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Bathe Like a Flower Fairy This Holiday: Herbal Candy Cane Salt Soak

Bathe Like a Flower Fairy This Holiday: Herbal Candy Cane Salt Soak

Crafting for the holidays is such fun, and including a little something for self-care is important! Herbal bathing gives us a chance to slow down and rest for a bit. Plus, all of the goodness from the herbs steeps right into the water enhancing the wonderful effects of a simple bath. 

Happily there are plenty of cozy wintertime books to enjoy in the tub too. We have listed some below to help you get reading. Surely a flower fairy would take time for a bath and a reading session during this busy season.

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Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic
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Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner, this simple herb craft is a little tribute to potential love and romance interwoven in the cozy pages of this book. The interplay of the characters and the plants they encounter in their fictional world was magically lovely to read. 

BE WARNED: SPOILER-FILLED CRAFT TUTORIAL !

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The House Witch by Delemhach: A Cozy Fantasy Book Review
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The House Witch by Delemhach: A Cozy Fantasy Book Review

The House Witch is the story of Finlay Ashowan adventures in becoming the cook for the King and Queen of Daxaria along with all the people who live in the castle. This story is wonderfully told from various perspectives including a grouchy house witch, a fluffy kitty, and a noble lady. It is filled with the daily intrigue of castle life Fin’s struggle to make a place for himself in his new role as cook, intriguing romantic interludes, and of course descriptions of tasty meals. 

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