Celebrate the Spring Equinox with me as I explore Ostara, the pagan holiday honoring new beginnings, the Goddess of Spring, and the natural renewal around us. From egg symbolism to spiritual cleansing, this post is your gentle guide to welcoming the season of growth and balance.
I paid $50 for four tickets to a Pickle Fest that was… well, not much of a festival. What we expected didn’t exist, but the day wasn’t a total loss. From discovering Memphis’ Flying Saucer Draught Emporium to visiting The Broom Closet and snagging rare esoteric books, the detours turned out to be the real highlights.
I’ve officially broken up with Goodreads, and StoryGraph has quickly become my new favorite reading companion. Thoughtful recommendations, flexible goal tracking, and a clean, organized design — this app finally feels like it was built with readers in mind.
Long before Valentine’s Day became the holiday of choice in February, the Romans honored Lupercalia — a wild festival of purification, fertility, and ritual. Though long outlawed, its strange history still lingers in our modern celebrations.
Imbolc, also known as Brigid’s Day, marks the halfway point between winter and spring—a time for renewal, cleansing, and gentle preparation for the season ahead. In this post, I share the history of the holiday, its ties to Celtic tradition and the goddess Brigid, and how I’m bringing the spirit of Imbolc into my own life through spring cleaning, intentional letting go, and a few cozy kitchen rituals.
A deep dive into my 2023 hair care routine, from weekly washes to post-shower rituals, scalp care, and even the role diet plays in healthy hair. I share the products, techniques, and small habits that help keep my bleached hair long, strong, and vibrant.
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