In Middle-earth, the elves drink Miruvor as a rejuvenating beverage, almost like we might have an energy drink. But better. It’s warming and renews strength. Elrond gives a supply to Gandalf, which he then doles out to the Fellowship on Caradhras in sips to warm them up. Sounds life-giving, no? No one knows exactly how…
It’s that cozy time of year when sweaters, mugs of hot chocolate and big, bubbling pots of something warm and hearty seem like a good idea. There’s no better time to curl up with a book as when there’s the scent of something soul-soothing on the air, especially when you actually get to eat whatever…
The #TolkienTribe is celebrating #TolkienWeek and #HobbitDay (Sept. 22) this week on Instagram! Frodo and Bilbo Baggins share a birthday and it is the custom of hobbits to giveaway gifts on their own birthdays. The #TolkienTribe is doing it in their honor this year! There are ten different Tolkien giveaways to enter and this one…
If the eyes are the window to the soul and the way to a hobbit’s heart is through its stomach, then these nails are the door to the heart. Are you with me still? Don’t leave and I’ll promise to start being less weird. For now. But seriously, how completely adorable are these nails? Their…
Lately, I’ve been taking a lot of inspiration from our dear Bilbo, especially when it comes to bravery, travel and leaving the comforts of home. In Tolkien’s works, we often think of Gandalf as being the one to hand out lessons and words of wisdom (which he certainly does!), but Bilbo has his own quiet…
I’d love to take a moment to introduce you to some of my Tolkien Tribe! We’re a group of Bookstagram nerds who frequently post Tolkien-related content and collectively freak out over his works daily. Won’t you join us? 🙂 Find us under the tag #TolkienTribe and use it to post your own Tolkien photos! One of my…
Calling all Tolkien geeks! Check out these awesome products inspired by Middle Earth made just for you. They’re all under $20 (not including shipping) so maybe treat yourself to a few! Yes, that rhymes. No, it wasn’t on purpose. But it’s totally in line with the Tolkien theme so we’re sticking with it! Smaug Temporary…