Simple instructions to make your own miniature hand dipped beeswax tappers in your kitchen. Celebrating the winter solstice Winter solstice There are many reasons to make your own candles but today my reason is the deep dark of winter. During the solstice the night is the longest it’ll be all year. This is the time to be thankful for the […]
How to make mini beeswax tapers, creating light in the dark of winter
Making Fire Starters
As the weather slowly starts to warm up, or at least it will soon, I find myself looking forward to the rest of the year. This last year was weird and, while that hasn’t changed, this spring and summer will undoubtedly look different than last. One thing we are determined to do this year is spend more time […]
Imbolc Bread
Braided bread for Imbolc topped with calendula and rosemary.
How to make Brigid’s Cross for Imbolc
February 2nd has many different names; it goes by Groundhog day, Candlemas, Brigid’s day and Imbolc. It’s a day that falls between winter and spring and marks the beginnings of that change. The days are becoming noticeably longer, some animals are returning and cold loving flowers break through the ice. This is a day that celebrates and acknowledges the first […]