Introduction to Label Reading on Cosmetics and Food
One of the things I’ve had to learn how to do over the past few years is read ingredients labels, and I started with packaged food. For people with sensitive systems (like me) it’s important to monitor what we consume. I’ve also had to accept that the things I put onto my body, like lotion,...
DIY Destressers
I’ve had STRESS this week–the kind that makes you see red and feel blue all at once. I apologize for being unable to discuss the whys; other people’s business is not for me to air on the interwebs. But I have literally broken out into an itchy mess over it. Not okay! What’s a princess...
Jax Makes Soap!
Interesting things I’ve learned about soap… Soap is what happens when you mix melted fat (animal or plant) and lye (either sodium or potassium hydroxide). The original lye used in soapmaking was ashes from a hardwood tree (although I’m guessing what you buy at the store isn’t made that way anymore). If you make soap...
Making Sense of Getting Sick Off of Perfectly Healthy Food
Sorry about going MIA the last couple of weeks. My second book just released (Yaaaaay! *Blows noisemaker and strews confetti*) and I’ve been writing blog posts and answering interview questions and whatnot for that. But….I’m back! And I’m not talking about anything Pagan. (GG says I don’t have to apologize, but I’m going to anyway. Sorry!)...
Heroes and Magic and Gods, Oh my! Recommended Readings on Heathenry
Last week in the comments a reader asked for reading suggestions for those interested in learning more about Heathenry. I realized I had a lot to say about this topic, so I made a post out of it. Please know I am not a scholar and while I have been a Pagan for a long time...
Letting Go of Stuff: Heathen Feng Shui?
A few months ago I read an article called Norwegian Feng Shui in which the author tied together her Norwegian roots and her interest in feng shui. I thought it was a pretty cool article. I’m not totally up on feng shui with its bagua and five elements (earth, fire, water, wood, metal) instead of Celtic four...
The Princesses’ Food Manifesto: Part 2
(See Part 1 here) The Power of Local What’s wrong with having a few corporations control virtually every aspect of our sustenance? Far from abstract, the genetic and proprietary control of our diets by a handful of companies (Monsanto, DuPont, and Syngenta combined own an astounding 47 percent of the global seed market) directly robs...
The Princesses’ Food Manifesto (Part 1)
Consumers are being asked to make food choices in terms of not only health and money issues, but in terms of environmental and social values as well. The task of food shopping has become fraught with conflicting information, frustration and, often, outright cynicism. Being an educated consumer has never been more challenging. – Mary V....
I Like Food
My husband and I say this to each other sometimes, like a mantra. One of Us: Hey, I just found out that [insert yummy restaurant] has an awesome happy hour. We could eat there for $30! The Other: *fist pump* I like food. or OoU: Check out this recipe I just found! Goat cheese, honey...
