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  • itha Herbal Circle Ritual graphic for the Summer Solstice, featuring a mortar and pestle filled with fresh summer herbs and chamomile flowers, sparkling golden magical energy, and a vibrant blue-to-pink twilight gradient background. Gold Wheel of the Year symbol and website URL at the bottom.
    Seasonal Rituals

    Litha Herbal Circle: A Ritual for the Height of Summer

    June 19, 2025 /

    Celebrate the summer solstice with a magical Litha herbal circle ritual. Litha, also known as Midsummer or the summer solstice, is a time to honor the sun, gather with nature’s abundant herbs, and infuse your days with intention and joy. In this post, discover how to create your own herbal circle, work with classic Litha herbs, and enjoy a seasonal recipe that captures the spirit of the season. Litha Litha, also called Midsummer or the summer solstice, marks the longest day of the year. It’s a time when the sun shines brightest and nature is at her peak. This sacred point on the Wheel of the Year celebrates abundance, growth,…

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    June 9, 2025
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    Liminal Magic: A Ritual for the Space Between Beltane and Summer Solstice

    May 29, 2025
    Printable planner page titled 30 Days of Tiny Habit Shifts with bee and floral accents designed by Whitney Donohue

    30 Days of Tiny Habit Shifts That Feel Too Small to Fail

    May 10, 2025
  • Rosemary lemon shortbread bars stacked on a blue plate with fresh herbs and a “fresh HERBS” wooden box in the background, basking in natural sunlight.
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    Rosemary Lemon Shortbread

    June 17, 2025 /

    Celebrate the summer solstice with this buttery rosemary lemon shortbread, finished with a sprinkle of rosemary citrus salt. Perfect for Litha, Wheel of the Year rituals, or any sunlit summer celebration! You’ll Love This Rosemary Lemon Shortbread Serving Rosemary Lemon Shortbread at Your Litha Ritual Magical Ingredients Rosemary Element of Fire • Memory • Protection Invokes clarity and focus while guarding sacred space—herbal magic at its finest. Lemon Zest Element of Air • Cleansing • Upliftment Clears stagnant energy and brings a fresh burst of brightness to any blend. Salt Element of Earth • Protection • Grounding A timeless purifier—anchors energy, preserves intentions, and enhances all it touches. Related Posts…

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    One Pan Magic: Sausage & Veggies

    May 13, 2025
    Grilled Cajun chicken thigh served with seasoned rice and colorful roasted carrots in a green bowl.

    Freezer-to-Grill Cajun Chicken Marinade

    June 3, 2025
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  • Ingredients for Thai Chicken marinade including soy sauce, honey, ground cumin, fresh garlic and ginger, arranged beside raw chicken thighs on a kitchen counter.
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    Freezer-to-Grill Thai Chicken Marinade

    June 17, 2025 /

    This freezer Thai chicken has been a staple in my summer lineup for years. It’s quick to prep, full of bold, balanced flavor, and grills up beautifully – no fuss required. With garlic, ginger, honey, and soy sauce, this marinade brings a delicious sweet-savory profile that works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for weekend grilling. As always in the Freezer to Grill series, we’re freezing this chicken raw – because the real flavor magic happens during the thaw. Why Freezer Thai Chicken is a Go-To Summer Staple This freezer Thai chicken recipe checks all the boxes: fast prep, big flavor, and total flexibility. You can grill…

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    June 10, 2025
    Grilled chicken thighs with golden rice and green beans, served in a green bowl on a woven placemat — an easy make-ahead dinner.

    Go-To Chicken Marinade for Grilling, Freezing, and Everyday Magic

    May 27, 2025
  • Stock tank garden on the east side of a house with tall onions, feathery dill, and sprawling nasturtium plants showing signs of wind and sun exposure.
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    Chaos Gardening in the Desert: An Honest Garden Update

    June 12, 2025 /

    Thinking about chaos gardening in the desert? Here’s the truth: it’s messy, unpredictable, and sometimes surprisingly magical. In my container garden (a stock tank on the east side of my house), I let onions, dill, nasturtium, and a few hopeful herbs grow wild—and learned a few lessons along the way. If you’re curious about what really thrives (and what struggles) when you let your plants fend for themselves, keep reading! Chaos Gardening in the Desert This year’s chaos garden lives in a galvanized stock tank on the east side of the house. If you’re curious about starting your own stock tank garden (or just want to see what they look…

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Today’s Magic: The Summer Solstice arrives! As the sun reaches its peak, consider this:

“The longest day of the year is a celebration of warmth, abundance, and light. Ancient traditions marked the Solstice by gathering outdoors, honoring the sun, and sharing gratitude for all that grows. Light a candle, brew a cup of lemon balm or chamomile tea, or take a moment to bask in the sun—even if just for a few breaths. These small rituals connect us to the magic woven into this turning of the Wheel.”

Let today be a little ritual:
Open a window, let sunlight flood in, sip something herbal, or jot down what's blooming in your life right now. Happy Solstice!



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