Crafty Kitchen Witch

We all come from the Goddess And to Her we shall return Like a drop of rain, going to the ocean May the circle be open, but unbroken, May the love of the Goddess be ever in your heart. Merry Meet and Merry Part And Merry Meet Again •∞☆ ღηℯ~ℒღѵℯ •⊱Ƭђ◕Ƭђ⊰• ℒღѵℯ~ღηℯ ☆∞• TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING, BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS, I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP. THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED - THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION. SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE. GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES, PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES. I FELT MYSELF SWELLING SO PLUMP AND SO ROUND, 'TIL ALL OF A SUDDEN, I ROSE OFF THE GROUND. I CRASHED THROUGH THE CEILING, FLOATING INTO THE SKY WITH A MOUTHFUL OF PUDDING AND A H

For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, For love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. ~Thanksgiving by Ralph Waldo Emerson – 1803-1882 Thanksgiving is not just for Christian Americans! We can embrace this holiday as our own, by giving thanks to the Goddess! 'Even before biblical times the ancient people of the Mediterranean Basin held festivals at harvest time in honor of the Earth Mother. The Goddess of the Corn ('corn' being the European term for any grain; Indian corn (American corn), is called maize), was always one of the most important deities in the hierarchy of the gods, and her child was the young god of vegetation.' 'The ancient Semites called the earth mother Astarte...The Phrygians called her Semele...The Minoans had an earth mother for each district. All these local deities were absorbed by the Greeks into the one great goddess, Demeter.' 'Besides eating, feasting, et

This is a reposting see below “Work is a reward, not a punishment.”   If you enjoy your work, you also enjoy what comes with it, such as peace of mind, enjoyment and fulfillment. If you don’t enjoy your work, then days are tedious and each one drags by.   The truth is, you’ll never achieve pure happiness unless you like what you do. Your fulfillment is in direct proportion to the amount of pleasure you derive from daily tasks.   If you truly despise your job, stop punishing yourself and do something about it. The rewards you feel from doing what you want to do are priceless. You only live once and there is no reason I can think of not to enjoy it!   ©Jane Powell     The more time you spend feeling sorry for yourself, the more Things you'll have to be sorry about. If you insist on Seeing yourself as a victim, you'll end up experiencing your Life as a victim.   It doesn't have to be that way. Because you can choose right Now,

This is by far my most favorite time of year, so do take some time to sit a spell and enjoy it with me )0( Blessed Samhain and Happy Halloween Pumpkins aside, the month of October is just as much about Halloween, kids, candy, and playing dress up, but that doesn't mean adults can’t join in on the fun! While the little ones are out trick-or treating, moms and dads can make plans to channel their inner ghoul at a grown-up costume party, before bedtime with these deadly cocktails! Whether you’re a bourbon, cognac, scotch whisky or tequila drinker, below you’ll find enough reasons to spook your taste buds!  Basil Hayden’s Spiced Pumpkin Sour  2 parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon 1/2 BasilHaydenPumpkinSpiceSourpart Fresh Orange Juice 1/2 part Lemon Juice 1/2 part Maple syrup  1 spoon Canned Pumpkin Puree  3 dashes Angostura® Bitters                                        1 part Allspice Dram                                        3-4 pieces Candy Corn

15 Haunted Places for Halloween Day Trips We searched the country for creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky Halloween destinations. These 15 towns deliver on their names. By Deborah Long Taber Andrew Bain / flickr Moundsville, West Virginia There are two types of Halloween mounds: One is the delicious coconut candy bar. The other is the tumulus or Hügelgräber , a.k.a. the burial mound. You'll find both in Moundsville, the spooky destination named after Grave Creek Mound, a 2200-year-old Native American tomb. And while the local history is a key attraction, the big kahuna is the epically unsettling, gothic-style West Virginia State Penitentiary . Reminiscent of Shutter Island 's mental hospital, the stone leviathan has been host to riots, fires, escapes, and 36 murders since its 1866 construction. Today, visitors tour the hallways daily , and brave adventurers can even spend the night. Come Halloween , there’s a haunted house a

If you suffer from arthritis, ease painful symptoms by eating plenty of foods and ingredients that naturally reduce inflammation. Green Tea Green tea has been the subject of much health buzz in recent years, and with good reason. Compared with regular black tea, green tea looks weak and insubstantial. But this mild-mannered drink contains a natural antioxidant called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) not found in black tea. Studies suggest that EGCG works to stop the production of certain inflammatory chemicals in the body, including those involved in arthritis. Preliminary research suggests that EGCG and other catechins in tea may prevent cartilage from breaking down, possibly helping to preserve joints longer.   Omega-3 Fats If you suffer from arthritis, ease painful symptoms by eating plenty of foods and ingredients that naturally reduce inflammation. While other foods increase levels of inflammation in the body, omega-3s actually work to de

Illicium Verum Moon, Uranus Aquarius Funereal Herbe...Herbe of Consecration...Herbe of Protection...Magickal Herbe...Religious Herbe Also called: Chinese Anise, star anise LORE: Grieve includes some essential lore in her text.  According to her, the Japanese hold this herbe sacred. It is planted on temple grounds and burial sites, where it will bring sacred energies of protection and benefience.  The bark is collected from the tree, ground into a powder and used as temple incense. USAGE: It is always helpful to have solid lore upon which to base magickal usage.  Powdered stars may be used as incense (or added to your existing mixture) either to invoke the dieties of your choice or to assist in banishing all negative energies.  As a Magickal Herbe, star anise is ideal for learning to live with the trust and joy of the Fool card of the major arcana. Star anise is difficult to grow in most of the continental United States, but where possible it may be grown at

I like to find wood that calls out to me to be handcrafted into a Wand! Remember if you find a piece of wood somewhere in nature be sure to leave an offering and say a prayer of thanks. I leave pennies or different things that nature can appreciate and use back This is a large wand about 18" and 1 1/2" thick Here is a unique wood piece I found that I made into a faery wand, it is hand painted It could have a crystal point put into the end as well, I haven't decided what crystal I want to add yet. I can create you a special wand too. You can email me for prices and ideas. Email ME here **** Here are some Information of Woods when selecting Wands Tree Magic And Ritual Uses Of Wood Specific Wands Below is a magickal description and qualities of woods used by pagans in the ritual arts. Each type of wood has different magickal elements used for specific purposes. Alder Alder is of Masculine Energy and is a sacred tree of Celtic Astrology 18 March