Today is Day Five of Witchmas, and it's to honor Ancestors & Stories... the people who shaped us, the memories we carry, the traditions we keep and the ones we choose to rewrite. And tonight, I get to live a story I haven’t had in over 30 years. My mom is coming to stay the night for Christmas Eve. Not because I celebrate the holiday anymore — but because she does. And honoring what matters to the people we love… that’s its own kind of magic. So tonight we’ll cook together, watch movies,...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Today is Day Four of Witchmas, and the theme is one of my absolute favorites: Whimsy & Wonder. This is the day where we let ourselves be delighted.Not in a big, performative way… but in those tiny, unexpected sparks that make your spirit lift just a little. The kind of joy that isn’t productive, isn’t necessary, and isn’t logical — which is exactly why it feels like magic. Whimsy + Wonder matter!It reminds us we’re still capable of awe, curiosity, and play… even as adults who carry far too...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to day three of Witchmas.... Today is all about hearth + home... the places where you land, where you soften, where you exhale a little deeper without even realizing it. This time of year can feel so loud and chaotic, but the hearth is the antidote to all that noise. Historically, it was the heart of the home — the fire you cooked over, the warmth you gathered around, the spot where people told stories, mended clothes, made medicine, and fed their families. Even though most of us...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Winter Solstice! Today is Winter Solstice — the longest night of the year, and honestly one of the most meaningful days on the witch’s calendar. Not because it’s dark… but because this is the exact moment everything begins tipping back toward the light. Solstice literally translates to “sun standing still.” It’s the pause. The breath between cycles. The quiet moment before the returning light begins its slow climb. And that’s why Day 2 of Witchmas is centered around rebirth + renewal....
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Happy Witchmas! Today is all about creating the spark — literally and metaphorically. As we move toward the solstice, the days are at their shortest, the nights are at their longest, and the world feels like it’s holding its breath in the dark. Day One is meant to honor that moment… and to welcome the light that’s on its way back to us. Witchcraft has always worked with light. Candles are one of the oldest tools we use because they’re simple, powerful, and symbolic. A candle holds intention...
7 days ago • 1 min read
The Art of Making Life Magical(the newsletter) A look into the price of poverty 12.10.2025 The matriarchy will not arrive in one fell swoop. It will arrive in a million tiny actions created by everyday folks. Folks like me and you. But to find those actions, we have to understand the needs, which is why I'm sharing today's substack post... NEW ON SUBSTACK: The Exhaustion of Poverty(what food insecurity truly teaches us) Every time I restock the free little market on our sidewalk, I’m reminded...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Six weeks ago, when we found out that SNAP benefits were going to be withheld due to the US government shutdown, I did what every other woman around me was doing: started searching for food banks to donate to. And that was when I was shocked to learn that there is NO reliable food bank in my town. A town that has 5,000 folks living here. There are a couple of churches that have them randomly (like every 5th Thursday - aka 3-4 times a year)... but there were zero consistent resources where...
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The Art of Making Life Magical(the newsletter) A little food + food for thought for Thanksgiving 11.24.2025 I don't know about you, but the holiday feels different this year. Maybe it's because we're so exhausted from the onslaught of chaos that we're too tired to think about the "fancy holiday anxiety." So let's shake it up a bit, shall we? I've actually got two posts to share today - one sweet, one savory... Wanna start with dessert? from the blog archives: Banana Pudding Cheesecake...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The Art of Making Life Magical(the newsletter) Let's reset, shall we? 11.20.2025 I dunno if it's mercury in the mircowave...the extinction burst of the patriarchy getting heavier...or just the longer nights and shorter days...But right now I know I'm not the only one who is on the struggle bus and the world feels SO heavy right now.You know I'm not gonna let that keep me down for long though, right? New On SubStack: When the World Feels Too Heavy... Lately, I’ve been drained. Energetically....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read