Let's face it, we all know at least one Harry Potter fan. Whether they are a Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, or Hufflepuff, or even if you do not know what house they were sorted into, they will absolutely love any of these following presents!

These t-shirts are all unique designs you won't find anywhere else.

1. Wizard Castle Book Shirt

2. Wizard Flying Car Shirt

3. Leaky Cauldron Comfort Colors T-shirt

1. Repeat, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" and conjure them up this lovely Loungefly Harry Potter Maroon Marauder's Map Mini Backpack.

2. Harry Potter Gryffindor Quilted Crossbody Bag: These are available for all four of the houses.

3. Loungefly Harry Potter Golden Snitch Crossbody Bag: This is a unique shape for the person who loves a special bag. It is for sure a conversation-starter!

1. Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7): Maybe they only own the e-books, or not the complete set. Regardless of the situation, any book-loving fan will love owning and displaying the entire collection.

2. The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: This is perfect for the HP fan who loves to cook!

3. Awesome Facts for Potter Fans: Fill up their Potter head with more fact knowledge with this amazing book.

1. Owala Harry Potter FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw: These are also available for the rest of the houses.

With Spring Break coming up, you may be considering Las Vegas, Nevada as one of your destinations. Here is the Creative Mouse's guide to all the must-sees in Vegas!

There are plenty of ways to get around, including services such as Uber, trams, and the monorail. The best option is probably a combination of everything!

Let's start off with the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. It is located in 5200 Las Vegas Blvd, at the start of the Strip. Try visiting early in the day, as it gets crowded and a line forms to take take pictures in front of it. Then, as you work your way up and down the Strip, there will be a lot of walking involved, so it is wise to see one side of the Strip first and then the opposite side while taking advantage of the trams in between some hotels and even the monorail.

In order to see all the hotels, start off at the Mandalay Bay where you can watch the Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil show. Next, take the tram to the Luxor pyramid and sphinx and then take the tram to Excalibur.

Walk towards New York New York and enjoy the replica of the Statue of Liberty and the Hershey’s Chocolate World shop, where you will see a Statue of Liberty made entirely of chocolate. Inside of the hotel there are New York-style buildings and the sewers on the streets blow steam, just like the real-life ones!

Next up is Park MGM, where you can visit the Haus of Gaga Las Vegas exhibition and see some iconic dresses and items she has previously worn during events or performances. After, take the tram towards the Aria and then take the same tram towards the Bellagio, where you can enjoy their beautiful garden and the Bellagio Patisserie Chocolate Fountain, as well as its spectacular fountain show.

The Caesar’s Palace is up next and it is huge! After, head to the Forum Shops and see a replica of the Trevi Fountain. Next is the Mirage and Treasure Island where you can usually catch an exhibition, depending on the time of year you visit. And finally is the Fashion Show Mall.

When you are ready to tackle the opposite side of the Strip, take advantage of the Monorail. Start off at the MGM Grand where you can visit the The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, which includes sets and screen-used costumes. There is also an interactive element at the end which is pretty fun.

Afterwards, enjoy the Paris hotel along with the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe replicas. Close to that you will see Ballys, Flamingo, The Linq, and The Venetian where you can ride indoor or outdoor gondolas. The Palazzo is connected to the Venetian so it is just a short indoor walk to get here.

Once at the Wynn, visit their gardens as well. And finally you will have reached the Encore. Slightly further is the Sahara where you can catch a showing of Magic Mike Live, or head to The Strat if you are the thriller-seeking type, so you can rappel down the building or ride the roller coaster at the top. On the other hand, if you'd rather watch others do so, that is also an option. The highest level of the Strat also has a restaurant, Top of the World, with amazing views. 

Other areas you might enjoy outside the Strip are:

Fremont: Where the first casinos of Vegas are. You can zipline through it or enjoy the artists and street performers.

Neon Museum: Where you can walk around, take pictures, and read some of the signs to learn a little about the pieces and how they impacted history. 

Premium Outlets: For the shopaholics!

Seven Magic Mountains: Public artwork by the Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone’s and it is a colorful large-scale exhibition located in the desert outside of Las Vegas that features, you guess it, seven 30 to 35-feet high dayglow totems comprised of painted, locally-sourced boulders. Follow these directions in order to get there: Follow I-15 S to Sloan Rd (exit 25). Turn left (east) to Las Vegas Boulevard. Drive approximately 7 miles south on Las Vegas Blvd. and the artwork will appear on your left (east). We rode an Uber and they waited for us in order to get us back because reception is not the best and it is hard to get a ride back.

Las Vegas is the entertainment capital. I highly recommend any concert going on at the moment. 

Here you will find a list of all the concerts going on during 2024 in Las Vegas organized by date.

There is so much to do, so remember to always take breaks and just enjoy the atmosphere! I hope this guide helps you have a great Spring Break in Vegas.

-XO The Creative Mouse

Even though it feels like the holidays were yesterday, it is already time to start thinking about Valentine's Day! Here are some ideas to consider for everyone in your list!

    1. Give the gift of being comfy with these cute slippers!

    2. These elegant glasses are ideal for some colorful drinks for any celebration.

    3. If you would like to gift something more personal and thoughtful, this book is great for that.

    4. These heart Happy Socks are so festive!

    5. This interactive Boxing Reflex Ball will always keep him active.

    6. Let him know how loved he is with this unique t-shirt.

   8. This interactive book celebrates love and hugs!

   9. Everyone loves a cute Squishmallow.

    10. Gift cards

• Starbucks
• Sephora
• Barnes & Noble

    11. Get them any e-book you think they might enjoy

    12. Games to play with the whole family!

If you are a crafter and would like to make your loved one something unique, check out our Valentine's Day collection on Etsy by clicking here.

On the other hand, if you are not a crafter but love to gift unique items, check out our Valentine's Day collection on Etsy by clicking here.

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

- XO The Creative Mouse

 

I hope this year was as great for you as it was for me! As we reflect on the past 12 months, I would like to share with you some of my favorite things that changed my life this year.

Hulu really did it for me this year. There wasn't a particular series I loved, but it always had content I was interested in watching.

Flowers by Miley Cyrus

Crafting and letting my imagination run wild designing projects for my new Etsy Shop, The Creating Mouse Shop. Please go check it out!

I lived many great moments this year, especially those involving my loved ones, but getting to share the moment with my fiancé when we both found out we had passed our licensing tests was definitely a highlight.

I was not able to pick only one of these 2 items because I get so much use out of all of them and they have made my dog mom life so much better!

• Dog Stairs for Small Dogs
• Pet Products Vehicle Door Protector

- XO The Creative Mouse

We all know 2023 is Taylor Swift's year. So this is a short and sweet post about how to recreate this look inspired by her seventh studio album, Lover with the items linked.

With the holidays happening just a few days ago, it is hard to wrap our heads around shopping for Valentine's Day. But with all the mail delays, it is better to get started early on your Valentine's Day shopping! Here are some ideas to consider.

If you want to go the classic route, you cannot go wrong with their favorite color roses and their go-to choice of chocolate.

This Dash Mini Waffle Maker is such a cute and budget-friendly option!

Or this Ice Cream Maker Machine for the one with the sweet tooth.

For the person who loves to accessorize, get them these cute Heart Shaped Sunglasses or a Personalized necklace with a special date, coordinates, or your initials.

As another personalized option, you can get them this Customized Frame with a QR code that will lead them to your son.

Film Cameras are back in style. Create memories with this stylish one.

If you are a crafter and would like to get your loved one something unique, check out our Valentine's Day collection on Etsy by clicking here.

Click here for more ideas on how to create this unique presentation and more gift ideas.

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

- XO The Creative Mouse