THE EVERYDAY MAGIC
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Hey there, friend Did you notice the new logo? Yep. New year, new look. I hope you love it as much as I do. But that's a story for...

“Why, this is very midsummer madness.” Really?? Not really. It’s a quote from Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” And since today is Twelfth...

Now please don't quote me, but from everything I've been reading, we have a real shot at a great year in 2023. I'm kinda excited. Are...

I love this time of year for so many reasons. Do you, too? The holidays. Gathering with family and friends. And maybe a little snow to...

Fun Fact: I'm fascinated by the way ancient history continues to weave its way into our "modern" celebrations. And the story of Saint...

A true Christmas story

You're going to look at your Christmas tree in a whole new way ... Okay friends, how are you doing with daylight ending at 4:30 pm? Does...

I love the moon. Every phase has its own special beauty and magic. Now, I have to confess that I DO have a favorite phase -- the dark...

It took a bit longer to put this issue together than I anticipated -- but WOW the gardens kept me SO busy this summer. I've almost...

If I’m honest, winter scares me. The lack of light, the cold, the howling winds ALL make me shiver. Each perfect autumnal day brings me...

If you have been with me for longer than a minute, you've seen (or heard) me use terms like, "Ostara, Beltane, and Litha." And now it's...

Apples are an ancient and iconic symbol of the season. From Johnny Appleseed to Sleeping Beauty, the apple has been found in myths,...

Last weekend, while weeding all the garden beds, I found myself standing between the Sweet Annie (Artemesia annua), who stands about 7...

[NOTE: The following is reposted on my blog with the permission of my friend, Kristin Gilbert. Please visit her here.] August 8 (8/8) is...

Every summer of my life, my sibs and I spend time in a tiny beach town in New Jersey. It’s where our parents met and where we called...

When the full moon comes around every 29.5 (ish) days, what do you do? Do you make a wish? Send off a prayer to the universe? Or do you...

Are you as lost as I am about how to help the brave Ukrainians? These jars layer: Lemon Balm for healing anxiety + uplifting emotions...

Raising our vibe isn't always easy and, like it or not, isn't always intuitive.

The story of my new DAILY MANTRA candle is a little twisted (I'll be THAT grabbed your attention...). But what I mean is that instead of...

The gardens have reached the point where even some of my herbal allies have become bed bullies and need to be kicked out. Sorry, Feverfew.

Have you heard the term "liminal"? It refers to a time or space of transition. Where the ocean meets the beach is a liminal space.

Another good question (seems I often have more questions than answers). I think the best news is that February is a short month, because...

What a good question. And one that I need to stop and ask myself. I got so used to traveling to expos and talking to people about my...

Can you feel the pace slowing as we shift into autumn? The "busy-ness" of high summer gives way to a quieter harvest. Each flower I...