So, I've been playing around with candles again. It's been a few years. I made them in tins and had a limited amount of scent offerings. So, I think it's time to try again. I had fun making them. I have to "relearn" how to do this. I've been playing with container sizes and wicks. I'm now about to take it to the next level and look at essential oils that will work well in candles. Some of the blends: lemongrass, spearmint & eucalyptus, Lavender (although I haven't had great

So, I have been crafty as usual ... life is so amazing and it allows me to be creative and support my family. I've spent the past decade and half doing my Faerie Made, but I am seeing another aspect of evolution. I am still doing my Faerie Made line ... handmade soaps. body care. perfumes.nail polish. It's all good. In fact, I'm going to add some soy wax candles to my line. My creative fiber arts is expanding and I'm now offering my handwoven items at both of my tailgate mar

So, we are a few weeks into the current administration of 45. It has been a hard time for me. I have watched with increasing dismay human rights being violated and things put into play to destroy our planet for greed. I am seeing folks frightened, scared, angry and also coming together. I watched people calling and writing and protesting a billionaire with NO experience becoming a leader of education. I watched her money buy her that role.I am absolutely disgusted by how our

Taking time for yourself is a good thing. It's hard when you have a lot of responsibilities and or children in the home. However, it's so important. Take time. Take a time out. Retreat to your room. Back in my past life I worked with victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children. When I was working in the shelter we offered a weekly support group for the women and also held them at the offices. I facilitated the one in the shelter and then when I ended up wor