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With the multitude of herbs available to us, it can be overwhelming to know which ones are the best to have on hand at all times. There are several herbs that are versatile and can be used for many different purposes; including candlework, herbal baths, anointing supplies, and many more. Personally, I suggest keeping a minimum of a half ounce of each herb on hand at all times for those impromptu workings! Seven Must-Have Herbs 1. Basil - protection, blessings, prosperity, money 2. Oregano - healing, protection, courage, luck 3. Rosemary - love, friendship, family, protection 4. Bay - health, protection, success 5. Cinnamon - love, happiness, money 6. Salt - protection, uncrossing 7. Alfalfa - protection, health, prosperity, happiness All of these herbs are easily stored and can be kept in the kitchen for practical uses as well. Check out some of my other articles for specific ways to use these incredible resources. If you have experience with any of these, please share ...

Do you ever feel stuck? Like no matter what you do, you cant get any closer to your goals. Does it seem like all of the doors in front of you are closed? Wouldn't it be great to be able to do something about it? Use these ancient tools to open the roads in front of you so that you can manifest true success! Some crystals that have been known to tear down obstacles are Hematite, Blue Kyanite, and Angelite The best oils for opening paths are Lemongrass, Cedarwood, and Orange. Herbs to use to ensure that your road will be opened to you are Sage, Mint, High John Root, and Five Finger Grass. There are several ways that you can utilize these ingredients. Some of my favorite simple uses include: 1. Combining the oils and herbs of your choice into a bath and adding a piece of blue kyanite 2. Combining lemongrass, cedarwood, and orange oil with sage, mint, and high john root and letting it sit for a full week. Then apply a small amount topically to the bottoms of your feet as...

I've seen so many subscription boxes over the years, we all have... I have to admit that it's amazing, there's a box for literally every single thing you can think of. I've often asked myself how I could create one that would best support my clients and through a series of inspirations; it hit me! What about a subscription box that also had a corresponding class?! So many times, people are bombarded with different items and then they have no idea what to do with them. Let's face it, that's not helping anyone. The items get stuck in a drawer or closet somewhere and accumulate, never adding the intended value to the recipient's life. This is why I am so excited for the opportunity to share these boxes with you all! Not only are they no-frills boxes that correspond to the current season, but the accompanying class shows you exactly what to do with everything! So, onto the next two questions, what's included in the current box and what kind of value a...

A lot of people may be unfamiliar with the term "dressing candles", so I've decided to go over some simple information here so that you can use the basics to further manifest success in your daily life. Dressing candles is a very old practice that is used by many different cultures and belief systems. Every group has used this technique at some point or another. This adds to the symbolism of it because it can help you feel connected to the world around you as well as all of those who came before you. To properly dress a candle, you will obviously need to start with a candle. Bare minimum, you will also need some oil. I prefer using oils and herbs in my candle preparations, to make sure that I am using making my combination as potent as possible. This also ensures that i can clearly concentrate on my intention. I suggest using a candle that you feel like respresents the outcome of your goal, whatever you are trying to acomplish using the Law of Attraction. After ...

Sometimes it's the simple things that can make all of the difference. The holidays are busy enough that I'm sure all of us could benefit from these simple kitchen hacks. I personally utilize all of these tricks and they have really made my life easier. If you want to watch me go into a little more detail about these ideas, you can check out my video  here . 1. Baking Kits If you're going to be doing a lot of baking this season, making lots will save you a lot of time and headaches along the way. Pre-measure your dry ingredients for the recipes on your baking list and bags them separately in sandwich bags. Then combine them into a gallon storage bag and label it. This way, when you're ready to bake, all you have to do is grab your bag and then measure your wet ingredients. This is such a time saver! 2. Add baking soda when boiling eggs Add a tbsp of baking soda to the water when boiling eggs. This makes them so easy to peel which saves time and eliminates frus...

Elderberries don't look like anything spectacular the first time you see them, but they have been used for centuries as an amazingly effective cure-all. Now you too can partake in this ancient remedy and keep you and your family healthy throughout this time of year. These deep hued, little berries are packed with vitamins A and C and raise antioxidant levels, boosting the immune system considerably. Studies conducted on the effectiveness of these amazing berries boast claims that they can lower cholesterol, improve vision, improve heart health, fight against colds and flus, tonsillitis, and bacterial and viral infections. With all of these incredible benefits, it's certainly makes sense to keep a jar or two in your fridge at all times. The recommended dose is 1/2 Tbsp to 1 Tbsp for adults and 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp for children five days out of the week, increasing to every 3-4 hours in the event of illness. The recipe is very simple and should last about 6 months refrige...