Sunday, June 9, 2013

Beltane

Last month's Beltane Ritual with Sacred Earth Circle

High Priest and High Priestess, my Yo-Yo Kenny and my Ya-Ya Meave.

The Altar


The Ritual





The Maypole



The bonfire






Jumping the Bel-Fire Lore


For an individual, the leap is purifying, dispelling negative energies and replacing them with positive ones

If a woman wants a child in the coming year, she could jump the fire for a blessing on her fertility.

Couples who leap together are considered betrothed by that act.

Others can jump for blessing on their most cherished wishes or plans for that year, making the wish as they jump.



xoxoxo,
Dawn

© Photography & Writing - All Rights Dawn Marie Howard

Friday, May 31, 2013

Summer Vacation Activities

Here a list of 50+ activities for you and the kids to-do during summer vacation! Live wild and free my friends!
  1. Host a S'More Party
  2. Find Dooryard Plantain in your yard
  3. Create a Sun-Shaped Breakfast
  4. Make Sun Tea
  5. Create a Family Summer Playlist
  6. Make Summer Pasta Salad
  7. Give your Clothes a breath of fresh air by drying them outside
  8. Travel by Train to a weekend getaway
  9. Make Lemonade
  10. Build a Compost pile
  11. Visit a Farm
  12. Make Blueberry Pancakes
  13. Host a backyard Fish Fry
  14. Make Zucchini Blueberry Bread
  15. Have a BBQ
  16. Make Herbal Tinctures
  17. Grow Catnip for your Cats
  18. Make Fresh Salsa
  19. Catch Fireflys
  20. Explore the Wisdom of Dumbledore
  21. Make Cinnamon Basil Simple Syrup
  22. Volunteer
  23. Read a book in a Hommock
  24. Make a Herb Stick
  25. Create a List iof Things That Make Life Special
  26. Eat Breakfast on the Patio
  27. Go to the Drive-In
  28. Sort out Toys
  29. Make Bacon Deviled Eggs
  30. Visit a Farmers Market
  31. Take a Hike
  32. Look for Bugs
  33. Make Fresh Smoothies
  34. Sparklers
  35. Have a Mexican Fiesta
  36. Create a Secret Garden
  37. Make Vintage Jello Recipes
  38. Eat Corn on the Cob
  39. Hunt for Toads
  40. Make Fruit Dip
  41. Visit the Zoo
  42. Bake a Flag Cake
  43. Build a Fairy Bathhouse
  44. Give the kids an Enchantment Bath
  45. Make Chive Blossom Vinaigrette
  46. Ride a Ferris Wheel
  47. Sing Pirate Songs
  48. Ride a Horse
  49. Visit a Beach
  50. Make Oreo Torte
  51. Plan in the Sprinkler



xoxoxo,
Dawn

© Photography & Writing - All Rights Dawn Marie Howard

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Got Wool?


3 crochet projects for you to try this summer!
  1. Eye Mask
  2. Slouchy Hat
  3. Hanger Monster



xoxoxo,
Dawn

© Photography & Writing - All Rights Dawn Marie Howard

Self Portrait


I am not a girl that can ever be defined. -Nicki Minaj

xoxoxo,
Dawn

© Photography & Writing - All Rights Dawn Marie Howard

Monday, May 27, 2013

Happy Memorial Day


Thank you to the brave soldiers who make this dream possible.

xoxoxo,
Dawn

© Photography & Writing - All Rights Dawn Marie Howard