Holiday Gift Idea-Sented Mug Coasters and Book Review

I came along this great idea to give as a gift even for those who would not know it is magic. They are herb scented mug coasters. The idea came from Yule: A Celebration of Light & Warmth by Dorothy Morrison.

Dorothy Morrison gives you not the pagan belief of Yule, but a brief explanation over the different beliefs around this same time. It has a brief explanation of Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, various symbols of this time, how the times are celebrated and great gift and magick ideas. There are recipes and even a daily event calender used to help plan the day to day till Yule. I recommend this book for those just starting out in the path and wish to know more about this time of Yule, or if you just want to learn some new recipes. Here is one of the gift ideas mentioned.

"Scented Mug Coasters" 

You need:
printed and non-printed 6 inch squares of fabric (your choice) 2 of each for every coaster you make
batting cut in 5 and a half squares also 2 of each per coaster you make
needle and  thread and scissors or cloth cutting tools
dried herbs that are aromatic (cloves, cinnamon, allspice, lavender, lemon balm, etc.) (Morrison, 2000)

take the two batting pieces and put herbs on top of one and place the other on top of that one, quickly bast them together (which means a quick sowing that does not have to be perfect and just makes the two pieces stick together like a pillow, usually in a X pattern on top)
then place you little pillow in between the two, decorated or one plain and decorated fabric 6 inch pieces, to sow together with a back stitch.
When the amount you want is made then you speak these words over them:

"Herbal coasters, do you thing
Harmony, joy, and comfort bring
To all who rest their mugs on you 
Make their worries far and few"
(Morrison, 2000)

You can use this or a variation of one you wish to make yourself.


Morrison, Dorothy. Yule: A Celebration of Light & Warmth. 2000. pp. 97-98. Llewellyn Publications.

Florida Water part 2

Ok here we go I found a water based Florida Water I got the recipe from the new Hedgewitch book by Silver Ravenwolf. This uses raw herbs preferred fresh and the water does need to be boiled also it is warned that before you place the liquid in the Mason Jar you should get the Jar is warm or the sudden heat will crack the glass.

a Mason Pickling Jar
2 slices of each an orange, lemon, and a lime
some fresh mint, lemon balm, and hyssop from the garden
a sprig of rosemary and a sprig from basil

Pack the Mason Jar with the Herbs as much as you like. Boil the water (enough for the Jar) place the water in the Mason Jar, Allow the mixture to cool completely and strain. Pour the strained liquid in a sterilized jar or bottle, keep in refrigerator. Is potent for 3 days.

This mix does not last long, but if there is need of it for a spell you can make this the day before and use it and dispose of it outside in the garden and give blessing to the garden from the potent mix.

Ravenwolf, Silver. Hedgewitch, spells, crafts, & rituals for natural magick. 2008. Llewellyn Publications. Wooodbury, MN.