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Perfect Peppermint

When I stepped out into the snow recently, my nose was hit with the crisp and cool air.  I immediately thought of peppermint.  Is this why it is associated with the Christmas season?  Clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange are warm and comforting scents which seem to easily find their place during the long winter months. … Continue reading Perfect Peppermint

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Orange Rosemary Chickpea Nut Mix

This recipe is sooooo good! It is just full of flavors! The herb and zest certainly help, but the essential oils really punch up the taste. Yes, you can ingest essential oils if they have been cleared for that purpose. I use the Vitality Line from Young Living. They have a distinctive white label which… Continue reading Orange Rosemary Chickpea Nut Mix

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Pumpkin Hummus for Mabon

Happy fall! Mabon, or the fall equinox, celebrates the second harvest. The axis of the earth tilts so the sun hits directly over the equator. This gives equal time to light and darkness on this day. Apples, pumpkins, vines, gourds, corn, pinecones, and seeds are harvest symbols of this holiday. With the changing leaves, it's… Continue reading Pumpkin Hummus for Mabon

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Witch Balls and Intentions

A Witch Ball is hung in a doorway or window to protect the home by warding off negative emotions and capturing evil spirits. You fill it with herbs, crystals, feathers, pinecones, sea glass, stones, spices, sticks, etc.--each item in the ball has protective and healing qualities to cast good luck and optimism for the days… Continue reading Witch Balls and Intentions

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Chickpea and Raisin Salad

Young Living Essential Oils are great for cooking! Their Vitality Line provides a more intense flavor than dried herbs purchased at the grocery store. The essential oils always have a fresh taste that brightens up your dishes. Dried herbs in those little bottles have a tendency to go flat over time. This salad features cumin… Continue reading Chickpea and Raisin Salad

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A Mid-Summer’s Day Dream

The beginning of August is the celebration of Lughnasadh, one of 4 primary festivals on the Celtic calendar which were observed across Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The others are Samhain (harvest and winter prep); Imbolc (end of winter and lambing season); and Beltane (summer!). The Celts lives revolved around periods of light… Continue reading A Mid-Summer’s Day Dream