Witchy Thing Weekly 3 - Nature

Welcome to Witchy Thing Weekly, in week three; we will be talking about Nature!

How many of us actually have the time in our day to go outside and be one with Mother Earth? None of us really because we usually have a busy schedule. But if we were to take just 10 minutes and go outside in nature to mediate or do our rituals/chants we will be stressed free.

Some people just get so caught up in the material things like the witchy tools that they don't appreciate the finer, richer things in life like nature. So, go out in nature, you never know what adventure you might have out there that are waiting for you to explore.


Witchy Thing Weekly 3 - Nature
by: Pyperh's Pagan Path

Witchy Thing Weekly 2 - Spells & Magick!

Welcome to Witchy Thing Weekly, in week two; we will be talking about Spells and Magick!

A spell is basically using different tools, objects, movement, rituals to help focus your energy towards a specific attention and to build that energy up, until you have enough to let it go towards your goal or your intention. 

Not everyone can use tools, most people just sit quietly and put their intentions out their and that's their spell. And there are those people who have to do the full on circle and ritual at their altars to perform the magick.

You don't have to have a specific way to perform magick, basically, do what feels right to you. Just because a book tells you to cast a magick circle or use certain tools, you don't have to follow it to a certain degree. Because the whole principle behind a spell, you are getting together these different kinds of tools to help you focus on your intentions on your goal.

The other way too look at spells is to compare spells to prayers. When you go to church, what do you see? You see: Candles, incense, the priest who is all dressed up, paintings, statues everywhere, everybody is quiet when they pray and put their head down to send their prayers out their, after they are down; they sing their hymes. Isn't that exactly what we do? We have: Candles, incense, dress in your witchy outfit, chant and statues. Its very similar to a Christian prayer. Its basically the same thing that everybody else is doing but we just call it some thing different. (I tried telling this to my Father and he wouldn't listen to me, him kept on insisting that its devil worshiping).

Spells - You can use basically anything that helps you focus; such as: Crystals, Athame, Cauldron, Herbs, Feathers, Candles, Leaves, Tree, Snow, etc... Use whatever you want that feels right to you. You Spellbooks as a guide line, don't follow them to a tee. You can always substitute ingredients in spells that you don't have to make the spell perfect for you. If the chant in the spell doesn't rhythm or seem right to you, change it to your own accord. Add your own Spell/Chant. The spells in the Spellbooks, just use them as guide lines; you don't have to follow them to a tee, you don't know where the spells came from and just because it worked for that person doesn't necessarily mean its going to work for you.

The main thing to remember is when you are doing spells/magick is that you ARE the one who is performing the magick and the energy is coming from you. Just as long as you have some thing to focus your intention on it doesn't matter.

Money Spell
-Green Candle
-Green Crystal: Aventurine, Pyrite
-Herbs Pertaining to Money (Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Herbs)
-Cauldron
-Piece of piece of paper to write your chant down or what you need and burn it.

Spellbooks
-The Goodly Spell Book
-Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
-Everyday Magic
-Spells Bible

Purification (Protection) Spell
-Herbs: Sage, Lavender,

Love Spell
-Pink Candle
-Roses
-Hearts


Witchy Thing Weekly 2 - Spells & Magick
by: Pyperh's Pagan Path

March 2014 Favorites

Hey Beauties! The last time I did a favorites blog seemed like a forever ago. But this time I'm gonna do it a bit differently from how I would normally do these kinda blogs. Along with me explaining to you what I've been loving; I will post a photo of my favorites on here. And don't forget that there is a March Vlog Video at the end of this blog!

So, let’s get started!!!







The categories are:
1. Skin Care
2. Hair Care
3. Jewelry
4. Media (TV Shows, Movies, Music, Books, Social Sites)
5. Humans (YouTube, Celebrities, Favorite Person on a Social Site)
6. Fashion
7. Food
8. Drinks
9. Beauty (Nail, Makeup, Lotion, Perfume)

Now, I'm only going to pick 1 from each category; 3 of the categories I gave you an example of what is in there. But again, I'll only be choosing 1 particular brand from each category. And in the photo will be a group of only 9 pics.

In order according to the category list:
1. Benefit Eye Cream
2. Hair Ties
3. Circle Bracelet
4. Revenge
5. Adam Lambert
6. Charming Charlie Nude Rhinestone Handbag
7. Red Robin (Its a restaurant in my mall that I'm obsessed with)
8. Starbucks
9. Jon Bon Jovi Unplugged For Her Perfume








March 2014 Vlog: New YouTube Schedule, Video Requests, Insta-Haul: Charming Charlie, Macy's Clinique Counter, Frederick's of Hollywood, Barnes and Noble Bookstore/Cafe
| crhserenity

12 Things to Know Before You Start a Beauty Blog

If you’re as obsessed with beauty as we are (hint: we can’t get enough of it), you may have considered starting a beauty blog of your own. Blogs are a great way to share your experiences with new products, explain how to use your favorites, and connect with other beauty junkies.

Before you put on your blogger hat, though, there are a few things you should know. We talked to 12 beauty bloggers who’ve paid their dues in the industry, and each of them shared their best pieces of advice for aspiring bloggers.

“You should really identify your goals before starting. Are you doing it for catharsis, free lipstick, to be a business? Whatever it is, make sure you fulfill that goal, otherwise you’ll have a time, energy, and money dump on your hands. Also, make sure you aim to spread some positivity. Make women feel good about themselves. The world needs more of that.”
— Bryce Gruber, TheLuxurySpot.com

“No matter what your goals, always put your audience first.”
— Jeannine Morris, BeautySweetSpot.com

“It’s important to understand that most skin care products take weeks to test and a beauty blogger must be committed to the process in order to truly give a credible write up. I fear that people jump into this game thinking only about the free samples and not about what it means to provide accurate content for their audience.”
— Vera Sweeney, Lady and the Blog

“The main thing I would say to new bloggers is find your niche! Decide what you want to focus on. If you are too broad you won’t stand out from the masses. When I started there were very few sites for ‘older’ women and I stepped into that space. It’s easier to get noticed when you are focused.”

— Paula Wade, oldergirlbeauty.com

“Follow and talk to other bloggers in the business that you admire. Leave comments and engage you never know where a relationship like that might lead you.”
— Lianne Farbes, TheMakeupGirl.net
 
“Make sure you have a clear voice and unique point of view. There are literally thousands of beauty blogs so if you want to be successful, you need to make yours stand out.”
— Jamie Stone, QueenoftheQuarterLifeCrisis.com

“When starting a beauty blog, make sure your passion and intentions come from a place of sharing knowledge, and advice. If you are looking to simply review free makeup, than you will be lost in the big sea of beauty blogs. You need find your voice, include video and great pictures. It needs to be unique. Beauty blogs are no longer about product reviews. Think of your site as an online magazine.”
— Christina Farrell, Themakeupblogger.com

“It will take over your life. Reviewing products requires days of testing, not to mention finding the right images and writing plus editing a piece you are pleased with.”
 — Marina Klimasiewfski, Makeuplovesme.com

“Before starting a beauty blog, you really need to know that it is a ton of work and it’s not all about samples. Between email, social media, testing products, shooting products and then actually blogging, I spend at least eight hours a day on my beauty blog. I am privileged to work with some amazing brands, but I have been beauty blogging for over 12 years. I still don’t even get all of the samples I want; they are extremely limited. For you to start a beauty blog to think you will get all of the makeup you want is the wrong reason to start. And yes, sometimes, there are beauty mishaps too. I have burned my skin, broken out my skin, fried my hair and turned it orange – all for the love of my beauty blog.”
— Teri Cosenzi, beautifulmakeupsearch.com

“Find your niche! In some industries imitation is the ultimate form of flattery, but beauty blogging is not one of them! Unless you have a unique perspective or angle, you will always be a mile behind the blog that’s already doing it (and will likely only annoy the existing blogger). It’s a saturated market so make sure you’re bringing your unique edge to the equation.”
— Alexis Wolfer,  TheBeautyBean.com

“To stand apart from the thousands of beauty blogs that are already well established and have significant numbers, be creative, and consider what your individual voice will be on beauty topics. If you have zero training as a writer, take a course on how to blog or join a networking group of bloggers to get the basics down. And always check your facts, spelling, and proper brand names and websites to maintain your professionalism.”
— Wendy Lewis, BeautyintheBag.com

“Don’t be a sample whore. That’s what gives bloggers a bad name and sends a red flag that you’re in it for the wrong reasons. Be selective when you request a product and make sure having it in hand will make a difference in your coverage.”
— Liesa Goins, freelance beauty editor

False Hopes & Broken Promises!

Hey Beauties! This blog is basically a Carrie Bradshaw inspired piece. I love watching The Carrie Diaries and every time that I get to watch it, I get inspired to write something. Ever since I started watching this series, Carrie herself is wanting to make me a better writer. So, this is just a little something that I've been feeling for awhile.

In the words of Walt, "I'm pretending to be something I'm not!" Going from a basket case to a princess because that's what the world wants to see. Wrong! I am who I am and I'm not going to change because I don't fit into your perfect little society.

How can we change? Do we change for the better or worse? Don't make promises you can't keep. False hope can lead to a broken heart and your brain telling you, "I told you" is something I rather not hear from my brain. It feels like the two are always in a battle with each other, my heart wants to be vulnerable and wants to love but my brain says otherwise. Let's break this apart shall we? It seems like that my parents are my brain and guys/girls are my heart. When I fall for someone, they are telling me, "No, they are wrong for you, they don't care for you, they want to hurt you or my personal favorite, they just want to get you in bed and never talk to you again!" So, in this case, who do you trust and listen to?

False hopes and broken promises seems more like a guide line; well more like a bad pick up line that guys seem to use quit frequently. Telling you what you want to hear and then once they got you right were they want you... BAM! They don't need you anymore, unless they come crawling back to you to do the say thing to you all over again. But how do we stop from getting hurt when our brains and hearts are always at opposite ends fighting against each other?

How-To Accessorize Jewelry

How do you accessorize with jewelry?

Well, there are probably 101 different ways to answer this but a post that detailed would take about 3 days to read. so I'm going to share with you my TWO favorite ways to accessorize.

The first way is what I like to call “stacking” or layering. I basically put on ALL the jewelry I own and just leave the house. Joking. There actually is a science {of sorts} to it. Here are some tips:

1. Try it on. Take it off. Try it on. Take it off. Rinse and repeat. In other words you have to play around with it a bit. Try on a combination of pieces check it out and see how it makes you feel. If you aren't sure about it take a few pieces off or add something new.

2. If you are stacking tons of bracelets take it easy on the necklaces and rings. You don’t want to over-do it or come off like you’re trying to hard. A simple necklace will compliment stacked bracelets.

3. Don’t be afraid to mix colors and textures. You don’t have to wear ALL silver. silver bangles, silver rings and silver earrings. That can be a little boring. Add in a braided leather bracelet and a bright colored necklace. Or wear three or four high contrast rings. It may feel weird but I promise it looks H-A-W-T.

4. Stacking jewelry also is a fun way to spice up a flannel or t-shirt!

Okay, onto my second favorite way to accessorize. Statement pieces.

5. Wearing a statement piece is pretty much the complete opposite of stacking. You pick one piece that stands out all on it’s own. This would typically be a large colorful necklace, a pair of stunning earrings or maybe a striking watch.

6. When you wear a statement piece you typically want to take it easy everywhere else choose one or two simple bangles to go with an over the top necklace. Or a very simple necklace to go with stand-out earrings.

My number one tip for accessorizing with jewelry is HAVE FUN WITH IT! Get out of your comfort zone and try something fresh and new.


Overall, Have at least one bold statement piece in your assemble. When wearing jewelry you want to have at least one bold item and play down with the rest of  your pieces with dainty jewelry.

Jamba Juice Recipes

With over 150 locations in 24 states, Jamba Juice is one of the top smoothie chains in the country. And yes, these smoothies are big, so rustle up a 24-ounce cup, or get ready to share.

 These are free recipes for Jamba Juice Smoothies. All you need is a blender which can be purchased for around $30. Just pour the ingredients and blend until you see a swirl. That's why the Jamba Juice logo is a swirl! These are recipes found on the web so they may not turn out EXACTLY the same.

If the smoothie is thick, you can add more juice
If the smoothie is too watery, you can add more fruits/ice

Fruits should be frozen to give a thicker / Jamba Juice like texture. Make sure to put in 1/2 cup of ice in every smoothie for the icy texture.

 

Ingredients: 

Berry Bitten- 2012
1 cup mixed berry juice
1 scoop raspberry sherbet
1 scoop frozen yogurt
1 scoop frozen strawberries
1 scoop frozen blueberries
1 cup ice

Banana Berry

3/4 cup apple juice

3/4 cup Kern's strawberry nectar

2/3 cup frozen blueberries

1 banana, sliced

1 scoop raspberry sherbet

1 scoop vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

1 cup ice

Orange-A-Peel

1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (fresh squeezed)

2/3 cup frozen whole strawberries

1 banana, sliced

2 scoops vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

1 cup ice

Cranberry Craze

1 1/2 cups cranberry juice

1/2 cup frozen whole strawberries

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

2 scoops raspberry sherbet

1 cup ice

Citrus Squeeze

1 cup fresh orange juice

1/2 cup pineapple juice

2/3 cup frozen whole strawberries

2 scoops orange sherbet

2 or 5 cup of frozen banana

1 cup ice

 

Peach Pleasure

12 ounces Kern's Peach nectar

1 cup frozen peaches

1/2 ripe banana

2 scoops orange sherbet

1 cup ice

Strawberries Wild

3/4 cup apple juice

3/4 cup Kern's strawberry nectar

2/3 cup frozen whole strawberries

1 sliced banana

2 scoops fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt

1 cup ice

Aloha Pineapple
0.75 cup of pineapple juice
0.25 cup of plain yogurt
1 cup of frozen strawberries
0.5 cup of banana
2 scoops of pineapple sherbet

Caribbean Passion
1 cup of Passion Fruit Mango Juice
1 cup of frozen strawberries
0.5 cup of frozen peaches
1 scoop of orange sherbet

Mango A Go Go
- 1 cup of Passion Fruit Juice
- 1.5 cups of frozen mangoes
- 2 scoops of Pineapple Sherbet

Orange Dream Machine
0.5 cup of orange juice
0.5 cup of milk
2 scoops of orange sherbet
2 scoops of non-fat vanilla frozen yogurt

Peach Pleasure
1 cup of Peach Nectar Juice
1 cup of frozen peaches
2 scoops of orange sherbet

Razzmatazz
1 cup of Cranberry or Raspberry Juice
1 cup of Frozen Banana
1 cup of frozen strawberries
2 scoops of orange sherbet

Strawberry Surf Rider
1 cup of Lemonade
1 cup of strawberries
0.5 cup of peaches
2 scoops of lime sherbet

Strawberries Wild
1 cup of Apple Juice
1 cup of frozen strawberries
0.5 cup of frozen banana
2 scoops of non-fat vanilla frozen yogurt

White Gummy Bear (Secret Menu)
0.75 cup of Peach Juice
0.5 cup of sweet Soy milk
0.5 cup of Mangoes
1 scoop of Lime Sherbet
1 scoop of Raspberry Sherbet
1 scoop of Orange Sherbet
1 scoop of Pineapple Sherbet

Acai Super-Antioxidant Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Pre-Boosted)

½ cup frozen blueberries

½ cup frozen strawberries

½ cup acai juice

½ cup soy milk

1 cup raspberry sherbert

1 cup ice

Antioxidant Power Boost (*see Jamba Juice boost chart below)

Aloha Pineapple Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

½ banana, sliced

½ cup frozen strawberries

1 cup pineapple juice

½ cup pineapple sherbert

½ cup plain nonfat frozen yogurt

1 cup ice

Apple ‘N Greens Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Fruit & Veggie)

½ banana, sliced

½ cup frozen mangos

½ cup frozen peaches

¼ cup apple juice

1 cup green vegetable juice (carrots, spinach, bell pepper, kale, spirulina, lettuce)

¼ cup strawberry juice

1 cup ice

Banana Berry Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

½ banana, sliced

½ cup frozen blueberries

½ cup apple juice

½ cup strawberry juice (Kern’s Strawberry Nectar works nicely)

½ cup vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

½ cup raspberry sherbert

1 cup ice

Berry Blend Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Fit ‘N Fruitful)

1 cup frozen blueberries

1 cup frozen strawberries

½ cup mixed berry juice

½ cup soy milk

1 cup ice

Lean Advantage Boost (*see Jamba Juice boost chart below)

Berry UpBEET Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Fruit & Veggie)

½ cup frozen blueberries

½ cup frozen mangos

½ cup frozen strawberries

½ cup mixed berry juice

1 cup red vegetable juice (carrots, beets, broccoli, spinach, kale, lettuce)

1 cup ice

Caribbean Passion Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

½ cup frozen peaches

½ cup frozen strawberries

1 cup passion fruit-mango juice

1 cup orange sherbert

1 cup ice

Chocolate Moo’d Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Creamy Treats)

2 cups chocolate milk

1 cup vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

1 cup ice

Five Fruit Frenzy Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice All Fruit)

½ banana, sliced

½ cup frozen blueberries

½ cup frozen peaches

½ cup frozen strawberries

1 cup mixed berry juice

1 cup ice

Mango-A-Go-Go Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

1 cup frozen mangos

1 cup passion fruit-mango juice

1 cup pineapple sherbert

1 cup ice

Matcha Green Tea Blast Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Creamy Treats)

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1 cup soy milk

1 cup plain sorbet

1 cup vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

1 cup ice

Mega Mango Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice All Fruit)

1 cup frozen mangos

1 cup frozen strawberries

½ cup orange juice

½ cup pineapple juice

1 cup ice

Orange-A-Peel Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

½ banana, sliced

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup orange juice

½ cup vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

1 cup ice

Orange C-Booster Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Pre-Boosted)

½ banana, sliced

½ cup frozen peaches

1 cup orange juice

1 cup orange sherbert

1 cup ice

Antioxidant Power Boost (*see boost chart below)

Immunity Boost (*see boost chart below)

Orange Carrot Karma Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Fruit & Veggie)

1 banana, sliced

1 cup frozen mangos

1 cup carrot juice

1 cup ice

Orange Dream Machine Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Creamy Treat)

½ cup orange juice

½ cup soy milk

1 cup vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

1 cup orange sherbert

1 cup ice

Peach Mango Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Fit ‘N Fruitful)

1 cup frozen mangos

1 cup frozen peaches

1 cup peach juice

1 cup ice

Lean Advantage Boost (*see Jamba Juice boost chart below)

Peach Perfection Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice All Fruit)

½ cup frozen mangos

1 cup frozen peaches

½ cup frozen strawberries

¼ cup apple juice

½ cup peach juice

¼ cup strawberry juice

1 cup ice

Peach Pleasure Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

½ banana, sliced

1 cup frozen peaches

1 cup peach juice

½ cup orange sherbert

1 cup ice

Peanut Butter Moo’d Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Creamy Treat)

½ cup banana, sliced

½ cup peanut butter

½ cup chocolate milk

1 cup soy milk

½ cup vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

1 cup ice

Pomegranate Paradise Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice All Fruit)

½ cup frozen mangos

½ cup frozen peaches

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup pomegranate juice

1 cup ice

Pomegranate Pick-Me-Up Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

½ cup frozen blueberries

½ cup frozen strawberries

½ cup mixed berry juice

½ cup pomegranate juice

1 cup raspberry sherbert

1 cup ice

Protein Berry Workout Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Pre-Boosted)

1 banana, sliced

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup soy milk

1 cup ice

Whey Protein Boost (*see Jamba Juice boost chart below)

Razzamatazz Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

½ banana, sliced

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup raspberry juice

½ cup orange sherbert

1 cup ice

Strawberry Raspberry Banana Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Fit ‘N Fruitful)

½ banana, sliced

½ cup frozen raspberries

½ cup frozen strawberries

½ cup apple juice

½ cup strawberry juice

½ cup soy milk

1 cup ice

Strawberries Wild Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

½ banana, sliced

½ cup frozen strawberries

½ cup apple juice

½ cup strawberry juice

1 cup vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

1 cup ice

Strawberry Surf Rider Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Classic)

½ cup frozen peaches

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup lemonade

½ cup lime sherbert

1 cup ice

Strawberry Whirl Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice All Fruit)

1 banana, sliced

1 cup frozen strawberries

½ cup apple juice

½ cup strawberry juice

1 cup ice

Tropical Harvest Smoothie Recipe (Jamba Juice Fruit & Veggie)

½ cup frozen mangos

½ cup frozen peaches

1 cup passion fruit-mango juice

1 cup yellow vegetable juice (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash)

1 cup ice

Jamba Juice Secret Menu

Did you know there is a Jamba Juice Secret Menu? The secret menu contains smoothies that were created by Jamba Juice employees acting on the down-low in an unofficial capacity. The secret smoothies tend to be very flavorful, but not healthy enough for inclusion on the regular menu. Most Jamba Juice employees know the secret menu recipes because they are so popular, so all you have to do is ask … or use the recipes below to make them yourself at home.

Pink Starburst (Jamba Juice Secret Menu)

½ cup strawberries

½ cup lemonade

½ cup soy milk

½ cup lime sherbert

½ cup orange sherbert

½ cup pineapple sherbert

½ cup raspberry sherbert

½ cup ice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients for the smoothies of your choice in a blender and blend on high speed until all the ice is crushed and the drink is smooth.

Makes one 24-ounce drink.

Jamba Juice Boosts and Supplements

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3G Charger Boost

A blend of ginseng, green tea, and guarana.

Antioxidant Boost

A blend of vitamins A, C, and E.

C & Zinc Boost

A blend of vitamin C, zinc, and all natural plant extracts.

Chia Seed Boost

A blend of chia seeds.

Daily Vitamin Boost

A blend of 22 essential vitamins and minerals.

Energy Boost

A blend of B vitamins and botanicals. Surprisingly, there is no caffeine in their Energy Boost.

Flax & Fiber Booster

A blend of Omega-3 fatty acids and 7 grams of fiber.

Greek Yogurt Boost

A blend of cultured pasteurized nonfat milk containing the live active cultures l. bulgaricus and s. thermophilus.

Lean Advantage Boost

A blend of conjugated linolaic acid (CLA) derived from sunflower oil.

Probiotic Boost

A blend of probiotic cultures.

Quaker Whole Grain Boost

A blend of oat flour, calcium silicate, natural mixed tocopherols, and enzymes.

Soy Protein Boost

A blend of 8 grams of soy protein.

Whey Protein Boost

A blend of 10 grams of protein with essential amino acids.

For much more recipes, please go to: 

http://www.secretmenuholic.com/