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naturopathica:

Papaya contains an enzyme called papain that breaks down protein and thus is responsible for the fruit’s role as an excellent exfoliator. The fruit acids of ripe papaya help slough off flaking, dead skin and leave the skin soft and polished. This recipe also calls for yogurt, which contains lactic acid to restore natural pH to the skin and is well known for its conditioning properties.
1 ripe papaya, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup natural yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
In a blender, combine all the ingredients and puree on medium-low speed for 30 seconds or until smooth. Apply to skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with a gentle cleanser.
Recipe from: Barbara Close, The Spa Deck
Photo: Some Rights Reserved by Reeding
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vlogdan/

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beewitch:

Bee Nice Stinging Binding Curse
This is a great curse to use on someone that acts like an asshole. It is a binding curse that will sting them whenever they are mean to others, and will lessen when they are nice.
Needed:
A poppet filled with stuffing of your choice to represent the person, still with an opening
Needle and thread to close up the poppet
Small finishing nails (tacks can be used in place of nails, but I do not recommend thumb tacks)
Something of the one being cursed (a hair, a picture, their name/signature, etc)
Black ribbon (I use black, any color will do)
-First, take what you have to connect the person to the curse and put it into the poppet, then be sure to sew it up well so it doesn’t fall out.
-Draw a face and any other defining features onto the poppet. If you wish to use their picture and attach it to the head, that works too.
-Take the nails/tacts and stick them into the poppet where you would like them to feel stung as you speak these words.

I call upon the Bees to teach this personWhen they’re cruel in stings immerse themWhen they speak to others cruellyStings they’ll feel, as if stung truly.In the eyes, the throat and moreUntil it’s kindness they’re known for.The stronger they fight, the more stings comeUntil it’s sweetness this battle’s won.

After you have put the nails in, take the ribbon and tightly wrap it around the poppet saying these words.

I bind this stinging fate to (Persons Name)Until they’re kind, may the Bees cause them stinging pain.

After the doll is all wrapped up, you’re done! You can put it into a box or on a shelf, or where ever you keep spells… And when you wish for the spell to end, simply burn the doll or take it apart and then bury the poppet (making sure all the nails are out).
Have fun! Hope this helps with the assholes in your life!

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A Healing Ritual

Materials needed:

4 white candles

a photograph of the person you are helping

Advice:

this ritual works best while facing east.

Altar Setup:

white candle
white candle PHOTO white candle
white candle

Procedure:

1. Invoke guardians and welcome the Lord and Lady.

2. Concentrate on the…

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Chased by a Fire-red Fox: Pumpkin Pie Happiness Spell

dythetiern:

Ingredients:

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

2 large eggs

15 oz pumpkin (mashed)

1 can evaporated milk

1 pie shell (or make it from scratch, I cheated and used a ready graham cracker crust)

Instructions:

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Desperately wanting a larimar pendant to wear on my neck. I’d make my own if only a bead/crystal shop sold larimar around here. :(

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vwcampervan-aldridge:

Cottage with Spring Blossom, Shifnal, Shropshire, England
All Original Photography by http://vwcampervan-aldridge.tumblr.com

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featherandmoss:

Vintage vials with seashells, white coral, and red Mediterranean coral (Feather & Moss Curiosities)

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featherandmoss:

20% OFF SALE IN MY ETSY SHOP! Use the coupon code MAY2013 at checkout. :)

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