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~ This Week's Fairy Offerings ~ A Witch's Brew |
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Pre-loved! Winnie the Witch 6-in-1 Collection Children's HC Book - UK Printed in Singapore
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Vintage! Scary the Witch TY Beanie Babies w/Tag Halloween Collectible Stuffie - Made in China
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~ Last time at Meadow Sweet Grove ~ A Victoria Sandwich makes for a Merry May ... May was never supposed to be a month of isolation for those who celebrate May Day or Beltane... or just love the official beginning of summer. It's the Merry, Merry, Month of May! Accompanying that should be all kinds of outdoor May revels like a procession or parade, Morris dancing or weaving ribbons while dancing around the maypole and crowning a Queen of the May. It's time for "strolling through the park one day" and perhaps having your heart stolen away ... Continue reading: a-victoria-sandwich-makes-for-a-merry-may.html 
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~ Quick and Easy Rose Petal & Witch Hazel Toner ~
You will need: 2 handfuls of fresh rose petals boiling water 1 covered dish metal tea strainer and funnel witch hazel 2 same size containers 1 dark glass bottle |
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Step 1. Collect two handfuls of perfect petals from your most beautifully scented rose bush. Rinse lightly with cool water, place in a covered dish and pour boiling water over; just covering petals. Cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Step 2. Strain water and petals through a metal tea strainer; to catch petal debris. Press down slightly with a clean spoon to extract rose water. Pour collected rosewater into a container, using a clean funnel.
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Step 3. Measure out an equal amount of pure witch hazel to your rosewater. Pour both the witch hazel and rosewater together into a dark glass bottle, cap tightly and shake gently or rotate bottle to mix. Store in a dark, cool cupboard. Apply to skin with a cotton ball.
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Rosewater is anti-inflammatory and has anti-bacterial qualities and so soothes irritated or acne-prone skin. As a natural astringent; it tones skins and tightens pores as well as reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It is also used to hydrate, revitalize and moisture all skin types as it balances the serum of the skin. Witch hazel has similar benefits as it pertains to toning, tightening and cleansing the skin.
And since the beautiful Queen Cleopatra is said to have washed her face in rosewater and indulged in milk baths heavily laced with rose petals; as part of her beauty regime ... I think that is good enough for me to incorporate some rosewater into my daily skin care routine!
And since the beautiful Queen Cleopatra is said to have washed her face in rosewater and indulged in milk baths heavily laced with rose petals; as part of her beauty regime ... I think that is good enough for me to incorporate some rosewater into my daily skin care routine!
Bibliography: Magical Powers of Rosewater for Glowing Skin, Read & Digest, 2020
Meadow Sweet Grove © V. Buchanan 2020
Did you know that articles from past weeks are archived in my Blog? Check it out here! a-victoria-sandwich-makes-for-a-merry-may.html
FOLKLORE & MAGIC
~ Dartmoor Litany - A Protection Charm ~
Image from vintage trinket dish from Widecombe on Dartmoor
All Hallow's Eve is on the way,
so here's a charm to keep unwanted guests away.
A litany, a charm, a spell or a prayer;
just make sure you recite it when you swear,
that you heard a disturbing bump in the night
... or when walking past a graveyard at night.
So give this protective petition a try,
No need to question the hows or whys ...
so here's a charm to keep unwanted guests away.
A litany, a charm, a spell or a prayer;
just make sure you recite it when you swear,
that you heard a disturbing bump in the night
... or when walking past a graveyard at night.
So give this protective petition a try,
No need to question the hows or whys ...
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Dartmoor's Litany From Wizards and Buzzards, And Long Tailed Lizards, And things that creep, Through other folks hedges, GOOD LORD DELIVER US |
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Or try another version ... From ghoulies and ghosties; And long-leggity beasties, And things that go bump in the night, GOOD LORD DELIVER US! |
Just make sure to say it three times in a row;
for "three times the charm" as you know.
for "three times the charm" as you know.
Meadow Sweet Grove © V. Buchanan 2016 / edited 2019 & 2020
Did you know that articles from past weeks are archived in my Blog? Check it out here! appealing-apple-blossoms.html
