Crafty Kitchen Witch

 Aloe Vera is a must have to keep around the House. I keep a few plants on hand both because they are beautiful and handy for emergencies. I keep a bottle of aloe vera gel on hand for lots of recipes and healing, I bless the bottle if I buy one when I get it home, I make aloe vera ice cubes and I'm going to show you how to collect aloe vera today. ice cubes frozen of aloe vera for many uses aloe vera witchy tips Harvest and Freeze Aloe Vera Gel Aloe vera is a well-known balm for treating sunburn, minor burns, and moisturizing skin and hair. While it is best known for its external use on dry or burnt skin, aloe is also an edible ally. You can easily add fresh aloe to a smoothie, mix it into a glass of juice, or stir it into any food to use its mucilaginous properties internally to soothe the digestive system. The aloe that you find sold in plastic bottles is useful, but you can also easily harvest and freeze aloe gel from a healthy houseplant! Aloe is easy to grow indoors in just ab

  Lemon Balm Lemon Balm Tea! We love lemon balm for it's calming qualities! It may support a nervous stomach and it's so soothing to sip before bed! It is very gentle, and the fragrance is intoxicating! LEMON BALM ICED TEA! 🍋 1 heat proof - 64oz. pitcher 4 heaping tablespoons of Lovely Lemon Balm 32 oz. boiling water 6 cups ice Raspberries and rosemary or mint to garnish! Heat 32 oz. of water to boiling. Put lemon balm in a tea filter or infuser basket. Add boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Remove tea filter and fill remaining pitcher with ice!! Lemon Balm Tincture Take 2 handfuls of clean lemon balm, 2 cups boiling water cover & turn off heat, steep for 20 min or more strain add 2 cups raw sugar bring to a boil & skim if needed. Pour in sterilized jars. Add 1/8 ascorbic acid option. Use within months, keep in fridge. Add to your sparkling water, tea, or drinks. Lemon Balm Herbal Remedies & Recipes Now that we’ve covered some of

 ♣STORM WATER♣ I am the storm… as the sky swirls by it contains dark clouds the gusting howling winds make me dizzy then I smell the energy that the storm gives out releasing life to the ground feeding the seeds seeing the magick that is taking place all around it leaves me with a lovely charm of storm water… STORM WATER JAR (keeps one grounded)collect storm water in rain barrels or buckets during the days and nights of a fierce rain storm which summers are known to surprise us with when you take some of the storm water out of the barrel strain it thoroughly to remove debris otherwise your bottled storm water may grow algae use a strainer or coffee filter, be sure to filter well if you plan to drink or ingest your water. In a small clear glass jar place in the bottom of the jar some small pebbles/stones fill about 1/3 of the jar More Pebbles any kind of pebbles, small stones, crystals will do they are found on the beach park street…any where is just fine, I would leave these out if you

 Please listen, Drink a cup of warm, not hot, not cold, lemon water everyday first thing in the Morning before eating or drinking. You will feel so much better, be so much healthier and have a better life. Trust me, I have done it, stopped for a while and got back on it and I am living proof it works. I feel so much better when I do this daily.  Lemon Water Daily Here’s How I Use Lemon Juice Every Day 1. Drink the juice of one lemon in one cup of warm water first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach). 2. Make sure to wait 30 minutes before eating breakfast, as this will ensure your body gets the most energy and nutrients from the food you eat. Use fresh lemons (preferably organic and locally grown) and mineral rich filtered water. 3. In terms of water temperature, Goldilocks’ approach is key —not too hot, not too cold, but just right. In this case just right is lukewarm. Boiling water will destroy some of the enzymatic properties of fresh lemon, while icy cold water will hinder it

When walking the Path of Self - finding out about yourself - and facing or doing shadow work, work on imaging skills, or meditating; it will be helpful for you to establish a harmonious environment and to cleanse that space on all levels. Begin by selecting a quiet place where you will be able to work alone and undisturbed. Find a space where you can remain completely centered in the present moment. When first beginning such practices as meditation and creative imaging, it is much easier to work in an area you will be able to concentrate fully. Ideally a space reserved for just such activities is most suitable, but when this isn't possible, chose a place that attracts the least amount of outside disturbance. This is most important because every person consists of energy, and their energy can remain or linger in an area even after they have left it. You will want to work in an environment that contains as few outside influences as possible - an area that harmonizes and resonates wit

Creating Sacred Space Please be sure to follow Me https://cherylstastyhomecooking.blogspot.com/ My Tiktok @craftykitchenwitch13 My Youtube Witchy Woman Cheryl My Instagram Follow me https://www.instagram.com/mscheriluv/ Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CherylsCookingandCraftingatHome Please be sure to follow Me Thanks Bringing It All Together Ok we've been talking about sacred space, casting the circle and the role of the goddess/gods in Wicca.  Now I'd like to provide you with a simple but brief outline of the steps in ritual construction as a way of pulling it all together. It will help you to have direction, and enable your ritual to flow like a river, enabling an even flow of energy throughout.  The nine basic steps are as follows:  1. Purification of the Self  2. Purification of the Space  3. Creating Sacred Space  4. Invocation  5. Ritual Observance (on Sabbats and Esbats)  6. Raising Energy  7. Earthing the Power  8. Thanking the Goddess and God  9. Break

Good luck water aka Lightning in a bottle Before a storm set out some water to infuse from the storm (see how to make storm water below) using storm water and herbs which have been out in the storm Take a storm pitcher or jar, and taking all the herbs from  your garden which corresponds with luck. Cleanse and purify  the bottle or jar Now add your herbs, such as a bay leaf, parsley, basil, citrine, top with storm water, you should run the storm water through a filter if you intend on drinking it, also make sure the herbs you use are edible ones. bay leaf parsley basil citrine Ways to use: Leave infused water overnight and then freeze the water into ice cubes for a boost of luck whenever you need it.  Use in Simmer spells Wash down door and window frames for extra luck at home. STORM WATER♣ I am the storm… as the sky swirls by it contains dark clouds the gusting howling winds make me dizzy then I smell the energy that the storm gives out releasing life to the ground feeding the seeds se

Tea feel the joy For me, there’s a lot of comfort in a cup of tea. My childhood associations with tea are connected to memories of being safe, cared for, and loved. My grandmother always made me tea and toast, and I have many sweet associations. Boil the kettle and make tea in a favorite mug. Wrap your hands around the mug and feel the comfort of the physical heat. Smell it, sniff it in and let it warm your soul. Take a sip, and as the warm fluid slides down your throat, notice how content you feel with the warmth in your belly. With each sip, envision a caring person from your past smiling at you. Feel their love, support, and care. Drink in the comfort and joy. Taking a few moments to slow down can lower blood pressure, reduce tension, and relax muscles. Using visualization, you can weave a magical blanket of comfort and joy to snuggle into, wrapping yourself in good feeling. )0( Here are some great Tea recipes and Make Ice Cubes with herbs and fruit in them to go with your drinks.