Pandora's Casket

With the hot weather on its way we really should start to think about skin care and what we need to keep our faces feeling smooth and look younger. Not just on the outside but starting on the inside as well.


I found what appears to a really good product for wrinkles that works while you are on the go. No it is not a cream but a drink that you add the packet to your drinking water. No calories. No additives. Made for our ever busy life styles. It was listed amongst the many skin care products on the Borba site. Well worth the price for this type of product. Plus it works on the inside to the outside. Something that I liked hearing about.

You are also able to become a VIP member. As they stated, some of the perks are:

Exclusive new product pre-sales
Early notice of online specials
Members-only free shipping offers
Exclusive gifts with purchase

plus many, many other perks. Oh, did I forget to mention in order to be a VIP member it is free? Well, it is! Not only do they have reasonable, great products but there are also perks for joining. For those of you that are going to purchase the products, which I know I am, there is a special promotion offer. For anyone that purchases $100 or more you get a choice of one of the following:

1 - Clarifying Micro-Diamond Cleanser, Deluxe Sized Sample (50mL)
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A $25 value! For more information, Promotion

Site is easy to navigate and use. Has something for everyone that is looking for the perfect skin care products!

Ok. I have seen this clock all over the place. Especially on my two daughters blogs. So, I said to myself: Self lets do it. Self of course ignored me yet again.

I went ahead and did it any way. Now, it comes up to 10:02 AM, right? OK why is it I really do not like eating breakfast and wake up before the roosters crow? Something smelly there.

It was a cute little thing to do. Now I see why Self ignored me.

When we turn a certain age our conversations sometimes turn to skin care. Dry skin, wrinkles, all in all we all get concerned. One thing is for sure, we have no idea which products or regimes are the best. Seeing countless of products on TV, magazines or even the internet, who knows if they work or not??? Not to mention the cost. WOW! Is the one word that sums up a lot of the prices. Yes, there is a price to our

I know recently I used a product (which will go nameless) and it hurt me so bad by burning. This is good for your skin? My face was aching for a week. Out in the garbage that went.

World Talk radio is hosting a weekly show called Skin Health Today hosted by Celeste Hilling. This show is a 13 part series, every Thursday. Debut date was February 14th. Don't fret they have podcast archives that you can catch up with. Very good shows so far.

Hold on! There is more. You can also sign up in the The Beauty Workout Club. I was amazed at the advantages in joining and I did in fact do so. Put your money away. It is completely free to join. I read the entire site before I joined. I decided that with the information I heard and read, it can only get better.


If you want to learn more on the care of your skin, take a peek. I bet you also join the club!

I have been asked so many times as what does one that is a Witch or a member of the Craft do when they are depressed or fall on hard times? What do they feel and how do they do things differently than those not of the Practice.

Thinking about this I too had to wonder. I came to the conclusion that we don’t do anything differently, yet maybe we do.

Sometimes when we get down and out we may question our spirituality. Talking with others they have told me they wonder if they did something wrong, not paid homage enough, not doing things for the good of the God/Goddess feeling that the Deities have turned a deaf ear to them. Becoming distressed over the thought, mill away the hours going over every fine detail of their life in the time frame of question.

Solving the Problem

In solving the problem, many use meditation to come up with the answer that is needed. This may be an increase in the normal meditation rite that they perform on a daily basis. Asking for guidance in the time of need.

Relaxing into the meditation is the first thing in order to have the answer given to you. Removing the stress and being open. Hard to do when you are in a black, bleak place. Find the quiet place within and listen. Asking their question and waiting for an answer. They present to the Universe and let it go.

One must realize that sometimes answers are not given right away if any at all. The Gods and Goddesses wish us to stand on our own two feet and solve things on our own. They offer us guidance only, what we do with this guidance is up to us, the individual.

They do not turn their backs nor not listen to us. They are guides only. We have the free will to do as we please. Besides, they have at times no power to change our situation, only we can do so. After the meditations, incense burning and rituals done, all we can do is hope that guidance will be offered.

We in our time of needs call upon our chosen Deity to help us. Give us strength when we are weak. Witches and those of the various paths call upon the love that they give us. Seeing that there is always something good even in the time of bad.

Maybe this is what we do differently than others. We know we will be guided to the right answer. We use our intuition and knowledge of the Mysteries that has been gained over the years of practice. We know that for every time we question, feel doubt or the “Dark of the Soul” there will be that bright light showing us that we are not alone. Really, when you honestly think about it, is no different than the Christian, the Catholic or even the Satanist. Each religion and or belief calls upon the Being(s) of what they believe and trust in.

When I get in the darker moments, I call forth the inner light to guide me. To walk with me until the time has passed. With each bad moment it is a learning experience of stamina, faith, trust and love in the Gods and Goddesses that I personally honor. And for myself in seeing the situation through till the bitter end, walking away when finished knowing that I did my best.

When we of the Craft are depressed we do as all others do. Cross our fingers and hope for the best.

I know this is going to sound a little odd coming from the woman that has been complaining about our cold weather here, but I would love to visit the Ice Hotel in Quebec, Canada. I saw a commercial on TV a few weeks back and decided to do a little research.

Finding out that this Ice Hotel is re-built every year. Imagine the work that is put into that. The hotel includes a nightclub and bar. Looking at the travel itinerary I am ready to start checking into flights to Canada in order to see this location personally.

For ease of booking and to make sure that everything goes smoothly I am able to speak directly with one of the well trained, professional customer service representatives. Treating each travel customer as an individual making sure that their travel experience is a one of a kind trip. Exploring the package that I saw I was more than pleased to see that it was reasonable in cost. Not to mention the locations and lodging that was included.

I don't know about you but this seems to be a chance in a life time to spend a vacation in a place that not many would think about traveling to. Especially those of us that live in extreme cold weather.

Canada offers so many lovely and exciting adventures to explore. Take a look at the travel site and you will find something that appeals to you. Not just limited to Canada, but all over the world.

Travel with a personal touch. Unique as their packages.

“This is best if done outside. Feeling the wind swelling around you. Covering you with the sweet touch of cleansing and protection.

Wind Power Request

I beseech the wind to hear my request

I ask the winds to fill me with energy
I ask the winds to renew my sense of strength
I ask the winds to renew my sense of personal power

Cleanse my spirit with your sweet breeze of freshness
Cleanse my mind and body

I feel your power
I feel your strength
I feel your protection

Thank you for your unseen arms that shall hold me during this day

Feel the breeze covering your body. Visualize the wind removing all negativity replacing with the power and energy that you are in need of.

Take a few deep breathes. Fill your lungs with the wind. Exhale slowly allowing the negative feelings to be released.

Feel yourself sway with the wind.

Allow yourself a few moments to become one with the wind.

Go about your daily business as usual knowing that you have the wind around you as protection.

Credit cards can be wonderful thing things to have in your possession. But to often times they can be a burden for some that use them as cash. Finding that after using each one that they own to the max, they are barely making the minimum payments monthly. This is where the problems start happening. We all know people that have done this. After they start looking at the balances and payments they are astounded at the high interest rates they are paying on them. One way that might help to get those credit card debts under control is to find a credit card company that will allow credit card balance transfers. Checking some of the rates, this might actually help with those high monthly bills.

Looking for reasonable rates in order to find the right credit card applications for Irish customers can be a pain staking ordeal. Customers should do their research in this area. Yet balance transfers has helped many in their financial crunch. Paying one bill, one interest rate localizes their funds. Maybe freeing up more funds in order to alleviate financial stress and burden.

There are many resources available to you the consumer in order to find a way out of credit card jail. Start looking today in order to set yourself free tomorrow!

Vervain has been a herb that is widely used for many areas. Depression, spastic pains in the gastro intestinal tract and for all manner of female reproductive system problems when associated with melancholy or anxiety. An early PMS herbal treatment. One of the reasons that this herb was used for depression was due to its bitter taste. Maybe the old adage if it tastes bad it must be good for you rang true with this herbal use.

This herb in our magickal realm may be used in the following areas: Love, protection, purification, peace, money and youth.

Youth? Yes you read it correctly. This herb has been used as an everlasting herb for youth. The person who wishes this places vervain under their bed, hang it around their necks. I guess that those that used this aren’t around today to tell if it worked or not. So goes another stay young remedy.

There are a few astounding usages for this herb. There is one way that you are able to tell if a person who is ill is going to die or not. Place a bit of vervain in your hand placing this onthe person in a place that they do not see. Wait a few moments, then ask them how they feel. If the ill person says they feel fine, they will live. IF they proclaim they do not feel well, call the mortician they are a goner. **Please note: This is an old wives tale. Do not rely on this for a true reading on an ill person.

Planting vervain in your yard or in your home is said to bring wealth to flow in your home. While the wealth is flowing your plants will thrive. So that is a two-fold usage. Good for both kinds of greenery!

Are you planning on going celebate but afraid those desires you have will just be to strong for you to control? Or better yet, have an ex that you would like to get back at? Gather vervain before sunrise, press out the juices and drink. The old ones believed by doing this it stopped all sexual desires. Oh, I nearly forgot to tell you. It is supposed to last 7 years.

While doing rituals try wear vervain around your head to add protection from evil spirits.

Priests would use vervain to cleanse altars of Jupiter. They would use small bundles of vervain and sweep off the altar. Try this the next time you are cleaning your sacred space before a ritual. What was good for the old inthis area should be good for the young.
No matter how you use vervain,use wisely. Consult your doctor at all times before taking any herbs or meditcation.

Please use much caution while using this herb.

References: Cunningham, Scott; The encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
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