A Lil More About Me...

I deeply believe in living from my Heart and as Simply, Naturally, and Intentionally as possible. I am in no way perfect at it, but I do my best. I believe that life has become way too fast-paced and complicated. I felt the need to dial it back a bit. So back to the basics in life has become my normal. I have become a student of the Olde Ways...

I live here at MoonHaven, in a tiny town between two small mountains in NY State.

This is my sanctuary and I love it. 

My sweet Mama helped me purchase MoonHaven not too long before she passed.

Mama was the original Magickal Willow and our home is dedicated to her memory.

The following is an ongoing Journey for me:

I eat as naturally as possible. I believe that homemade is the best type of food for me. 

I skip processed foods completely, if I have my choice. 

If you would like to see more of how I choose to eat...CLICK HERE.

I drink about half my weight in ounces of purified water a day 

I move my body as much as possible. I love to hike! 

I am a big believer in Leave No Trace and Protecting our Earth Mother (Gaia).

I take time out from stress as much as possible.

 I try to live slow, intentionally, and in the moment.

I try to get as much sunshine as I can and quality time out in nature.

I make and use homemade natural remedies from whole foods and herbs whenever possible. 

 (please note: I am not a doctor and home remedies are a personal choice.  I go to the doctor when there is something wrong outside what I can handle.)

I am doing my best to remove toxins in my home. 

(IE: cleaners and personal care items.)

Last but not least, I take time for Spirituality. 

I honor the Goddess in all things.

I practice here at MoonHaven and I am a Member of Earth Spirit Coven online.

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• To Grow and Share the Knowledge that I have been gathering through this Blog, my Social Media, and through gatherings and classes here at MoonHaven.

• Continue my Aromatherapy, Herbal, Gardening, and Simple/Natural Living Skills studies. I am in school online at Aromahead Institute School of Essential Oil Studies, a student at the School for Aromatic Studies, a student at Herbal Academy (and Herbarium), a member of Pioneering Today, a member of the School of Traditional Skills by Homesteading Family, and a member of Learning Herbs/Herb Mentor. All of these further my goals.

• Knowledge is power. Buy and study more books: Backyard/Urban  Homesteading, Gardening, Foraging, Alternative Healing Methods, Home Remedies, Essential Oils, Herbs, Living Simple, Self-Reliance, Eco and Low-Waste Living, Natural Cleaning, Natural Personal Care, and Emergency Preparedness:  My Bookshelf on GoodReads

• Incorporate more and more Eco-conscious and (Zero) Low-waste Living into our lifestyle.

• Skill building: Learn Preservation - Canning, Dehydrating, Fermentation, and Freeze Drying, Learn to use my Sun Oven, Learn to cook over a fire, Learn to make more Home Remedies, Learn Soap/Candle making, and Emergency Preparedness.

• Expand our Home Herbiary and keep my family supplied with Remedies.

• Grow my own produce, and get what I cannot grow at local Farmer's Markets and Delivered Fresh. We've done some flower beds and container gardening, and soon it's time to move on to square foot/raised bed gardening and mini-farming. We will be putting Square Foot, Lasagna, Vertical, Companion, and Micro Gardening into practice along with edible landscaping.  We're going to have an herb garden and salad garden this year. Each year we will be adding one of the following: a veggie garden, a tea garden, a bee/butterfly garden, a moon garden, a Faery garden, a water garden, a meditation garden, and a rock garden.

• Start a local Seed Swap and Community Garden Share

• Build a small stand to sell veggies and herbs

• Build a small greenhouse and gazebo next to the fire pit

• Build a community gathering spot around the Sacred Fire.

• Build a Blessing Box to share with the Wellsburg Community.