tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10449113242925864902024-03-13T03:04:04.055-07:00Crone CroniclesSit, listen to the wind, birds and trees. Allow the beauty and chaos that is nature to enter and propel you through this time we call life.
Breath in the smells of an open fire place and a camp fire. Know the difference they have on you and your surroundings.
Give with an open heart and mind. Know that there are richer and poorer. But never measure those two thoughts by the amount of money one has. For richness is how you live and give of yourself, not what you have. Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.comBlogger1730125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-62392504502585446242014-09-25T11:58:00.000-07:002014-09-25T11:58:26.406-07:00I saw these two a few weeks back and will be my next project. After the Yule tide presents are done, of course and my faerie lamps are finished. The one would make a great necklace or talsman for the feminine aspect of life<br />
and the other a beautiful reminder of the wilder side of us all (a creative steampunk piece). All I need now is the old watch.<br />
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<br />Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-78218806742046218602014-09-25T11:57:00.000-07:002014-09-25T11:57:31.355-07:00Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2 cups broccoli flowerettes <br />
1 medium to large potato (al purpose)<br />
1 small onion, diced<br />
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese <br />
water<br />
salt and pepper<br />
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In a sauce pan put the broccoli, 1/2 teaspoon oil, and water and bring to a boil. Turn off oven and allow to sit 25-30 minutes. take out and refrigerate. Reserve the water.<br />
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In the same water add the potato (diced or chopped) and the onion. Just use enough water to cook the potato and not a lot extra. Cook until Both are done. add the cheddar cheese a little milk and the broccoli and heat through. you can add corn starch if you used to much water. Serve hot.<br />
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<br />Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-42872021041651910432014-09-20T12:13:00.000-07:002014-09-20T12:13:55.266-07:00Mabon Incense by Pamela Jean De'Sherlia II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As the Wheel of the Year turns with each season,
you may wish to use different types and scents of incense for your
ceremonies and rituals. While incense isn't mandatory for a good ritual,
it certainly can help to set the mood. To make your a blend of incense
for Mabon, the autumn equinox, we'll be using scents that remind us of
the fall season, and the second harvest of the year.<br />
You can make incense with sticks and in cones, but the easiest kind uses loose ing<span class="text_exposed_show">redients,
which are then burned on top of a charcoal disc or tossed into a fire.
This recipe is for loose incense, but you can adapt it for stick or cone
recipes if you wish.</span><br />
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you mix and blend your incense, focus on the intent of your work. In
this particular recipe, we’re creating an incense to use during Mabon.
It’s a time to celebrate the season of balance and harmony, as well as
the gratitude and thanksgiving of the harvest season.<br />
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You’ll need:<br />
2 parts sandalwood<br />
2 parts pine<br />
1 part rosemary<br />
1 part cinnamon<br />
1 part dried apple<br />
1 part dried oak leaf</div>
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Create these by using 5 parts alcohol and 1 part essential oil and allow it sit for a month shaking daily before using<br />
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Sun - Frankincense Oil<br />
Moon - Jasmine oil<br />
Mercury - Lavender oil<br />
Venus - Rose oil<br />
Mars - Benzoin oil<br />
Jupiter - Sandlewood oil<br />
Saturn - Musk oil <br />
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Use these for perfume to invoke magical things into your life, to anoint candles, talismans, athame, and for healing.<br />
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To bring someone or something into your life anoint the wick part.<br />
To banish someone anoint the bottom of the candle<br />
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From Candle Magic by Phillip CooperKarlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-71517607859522249632014-09-19T15:58:00.002-07:002014-09-19T15:58:30.721-07:00Zucchini Augratin<span class="userContent">Just in time for Mabon harvest. <br /> </span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><br /> 2 zucchini sliced thin<br /> 1 small onion, chopped<br /> 1 teaspoon garlic minced (jar)<br /> 1/2 cup milk<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> sprinkle of Italian seasoning<br /> 1 cup cheese (I used both Mozzarella and mild cheddar)<br /> 1 tablespoon butter<br /> <br />
In a saucepan sauté both the garlic and onion with the Italian
seasoning until onion is opaque. The add the milk and zucchini and
simmer 10 minutes until the zucchini is almost cooked.<br /> <br /> Transfer
into a baking dish and mix 1/2 the cheese into the zucchini mixture and
top with the rest. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes until it
is hot and bubbling and cheese is a golden brown. <br /> <br /> Serve hot. makes 4 servings</span></span>Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-63495264500089807842014-09-15T11:33:00.001-07:002014-09-15T11:33:31.830-07:00 Breakfast Crescent Loaf.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="userContent">My husband made me this for breakfast today. It was like going out to a fancy restaurant. <br /> <br /> <br /> 2 tubes crescent dough<br /> 1/2 package frozen spinach, defrosted and drained and squeezed to get out all the extra liquid<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> 1 - 8 oz - package shredded mozzarella cheese<br /> 3 eggs scrambled <br /> 1 ham slice cubed (3/4 cup) <br /> 2-3 cooked sausages or cooked crumbled bacon<br /> <br /> Spray a cookie sheet. Sauté ham add the other meat to get warm.<br /> <br />
Lay out and press together the crescent dough. fill with the spinach,
eggs, ham and sausages. cover with cheese and fold over the loaf.<br /> <br /> Bake in a low (300 - 325) degree oven until the outside is brown and cooked. <br /> <br /> Slice and serve.<br /> <br /> serves 4-6 people</span></span>Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-9447472295713577702014-09-12T12:51:00.000-07:002014-09-12T12:51:11.792-07:00Crochet or knitting lovers take noteA decent day is when no one gets hurt or sick a great day is when I have encountered enough to learn something new.<br />
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Today I discovered a new way to join ends of yarn. My usual tying the ends and hiding the result within the afghan is now over. <br />
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Check out this great way of doing it<br />
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<a href="http://blog.lionbrand.com/2012/06/19/how-to-russian-join-yarn-in-7-easy-steps/">http://blog.lionbrand.com/2012/06/19/how-to-russian-join-yarn-in-7-easy-steps/</a>Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-43516500462699271962014-09-02T17:24:00.002-07:002014-09-02T17:24:43.577-07:00Samhain Spider Chip Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-11565796241537692412014-08-25T18:23:00.000-07:002014-08-25T18:23:06.690-07:00Great Grandma's Pasta Sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1 lb. 80/20 ground beef OR 90/10 ground beef<br /> 1 6 oz. can tomato paste<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> 6 oz. water<br /> 1 24 oz. jar tomato puree<br /> 5-6 cloves garlic, minced<br /> 2 tbsp. granulated sugar<br /> Pinch of dried oregano<br /> Pinch of onion powder<br /> Pinch of garlic powder<br /> Handful of fresh basil, chopped<br /> Salt and pepper, to taste</span><br />
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Throw your meat in with the garlic and brown until meat has been
thoroughly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.<br />
Pour in the tomato paste, tomato puree, and seasoning, including the
fresh basil. Stir to mix well. With the 6 oz. can from the tomato paste,
fill that with water and pour it in the stockpot as well.<br /> Let mixture simmer, uncovered, for 2 or more hours (the longer the better, but minimum 2 hours), stirring occasionally.<br /> Serve hot over fresh pasta<br />
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<br />Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-64014386401818018512014-08-16T02:49:00.000-07:002014-08-16T02:49:06.552-07:00Update: Things I have learned through my loss of my companion Raptor
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It is with great sadness that I write
the following. My Raptor died a few days ago. WE had to put her down
because of renal failure due to acute diabetes. My vet wasn't very
clear in what that meant until after her death. My heart goes out to
anyone with animals because what I found during her last few months.</div>
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1st: if your animal shows signs of
diabetes like frequent urination or urination while sleeping
accompanied with extreme thirst or an increase in water intake. Your
animal is a diabetic and diet will not help at this point. Your
decisions are either to start shots and hope or make the decision to
put them out of the pain of what will follow. Their liver and kidneys
will fail and it is a slow very painful death. This was not conveyed
tp me when it was going on with my dog.
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2nd: Diet will help and even prevent
this if you start now before any signs are there.
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Diet is such a tricky thing. They can't
take sugar. Not in any form. The sad part is it is everywhere. In
most dog foods, almost all snacks and even in things you might give
them a bit of while you are doing things like making a sandwich as it
is in all lunch meat we eat and in jerky. Remember the food and drug
administration are one unit. Food insures they sell drugs and drugs
require food.</div>
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My best advice is read your labels all
of them. Both canned and dry foods most likely will have sugar. If so
put them back on the shelf and try another until there is no sugar,
corn syrup, honey, or any other form of sugar in their ingredients.
These are a few of the ones that are okay.</div>
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<a href="http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/canidae-dog-food-grain-free-dry/">http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/canidae-dog-food-grain-free-dry/</a></div>
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There are others also. If you know of
any please include in the comments so others will have a choice. Also
shoot for grain free because we all know what GMO's are doing to our
bodies.</div>
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Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-5475508628033553952014-08-13T07:04:00.000-07:002014-08-16T08:14:54.152-07:00Last night I lost my baby girl (My husky)<style type="text/css">P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }</style>
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This is what I posted on FB to pay a tribute to her. This is my girl in happier times.</div>
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This is her hours before she passed.</div>
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The last weeks I have had dreams of the
passing of my loving and trusted companion Raptor Lil-Lady. Although
we both spoke different languages, she being a Siberian husky, we had
long ago crossed over into an inter-knowing. Many days, not a word
was said and yet, each felt the ties that instinctively conveyed as
they washed away any fears the other might have. Where I went, she
was following right behind me. If I was gone very long she would show
signs of depression. It was the same for me. I was always worried
about her when I was gone.
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Today I had to put my best friend to
rest. They called it “end stage renal failure” but they might as
well of called it limbo, for that is where I have been ever since
hearing those deafening words. Renal failure! I would rather they had
taken my life than having to hear those words but what I wanted
didn't matter. If it had, she would have been given a miracle drug
and she would be chasing butterflies as we speak but, instead, I am
crying and she is gone.</div>
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I saw her deteriorate throughout the
day until finally she couldn't even hold down water. I held out hope
because she was still urinating. When she couldn't keep from vomiting
water, I knew there was nothing I could do. She would die unless I
got her help. Help is what I went for. Help is what I wanted. What I
got was a kick in the face. She was dieing and it was up to me how
she went. Calmly or in great pain. I wanted time - only years I told
myself -but there were only minutes to make the decision.
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I couldn't see through my tears, nor
could I catch my breath. My head was swimming through a sea of what
ifs. Now there was no time left for what ifs, only that decision to
take her life or watch her suffer. A painful death. Contemplating
such a decision would take me years and yet my time was up, so I
leaped, without a safety net into a large dark crevasse. You might
say I took the cowards way out but I pray it was the right decision
for her. I was there when she took her last breath, with my loving
husband close by. They might not of always gotten along but in the
end she welcomed his gentle touch as we both worried over her.</div>
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In the final moments of her ten year
life, she was quiet and seemed at peace. When the shaved her arm, my
whispers started in her ear. “I am so sorry. I love you. It will be
alright.” They rang through her ears for the next few moments and
until it was over. My final words were, “I am so sorry. You will be
alright now.” She went hard. It wasn't a peaceful passing and my
heart ached for her.
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On the way home Eric tried so hard to
comfort me and show me there was still a future, but I am ashamed to
say I really do not remember a thing he said. Still he seemed
comforted by my crying tapering off into sobs and finally into deep
exhales that felt as if each were my last. The car ride had given me
time to close off the world and shut down inside.</div>
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As I walked back in the house wanting
nothing more than to see her face peer around the kitchen table, but
she didn't. I walked into the den, where she would spend her time
with me, and all that was left was the last of what she had thrown up
as we were leaving to take her to the vet. Being the next thing to
do, and all I could think was do the next thing so, I wiped up the
mess as I broke out once again into a full fledged cry. Then I
sprayed some rug cleaner and with each scrub, those cries came a deep
exhales, reminding me of her dieing breaths. As I scrubbed in a now
almost robotic motion, sobs filling the air. I swear I could see me
from slightly above, watching, sharing the pain of loosing my little
girl. At that second, I think I could of taken my last breath and let
go happily, but I didn't. I must of made a decision because suddenly
I was pushed back into my body as I scrubbed away,
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To me, Raptor was the child that never
left home. The old woman I could tell anything to, knowing my secrets
were safe. My best friend and my biggest worry. She had filled my
life every day for as long as I care to remember. We had always
worried about each other, cared for each other and in her final hour
I venture to say she was as worried about me as I was about her. Rest
in peace Raptor Lil-Lady. She died at approximately 4:45 on the 12th
day of August, in the year 2014. You will be missed.</div>
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In happier times she left me with these pictures</div>
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This last one is of her famous snub that she did when she was up set with me.</div>
Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-86813069631719754162014-08-09T07:51:00.001-07:002014-08-09T07:52:18.330-07:00Magick and the hours of the day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Voice<br />
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Use this to cast misfortune over somebody for a day.<br />
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Go to the person. Whisper, but not that they can hear,<br />
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"Misfortune all day, Misfortune all night. Bring bad luck to [person's name], but only for a mite. Mote it be."<br />
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The person affected will probably have bad luck for the rest of the day. <br />
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THIS WILL NOT AFFECT:<br />
Life (Anyone dying)<br />
Injuries<br />
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Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-6155003389242380592014-08-08T09:54:00.003-07:002014-08-08T09:54:56.359-07:00Home Made Maraschino Cherries by Jen Smallwood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /> Maraschino Cherries that taste like
cherries with out food coloring and all of the other nasty things that
are in those store bought jars!<br /> Plus they are so much more affordable.<br /> Servings: 1 quart<br />
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1 Sweet Cherries, washed & pitted (reserve the pits)<br /> 1¼ cup Sugar<br /> 2¼ cups Water<br /> 1 tsp Ascorbic Acid or Fruit Fresh<br /> ¼ tsp Salt<br /> 1 Tbsp Almond Extract<br /> ½ Vanilla Bean, split & seeds scraped<br /> 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice, fresh works best<br /> ¼ cup Maraschino Liqueur, preferably luxardo**<br />
Directions:<br /> 1) Sprinkle the ascorbic acid over the cherries and place them in a 1 quart container with a tight fitting lid.<br /> 2) Place pits in a plastic ziploc type bag, cover the bag with a kitchen towel, and smash the pits with a hammer.<br />
3) In a small saucepan place the smashed pits, vanilla bean pod &
seeds, sugar, salt, water & lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium
heat.. boil until the sugar & salt have melted. Remove from heat
and let steep for 40 minutes, until it cools to room temperature.<br /> 3)
Use a fine mesh strainer over a medium container with a spout to strain
the syrup. Reserve the vanilla pod. Be careful to strain out all of the
cherry pits, discard the remaining solids. Stir the almond extract
& and maraschino liqueur into syrup. Syrup should be fairly thick
& sticky.<br /> 4) Tuck the vanilla pod into the center of the
container and pour the syrup over the cherries. Cover tightly and
refrigerate for at least 5 days before using.<br /> 5) Cherries can be stored in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to 3 weeks.<br />
** If you prefer non-alcoholic cherries use 1/4 cup water in place of the cherry liqueur.<br /> Plus, Leave The Stems On If You Want To Use Them In Drinks &, for garnishing.</div>
Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-33874552550677077852014-08-08T09:48:00.002-07:002014-08-08T09:49:03.426-07:00Warm Baked Cherries with Havarti-Granola Streusel By Jen Smallwood<span class="hasCaption"><br /></span>
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<span class="hasCaption">1 1/2 cups oat/nut granola (such as Quaker natural granola with oats, honey and almonds)<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> 1 teaspoon cinnamon<br /> 1/4 teaspoon cloves<br /> 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed<br /> 1 cup Wisconsin Havarti cheese, shredded and divided <br /> 5-6 cups (1 3/4 to 2 pounds) sweet cherries*, pitted<br /> 2/3 cup sugar<br /> <br /> Preheat oven to 375°F.<br /> <br />
Place granola, cinnamon, cloves and butter in bowl of food processor.
Pulse until small crumbles form. Place in bowl and add 1/2 cup Havarti.
Reserve remaining 1/2 cup.<br /> <br /> Spread cherries in 8”x8” baking
dish. Add sugar and toss to coat cherries. Sprinkle granola mixture
evenly over cherries. Bake 25-30 minutes, until cherry liquid bubbles.
(If granola browns too quickly, lower oven to to 350°F.) Remove from
oven and sprinkle remaining Havarti over. Bake an additional 5 minutes,
until cheese melts. Serve warm.<br /> <br /> Blueberry bake variation: Use 5 cups blueberries and 2/3 cup sugar, or to taste, depending on sweetness of fruit.</span></span></div>
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<span class="userContent"><br /> <br /> A light and chewy oatmeal cookie with just the right amount of chips so as not to over power them<br /> <br /> 1 stick butter softened<br /> 1 large egg<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> 2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed<br /> 1 tsp baking powder<br /> 1/4 tsp salt<br /> 1/2 c oatmeal (i used rolled oats non instant)<br /> 1 1/4 c flour (more if needed to make a firm batter)<br /> 1 tsp vanilla extract<br /> 1/2 c assorted chips (i used milk chocolate and peanut butter)<br /> <br /> Preheat oven to 350 degrees<br /> <br />
Mix egg, butter, baking powder, vanilla, salt, and sugar together until
fluffy. Mix in the oatmeal and flour then fold in the chips.<br /> <br /> Drop by spoon fulls onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges start to brown. Do not over bake.</span></span>Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-45463470979094447072014-08-05T14:37:00.001-07:002014-08-05T14:39:28.724-07:00CANDLE PROTECTION SPELL TO STOP HARASSMENT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><br /> <br /> Timing: During the waning moon. Use a brown candle (an image candle, if you can) to represent the person who is harassing you.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Write the person's name on the front and back of the candle.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">On a small piece of parchment paper, write:<br /> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">'From now on, (name) will say nothing but sweet words about me and to me.<br /> By the power of Aradia, so mote it be!'<br /> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">Put a drop of honey in the middle of the paper and roll it into a ball.<br /> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">Heat a knife, pin or your athame, make a gash in the candle (in its mouth, if it's an image candle) and stuff the paper ball into it.<br /> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">Let the candle burn a little while every night for an odd number of nights, to a maximum of nine nights. Throw the remnants into flowing water, but save some candle drippings or ash to sprinkle in the path of your oppressor.</span></span></span><br />
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<br /> Michigan cherries give this drink a tangy twist....<br /> Servings: 1<br />
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3 Tbsp Frozen Cherry Juice Concentrate<br /> 1 cup Vernor's Ginger Ale Soda<br /> 2-3 Michigan Cherries<br /> Directions:<br /> Measure concentrated cherry juice into a tall glass. Fill glass with ginger ale and stir gently. Drop in cherries and enjoy!<br /> **note**<br /> for an interesting adult version -you can add 1oz vodka.<br />
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Found on Mixing bowl exchange on FB. Recipe and photo by Jen Smallwood</div>
Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-91644061596882283852014-07-31T13:58:00.000-07:002014-08-09T12:02:00.298-07:00Moist Strawberry Snackin Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This wonderfully moist cake can be ate alone, with ice cream, or with whip cream as frosting. Reminiscent of a jello poke cake but with real fruit and lots more flavor.<br />
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1 cake mix (I used Duncan Hines French vanilla)<br />
3 eggs<br />
1/3 cup oil<br />
2 (10 oz) jars Polar Strawberry in light syrup (Glass jars on shelf at walmart)<br />
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Beat all together and put into a sprayed 9x11 baking dish. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 28-30 minutes.<br />
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Cool and cut. Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-46129346270951819722014-07-27T17:44:00.001-07:002014-07-27T17:44:33.483-07:00Tarot Spells<br /><span class="hasCaption"><br /></span>
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Tarot spells are similar to other spells. Basically, cards are selected
from the deck which are significant to the spell in question. For
example, a love spell would more than likely include the lovers card,
perhaps the magician to show the power in a situation, maybe the wheel
of fortune, to represent the topsy turvy world of love, etc. You are
limited only by your imagination and n<span class="text_exposed_show">one
of the spells are set in stone. Spells are most effective when they are
created by you, with your particular situation in mind. There are basic
steps that you can follow, but again, these are not necessarily set in
stone.<br /> <br /> Steps for spells<br /> <br /> You really should be familiar with the basic meanings of <br />
the tarot cards in order to choose the cards which have the most to do
with your particular situation. There are several books which can help
you to familiarize yourself with card meanings. <br /> <br /> You would probably choose anywhere from 3 to 7 cards. However many you think would be needed.<br /> <br />
A tarot spell is a form of meditation. A way to concentrate on what it
is you really want. You would be surprised to find the sort of things
you come up with. They will work, because your attitudes will guide
them, your thoughts will help you make the right decisions. Most spells
or meditations rely on rituals which make the meditation exercises more
effective by helping to set the mood. The right mood can be set in many
different ways. Do you <br /> want to gather beautiful things around you?
Flowers, scented candles, a picture of a loved one? Or do you want to
get down to basics. (A white sheet on a bare floor, perhaps one small
candle, or no extra lighting at all) <br /> It really all depends on you
and your own particular personality. You have made things happen before.
Remember the times when you were a child and could believe in anything?
Try to regain that faith. It is unfortunate that as we grow up, we
begin to lose our child-like wonder and expectations. We can regain
those things, the world has not changed that much, and you CAN make a
bad situation better. You have only to believe. Believe that you can do
it, that those around you can help, and above all, that there is
someone, or some being looking out for you, but you must act. <br /> <br /> STEPS<br /> 1. Find anywhere from 3-7 cards to represent what you'd like to accomplish.<br /> <br /> 2. Choose a time to work the spell when you won't be interrupted, where you might meditate in peace.<br /> <br /> 3. If you'd like, choose some props to help in your meditations. These can be as simple or as ornate as you'd like them to be.<br /> <br />
4. The best way to begin is by sorting through the cards you have
chosen. Try to put them in order of importance, the first card being the
least important one. Lay that card down and say out loud, something
along the lines of.<br /> "I have chosen this card, the ace of swords,
because for me, it has always represented power and accomplishment, and I
want to accomplish many things." (you would then proceed in this same
manner) <br /> Next, I have chosen the fool, because it represents a worry
free spirit and I know I must not worry about what I cannot change"
Next, I choose the lovers, because I know that there is someone for
everyone out there and I want to find my "other half".<br /> "Finally, I
choose, what is most important to me, the death card, because I need to
put to an end, all the negative in my life and have a re-birth of ideas
and feelings."<br /> <br /> 5. Once you have finished meditating, you may
close the spell by blowing out a candle, thinking quietly, doing a
little dance, whatever you feel like doing to end it.<br /> <br /> *NOTE,
Look through the cards and choose the cards that stand out in your mind,
don't analyze why you are choosing them until you get to the point in
the spell where you are ready to declare your reasons. The very
spontaneity of the situation may prove a pleasant and eye-opening
experience</span></div>
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2 cups leftover oatmeal<br />
1 stick softened butter<br />
2 large eggs<br />
2 tablespoons baking powder<br />
1 tablespoon vanilla<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
2 1/2 cups flour<br />
3/4 cup sugar<br />
2 teaspoons cinnamon<br />
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray and flour a large bread pan and set aside. Mix everything except the cinnamon together until well blended. add the cinnamon and mix softly so it is not all incorporated.Place in the bread pan and cook 45-55 minutes until center comes out clean and is lightly browned.<br />
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NOTE: My leftover oatmeal had crasins and pepitas in it.<br />
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<br />Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-39325984401740872112014-07-27T16:47:00.003-07:002014-07-31T13:57:02.242-07:00Sausage Breakfast Bake<br />
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1/2 package simply shredded potatoes<br />
1 small onion, chopped<br />
1/2 a red pepper, chopped<br />
1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked, chopped and cooled<br />
4 large eggs<br />
1 cup medium sharp cheddar cheese, Shredded<br />
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Mix together and place in a oven safe baking dish. I made mine ahead to be baked in the morning. Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-38621078470812075082014-07-24T14:42:00.000-07:002014-07-24T14:42:08.620-07:00A BANISHING SPELL <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This spell can be used to banish afflictions of all sorts and to renew
one's strength following an affliction. It is most powerful when worked
in the late evening.<br /> <br /> You will need:<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> •Three cups of fresh rainwater<br /> •A large bowl<br /> •Two small bowls<br /> •A silver knife<br /> •A lock of lamb's wool<br /> •Pure, virgin olive oil<br /> •Red wine vinegar<br /> •A 7" x 7" square of white, cotton cloth<br /> •Seven blades of green grass<br /> •A candle (any color, but white or natural beeswax is best)<br /> <br />
Pour the rainwater into the large bowl. Light the candle. Take the
silver knife and write with its point on the water's surface, the name
of that which afflicts you.<br /> <br /> Pour some olive oil in one of the small bowls and soak the lamb's wool in the oil.<br /> <br /> Next, pour some red wine vinegar in the other bowl and soak the lamb's wool in the vinegar.<br /> <br />
Remove the wool from the vinegar and drop it into the water. The
contents of the other bowls, containing the olive oil and vinegar,
should be emptied out onto the ground.<br /> <br /> Extinguish the candle.<br /> <br />
Leave the lamb's wool to soak in the water overnight. At sunrise,
remove the lock of wool from the water, wring it out, and set it to dry
on the white cotton cloth. When the lamb's wool is fully dry, it should
be sewn up in the white, cotton cloth along with the seven blades of
grass. Keep the pouch under your pillow while you sleep.</span></span></span>Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044911324292586490.post-51991113351022246722014-07-24T09:16:00.003-07:002014-07-24T09:16:43.283-07:00Myrrh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Myrrh-(Protection, Exorcism, Healing, Spirituality) <br /><br />
Myrrh was burned to Ra at noon in ancient Egypt, and was also fumed in the temples if Isis. <br /><br />
Burned as an incense, myrrh purifies the area, lifts the vibrations and
creates peace. However, it is rarely burned alone; usually in
conjunction with<br />
Frankincense or other resins. Myrrh increases the power
of any incense to which it is added. <span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Myrrh is also included in healing incenses and sachets, and its smoke
is used to consecrate, purify and bless objects such as talismans,
amulets, charms and magickal tools. <br /> </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Myrrh also aids meditation and contemplation. It is often added to sachets, usually with Frankincense.<br /> </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Considering the plant's shape and the fact that its gum resin has been
used as a drying stimulant, it is easy to place this incense in Mars.
The thorns of the tree represent the grief of loss as well as the
resin's ability to protect and heal. This is an excellent incense to
help with loss, whether it be that of a loved one or a great injury (and
thus loss of safety) done to one's heart, spirit, or body. It brings
Martial protection to the injured and is wonderful for all sorts of
purification. </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">In the Kabbalah, it is associated with Binah, and it
connects with Crone energy and thus the Underworld and the Abyss.</span>Karlyn Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493667349441299593noreply@blogger.com3