Groundhog Day is so much more than the spectacle on display in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania every February 2nd, it marks the beginning of a...

Essiac Tea was first introduced in the 1920's by a Canadian nurse named Rene Caisse who boasted the tea as a natural cancer treatment. ...

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Last year, I gifted my parents our family tree for Christmas. I spent a few months pouring myself over, and into, the project which...

The Christmas Tree tradition as we now know it began in 16th century (the region what is now) Germany when Christians brought decorated...

'Tis the season for dry skin. My son suffers terribly from itchy, moisture-deprived skin every winter. My Lemon Balm Oil remedy works...

I was feeling accumulated stress tonight, too much outward focus on life happening around me and not tending to the effects of that...

The history of spiders at Christmas is a lesser-known folk tale attributed to various European countries, but most often Germany and...

The most common inquiry I receive from fellow Brauchers is for referral to charms related to Alcoholism. While our central grimoires are...

Nature is fundamental to the practice of Braucherei, and Astrology plays a significant role in the lifestyle of a traditional...

As we enter the Winter cycle, a time of going within, hibernation, self-reflection, and healing, everything slows down, including our...

Today, December 5th, 2022, is the eve of Saint Nicholas Day. My family and I celebrated with a big dinner and the movie "Krampus." My...

Tomorrow is the day of Krampus and the eve of Saint Nicholas! This is a wonderful holiday that is celebrated throughout Pennsylvania...

Today was the day I had to do something with the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. So, I tapped into my creativity, opened my cabinets,...

The tradition of Thanksgiving took root in the 1600's in the New England colonies, and eventually became a National Holiday in 1863 when...

Pennsylvania Dutch Powwow, or Braucherei, is a simple, traditional folk healing art that incorporates Christian-based charms with prayer...

I am truly blessed to have had the experience last week of connecting with the folks who came out to the Lititz Library to listen to Rob...

 This morning, my dog, Bodhi, and I headed out for an early morning hike. The air was a cold twenty-eight degrees, and the wet November...

Among the many charms Pennsylvania has to offer, four distinct seasons is perhaps the most alluring of her offerings. The balance of...

This morning, I woke to the most beautiful sunrise over my husband's family barn, built circa 1800. My son asked, "why is the sky so...