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Mrs. B's Guide to Household Witchery Blog Tour Post

10/21/2012

Welcome to my stop on the Mrs. B's Guide to Household Witchery Blog Tour! A big merry meet and merry part and merry meet again to author Kris Bradley who graciously did a guest post for me! :0) Make sure you enter the giveaway!

AUTHOR BIO:
Kris Bradley is the magic behind the popular blog Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom (2500 readers). She helped establish The Sisterhood of the Triple Goddess coven in Keyport, NJ and is
a legally ordained minister, in addition to being a witchy wife and mother. Her work on domestic witchery has been featured in PaganParenting.org and as a national column for Examiner.com.
She lives in Keyport, NJ.

Website: http://www.krisbradley.com/

Blog: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/confessionsofapagansoccermom/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ConfessionsofaPaganSoccerMom

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrisMrsBBradley

GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6008206.Kris_Bradley

THE BLURB:
For domestic goddesses everywhere—add some magic and fun to those mundane household chores with Mrs. B.'s Guide to
Household Witchery. Whether you're sweeping the floor, making a meal, or cleaning out that junk drawer, domestic witch Kris
Bradley, creator of the popular blog, Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom, will show you how to create spells and magic to bring happiness and balance into your home.

Bradley offers ideas and solutions to make the most out of everyday items, activities, and obligations. From Anchovies to Broccoli, and Wine to Yeast, from sweeping the floor to blow-
drying your hair, you can change your outlook on life with a pinch of knowledge and a dash of magic! The book includes simple rituals, spells, and ways to connect with the spirits that watch over your home and family. Includes an appendix of herbs and a complete materia magica from the kitchen pantry.

The Book Features:
ROOM BY ROOM: How to create magic while you cook, set up a family altar in the living room, or do a junk drawer divination
THE ELEMENTS FOR THE DOMESTIC WITCH: a primer on the 4 elements and how to balance them in your home
THE DOMESTIC WITCH'S HERBAL: Magical uses for every herb and food in your pantry, as well as instant magic with prepackaged spice mixes
SIMPLE SABBATS FOR THE BUSY WITCH: simple ways to celebrate the passing of the seasons Magical Recipes: More than 100 recipes and spells

THE REVIEW:

This book is awesome. You can see where Kris has taken the time to really think about how busy a mom's life can be. I've been a Pagan since I was about 11 years old. I want to pass this on to my kids. This book has lots of little ways to get kids involved in the Sabbaths and they aren't hard to do.

I love how Kris breaks down so it isn't overly complex, and goes as far as making sure that a Pagan can have even a quick small ritual- totally understanding that sometimes the only thing you have is 5 minutes.

I can't wait to make some of the oils and washes.

This is a great read for busy witches with households that don't have a huge income or a lot of time. I hope that Kris writes more books like this.

THE GUEST POST:

While I’m writing, I like to keep something playing in the background.
This is my list of favorite songs that get me in the mood for
researching or writing!

Mrs. B.’s TopTen Witchy Songs

1. “Witchcraft” by Book of Love
2. “Witch” by Switchblade Kittens
3. “Witches” by Cowboy Junkies
4. “The Witch” by The Cult
5. “She’s a Witch” by The Fuzztones
6. “Witches’ Song” by Marianne Faithfull
7. “The Witch Queen of New Orleans” by Redbone
8. “Witchy Woman” by The Eagles
9. “Witches’ Rave” by Jeff Buckley
10. “Yes, I’m A Witch” by Yoko Ono