All in Living Like a Hobbit
Elf on the Shelf, Tea with Tolkien Edition
If you’re looking for fun ways to make Advent a bit more engaging this year but the thought of a rosy-cheeked elf looming over your kids threatening to tattle to Santa isn’t quite your thing, might I propose an alternative option: Elf on the Shelf, but make it Tolkien. That’s right kids, we’ve got Legolas coming to visit this holiday season!
A Tolkien-Inspired Pregnancy Tracker, Week by Week
I’ve spent the majority of my pregnancy seeing my baby’s growth compared to fruits, toys, animals, household objects, etc. — most of which have extremely variable sizes or are altogether unhelpful — and it inspired me to put together a Tolkien-inspired version of my own.
Hobbit Party 2022: Photo Album, Menu, and Party Games
For all of my Hobbit Party planning posts and resources, please visit our Hobbit Party page! This year was our eleventh annual celebration, so things have grown quite a bit over the years. I’m sharing these photos and resources in hopes that you may be inspired to host a Hobbit party of your own, however large or small! :)
Lord of the Rings Characters as Coffee Shop Orders
Scene: a company of characters from The Lord of the Rings are meeting at a local coffee shop for their monthly book club. Here’s what they order.
Little Hobbit Coming This October 🌱
My husband and I are so thankful to be able to share that we are expecting another little hobbit to join our family this October. Please join us in praying that the rest of this pregnancy will continue to be a healthy one. 🌱
Tea with Tolkien Themes for 2022
Because I love planning and I love a good theme, I’ve put together a list of twelve monthly themes for Tea with Tolkien in 2022. These themes will help shape what sorts of content is shared on our blog and podcast, what discussions we have within our community, and so on!
If you feel inspired to create any social media posts, art, poetry, etc. inspired by one of these themes, I would love to see and share them! I’d love to do some sort of round-up post at the end of each month. :)
“Cling to Hope, The Memory of Your Shire”
Last January, I lost someone I love dearly to suicide. Without them, the light in the world is forever diminished. Their life was a gift to all of us and we are lost without them. I miss them so much, and have so many regrets. I wish so badly I could tell them these things. But because they are gone, I am going to tell them to you.
Shire-cuterie: Our Hobbiton Themed Charcuterie Board
When my wonderful friend Katie invited my husband and I to a charcuterie party at her home this weekend, naturally I knew I had to make something The Lord of the Rings-themed. And because today marks the twentieth anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring’s US release date, I wanted to share the final results with you here! Presenting: Shire-Cuterie!
The 2021 Tea with Tolkien Gift Guide
I’m so excited to finally share our 2021 Tea with Tolkien Gift Guide: a collection of gifts and goods for the Tolkien fan or Hobbit at Heart. Many of these items are inspired by Tolkien’s works specifically, while others are Tolkien-adjacent meaning I thought Tolkien fans would enjoy them as well!
Our Hobbit Party 2021
Happy Hobbit Day! Our tenth annual Hobbit Party was this past weekend and it was such a gift to spend so much time with our good friends. I’m so thankful to everyone who made the journey to celebrate with us, and for everyone who helped out while they were here. I couldn’t have done it without you all — and I wouldn’t have wanted to, either. Here’s to many more Hobbit Parties in the years to come.