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Mindful Mystic Mama

Intuitive Consulting and Lifestyle Coaching

Halloween’s Ancient Origins

Today, when we think of Halloween, we think of kids wearing costumes ringing doorbells and getting candy. We think of haunted houses and parties featuring spooky decorations and fun treats. But do you know how Halloween got started? Halloween goes back some 2,000 years, and its origins have nothing to do with candy. It is actually based on the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-en). This festival marked the transition from summer to winter, which was also regarded as the Celtic New ... Read the Post

How To Create A Vacation Scrapbook

Of course for most of us, when we go on vacation, we take plenty of pictures to remind us of the time spent with family and the locations you visited. A fun way to compile your photos into a beautiful keepsake is to create a vacation scrapbook to keep your photographs organized. A scrapbook will also provide a place to record memories and funny things which were said during your trip. I have included photos in this post of our own recent vacation to the coast, it gives me such joy to look at ... Read the Post

How to Get Started with Card Making

Sending a greeting card is a great way to show someone how much you care.  There are scores of designs in stores for every occasion.  Still, it can be difficult to find just the right one.  Sometimes we have an idea in our heads and just can't find anything that comes close to it.  This is why many crafters get started making their own cards. As children, many of us made cards for our families on special occasions.  Yet as we get older, we tend to stop.  Some just don't have the time to ... Read the Post

Rustic French Apple Galette Recipe

A Rustic, French Apple Galette Recipe It’s apple-picking season, so after you’ve picked to your heart’s content, this tart is an oh-so delicious way to use some of your bounty. Photo by Manuel Rodriguez This delicious recipe comes compliments of the fine folks at One Kings Lane.  It caught my attention immediately, as I adore apple desserts, and my children do, too.  Not only is it a heartwarming soul food, but just the idea of being in a French rustic country homestead, gazing out ... Read the Post

12 Hair Healthy Foods

Next time you’re tackling the “what’s-for-dinner” question, make it easy with this list of hair-healthy foods courtesy of Madison Reed. It turns out most not only boost growth and shine, they also pack a walloping nutritional punch. Kale yeah. Carrots Most people cite sweet potatoes as the best source of vitamin A (aka beta-carotene) which is, among other things, necessary for skin and vision health. It’s also essential for sebum production, which conditions your scalp and hair. If it’s ... Read the Post

Rejuvenate With Silence (+ Fall Video Meditation)

You've likely encountered countless moments in your life when you felt utterly fatigued, overwhelmed, and drained. The realization that you were merely waking up and mechanically trudging through each day, only to repeat the cycle the following morning. But fear not, for in such times, there exists a myriad of methods to reignite the fire within your soul and awaken your zest for life. When I feel over stimulated, I take the time to sit in silence. Embrace these invigorating techniques and ... Read the Post