Friday, November 20, 2015
Yule Advent Activities
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Pagan Friendly Children's Books
- Flight of the Last Dragon by Robert Burleigh
- Light of the Harvest Moon by Harriet Jones
- Little Rabbit Waits for the Moon by Beth Shoshan
- Where Have the Unicorns Gone? by Jane Yolen
- Snow Moon by Nicholas Brunelle
- Grandfather Twilight by Barbara Berger
- Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
- ABC of Halloween by Patricia Eubank
- Halloween 123's by Patricia Eubank
- Ten Flying Brooms by Ilanit Oliver
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Buyer Beware
I was in love with this. I was getting oils for $1 or less. It was almost too good to be true! Turns out it was....
Yesterday, I received some castor oil and tea tree oils from a brand called Majestic Pure. They had high reviews, so I decided for a total of $1.10 that I couldn't beat this. I had been in need of castor oil anyways for some homemade beauty treatments that I have been wanting to try out for a while now. However, the second I looked at my product, I noticed something was wrong. I could clearly see a label under the one on it. I removed the label to find another brand's label was originally on the bottle. It had a different manufacturing location and everything.
I was stunned. Isn't this type of action illegal? How can one sell this?
To be safe, I suggest when dealing with oils, one should buy from a local health food store from trusted brands. Look into 3rd party testings of the products to make sure you know what you are buying. You want to make sure what you are spending your money on is 100% safe to put on yourself and your loved ones. I will never purchased online oils again as I want to know that what goes on my skin and what may go on my child's is as safe for us as possible. Even if that means spending a little bit more for the name brand oils that have been professional tested to meet high standards.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Social Media Break
Facebook. I hate to admit my addiction to the site. I have absentmindedly wasted many hours staring at my phone screen keeping up with posts of all those in my close and outer circles. It can be a wonderful tool to stay in touch and even to network with other pagans far and near.
However, with a small one to care for, this form of social media has become an issue. My son, now 6 months, has learned that his mother enjoys staring at her device and that it therefore interests him. One of my parenting goals is to avoid the technology dependence that is becoming more and more of a problem in society. I want my boy to play outside and know the joy of fishing in the backyard creek.
This is something I must show by example. So for now, Facebook has been deleted from my devices. Then each day, I must learn to go back to the times before smart phoned and apps...I must be more present and enjoy activities that don't involve technology. This is my best life change yet.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Distasteful Funeral Service
Friday, June 5, 2015
EO Shopping
My mother and I decided we wanted to attempt making a natural mosquito repellant today but lacked the required oils needed for many of the recipes we had viewed. Therefore, a trip to the local health food store was in order.
As with all purchases at the health food store, we managed to wind up with more than what we came in for. While looking at the oils, we noticed a recipe taped to the shelves for thieves blend. My mother couldn't resist and before long our buggy had ever essential oil to create it. Then I remembered a fantastic blend for edema, which I suffer from due to a knee injury. I got oils for it as well. We ended up with quite the set of oils by the time we left.
Looks like tomorrow is going to be another day of essential oil alchemy and I can't wait!
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Wet Weather
Friday, May 29, 2015
Hawk Messages
"The Hawk represents a messenger in the Native American culture. It often shows up in our life when we need to pay attention to the subtle messages found around us, and from those we come into contact with. As with all messages recieved, it is important to recognize the messages underlying truth."
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Essential Oils
A coven mate of mine recently began selling Young Living brand essential oils. Now, I've always enjoyed oils for their magickal properties and for their aromatherapy qualities when on the oil warmer that sits upon my altar, but I had paid them little attention for healing. Partly due to heavy prices of the 100% pure undiluted oils needed when using topically for healing. However, my coven mate decided to give me a sample of a custom blend designed for edema which I suffer with from an old car wreck injury. I couldn't believe just how amazing this method worked for me. For the first time in several months, I laid down bed for the night with a pain free knee.
....and now I am addicted to the healing benefits of essential oils. I've since purchased a few Young Living oils and also pulled out my oils purchased from the local health food store. I'm building up a personalized medicine cabinet of healing oils and removing the nasty chemical mainstream medicines.
There are many other uses for these oils too. One I plan to try out this summer is a essential oil flea collar for my feline friends. I hope it works as it sounds like a much more mild method of flea removal, which would be a great change as the last attempt at flea drops went horribly wrong and ended up with a trip to the vet. Other uses are in homemade cleaning products and bug repellent. Crossing my fingers on the bug repellent as the mosquitoes in my area have made this hedge witch afraid of the outdoors. If only there was a spell to banish these little devils.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Getting Ready for a Wiccaning
I know, I know....I should have posted sooner about this wonderful news, but with that life changing event, I haven't exactly had time to fiddle around with my blog. There was so much that had to be done in preparation to his arrival and then there was a lot of adjusting once he came home in my arms.
One thing that I've been lacking time to getting around to is his Wiccaning ceremony. Blessing a baby is very important after all! I finally asked a fellow Wiccan, whom is a High Priestess from another area, to perform the ceremony. She has agreed to the task and will be meeting with me next week or so to go over the where, when and the rite itself.
I'm so excited about it!
I've performed a Wiccaning in the past, but its fun to work with new people and to actually be the one having it done for instead of the one doing it. Its a whole new experience and a great one to be on the opposite side of the table for.
Well, I guess the only thing left for me to post is a picture of my handsome little hereditary witch...