Icky Sickies

For a while now I've been making my own "remedies" (some refer to them as potions...haha). Yesterday I developed a nasty sore throat & cough, so I have been putting much of my tricks to the test. I'll share a few in case you have the icky sickies too...

Sore Throat Sipper
1 cup hot water
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Just mix and sip! This is such an amazing throat soother. Use it anytime your throat needs a little TLC (or a lot)

Onion & Garlic Poultice
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 cup apple cider vinegar
Put all three ingredients in an oven safe dish and back at 350 until soft & carmalized-ish; strain liquid; saturate washcloth in strained liquid; place washcloth on upper chest; cover with plastic wrap; apply heat pack; lay down and rest for at least 30 minutes

Chamomile Poultice
Soak washcloth in a cup of freshly brewed chamomile tea; follow same application steps as above

Cold Remedy
1 Tsp honey
1/4 Tsp cinnamon
Mix together and take twice a day at onset of cold
(This tastes great and I use it for Ava as well)

Medicine Teapot
Equal amounts spearmint, wood betony, rosemary, eucalyptus
1 Tsp ginsing
1 Tsp gota kola
2 Tsp black tea (any kind)
Bring to a boil in teapot and let steep for at least 3 minutes

Lapis Lazuli
A stone/crystal that can boosts the immune system. Can be rubbed along sinuses or swollen throat glands. Submerge in a glass of water for 5 minutes, remove, drink water. Place stones in foot soak or bathtub.

Political Rant

One of the best privledges of being an American is the freedom to think for your self....yet so few actually do it. So many rely on the media and other people to tell them what they should think. I personally despise politics with a firey passion. In my opinion it doesn't matter one iota who gets elected president...they all are liars and cheaters and schemers. Romney/Obama...whatever. Democrat/Republican...whatever. I know I will get a lot of static for this, but I don't vote. Sure every vote counts, but why should I have to choose the lesser of two evils? If there were a candidate that I really supported and believed in (hahaha) then of course I would vote, but until that day comes I refuse to choose the lesser of two evils just because. This push to vote vote vote annoys me because uneducated voters then show up and vote for whomever has the best neckties or whatnot. Since I don't follow politics (unless Weekend Update on SNL counts?! No?) that's another reason for me not to vote. Maybe I'm not upholding my civic duty or whatever, but I will forever be faithful to my God than to the American government and our "leaders". I have one leader and in the end He will be the best president the world has ever known!

Long time no blog...

Wow it has been a busy summer...some highlights;

~ finsihed dental assisting school (looking for a job...)
~ sent my one and only baby off to kindergarten (which is sad and exciting)
~ applied for a seasonal job at Bronner's (it's an amazing place to work!!)
~ signed Ava up for riding lessons (she took to it like a champ!)
~ lots of "back to school" shopping (Ava's school has a semi-strict dress code)
~ still "witching" it up making tinctures, poultices and other natural remedies (will post some later)
~ finished my first book about "regular" people (no witches, vampires, or other supernatural beings...yeah it was boring)
~ imagined a great idea for a book (always wanted to write one...if i ever have time)
~ Ava got her first loose tooth (still not out yet)
~ spent an entire week at the cabin with Ava & my parents (can't we just move there already)

Now that summer is over (can you say HOT) and fall is approaching I am in the mood for all things fall! I love warm drinks, hoodies, jeans, ugg boots, blankets, fires, sweet treats, Halloween, pumpkins, sunny & cool days, crisp leaves, changing colors, and so much more! Thank you God for the blessing of autumn <3