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The last few years have brought many changes to households across the country. In the madness of the covid era, likely everyone you know has made changes to their lifestyle in one way or another. My home, of course, is no exception. We were very fortunate that we were able to choose our change, and I truly hope all of you were as lucky! You see, we were in the midst of changing our work-life balance and seeking a more relaxed lifestyle. Aging parents needed tending to, and to


Happy First Day of Spring!
Today is the spring equinox, the traditional first day of spring. What an excellent day to celebrate especially if you are working on manifesting a dream into creation. Whether you are still working with your New Year’s resolution or have lacked off a little, this is a great day to infuse your dreams with a little magic. This equinox is celebrated throughout many traditions for the changing of the seasons. The dark of winter is over and the days are getting brighter, longer a


An old tradition for starting the new year fresh and clean!
A quick and easy meditation for moving the ick out of your life – Clean out the dark spots and cobwebs in your mind or in your heart… Pick up a broom and start sweeping! Sweep away all the sadness, anger, pain, resentment, frustration, lies, tears, hate – and all of the terrible things that have happened to you in the past. Sweep away all the muck in the house from misunderstandings, bad communication, harsh vibes, depression, stress, disappointment. Gather it all into a pile


Pine Boughs – Bringing in the greens
Where did the tradition of cutting a tree and setting it up in the house come from? Our modern day celebrations come from a mild mix of cultures and seasonal activities. Way, way back in our ancestral heritage the earth-based spiritual people (pagans, druids, natives) would regularly decorate the seasons with natural elements from the outdoors. A lot of it honestly was hanging herbs and plant materials to dry for use or storage. That’s why in the autumn we bring in gourds and


Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice is the first official day of winter and marks the return of the light with longer days of sunlight. Believe it or not, with the current cold and snow, we are on our way to Spring! The Winter Solstice is a great place to start learning and exploring the ancient and natural ways. Christmas was actually adopted from the ancient traditions of celebrating this change of seasons, the end of fall and beginning of winter. In pagan traditions this was the beginning

Natural Skin Care: why a natural self-care routine should be a top priority
Caring for your skin with all-natural products to keep you healthy and glowing! We all know that self-care is important, but it’s hard to remember to do it all the time. Feels selfish and expensive. Well, let me remind you that to be your very best self – the best possible health, vitality and success for yourself – you HAVE to take care of your body, your mind and your spirit. You will be best able to help anyone around you when you are in top-notch shape yourself. We call t


Milk & Honey Bath
Milk Gift of the Gods! Conjures up thoughts of Egyptians, Canaan, the Promised Land…and delicious, soothing bed-time coziness. Yum! Silky smooth delicious milk and honey… But wait, a milk and honey bath? What are you the queen? Well, maybe not but these bath melts that create a luxurious bath will make you feel like a queen! Light some candles, put on music to drown out the kiddos, and immerse yourself in a few moments of righteous luxurious glory. Really you’re gonna love t


How Food Connects us to Nature
For many people in this modern age food may be the only day-to-day connection to nature. While we are fortunate enough in Colorado to live with beautiful weather and a multitude of outdoor opportunities, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of city life. In our busy days we wake up to an alarm clock in our comfy bed and prepare for the day – with our cell phones, constant WiFi, and video streaming at our fingertips, the luxuries of indoor plumbing and hi-tech

Tree Meditation
Wisdom of the Trees… Trees reach into the sky toward the light and grow down into the ground for water and nutrients, so they have a grounded as well as an expansive point of view. Trees can teach us about enduring situations in our lives that may seem overwhelming. While they can bend and twist a bit, they must always stay put, regardless of how the environment around them changes. This can be a great teaching about not running away from situations that scare us or are unple


Sunshine Meditation
Soak in the Energy of the Sun Like a turtle warming itself in the sunshine on a lazy log, I love to soak in the warmth and glow of the sun – winter or summer! F Something about the sunshine on these cooler days warms the soul and spreads a glow like a sly smile throughout the body, relaxing muscles and easing the tensions of the thoughts stirring through the mind, easing into a gently chatter like the birds and squirrels playing in the trees. A few moments basking in the beau


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