44 Days of Witchery - Day 23

44 Days of Witchery - Day 23
A favorite candle

My husband and probably son too, is sensitive to some scented candles. Add to that our 3 cats jumping on any shelf that has room... or not. So I don't buy lots of candles anymore, nor scented candles. I have quite a few left in the house that haven't been used.

Now days, I prefer pure beeswax candles. They are safe to my sensitive household noses, plus the added meaning of making the candles myself. Pictured here are beeswax tapers we made at a friend's house, for a Waldorf homeschool crafting day. We also pour wax in jars for contained candles, or in juice tubes for pillar candles.

Spring and Ostara fun!

Last Wednesday was Waldorf Homeschool day at Many Hands House! It was a super fun time! I just love the homey pandemonium there! We helped the kids make Spring baskets, with wheat berry seeds to grow wheat grass. Kevin checks his basket a couple times a day! It would grow faster if it were out in the sun I think, but it's been raining for several days so it's in the house, but still growing. Here's a picture of it from sunday night.

The grass is much taller today. I'll take another picture later with Kevin showing it off for an update. :)

Sunday was Ostara, the Vernal Equinox!
Kevin gets a Spring gift basket, usually with a few treats and some outdoor toys. Since his birthday and Yule are in the fall and winter, we save outdoor toy gifts for spring. :)

He loves the hula hoop and bubble wand. He's already gone through all the glow sticks! lol

I was so ready for Spring, but it would be nice to see the sun!
How did you celebrate the First Day of Spring?