Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom

I thought I'd take a bit of time today to share a few of the great books I've been reading!  There's always a huge stack (or three) around the house or loaded on my nook and I love sharing great titles!  Here's just a few.First up is Cook School by Amanda Grant.  This is an awesome little book that shares ideas based on the age of kids and their abilities.  Just like toys are given an appropriate age listing, this book is broken into three age groups: 3-5, 5-7 and … [Read more...]

Because this subject is in the news once again, I thought I'd rerun this older post.  Updated to add: I posted this last year as part of Touchstone Advocacy's 30 Days of Advocacy Against  Witch-hunts.  Please join them on Facebook or at their website.False accusations of witchcraft run rampant in Africa right now.  The accusations are based on a variety of things, including everything from  traditional religious practices to jealousy and from babies with colic to … [Read more...]

Popping in quickly to share with you some of what I've been up to lately.Right before the holidays, I signed up to volunteer at the local food bank.  Now that the kids are getting older and more self-sufficient, I wanted to get involved in a more grown-up volunteer situation (as opposed to scouts, 4H, and years of school volunteering - which were all awesome).  I got my papers in, got a call and showed up to work... only to be told when I got there that they really didn't have room for … [Read more...]

Quite a ways back, I was doing a regular feature on the blog called "Ask Mrs. B."  I haven't done it in quite a while, so I thought I'd give it another go.  I regularly answer quite a few questions via emails and facebook messages on the subjects of Paganism, cooking, books and school issues dealing with kids with disabilities.  I surely don't always have an answer for everything, but I'm always willing to find a site, book or another person who can help out - not to mention all … [Read more...]

January1 - New Year's Day5 (evening, into Jan. 6) - La Befana comes to visit8 - Justitia12 - Compitalia16-  Martin Luther King Day20 - St. Agnes Eve25 - St. Paul's DayFebruary2 - Imbolc (Lammas, Southern Hemisphere)12 - Feralia starts14 - Valentine's Day15 - Lupercalia March 1 - Maternalia20 - Spring Equinox (Autumn Equinox, Southern Hemisphere)April20 - International Day of Silence22 - Earth DayMay1 - Beltane (Samhain, Southern Hemisphere)13 - Mother's Day28 … [Read more...]

The MooHappy Monday!  I know, I know - it's been a while, right?  I swear, this has been one of my busiest times, the last six months or so.  Too much to do, not near enough time.But things are going well!  My book has been turned in (fingers crossed it doesn't get sent back with a big, "Thanks, but no thanks" stamped across it, lol!).  Miss M. just finished a volunteer stint and a play.  My middle guy is doing well (knocks wood!) in his first year of high school, … [Read more...]

Thanks to Brynn McCullough for donating such a gorgeous prize for this giveaway!  The winner, picked by a random number generator is.......Hex!  Please use my contact page to send me your shipping info.  Congrats!! This is post copyright to the author. It may not be reposted, reprinted or distributed in its entirety without express written permission of the author. Links to the article can be freely shared and are very appreciated! … [Read more...]

First up, thanks so much to Beauty Watcher for offering up her gorgeous Seshat star!  The winner, chosen by an online random number generator, is......MewlKitten!  Please contact me via my contact page with your shipping info - and congrats!In new news, Red Wheel/Weiser Books is having a contest at their facebook page.  The three top people to recommend the most new "likes" to their page will win either $25, $50 or $100 worth of Weiser Books.  I thought I'd make this a … [Read more...]

The winner of this giveaway from Brynn McCullough will not only win an amazing Green Fairy Pendulum Board, but also a gorgeous pendulum! CONTEST IS CLOSED!The board was created using a combination of decoupage, 23k gold leafing and paint.  It has a piece of amethyst inlaid in the center and the back is covered in embossed felt to protect your working surface.  This board measures approximately 9x11 inches.The pendulum is handmade and a perfect accompaniment to the board for all of your … [Read more...]