVER Go To Harry Potter Festival in Chestnull Hill

September 1, 2017 Tanay Howard

And when I say never I legit mean probably... NEVER.

You see this little human...

He decided (literally.... he wasn't due for weeks) he wanted to be born on October 23rd.

Chestnut Hill's annual Harry Potter festival falls on October 20th and 21st this year. Like every year, it's on his birthday weekend and I just feel like I'd be a bad mom to let my fandom interfere with celebrating his life.

But since I can't go, do you wanna know what goes down?

Fans of all ages can attend the festival on October 20th & 21st for two days of film screenings, scavenger hunts & more!

Some of the festival highlights include:

The Hogwarts Express and Opening Ceremony
Each year, the Hogwarts Express (a.k.a. SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West regional rail line), has departed from Jefferson Station and making all regular stops to Chestnut Hill West. Also onboard? Harry Potter, Hermione, Ron and Dumbledore look-alikes to greet guests.

Quidditch Tournament
One of the main festival events is the 8th Annual Philadelphia Brotherly Love Cup Quidditch Tournament at Chestnut Hill College.

The tournament runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Admission to the tournament is completely free.

Read more: http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/harry-potter-weekend-in-chestnut-hill/

I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna gooooooo! *stomps and slams the bathroom door*

For more info or to check out other events in the area make sure to check out Visit Philly. And maybe tell them to change the dates next year just for me? LOL

The Misadventures of the Rocket Ship Car

August 24, 2017 Tanay Howard

Thanks to Kia for providing the 2017 Kia Sportage for my family to review. All opinions expressed are my own, all shenanigans are solely RJ and Zayn's.

When RJ was a baby he HATED car rides. When I say hated I mean I once had to sing the theme song to Little Einsteins over and over for 30 minutes straight while I drove home from a visit to GiGi's house because that was the only thing that stopped him from screaming bloody murder. I prayed and prayed that Zayn wouldn't go threw that phase but alas, it's arrived. You'd think that trying out a cute new SUV would make him appreciate our car rides a little more but nah, he's ungrateful like that (joking! lol). RJ however, enjoyed our time in what he randomly called one day "the Rocket Ship Car" (Little Eintsteins stuck with him) and I like our car rides too until all hell breaks loose.

5 Parenting Tips Only A Millennial Mom Would Give

August 16, 2017 Tanay Howard

Parenting has never been a one size fits all thing no matter what generation you were born and raised in but I'm beginning to notice some patterns with millennial moms that weren't so common with generations before us.

Self-care is essential.

I'll give it to them. Gen X (and before) parents and grandparents were devoted! Not saying we aren't devoted as parents but I feel like the stress on taking care of yourself to be the best parent you can be is so much greater than before. I seriously have learned (and am still learning) that you have to live for yourself in order to be the best for your family. I'm not talking about going to the club every weekend and leaving your kids home alone. But even small things like stepping away and taking a break for a few minutes has helped me to keep it together throughout the day. Do what makes you happy because a happy parent raises happy children.