https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/7dd0372d-7d61-4db7-bea5-2beb15a35762/20241115_153833.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/672af7ac-fc51-404a-9621-9b1c8aeb4a88/jovan-vasiljevic-urb98Ng7y1M-unsplash.jpg https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/evergreen-academy-review-lavender-pillow-spray monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/e60820e3-4c51-44bb-965e-d5a858238d0d/20260331_130410.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Botany: Evergreen Academy Review & Lavender Pillow Spray DIY - What would it be like to be a student at a college for magical botanists? Go and see for yourself in Evergreen Academy by Heather Schneider! This lovely cozy fantasy follows Briar Rose as she navigates her first year at the secret Evergreen Academy. The book is filled with delightful botany, beautiful plants, and plenty of helpful herbs. Lavender Pillow Spray For Sleep Just like at any school, we see that student life can be hard. And aren’t we all students in this life really? We learn every day, and it can be tough. Happily, Briar has herbs to turn to and so do we! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1774985584938-Q90I61FKCSATOU6QIR9Q/unsplash-image-QujDfKf9Y-c.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Botany: Evergreen Academy Review & Lavender Pillow Spray DIY - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/39748830-2ab1-4c03-9141-4687270260ea/20260331_130750.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Botany: Evergreen Academy Review & Lavender Pillow Spray DIY - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Magical Botany: Evergreen Academy Review & Lavender Pillow Spray DIY - References Groves, M. N. (2016). Body Into Balance. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. Keville, K., Green, M. (1995). Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide the the Healing Art. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press. Lawless, J. (1992). The Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils. Rockport, MA: Element. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/beginners-guide-to-plant-hydrosols monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3a9e453d-987a-4329-99d3-af6d9e8f3ae7/pexels-yaroslav-shuraev-8891256.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Herbs are replete with enchanting scents, be it the beautiful scent of a rose or the lemony green smell of just crushed lemon balm. Like essential oils, hydrosols are a way for us to capture these lovely aromas and other amazing properties of many herbs to use and enjoy. The fragrant flowers and plants of high summer are wonderful for making your very own hydrosols at home. Hydrosols are the beautiful aromatic waters which are created as a by-product of essential distillation. These amazing waters are very healing. Jeanne Rose tells us that hydrosols “can be considered the homeopathy of aromatherapy; as herbs are to homeopathy, so are essential oils to hydrosols. [That hydrosols in fact] “represent the true synergy of herbalism and aromatherapy” (Rose, 1999, pg. 163). Hydrosols contain very tiny “micro drops of essential oil” (Rose, 1999, pg. 164) yet in addition to these tiny drops of essential oil there are healing water-soluble compounds present in hydrosols. Among these compounds are plant acids which lend themselves beautiful as toners for the skin. Hydrosols are generally considered to be gentler and safer to use than their essential oils counterparts. Additionally, according to Kathi Keville and Mindy Green, hydrosols also contain beneficial biproducts of distillation that are not in essential oils such as “soothing, anti-inflammatory carboxylic acids” (1995, pg. 90). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/cd9fd0af-3b58-4110-a0da-e0bf26883b2c/patrick-hutchins-K89X_EZyl6A-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Rose Rosa spp. This beloved hydrosol is wonderful for all skin types, helping to balance oil production and skin pH. Rose may also relieve anxiety, stress and ease moodiness. It is also an aphrodisiac and makes a tasty addition to food. Part used: flowers Learn more about roses here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/c2d2fa04-9a17-45b2-b3f1-45a386775d2e/pexels-sakina-fayyaz-249812596-31901059.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Orange Blossom (Neroli) Citrus aurantium Orange blossom hydrosol is very calming and wonderful for easing anxiety. It is mildly astringent and therefore helpful for those with oily skin. Like rose, orange blossom hydrosol is wonderful added to food and reportedly “one teaspoon in a cup of coffee eliminate jitters” (Rose, 1999, pg. 171) and I bet it tastes great too! Part used: flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4e5488ac-4e09-4a9c-9479-faf1ad6f121a/unsplash-image-SMLU4MFBU2E.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Lavender Lavandula angustifolia This mellow, cooling hydrosol is balancing for all skin types and particularly benefits sensitive skin. It may help to soothe and encourage repair skin irritations, minor burns and eczema. Just like the plant and essential oil, lavender hydrosol is used ease stress and refreshes the mind. Part used: flowers Learn more about lavender here. here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/212159e3-e240-43e9-b5a0-2b787e9ebfd1/unsplash-image-Mv9J_UThISA.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla, M. recutita This hydrosol is considered very anti-inflammatory and great for assisting those with sensitive skin. It is used for any type of skin inflammation such as sunburns, rashes, diaper rash, and acne. It helps ease anxiety and soothes upset emotions. Part used: flowers Note: People with ragweed allergies maybe allergic to chamomile. Learn more about chamomile here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/cd6f2bf0-1551-4738-9ffa-bf15666ce30e/erik-blanco-emD9jTjtKUU-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Rose Geranium Pelargonium graveolens Rose geranium hydrosol is well known for it’s ability to balance both dry and oily skin, making it wonderful for folks with combination skin. It is also considered a cellular regenerative (Rose, 1999, pg. 175) encouraging new cell formation and benefiting mature skin. Rose geranium hydrosol is also used to help to balance hormones during menopause and helping with PMS, good news, uh? Parts used: leaves, stems & flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/abf684dd-73fe-4aed-9cd5-2aee0d1464b6/unsplash-image-1L0kxXvXyj4.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Peppermint Mentha x piperita Peppermint hydrosol is very cooling. It will can help to ease redness, inflammation and itchiness. Use it on rashes, insect bites and as an aftershave for razor burn. It is a wonderful facial toner too! Peppermint hydrosol is very uplifting and energizing. Great for cooling pick-me up on a hot day! Parts used: leaves, stems & flowers Learn more about mint here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/81e58211-2f57-4bae-892b-b741954bb510/victor-serban-whTrv7kvGJY-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis Hydrosol made from lemon balm is considered very relaxing and sedating finding use in relieving insomnia and emotional upheaval. It is also anti-viral and can be used topically to treat shingles and herpes outbreaks. Lemon balm hydrosol very gentle and helps to improves all skin types. Parts used: leaves, stems & flowers Learn more about lemon balm here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/081bd2dc-aa58-4a8e-aee3-a3aed0054e97/pexels-jankoetsier-13297470.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Calendula Calendula officinalis Though not really considered a common hydrosol, calendula does make a lovely hydrosol, so I wanted to tell you about it! Like the herb, calendula hydrosol is wonderful for healing all kinds of skin issues such as rashes, abrasion, sunburns and to encourage healing while decreasing scaring. It is also considered a wonderful, soothing facial toner. Part used: flowers Learn more about calendula here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/385ff10b-e211-4e8c-b235-2b5a0c0b3b91/pexels-karola-g-6633575.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits - Sprays ~ Without a doubt hydrosols make lovely sprays for home and body. Spraying aromatic hydrosols in the air is like magic, instantly transforming the energy of a room. Use them to refresh and cleanse the air, linens and more. These amazing waters are wonderful for the skin and emotions. Spray on face and body to tone the skin, refresh and soothe the mind. I like to keep a bottle of peppermint hydrosol in the refrigerator to make the ultimate cooling spray on a hot summer’s day! Skin Care ~ Hydrosols make luscious additions to botanical skin care products. Use hydrosols as amazing facial toners, add to lotions and creams, put a cup or two in the bath, use in hair rinses, and help soothe rashes and burns. Home Care ~ Using hydrosols around the home is a lovely way to incorporate them into everyday life. Spritz the bed sheets when changing the bed, use as an aromatic laundry spray, and even add hydrosols to your own homemade cleaning products. Culinary ~ Many hydrosols can be added to foods and drinks to create delicious surprising tastes. The most well-known in hydrosols cooking are rose and orange blossom water. We love to add rose water to fruit salads and orange blossom water to cheesecake! Note: if you plan to consume hydrosols, make sure you obtain high-quality food grade hydrosols and store them according to package directions. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/lavender-vanilla-bath-salts-inspired-by-a-fellowship-of-librarians-and-dragons monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3d16a883-46d7-4325-b131-0ef0693b0ce7/JarOfLavenderVanillaBathSalts.jpg Fictional Fairground - Lavender Vanilla Bath Salts inspired by A Fellowship of Librarians and Dragons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/fbe83b08-bbba-43d7-a08c-7bcceb110f96/Bathtub+Bookwrym+Recipes+LOGO+white+background.png Fictional Fairground - Lavender Vanilla Bath Salts inspired by A Fellowship of Librarians and Dragons - Welcome to the Bathtub Bookwyrm sanctuary! This is the first recipe of our Bathtub Bookwyrm series of literary inspired herbal baths. I am so excited to bring it to you! In many ways, Nerdy Fairy was born from this idea and this love I have for reading in the tub and inspiration to craft herbal recipes based on books that I find so comforting. Because every cozy book deserves a curated herbal bath. Are you ready? Let’s go… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/0f00c6b1-ed3b-4052-b0f9-30ac1b98480e/Lavender+Vanilla+Bath+Salt+Ingredients+in+a+bowl Fictional Fairground - Lavender Vanilla Bath Salts inspired by A Fellowship of Librarians and Dragons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/eaeaab73-a256-493b-810e-900df3bacede/BathSaltsPutIntoTinyTub.jpg Fictional Fairground - Lavender Vanilla Bath Salts inspired by A Fellowship of Librarians and Dragons - A Note from the Nerdy Fairy Archive for Bathtub Bookwyrms While we love a magical soak, safety is the most important ingredient! Please keep the following in mind before diving into a Bathtub Bookwyrm brew: Slippery Surface: Oils, salts, and botanicals can make your tub slick. Please step carefully. The Patch Test: If you have sensitive skin, do a patch test on a small part of your skin before diving into a full body bath. Even fairies have allergies! Consult Your Healthcare Professional: If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, check with a healthcare professional before using new herbs or essential oils. The Soggy Page Clause: I provide the recipes, but you provide the splash-guards! I recommend a sturdy bath tray to keep your books (and e-readers) safe from the herbal depths of your tub. Bonus! You can use the bath bridge to hold cookies, tea, and a candle. Individual results may vary. Enjoy your ritual responsibly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5ea9111c-ac7c-4b97-ad13-8055213ed96a/Bathtub+Bookwrym+Lavender+Vanilla.png Fictional Fairground - Lavender Vanilla Bath Salts inspired by A Fellowship of Librarians and Dragons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Lavender Vanilla Bath Salts inspired by A Fellowship of Librarians and Dragons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/the-apothecary-pantry-making-floral-infused-honey-for-cozy-reading-days monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/99b26059-0a61-4bb2-b29d-f1583029e225/20260302_115117.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Apothecary Pantry: Making Floral-Infused Honey for Cozy Reading Days - Plants and flowers amaze me daily. Growing from nothing but soil, sunshine, and water, these beautiful creatures stretch forth into the sky and blossom. Making little jars of honey infused with flowers all full of aroma and, perhaps, a bit of kindness, is a way to embrace those miracles and be part of the beauty of the moment. It is a way of grounding and enjoying life. My current reads have been filled with floral moments that make me smile and inspired me to whip up some honey with dried flowers. I am looking forward to the day that the flowers have finished infusing! Then it will be time to pair floral-infused honey drizzled over a bit of cake or sweetening a cup of tea with my next blossom-filled cozy fantasy. In the meantime, please find a blossom-forward reading list below for your springtime TBR and, if you wish, set up your own honey jars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/9f18b220-dd09-45a0-ae1e-8e6a009247e3/20260302_113957.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Apothecary Pantry: Making Floral-Infused Honey for Cozy Reading Days - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3d1680f2-77cf-44b3-8987-1fd217d789bd/20260302_113703.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Apothecary Pantry: Making Floral-Infused Honey for Cozy Reading Days - There are so many books to choose from here are a few to consider! These stories are floral forward offering a comforting and lovely way to enjoy the beauty of flowers right from the pages of a book. *Contains affiliate links Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst Evergreen Academy by Heather Schneider Evergreen Conservatory by Heather Schneider The Mudpuddle Manual Of Natural Magic by Ciara Blume The Honey Witch Sydney J. Shields …and of course, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - The Apothecary Pantry: Making Floral-Infused Honey for Cozy Reading Days - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/roses-in-fiction monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4de94c70-a6ff-4f98-b567-fedaccabd1d5/valentina-ivanova-CIdwkxoQAuU-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (Act II, Scene II) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/2067b4a1-f44d-4c65-85a5-7bf9cb00f882/9434862076_2c2da30458_b.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rose Tyler — Doctor Who The first companion to join the Doctor during the popular show’s initial Reboot, Rose made a name for her self as on of the most popular Doctor Who companions of all time. Played by Billie Piper, she spent two seasons traveling with the time lord and returned at the end of the fourth season. She also reappeared during the 50th anniversary special and remains a key part of the story. Just like her name suggests, Rose is a strong, and independent woman with an undeniable sweetness and care her character is well known for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/632be4d5-07bc-49a3-8768-bff6663cbeea/titanic-rose-candid-image-eov0moi0il5ogawx.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rose DeWitt Bukater — Titanic Fitting in well with the flowers romantic roots, Rose from Titanic is half of an iconic romantic duo. Played by Kate Winslet, Rose possesses a delicate grace consistent with that of the flower, and is depicted as beautiful and sweet for the duration of the movie. Opposite Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jack, there isn’t a better example of the romantic representation of the name Rose in modern media. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/73b920f4-14e1-448a-a232-93fa2e41c692/Screenshot+2025-02-14+200752.png Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rosie from The Lord of the Rings Rosie Cotton is the grounded, sturdy rose of the Shire, representing the simple beauty and peace that Samwise Gamgee is fighting to protect. While the rest of the world is at war, she remains the blossoming promise of home, waiting to provide the seeds for a new generation of Hobbits. She proves that even the most common garden rose is more resilient and precious than all the gold in Middle-earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/22f38975-6ba6-4fd8-abab-ed17ff5602a2/Screenshot+2025-02-14+195745.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rose - Two and A Half Men Considering her character centers around her love for Charlie, the rose is a natural symbol for her role in the story. But contrary to some of the other characters on this list, Rose played by Melanie Lynskey is often depicted as a sweet and delicate, but when anyone gets close to her, they find her thorns are likely to emerge. These thorns of course include gaslighting and elaborate schemes, not exactly the best for a romantic relationship of any kind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/52dcd000-d878-4136-b33d-f534461d9c11/Rose_Tico_from_The_Last_Jedi.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rose Tico — Star Wars Sequel Trilogy This Rose best embodies the wild rose, as she persists in poor, harsh conditions, just like the flower can survive intense, freezing winters to come back in the spring. Throughout the story, Rose acts as Finn’s moral compass, becoming a bloom of hope, purity and new beginnings, a meaning often associated with the white flower, instead of our oft thought of red bud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/e3b2711e-b946-47ba-b9c5-9b06c010c030/561d7c926ba976a6d32188ca2c035e83.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rose Wilder — House on the Prarie Series by Laura Ingles Wilder Named as a "bloom" of hope during her parents' hardest years of debt and loss, Rose represents the beauty that survives a harsh environment. She possessed both the delicacy of a pioneer child and the sharp thorns of a fierce, independent intellect. Despite years of hardship, Rose ensured their stories didn't wither but instead reached full, lasting blossom for future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/ff0ddddd-30de-4c08-b4e7-9eb559a003b5/maxresdefault.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rose — Tales of Zestiria Rose is the perfect "rose" because she’s incredibly kindhearted but carries the sharpest thorns as an elite assassin for the Scattered Bones. Despite her dark profession, she has a pure, bright soul that allows her to see Seraphim when most humans can't. She basically proves that you can be a "beautiful bloom" for your friends while still being deadly to the touch for your enemies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/0b6c825e-f2a3-44c8-9657-a6918fae58c9/81Y7EiTaX5L.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rosie Thorn — Bookish and The Beast by Ashley Poston Rosie literally has the "rose and thorns" duality in her name, reflecting her mix of soft, bookish vulnerability and a prickly, protective exterior. Much like the classic flower, she thrives in a secret garden of stories, using her sharp wit to guard her heart from being crushed. Her journey is all about learning that her thorns don't make her unlovable—they just protect the person she’s blooming into. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/891d4cff-f67c-445d-80d7-2ee577592b35/bettywhite.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rose Nylund — The Golden Girls Played by Bettie White, Rose Nylund operates as the shows heart and soul, often regarded as the loving and innocent balance to the other golden girls. Her goody-two-shoes nature and passion as a grief counselor in the early part of the show draws a simple but effective comparison between the sweetness of her character and the sweetness of the flower that is undeniable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/b9698cd9-1c0d-47f0-a092-fce8e87fef57/8067751622_0f26473bd1_b.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rosa Bud - The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens Rosa Bud is the opening bud of Dickens’ final novel, symbolizing youthful innocence and a fragile beauty that hasn't fully bloomed yet. Her name highlights her role as a prize to be plucked, though she develops hidden thorns to resist the unwanted, suffocating "care" of Jasper. Like a rose in a storm, she represents a delicate life trying to survive the dark, gothic atmosphere of Cloisterham without being crushed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/2a38931b-bed8-4c48-a96f-645b9a6f701c/19975578212_178790cc4f_c.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Primrose Everdeen — The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Primrose's name refers to the first rose of spring, symbolizing a fragile, youthful hope that blooms even in the frozen misery of District 12. Unlike a traditional rose, a primrose is soft and lacks thorns, reflecting her gentle nature as a healer who needs Katniss to act as her protective barrier. Her life represents the delicate beauty that the Capitol’s winter tries to crush, eventually becoming the catalyst for a revolution to protect things just as pure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/7dfa9572-d570-4be0-85fa-32cb2e8b538f/Shakespeare%27s_Heroines_-_Rosalind.jpg Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Rosalind — As You Like It by William Shakespeare Rosalind is the rose of the court who carries a natural, vibrant beauty that stands out even when she’s banished to the wild Forest of Arden. She’s far from a delicate flower, though; she uses her sharp, thorny wit to test Orlando’s love and protect herself while disguised as a man. Like a rose in full bloom, she represents romantic passion balanced with the wisdom to know that even the prettiest love has its pricks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5c36c6d6-af66-4d05-8dd8-5e2054c62e2c/Rose+Personality+Cheat+Sheet.png Fictional Fairground - Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/the-enchanted-greenhouse-honeyed-rose-hot-cocoa-recipe-for-a-cozy-mug monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/35b22660-ee4d-4196-b91f-fc64a47f6e9d/Screenshot_20260210_152951_Gallery.jpg Fictional Fairground - Enchanted Greenhouse: Honeyed Rose Hot Cocoa Recipe for A Cozy Mug - *Contains affiliate links In The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst, librarian Terlu wakes in the middle of a beautiful forest covered in the deepness of winter to find herself all alone. Alone, cold, and confused. Until she stumbles into a complex of lush greenhouses filled with plants tended by a handsome grumpy gardener named Yarrow (who also happens to be an amazing cook!). Coziness ensues as Terlu and Yarrow find themselves working alongside one another in an effort to save the greenhouses, which are failing one by one leaving the plants inside to die. It is a mystery indeed and happily, Terlu has training and knowledge on her side to help her decipher tomes from the wizard who created the greenhouses. All this concentration takes sustenance. With access to plenty of delicious herbs, fruits, and vegetables, Yarrow is able to create delicious dishes to support Terlu. What could be better than hot chocolate during a research session on a cold winter day? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/872c0dac-4480-4fbb-a589-dc5c61872999/Recipe+Cards.jpg Fictional Fairground - Enchanted Greenhouse: Honeyed Rose Hot Cocoa Recipe for A Cozy Mug - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/9dbd000a-713f-4aba-8f6f-2191d6043d06/Recipe+Cards+%281%29.jpg Fictional Fairground - Enchanted Greenhouse: Honeyed Rose Hot Cocoa Recipe for A Cozy Mug - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/6f90d971-8459-45e9-80c3-71d7cd75d442/pexels-ivan-s-4899539+%281%29.jpg Fictional Fairground - Enchanted Greenhouse: Honeyed Rose Hot Cocoa Recipe for A Cozy Mug - Roses (Rosa spp.) This beautiful flower has been used for thousands of years to support many body systems and as a symbol of the heart and love. As a gentle nervine, rose petals are thought to provide a balm for the spirit. Energetically roses are used to uplift and open the heart while at the same time helping to ease grief and soothe the nervous system. These lovely blooms are also known to have astringent, cooling, and anti-inflammatory properties which make them useful internally for colds and coughs with excess mucus. Rose petals happily make their way into body care applications to help tone and soothe the skin. Rose features as one of the flowering herbs in our free Ebook, Page to Petal! Get your copy here. Find a bounty of ways to enjoy roses here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Enchanted Greenhouse: Honeyed Rose Hot Cocoa Recipe for A Cozy Mug - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/simplest-aromatic-humidifier-for-a-cozy-home monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/61bd7ac2-6d03-4b44-a8b5-ee3bcf98adcb/pexels-helloaesthe-18038732.jpg Fictional Fairground - Simplest Aromatic Humidifier For a Cozy Home - Make a herbal steam for your home Equipment ~ Big Pot Lots of Water Aromatic Herbs https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/elderberry-quest-brew-magical-syrups-amp-teas-for-a-cozy-winter monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f84030cb-896f-471b-b615-fba299a1894e/pexels-lance-reis-255748881-15953867.jpg Fictional Fairground - Elderberry Quest: Brew Magical Syrups And Teas for a Cozy Winter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/2664cda8-35ca-478f-ae5c-f3373760a4e3/pexels-patricio-nahuelhual-91092568-10791748.jpg Fictional Fairground - Elderberry Quest: Brew Magical Syrups And Teas for a Cozy Winter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767743946346-EJI2ZGGIAPTAP6VIN5S2/unsplash-image-ITFBAchRAiI.jpg Fictional Fairground - Elderberry Quest: Brew Magical Syrups And Teas for a Cozy Winter - Brew Up A Pot of Delicious Elderberry Syrup Every herbalist seems to have their own well-loved elderberry syrup recipe, and I am going to share mine below! This is our favorite way to enjoy elderberries! Herbal syrups offer a wonderful way to prepare herbs in batches and then use them over time. Plus herbal syrups are usually delicious and this recipe is no exception! It is spice-filled and preserved with plenty of soothing honey making it a perennial favorite in our home. Note that if you don’t want to make your own syrup, you can often find a bottle to bring home at your local herbal apothecary or natural grocery store. Find printable instructions to make your own batch below, it is easy peasy and so delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/221ff1a2-8536-48e8-baad-f697b4760c33/1.5+ounces+Elder+Berries+1+big+piece+of+Ginger+Root%2C+chopped+.5+oz+Rose+Hips+.5+oz+Hawthorn+Berries+4+Cinnamon+Sticks+Peel+1+organic+orange+or+lemon+%28orange+is+better%21%29+30+Cardamom+Pods+7+cups+Wat+%281%29.jpg Fictional Fairground - Elderberry Quest: Brew Magical Syrups And Teas for a Cozy Winter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/a1ed3f23-e2d3-4a7d-80a4-6119683421ac/The+Elderberry+Poem+Horizontal.png Fictional Fairground - Elderberry Quest: Brew Magical Syrups And Teas for a Cozy Winter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Elderberry Quest: Brew Magical Syrups And Teas for a Cozy Winter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/4-warming-cinnamon-body-care-recipes monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/e8820693-860d-4b81-87b3-f2fb27e3ebe3/pexels-musa-colak-434382216-15388238.jpg Fictional Fairground - 4 Warming Cinnamon Body Care Recipes - Cinnamon Rose Oatmeal Bath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f9e9e9f9-6c90-44a3-ac37-e1c5a3b6c75f/bobysbk-YvlGADEr_zY-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - 4 Warming Cinnamon Body Care Recipes - Cinnamon Rose Bath Bomb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/0b4c995a-e085-41f6-adf0-845d972d381b/pexels-d-mo-736218232-19123122.jpg Fictional Fairground - 4 Warming Cinnamon Body Care Recipes - Vanilla Cinnamon Brown Sugar Scrub With Flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/349cc713-4c72-4d21-a766-1c0b3382a0ba/sidath-vimukthi-fIGw-jVGy5g-unsplash+%282%29.jpg Fictional Fairground - 4 Warming Cinnamon Body Care Recipes - Nourishing Vanilla Infused Oil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3dfcce64-d57c-490c-b7ff-375cbbe6ef7f/alexia-luyt-FlssFY7FxWA-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - 4 Warming Cinnamon Body Care Recipes - Cinnamon Vanilla Lotion Bars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - 4 Warming Cinnamon Body Care Recipes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/doctor-who-tea-recipe-the-10th-doctors-regeneration-blendnbsp monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/61c5afd0-8609-406c-b286-fbacb5f4b81d/20251211_141201.jpg Fictional Fairground - Doctor Who Tea Recipe: The 10th Doctor's Regeneration Blend  - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/53b8b181-f166-4a3b-8e0e-23ef7a55a991/20251211_140226.jpg Fictional Fairground - Doctor Who Tea Recipe: The 10th Doctor's Regeneration Blend  - Ingredients 2 teaspoons English breakfast loose leaf black tea 1 organic satsuma peel 4 inch sprig of rosemary 16 ounces boiling hot water Directions Place the tea leaves, satsuma peel, and rosemary in a heat-proof container. Cover with boiling hot water and place a lid on top. Let steep for 5 minutes. Strain out the herbs and enjoy! This brew is tasty with milk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Doctor Who Tea Recipe: The 10th Doctor's Regeneration Blend  - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/cozy-magic-make-jezs-cardamom-orange-spritzer-from-adenashire-unofficial-recipe monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/0a2a39dc-cbef-4d00-9bc7-224ea6a84771/20251209_114706.jpg Fictional Fairground - Cozy Magic: Make Jez's Cardamom Orange Spritzer from Adenashire (Unofficial Recipe) - The Adenashire series is just about as cozy as it gets! And the third book, A Fellowship of Games & Fables by J. Penner does not disappoint with its sweet Yuletide theme. The story follows a grumpy fennex named Jez who is a fierce friend in need of frequent naps. As with the other stories in this series, we get to delve into the inner world of the main character to learn about who they are on the inside and be part of their journey toward healing. Find a recipe to soothe your own grumpy inner fennex below! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/b1762d97-ecf2-41aa-8a38-a3ff4927b314/20251209_111927.jpg Fictional Fairground - Cozy Magic: Make Jez's Cardamom Orange Spritzer from Adenashire (Unofficial Recipe) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/71133fa7-28c6-4f40-be33-167dd209853d/Cozy+Cardamom+Sweet+Orange+Spritzer.png Fictional Fairground - Cozy Magic: Make Jez's Cardamom Orange Spritzer from Adenashire (Unofficial Recipe) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Cozy Magic: Make Jez's Cardamom Orange Spritzer from Adenashire (Unofficial Recipe) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/easy-lavender-syrupnbsp-an-unofficial-fairy-wine-recipe monthly 0.5 2026-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3e51dc7c-f93e-4822-b6b9-105abc1ffb3d/20251206_135848.jpg Fictional Fairground - Easy Lavender Syrup: An Unofficial Fairy Wine Recipe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1765233013863-CV1WW1FUT5D7EASQ8QSP/unsplash-image-KR0Dvou4qdw.jpg Fictional Fairground - Easy Lavender Syrup: An Unofficial Fairy Wine Recipe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/de401fcd-5f41-4499-8ac2-d993ebe80c8f/20251206_135914.jpg Fictional Fairground - Easy Lavender Syrup: An Unofficial Fairy Wine Recipe - Mika is blessed with a talent for potion making; and so, we can be sure that her fairy wine would be nothing short of wonderful. Comprised of two of her “Can’t-Do-Withouts”, Mika’s recipe expertly blends lavender syrup and stardust tea. We substituted with sparkling water infused with butterfly pea flowers. You could use edible glitter if that sparks your fancy! This makes enough for one 8 ounce glass of fairy wine Ingredients 1 to 2 tablespoons lavender syrup 1 cup of sparkling water 4 butterfly pea flowers Lemon juice Directions Prep Step 1: Make the Lavender Syrup Make lavender syrup as shared above. Prep Step 1: Infuse the Sparkling “Stardust” Water Place the 4 butterfly pea flowers in the cup of sparkling water. Put a tight fitting lid on top to keep the sparkles contained as much as possible. Let the flowers infuse into the water for 2 to 4 hours. Then strain the flowers out. Assembly: Create Your Fairy Wine Drizzle the lavender syrup into the bottom of a pretty glass. Use more syrup for a sweeter drink. Carefully pour the butterfly pea infused sparkling water over the top. Add the lemon juice by the dropful until you see a color change. We like to use about 20 drops of lemon juice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Easy Lavender Syrup: An Unofficial Fairy Wine Recipe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/herbal-candy-cane-salt-soak monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/118c1019-f4ba-4a4f-b6c9-cb96becf9f0c/20251203_131514.jpg Fictional Fairground - 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, you can too! *Contains affiliate links https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d1063276-b6f8-42ff-93b0-1ba5f962d3a6/Herbal+Candy+Cane+Salt+Soak+Recipe+Card+%282%29.png Fictional Fairground - Bathe Like a Flower Fairy This Holiday: Herbal Candy Cane Salt Soak - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f2abcbf1-99a4-45eb-9439-13ddd8e2ec84/20251203_131922.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bathe Like a Flower Fairy This Holiday: Herbal Candy Cane Salt Soak - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Bathe Like a Flower Fairy This Holiday: Herbal Candy Cane Salt Soak - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/straight-from-mrs-rabbit-to-your-teacup-how-to-make-the-best-cup-of-chamomile-tea monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d46c1e87-278c-4bde-ae31-1cd04f79b133/20251124_131710.jpg Fictional Fairground - Straight from Mrs. Rabbit to Your Teacup: How to Make the Best Cup of Chamomile Tea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1763943571456-KTNOMIJ8V1P29JWCOS8Z/unsplash-image-37zSNFgjCNc.jpg Fictional Fairground - Straight from Mrs. Rabbit to Your Teacup: How to Make the Best Cup of Chamomile Tea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/980d0fe5-ff4e-46f7-92b5-cbd2fbbca1c0/pexels-natalie-bond-320378-1201540.jpg Fictional Fairground - Straight from Mrs. Rabbit to Your Teacup: How to Make the Best Cup of Chamomile Tea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1763943349312-O9UVDVH98YOSCUWXPFJ2/unsplash-image-s3C-iXNQIsQ.jpg Fictional Fairground - Straight from Mrs. Rabbit to Your Teacup: How to Make the Best Cup of Chamomile Tea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Straight from Mrs. Rabbit to Your Teacup: How to Make the Best Cup of Chamomile Tea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/magical-herbal-tree-fairies-an-easy-pinecone-craft-for-cozy-fantasy-lovers monthly 0.5 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/af384a02-25ce-4778-b8ff-945b1365d682/pexels-jayanth-muppaneni-1883885743-28867161.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/bb86577b-17e8-45de-9e00-42cddd17868e/20251120_084458.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5746b9dc-1b95-4462-844e-91d5c3bd1e10/20251120_083746.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers - Materials Pinecones Wing materials: pine branch tips, beautiful autumn leaves, bay leaves, dried citrus slices Acorn caps Cinnamon sticks Star anise Elderberries More herbs for accessories: cloves, allspice berries, hawthorn berries (optional) Wooden beads for the head (tip: take an acorn cap to the craft store with you to size it to the head) Chenille stems Embroidery floss for hair Hot glue gun with glue sticks Pencil, pen, or marker (optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1763598858596-RD472ZOXTW2ZL6KOPGIJ/20251119_134230.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1763598770723-IJOVSC7WCCAXB5PI0SJ1/20251119_135444.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1763598743832-T995R7NFJV760HELEE1X/20251119_135441.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1763598942744-60LDBR4OHDG0Z8NK7R2X/20251119_140702.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/e8af7099-8120-4c42-a51b-9515b1ac93f8/20251120_083751.jpg Fictional Fairground - Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers - Sourcing Your Materials Autumn is a wonderful time to create these fairies. Where I live in Colorado, I am able to find many of the materials I need on the ground in my neighborhood which makes it so that nothing is taken from a tree directly. The little pine boughs we used for wings were strewn beneath trees from squirrel nibbling, along with plenty of pinecones. Acorn caps and Autumn leaves are also abundant. And we sourced our herbs from our local apothecary and grocery stores! https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/herbal-salt-recipe-for-an-undead-orc monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f76d837c-e284-488a-8b05-cca01c8de407/20251117_164449.jpg Fictional Fairground - An Undead Orc's Cozy Secret: How to Make Magical, Simple Herbal Infused Salt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/9ee3ce25-4945-4c46-b507-1eb17202817e/20251117_145841.jpg Fictional Fairground - An Undead Orc's Cozy Secret: How to Make Magical, Simple Herbal Infused Salt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - An Undead Orc's Cozy Secret: How to Make Magical, Simple Herbal Infused Salt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/a-cozy-herbal-craft-for-fantasy-book-lovers monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/716320a2-1cd4-41df-b17d-27979f3577dc/20251029_151810.jpg Fictional Fairground - Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f34987cd-41f9-4211-99ad-b8f8dd83488a/20251029_152046.jpg Fictional Fairground - Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/e6ce7f59-2a0b-459c-ab20-bfc860c4acfc/20251029_135833.jpg Fictional Fairground - Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic - Here are instructions to help you along if you choose to make your own Fated Mates Wreath! Choose whatever herbs speak to you about this book. Ideas include: Bay leaves Rose blossoms Lavender blossoms Thyme sprigs Rosemary sprigs Lemon slices, dried Anise stars Cardamom pods Maybe even an earl grey tea bag with a little painting on the front! This is how I made my wreath. Follow your intuition on how to lay out the herbs, there is no wrong way to do this! My top tip is to enjoy the process—put on The Great British Baking Show and make a cup of tea while cozying up and crafting. You will end up with a beautiful wreath to enjoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/af09ed49-372f-4b44-90b0-f15f011c5664/20251029_150942.jpg Fictional Fairground - Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic - Materials: Grapevine wreath Bay leaves, fresh or dried (see notes below) Dried lemon sliced Cinnamon sticks Dried rose(s) Gem stones of your choice Bells Golden ribbon for securing the bells Hot glue gun and glue sticks (see notes below) To Make: Lay out all of your supplies and plug in your glue gun. You will use the hot glue gun to secure the herbs and stones to your wreath. (see notes below) Start layering the bay leaves on the wreath to create an arch-like appearance. Work your way up each side of the wreath until the leaves meet in the middle. Next add the lemon slices. I added them in a symmetrical arrangement so the slices mirror each other on the sides of the wreath. Add the cinnamon sticks by slipping them in along the sides of the bay leaves. Secure the stones, the rose, and some extra bay leaves at the bottom of your wreath. Carefully flip your wreath over and tie on the bells on the underside so they dangle down into the center of the wreath. Finish it all off with a star anise at the top of your wreath! You can add a ribbon for hanging or simply place the wreath on a nail in the wall or wreath hanger. Enjoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/cfc21dc5-b67a-478e-9163-b5b76501446a/20251029_151837.jpg Fictional Fairground - Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/beyond-the-page-unlocking-the-calm-of-kianthes-rose-mint-tea monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/c92172c1-abe7-42fd-873d-f71d12bc91aa/Screenshot_20251030_114517_Gallery.jpg Fictional Fairground - Beyond the Page: Unlocking the Calm of Kianthe's Rose Mint Tea - *Contains affiliate links What could be more soothing than a cup of lovely herbal tea sipped while in the forest or hunkered down in a beautiful, cozy bookshop with a beloved friend? And, what if your cup was filled with a favorite, dependable blend you can turn to time and again? What would be in your cup? Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is filled with adventure, love, humor, and well, tea. As the story begins, we quickly learn that protagonist Kianthe’s favorite tea blend is a simply brewed rose mint tea. The perfect blend for a cozy fantasy tea! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/72dd09d4-ca87-4e39-947b-2edf68ddce8d/pexels-jana-janica-1676660-5388346.jpg Fictional Fairground - Beyond the Page: Unlocking the Calm of Kianthe's Rose Mint Tea - Rose Petals Rose (Rosa spp.) petals in tea impart a beautiful fragrance and flavor. They are cooling, antiinflammatory, and astringent as well. On an emotional level, roses are thought to gently comfort the heart and ease an overtaxed nervous system. In fact, this beautiful flower is known for its ability to gently soothe the emotional heart and support self-love—a perfect fit for a lonely mage. Use rose safely: Ensure that your petals are from an organic source, as roses are often heavily sprayed. Learn more about roses here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/0a66e5d7-1821-4bfa-8fcd-c3b1d3765c22/unsplash-image-1L0kxXvXyj4.jpg Fictional Fairground - Beyond the Page: Unlocking the Calm of Kianthe's Rose Mint Tea - Mint Leaves Mint (Mentha spp.) leaves in tea bring an aliveness and comfort all at once. In herbalism, mints are valued for their antispasmodic, antimicrobial, and carminative properties. As a nervine, mints often have the ability to both ease overwrought nerves and exhaustion while also providing a refreshed feeling. As a tired mage, mint would be a great choice in a cup of tea. Use mint safely: Mint can flare indigestion for some folks and is contraindicated in certain conditions. Learn more about mint here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/e9e82a43-138c-48f0-8979-b4cd364b067b/Treason+Rose+Mint+Tea+Recipe+IG+Story+%286%29.png Fictional Fairground - Beyond the Page: Unlocking the Calm of Kianthe's Rose Mint Tea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Beyond the Page: Unlocking the Calm of Kianthe's Rose Mint Tea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/the-star-inside-an-apple-magic-charmed-crafts monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/239bcc1f-67e7-43a9-8d39-b1ffbfe65bc7/Starry+Apple+tree.png Fictional Fairground - The Star Inside an Apple: Magic, Charmed, & Crafts - *Contains affiliate links We all know that apples are good for us. Filled with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, apples are a beloved treasure. But did you know that each and every apple has the potential to contain a star? Think of it, every autumn branch bedecked with apples is filled with stars. Apples and the star within have a long history of symbolism with ties to different cultures and religions. Often apples themselves were linked to love, while the star inside was linked to nature, protection, or even Christ depending on the tradition (Carvaly, n.d.; Realy, M. R., 2016). And for some, the star is a reminder of our own light within and how we are all connected to nature. Let it shine! “Amulets that carried apple seeds were made in the evenings as they sat out in the yard, meant to bring the wearer love, for apples signify the heart.” — Alice Hoffman, The Rules of Magic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3845649d-58ff-47f8-9d92-a26d30d161a3/20251014_154215.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Star Inside an Apple: Magic, Charmed, & Crafts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f583eff4-3aa2-4a62-94db-5613f17deea7/An+apple+blossom+shows+its+five+petals.+If+you+want%2C+you+can+also+count+the+other+flower+parts+in+the+center+of+the+blossom..png Fictional Fairground - The Star Inside an Apple: Magic, Charmed, & Crafts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/fd2e755b-1833-495c-84a3-b5ba8850a134/pexels-tatyana-doloman-728740365-34100152.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Star Inside an Apple: Magic, Charmed, & Crafts - Stamped Apple Prints This is a fun and very simple craft to do with children. It could also be used to make fun invitations to a Halloween party! Materials: Fresh, unblemished apples Knife Paint Paint brush Paper or cloth To Make: Cut the apples in half to reveal the star within. To find the star within the apple: place the apple on its side, grasping the apple firmly, cut the apple horizontally all the way through. Using your paint brush, paint the cut side of the apple to cover it with a thin layer of paint. This will be your stamp. Carefully press the prepared apple onto the paper or cloth. Remove the apple and repeat until your desired effect is achieved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/31df9d33-ba73-4b7b-aef2-50332105bce5/pexels-ellie-burgin-1661546-10614249.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Star Inside an Apple: Magic, Charmed, & Crafts - Dried apple rings These are simple and beautiful. You can string them up with dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks for a decorative effect that will last the entire holiday season! Materials: Fresh, unblemished apples Knife Dehydrator or oven String, ribbon, or twine To Make: Carefully cut very thin slices of apple to reveal the star within. To find the star within the apple: place the apple on its side, grasping the apple firmly, cut the apple horizontally all the way through. Lay the apple slices out in a dehydrator or on a cookie sheet in an oven. Dehydrate the apple slices until they are fully dried. They should feel leathery and will bend but not be sticky or moist. If dehydrating in the oven, place the temperature at the lowest setting with the door cracked ajar and flip the apples often. This may take several days to complete. Once the apples are dried you can thread them through the star onto your string, ribbon, or twine, and then hang and enjoy! https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/little-house-magic-halloween-apple-lore-and-clove-apple-pomanders monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3d7e21a9-9e5c-4c83-910f-233c96c85014/pexels-kristina-paul-713711153-18387512.jpg Fictional Fairground - Little House Magic: Halloween Apple Lore and History of the Clove Apple Pomander - Apples and pumpkins are the two hallmark fruits of Halloween and the autumn season. Though lately it has been “pumpkin spice” everything, apples can help you get your cozy going just as well as the popular orange member of the squash family. Apples have a long history of being part of Halloween and Samhain celebrations. Autumn is apple season after all and it isn’t hard to imagine that these tasty and durable fruits easily became a part of lore and stories. A look back through an apple-rich history, shows a story of apples being a bit mischievous depending on the lore. However, they were often revered for their health and magical values as well as being symbolic of love and wellbeing (Carvaly, n.d.). Apple Lore: Divination for Love Bobbing for apples appears to have a long history spanning centuries. This activity was not always a simple game but was rooted in finding love through divination bestowed from apples. Apparently apples would either be carved with the name of a potential beloved or assigned to a certain person. The apple caught during a bobbing session would tell of who your love would be. Another practice was to use the peel of an apple to find answers to questions and even discover clues to who your beloved might be (Richards, 2013). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/c965bf75-835d-477e-8f8b-906f3ca927bd/20251014_163844.jpg Fictional Fairground - Little House Magic: Halloween Apple Lore and History of the Clove Apple Pomander - How to Craft A Halloween Pomander *Contains affiliate links Brew up a cup of herbal-infused apple cider and get ready for a fragrant crafting session. This craft is great to share with children—be sure to help them poke the wholes in the apple to avoid injury. We gave our apple friends faces to share emotions—happy, sad, and frustrated—because all emotions are important and allowed! Then we put our apples in a little basket to keep close by during our reading adventures for cozy fragrance. Materials: Fresh, unblemished apples (you can substitute oranges if you wish which are often used to make pomanders) Whole cloves Nail or toothpick Ground spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, or allspice, optional Small, clean paint brush To Make: Poke holes with the skewer or toothpick to lay out the expression you want your new little friend to have. Brush over the holes with ground spice if you wish. This will help to keep the apple fresh a bit longer. Then carefully insert the cloves. Once you are done creating a face, brush again with spices if using. Let the apple dry a bit and brush off any loose spice. Note: If you want your pomander to last for a long time, cover the entire surface of your apple in cloves and then roll the studded apple in ground spices. Less Halloween perhaps but lovely and perfect for cozy wintertime. Until next time nerdy fairies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/bd1cd00b-c76a-4f74-96e1-a0591686dde3/pexels-kristina-paul-713711153-18387511.jpg Fictional Fairground - Little House Magic: Halloween Apple Lore and History of the Clove Apple Pomander - References Carvaly, A. (n.d.). The Bewitching Bond: Unraveling the Mystical Connection between Witchcraft and Apples. Retrieved on 10/14/2025 from https://www.morticianinthekitchen.com/recipe-blog/wiccans-witchcraft-and-apples Kenny, P. (2021). The Pleasure of Pomanders. Retrieved on 10/15/202 from https://herbsocietyblog.wordpress.com/2021/12/13/the-pleasure-of-pomanders/ Richards, A. (2013). The Secret, Steamy History Of Halloween Apples. Retrieved on 10/13/2025 from https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/10/30/241924745/the-secret-steamy-history-of-halloween-apples Tuttle, S. I. (2022). Apple Folklore, Fairy Tales, Myth, and Magic. Retrieved on 10/14/2025 from https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/apple-folklore-fairy-tales-myth-and-magic/ https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/lukes-diner-autumn-coffee monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/33327e26-f306-4bca-bfe9-8aa5f3ca1f32/Screenshot_20251009_105426_Gallery.jpg Fictional Fairground - Luke's Diner Autumn Coffee: The Unofficial Gilmore Girls Herbal Recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/531c6b6a-2e40-469c-a3d0-a44c2bea2b9a/20251009_094900.jpg Fictional Fairground - Luke's Diner Autumn Coffee: The Unofficial Gilmore Girls Herbal Recipe - Spiced and cozy, but not too cozy. This recipe will make two big mugs of coffee in a drip coffee pot. Adjust for your favorite brewing method. Ingredients 24 ounces water 27 grams coffee, (Coffea arabica), ground 9 grams roasted chicory root (Cichorium intybus L.), ground ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.), ground ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), ground ⅛ teaspoon allspice (Pimenta dioica), ground Directions Weigh out your coffee grounds and chicory root into a coffee filter using freshly ground coffee beans if possible. Measure the cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice into the coffee and chicory blend. Give it a little stir to incorporate the coffee, chicory, and spices together. Prepare your coffee maker as usual, using the spiced coffee grounds in the filter. Brew your coffee up and enjoy! Tasty Tip: We like to add vanilla, half & half along with a small spoonful of brown sugar, delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/dc934e55-cd7e-441a-8c5c-c90354977e87/How+about+a+steaming+cup+of.png Fictional Fairground - Luke's Diner Autumn Coffee: The Unofficial Gilmore Girls Herbal Recipe - In the episode Super Cool Party People, Caesar covers the diner while Luke is out of town and starts sharing chicory coffee with the residents of Stars Hollow. When Luke gets back some changes have been made including the addition of chicory coffee to via a sign hanging behind the counter. Kirk orders a cup of chicory coffee from Luke. Luke takes the sign down in his grumpy sort of way and refuses Kirk’s order. But if Caesar had filled Luke in on the benefits and flavor of chicory root in coffee? Well perhaps it would have been on the menu all along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/2f5e3ff4-6a5e-47a1-ac78-b43eeb840630/pexels-nietjuhart-3036370.jpg Fictional Fairground - Luke's Diner Autumn Coffee: The Unofficial Gilmore Girls Herbal Recipe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/29e5ee77-fe4d-49e8-9eaa-5df2e14a22dc/Autumn+Coffee+Recipe+%287%29.png Fictional Fairground - Luke's Diner Autumn Coffee: The Unofficial Gilmore Girls Herbal Recipe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Luke's Diner Autumn Coffee: The Unofficial Gilmore Girls Herbal Recipe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/bake-like-arleta-the-magic-of-herbal-baking monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4a042673-8499-4ea9-b2c0-705c86b9443f/pexels-terencekoh88-9173571.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bake Like Arleta: The Magic of Herbal Baking - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/ad2f70bb-21af-42e4-8584-438564bfcf66/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4750402.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bake Like Arleta: The Magic of Herbal Baking - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5c2c5d96-ccd5-41bc-a95a-876cc19b551d/pexels-nitin-yadav-233479528-34104835.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bake Like Arleta: The Magic of Herbal Baking - Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) If you have ever had chai tea, chances are you will recognize the distinctive fragrance and taste of this delicious plant. Like many warming spices, cardamom acts as a carminative which helps to support digestion and can even assist with alleviating gas. Use it in baked goods like Arleta, teas, and syrups, yum! Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, C. cassia) The inner bark of the cinnamon tree makes a beautiful gift to us in the form of curls of cinnamon. So ubiquitous in its use, cinnamon has made its way into our lives and onto our plate in so many ways—lucky us! It has antiviral, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties that can help to support the body during the cold of winter. We love to make a simple cinnamon milk by mixing a small spoonful of cinnamon powder, honey, and warm milk together for a night cap. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Tiny little purplish blue flowers pack a punch of aroma and herbal goodness. As a nervine lavender is soothing yet stimulating all at once. This beautiful flower makes a lovely addition to herbal teas and tinctures that have been formulated to help support a calm spirit and ease a troubled mind. Just like Arleta, you could try lavender sprinkled into baked goods or as an essential oil in body care products. Note, essential oils are for external use only. Pansies (Viola spp.) These precious little edible flowers make an enchanting decoration for baked goods, of course Arleta is drawn to them! They also have herbal benefits within their lovely little petals. Pansies are cooling and offering an anti-inflammatory effect. The flowers are also mucilaginous and soothing for the respiratory and digestive systems. Grow a pot full and use the flowers to garnish salads, pasta dishes, dips, and of course your favorite baked goods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5a46dad2-2f00-41a1-8522-d825f9103449/heather-barnes-F8GrQoeoAZ8-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bake Like Arleta: The Magic of Herbal Baking - Herbalism Made Simple With Experimenting Arleta shows us how a bit of whimsical experimenting with flavors in the kitchen can bring about wonderful creations to enjoy and share. She seamlessly incorporates herbalism into the baking that she so loves. Sometimes the best way to start using herbs is to experiment with adding herbs to what you already love doing. If you love to garden, try growing an herb or two you are interested in learning more about. Or perhaps you enjoy taking warm, cozy baths. You could try making herbal bath recipes and note how the addition of botanicals to your bath water feels for you. Or if you love to bake like Arleta, consider seeing if you can add a bit more spice to your dishes and take a few moments to learn about the culinary herbs you are using in your baking. That ground cinnamon? It has warming properties that help to increase circulation. The thyme you enjoy in your pasta sauce has anti-inflammatory properties. When you use herbs in your foods, all these wonderful properties are right there on your plate and in your tea cup. Do be warned, this book will make you hungry! Until next time nerdy fairies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Bake Like Arleta: The Magic of Herbal Baking - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/sage monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/2d813f45-fec9-4bd6-b6b0-fee588dc9033/pexels-nietjuhart-25956384.jpg Fictional Fairground - Uses and Benefits of Sage - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/947b79ea-84c8-4e8a-a0d5-16db94c1dd53/pexels-maria-petersson-1487092-6932829.jpg Fictional Fairground - Uses and Benefits of Sage - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/001e76f0-c801-4704-9cba-4868f66ecdd7/pexels-kenneth-1469328-3020635.jpg Fictional Fairground - Uses and Benefits of Sage - PREPARATION & DOSAGE: Infusion: Steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves in 1 cup of water for up to 10 minutes. Drink this three times per day. Sage infusion is particularly lovely with lemon and honey for throat issues. Rosemary Gladstar combines sage with rosemary and thyme to brew up a very emotionally grounding tea (Gladstar, 2014). Tincture: Take 10 to 40 drops up to 4 times per day during acute situations otherwise enjoy 1 to 3 times per week. Sage can also be cooked into your food or infused into honey and vinegar, enjoy! SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: Aptly said by David Hoffman, “any herb that is used as a flavor in cooking, you can assume a fair degree of safety and lack of toxicity” (Hoffman, 1996). However because of its emmenagogue action and ability to dry breast milk, do not use sage if pregnant or nursing. Also due to its astringent nature, please watch for any excess dryness while using sage and either stop its usage or combine with moistening, mucilaginous herbs such as marshmallow or licorice. Due to the high essential oil content sage should not be consumed for long periods of time as the oils can build up in the liver and kidneys. Salvias can, for the most part, be used interchangeably, however please don’t confuse them with plants in the Artemisias genus such as woodworm, sagebrush and mugwort. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/the-very-secret-society-of-irregular-witches-a-beginners-guide-to-real-life-herbalism monthly 0.5 2026-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4b5196bf-299e-4ac4-b225-c2e68caac285/pexels-yankrukov-5480233.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches: A Beginner's Guide to Real-Life Herbalism - Make it stand out pictured: mortar and pestle with herbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1738442347834-ZDS7M81BOD81APKRFAAH/LavenderWithFilter.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches: A Beginner's Guide to Real-Life Herbalism - Make it stand out pictured: lavender blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/39927c22-d481-4e9a-8d92-2789962ac393/pexels-denise-cusack-656234947-17850567.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches: A Beginner's Guide to Real-Life Herbalism - Mushroom Dust species unknown Mushrooms are often used in herbalism for their adaptogenic properties that can help to support the body during times of stress. They can be easily tossed into soups and teas to enjoy their supportive effects. However, we do not know what type of mushroom Mika uses. Mushrooms can be poisonous and even cause death. Do not use any unknown mushrooms. Peppermint Mentha x piperita This well-known tasty herb that is used to help relieve gassy stomach upset while promoting healthy digestion. It is stimulating and uplifting, and makes a delicious addition to teas often used to flavor less tasty herbs. It is also wonderful in honeys, syrups, food dishes, and even used for bathing. We love to make peppermint chocolate chip cookies in our home! Learn more about peppermint here. pictured in the tea pot: peppermint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/713d92a5-5ffb-4a0f-b81b-84b4242b088b/pexels-frank-cone-140140-28531766.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches: A Beginner's Guide to Real-Life Herbalism - Make it stand out pictured: close up of a California poppy with pollen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches: A Beginner's Guide to Real-Life Herbalism - References Fez. (2025). Corn Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas) Identification. Found at: https://totallywilduk.co.uk/2025/06/24/corn-poppy/ Grieve, Mrs. M. (1973). A Modern Herbal, Random House. Herb Society of America: Pioneer Unit (n.d.). Papaver rhoeas. Found at: https://www.herbsocietypioneer.org/papaver-rhoeas/ Hoffman, D. (1996). The Complete Illustrated Herbal, Element Books. McIntyre, A. (1996). Flower Power, Henry Holt & Company, Inc. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/grape-harvest-herbal-syrup monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/994fd613-73d1-4c78-9805-61060840933f/david-kohler-gBdG886bLDY-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Grape Harvest Herbal Syrup: A Simple Homemade Recipe - *Contains affiliate links In my yard resides a beautiful gnarly grapevine. It grows along my fence and at times threatens to overtake a lovely Italian plum tree I have planted there. Every year perfect full bunches of grapes form all along the vine. In the Autumn they hang heavy, deeply purple and full of seeds. Their flavor is intense and beautiful, almost too much to sit and munch on for longer than a few minutes. I never know exactly how to harvest the goodness of this amazing grapevine. This year I made up a batch of jam, so deeply purple, it is almost black. Now the weather turns frosty, the leaves are all gone from the vine yet the grapes cling and are calling to me to be eaten, to be cherished and made into something divine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f6dfa4fe-45b4-4003-ae0c-0d9264a8adef/zachary-brown-s1zqrPUpNzs-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Grape Harvest Herbal Syrup: A Simple Homemade Recipe - Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is used as a wonderful antiviral and a relaxing nervine that is high in vitamins and minerals with a lovely flavor. Learn more about lemon balm here. Goji Berries (Lycium chinense) are considered a tonic for the liver and blood. They have long been used for promoting longevity. They are so tasty too! St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is another nice antiviral. It is used to soothe and strengthen the nervous system helping to ease anxiety and depression. St. John’s can also help to stimulate liver detox which is used to aid in to clearing stress hormones from the blood. This herb can interact with medications. Learn more about St. John’s wort here. Elderberries (Sambucus canadensis, S. nigra) are a tasty herb that have been found to have specific action against the flu virus. They also help to relax the nervous system. Learn more about elderberry here. Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) is wonderfully nourishing to the liver while helping to gently stimulate detoxification. Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) helps to stimulates the digestion while promoting lymphatic circulation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/34808c5d-791e-4a81-80c8-0e86196c43b4/rod-long-pq1hemVCOM8-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Grape Harvest Herbal Syrup: A Simple Homemade Recipe - Milky Oat (Avena sativa) tops are used to soothe and nourish the nervous system particularly in states of nervous exhaustion. Oatstraw is rich in minerals and vitamins. Calendula Blossoms (Calendula officinalis L.) help to break-up lymphatic congestion while reducing inflammation and soothing tissues. Read more about calendula here. Schizandra Berries (Schisandra chinensis) are a wonderful adaptogen helping the body to deal with stress better. Schizandra is also used to nourishes the liver, lungs and immune system. Called the five flavor berry, these little fruits have a unique taste. Astragalus (Astragalus mongholicus) is considered to be an immune tonic that helps ward off illness and treat long-term infections (don’t use during the first 5 to 6 days of acute illness) and is indicated for those who suffer from frequent colds and flus. Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is an herbal adaptogen which helps the body, mind and spirit deal better with stress. It is also used to help the body fight off infections. Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula) is sometimes called poor man’s ginseng. It is moistening and strengthening to the whole body in particular helping to build the blood, soothe dry lungs and chronic coughs. Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus laevigata, C. monogyna) is used to help nourish, strengthen and protect the heart and indeed it is a tonic for the heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1754931692486-0E02QOH8PN5E5GYUSJFE/unsplash-image-QVdFEzkAkmg.jpg Fictional Fairground - Grape Harvest Herbal Syrup: A Simple Homemade Recipe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f2c4f3a4-a74d-48e4-8288-37e5dca5f74d/gabriel-kraus-3X5ZhsDClY8-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Grape Harvest Herbal Syrup: A Simple Homemade Recipe - Make Your Syrup Into An Herbal Elixir If you want to create something extra tasty use brandy to preserve your syrup. Follow the directions above for creating a syrup but substitute brandy for the honey or use a combination of brandy and honey together, delish! https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/5-herbal-baths-in-5-days monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/33c62b1f-95f7-48b0-9838-80be7b5e6a5b/photoholgic-MqNyusb_ne4-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - 5 DIY Herbal Baths You Can Make at Home - Day One ~ For this first day of bathing I used one of my favorite blends of essential oils diluted in a bit of jojoba oil plus a big helping of Epsom and mineral salts. 4 drops of lavender 3 drops of ylang ylang 2 drops of cardamom 1 drop of lime So luscious, the scent is euphoric and deep at the same time. I just got in that tub and breathed and relaxed. It was amazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/6110ded4-cf1a-432b-bb8c-eef4bdba09e8/joanna-klups-14U-72rnkHA-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - 5 DIY Herbal Baths You Can Make at Home - Day Two~ Lavender Rose Sock Bath 1 big handful each of dried roses and lavender blossoms a long, clean sock Sock baths are simple and wonderful yet sometimes I am in such a hurry, I forget about them and default to using my old standby of essential oils and salts. I placed the flowers in my sock and tied the top shut. Then tossed the sock in the bath and filled the bath with the hottest water from my tap and waited for it to cool down to bathing temperature. This gave the herbs time to steep right in my tub and made a lovely flowery bath. While it steeped I even got some work down around the house! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1754533754393-F1V3HIAAB4KZG648JMDM/unsplash-image-R9rIQVa1wWA.jpg Fictional Fairground - 5 DIY Herbal Baths You Can Make at Home - Day Three ~ Rosemary Lavender Salt Bath 5 drops each of rosemary and lavender essential oil big handful of Epsom salt 1 teaspoon jojoba oil Today’s bath had to be fast. Busy, busy day and I almost didn’t get my bath. What is better on a busy day than rosemary and lavender? The oils together are refreshing, stimulating and yet grounding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/707b4127-caaa-459b-84ff-ca822aaa83d1/pexels-gabby-k-6621245.jpg Fictional Fairground - 5 DIY Herbal Baths You Can Make at Home - Day Four ~ Chamomile Milk Bath 1 quart of milk, please support healthy farming practices that treat animals humanely when choosing your milk ½ cup of chamomile flowers 4 drops of rose geranium essential oil Have you ever taken a milk bath? The bath water in unbelievably silky and smooth. This bath is a real treat indeed. To make I simply steeped the chamomile in the milk while warming very gently on the stove for about a half hour and then strained the milk into my tub. Finally I added the oils, and wow! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d9c58a3f-f582-4624-8f5c-b0c3caf07db2/NF6.jpg Fictional Fairground - 5 DIY Herbal Baths You Can Make at Home - Day Five ~ Moon Time Sock Bath 1 big handful each of dried lemon balm and rosemary leaf 6 drops of clary sage essential oil 2 big handfuls of Epsom salts 1 teaspoon jojoba oil For my last bath I wanted a little help with my up and coming moon time so I made this bath which helps to relax the body and nerves during the transition into menstruation. (see Day 2 above for instructions on making your own sock bath.) https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/the-house-witch-by-delemhach-review monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3edead4f-ba59-445c-a158-c91441315d1b/918j%2BupN9kL._UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fictional Fairground - The House Witch by Delemhach: A Cozy Fantasy Book Review - Spoilers inside, read with care Did you know that a witch can be a house witch? After reading this delightful book, I am wishing that I was a house witch or maybe was blessed to live with one. To get us started, please take a moment to enjoy the cover! I would like to climb right on into this kitchen to visit and maybe even cook something up. It is enchanting and cozy before even turning a page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d7966fd4-f7b6-4355-858c-113b07e25452/franzwa-roux-MY4gCMy0cJ0-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The House Witch by Delemhach: A Cozy Fantasy Book Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/70fdc533-315e-4b5e-aa84-a288eaeddf56/pexels-jankao-9648490.jpg Fictional Fairground - The House Witch by Delemhach: A Cozy Fantasy Book Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/zen-honey-a-relaxing-winnie-the-pooh-cake-recipe-with-lemon-balm-amp-chamomile monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/51499725-2747-494c-b11b-499cfd2c9db0/pexels-lori-sun-2026419-8576328.jpg Fictional Fairground - Zen Honey Winnie the Pooh Cake Recipe with Lemon Balm & Chamomile - First, stoutness exercises with Pooh Bear: … Up - Down - Up When I up, down, touch the ground It puts me in the mood Up, down, touch the ground In the mood for food I am stout, round and I have found Speaking poundage-wise I improve my appetite when I exercise Oh, yes, I'm rumbly in my tumbly Time for something sweet! From the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/0be1e94a-6980-433b-95c4-dd8472b10eef/20250729_141112.jpg Fictional Fairground - Zen Honey Winnie the Pooh Cake Recipe with Lemon Balm & Chamomile - Adapted from Rising Star Bakery Makes a 9” by 13” cake or fills one Pooh Bear cake pan. Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups honey, infused with herbs (see below) or plain, reserve 1/2 cup of the honey for topping. 1 cup of milk or buttermilk 4 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla Zest and juice from 1 lemon, reserve 2 teaspoons of the juice for topping. 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Instructions Preheat your oven to 350° degrees and prepare your pan with butter and flour to prevent sticking. Cream the butter and 1 1/2 cups honey until fluffy. Reserve a 1/2 cup of honey for the topping. Next add the milk, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest and juice reserving 1 teaspoon juice. Blend the liquid ingredients together until well incorporated. Stir in the dry ingredients: the flour and baking powder. Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until the cake tests as done with a toothpick. Then let cool for 10–15 minutes before turning the cake out of the pan. Combine the reserved honey and lemon juice, then brush this over the top of the cake to create a glaze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5edaeb35-0c0d-49ce-adfc-8b700f756f9a/pexels-pixabay-315420.jpg Fictional Fairground - Zen Honey Winnie the Pooh Cake Recipe with Lemon Balm & Chamomile - Method One - Long Infusion This method takes the longest and maybe the tastiest! Ingredients 1 cup fresh lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaves or 1/4 cup dried. 2 tablespoons chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flowers, dried or fresh pinch lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) blossoms 2 1/2 cups honey Instructions Pack the lemon balm, chamomile, lavender, and honey into a jar then pour honey over the top of the herbs. Use a chop stick or a knife to stir the herbs into the honey because the honey will sit on top of the herbs and need a bit of help making its way to the bottom of the jar. After stirring you will see the honey level go down and will need to add some more to top it off. Place a tight fitting lid on top. Flip the jar a couple times per day. Keep the jar in a bowl in case it leaks. Let the honey infuse like this for a week. Strain the herbs out and use the honey for your cake! Please Note: When infusing fresh herbs in honey you want to be sure to keep the herbs covered in honey so they don't rot. The water content in the herbs is what makes this happen. By keeping the herbs covered the honey preserves them and prevents spoilage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1755113328193-QZR5MZHK0Z1K5RWOZXWE/unsplash-image-7RfJKheqw00.jpg Fictional Fairground - Zen Honey Winnie the Pooh Cake Recipe with Lemon Balm & Chamomile - Method Two - Double Boiler The fastest method if you need your Pooh Bear cake now! Ingredients 1 cup fresh lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaves or 1/4 cup dried. 2 tablespoons chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flowers, dried or fresh pinch lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) blossoms 2 1/2 cups honey Instructions Put the lemon balm, chamomile, lavender, and honey into a the top of a double boiler and pour the honey over the herbs. Use a chop stick or a knife to stir the herbs into the honey because the honey will sit on top of the herbs and need a bit of help mixing in with the honey. Place the top of the double boiler with the herbs and honey on top of the bottom of the boiler with water. Place the double boiler set up over low to medium heat. Let the honey infuse like this for half an hour to a couple hours. Stirring as needed to keep the herbs covered. Strain the herbs out and use the honey for your cake! What to do with the leftover honey coated herbs? You just strained some lovely herbs out of some lovely honey—don’t throw them away! Make luscious, extremely relaxing bath by covering the herbs with hot water. Let this concoction sit for at least 30 minutes. Then strain the water into the tub. Add a big handful of Epsom salt. Climb into the tub and get ready for the calm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1755036343458-PYD6LXIJJVRJ5BK7CGEX/unsplash-image-KyKZNj8KtxU.jpg Fictional Fairground - Zen Honey Winnie the Pooh Cake Recipe with Lemon Balm & Chamomile - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/minty-mint-bath monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/2af41098-521a-43af-8438-3367e9088175/anna-hliamshyna-VDR-uVIHP_8-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Minty Mint Bath for a Happy Boost: Restore Your Spirit & Senses - Mint in the tub enlivens the senses and restores the spirit making a wonderful bath for when you need a little happy boost! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f20244b7-7e40-4f98-ba9a-112115db9ff1/pexels-zozi-molina-497046090-27515320.jpg Fictional Fairground - Minty Mint Bath for a Happy Boost: Restore Your Spirit & Senses - Of course I tested this lovely minty mint bath out and after my bath ~ Photo by Zozi Molina on Pexels https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/luscious-lavender-vanilla-bean-body-care monthly 0.5 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/e34ad788-bbd8-498b-ba7d-9e5b1bbc5e37/unsplash-image-we0aXWWMOX4.jpg Fictional Fairground - Luscious Lavender Vanilla Bean Body Care - The fresh relaxing scent of lavender mixed with sensuous vanilla makes one of my favorite scent combinations. They play off each other in an intriguing way that is truly divine. Plus both of these lovely plants offer wonderful benefits to the body and mind. Lavender of course is well known for it’s ability to relax and soothe the senses. It is also considered to be very cleansing and soothing to the skin. Learn more about the benefits of lavender and lavender essential oil here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3bd67d76-ecf3-483a-b4d5-0bf8b106e5ab/sidath-vimukthi-fIGw-jVGy5g-unsplash+%282%29.jpg Fictional Fairground - Luscious Lavender Vanilla Bean Body Care - Vanilla has some surprising benefits... These fragrant, luscious seed pods are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and full of antioxidants helping to both cleanse and soothe the skin while providing protection from free radicals. The familiar sweet scent of vanilla is comforting for most people allowing a sense of relaxation to develop while easing away pent-up anger. Many folks find the smell of vanilla to be arousing speaking to it’s long history of use as an aphrodisiac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1773074662679-07UJN33RQ45OBM2DLE4A/unsplash-image-r40EYKVyutI.jpg Fictional Fairground - Luscious Lavender Vanilla Bean Body Care - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/fairy-crowns-and-mint-magic-cookies monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/9dc88b2e-4dbf-43a7-acef-0644dae07949/al-kawasa-HbSsikCxgds-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Fairy Crowns And Mint Magic Cookies - In our patch we find deep green lobed leaves emerging opposite of each other from square stems. That is right, square stems! Square stems and opposite leaves are characteristic of all mint family members, which means a plant that fits this description is very likely related to mint. Plants like basil, lavender, and sage all have square stems with opposite leaves. It is fun to twirl the stem between fingers feeling for all four distinct corners. We harvest the stems in just a way so as to encourage the mint to grow compact instead of stretching high to the sky thus becoming long and leggy. By cutting the stem right above a pair of leaves, the plant makes use of dormant buds waiting atop each leaf and like magic, grows two whole new stems where there once was just one. The mint then becomes bushy and seems to maintain its happiness as the heat of summer intensifies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/7b4e6cc2-c978-4e5e-96b8-5cd112dfa769/rod-long-NYWMzRJKU-I-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Fairy Crowns And Mint Magic Cookies - Fairy Crowns and Wands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/66675852-1ba4-4201-aa83-bce77418f173/robert-inze-Y5nKev_2lh8-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Fairy Crowns And Mint Magic Cookies - Herbal Waters While they play my daughter dances by and reminds me of another favorite and simple way to use mint when she asks to make her own mint water. Herbal waters are one of the simplest and most delicious ways to use fresh herbs. This is a great way to harness the cooling properties that peppermint offers during the heat of the summer. Simply place a stem or two of plant material in a glass of water, wait a bit and then enjoy a subtle but very tasty drink that harnesses peppermint's cooling properties. Create herbal waters with many other fresh herbs like lemon balm, lemon thyme, hyssop, pineapple sage, and even basil! Really any tasty herb that strikes your fancy is the perfect choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/b98b2986-596e-4821-81b8-7a66a9bcd9ee/olga-nayda-GbBQH_RQFcc-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Fairy Crowns And Mint Magic Cookies - Now for the cookies, finally! With the kids back in the kitchen, we start pulling leaves off the clean and sorted mint stems. Making a big pile, I give the kids each a pair of kid scissors and ask them to snip the leaves into little bits. As they do this I begin to assemble our baking ingredients. Being an extreme chocolate lover, almost every cookie I bake has chocolate in some form or another. For these cookies I just find a great recipe for chocolate chip cookies and add the fresh mint. Any favorite recipe can be used. I like to be sure of using the best of organic ingredients: whole grain flour (usually wheat and barley), butter or coconut oil are delicious, the darkest chocolate chips, turbinado sugar and homemade vanilla extract. I like to use a lot of mint, usually about 1 to 2 cups added to whatever chocolate chip cookie recipe we are using. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/soothing-muscle-soak-rosemary-oat-straw-bath-recipe monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/ba83d401-7cce-4bde-8369-27faf9aba8ee/robson-hatsukami-morgan-r8hw4Zs38zo-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Soothing Herbal Bath for Irritated Muscles and Nerves - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/herbs-for-student-stress monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4cddabbc-6f06-4656-9d2c-b488970240bf/vadim-fomenok-JhLASVqq1Jg-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - End of the School Year Herbal Support for Students - *Contains affiliate links The days are lengthening and the Earth is alive with spring green popping up everywhere and summer is not far behind! Yet for many students spring means that the end of the school year is at hand. Springtime often finds my kids’ lives filled to brimming. Filled with performances to take part in, papers to finish writing, projects to complete, and preparations for those final exams looming right on the horizon. As a junior in high school my oldest is also looking at colleges, taking the SAT, and starting to really think about her future. All of this in addition to the normal daily life activities of a teenager can easily lead to overwhelm, overload, and stress! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4e1174c3-d3cd-4ad8-bc66-3b22a49312e5/aaron-burden-1zR3WNSTnvY-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - End of the School Year Herbal Support for Students - My Favorite Relaxing Tea Blend This blend is cooling and soothing after a long day. It is made with herbs that are used by herbalists to calm the mind and encourage rest. This recipe makes enough tea for 1 big mug of tea. You can double or triple to make larger amounts and serve the tea to your whole family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/046fd816-64fc-4a4a-88c0-c288fa0f78e3/Simple+Pink+Menu+Recipe+Card.png Fictional Fairground - End of the School Year Herbal Support for Students - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/8a94d544-7d97-4327-b65e-a4eefdfd0102/jeffrey-hamilton-jrRe6er0pY0-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - End of the School Year Herbal Support for Students - Of course it is important to help kids learn to manage stress in productive ways beyond herbal support. Writing in a journal or drawing, playing music, blowing off steam with friends, and getting fresh air and exercise are all great ways for teenagers to decompress. Providing well-balanced meals at regular intervals will help to balance blood sugar and provide nutrients needed for a solid foundation of physical health as well. When very small children are feeling emotional or stressed, I like to work with them in hands on ways. Provide art materials and encourage your child to express their emotions on paper, offer freshly made playdough for squeezing, or make other art projects together. Wishing you and your family a happy transition from the rigors of the school year to the peace of summer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - End of the School Year Herbal Support for Students - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/tea-tasting-diy-herbal-blends-for-kids monthly 0.5 2026-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1735672465868-3WN0K8XVHQWFUZSTQRHH/lidiya-pavlikova-y_gKWLrw3N4-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Tea Tasting & DIY Herbal Blends for Kids - *Contains affiliate links Tasty teas and kids go right along together like two peas in a pod. Herbal teas are a nourishing beverage option for children that are full of vitamins and minerals while offering healthful properties such as easing digestion, strengthening against viral illness, and relaxing the nervous system. Much better for little bodies than juice and soda pop. I had the great joy of sharing delicious herbal teas with some of the smallest humans at preschool with a bit of a party! Read on to find out more about our adventure and learn a bit about the herbal teas we enjoyed tasting together. My hope is that this will help you to share teas with the littles in your own life To start off our make-your-own tea blend project we had a big tea tasting. I gave the kids a little bit of each tea to try, all the while talking with them about what gifts the tea offers to their body - anise seed to soothe with coughs; rose hips to for a vitamin C boost that is good for the immune system, and peppermint to help comfort an upset tummy. Not all tea was tasty for each kiddo so we had a little pitcher on hand to pour unwanted tea into. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/fcbebbed-a983-4a82-9d40-ea806e09dd4f/alice-pasqual-xdD-x2Y2SPI-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Tea Tasting & DIY Herbal Blends for Kids - SPEARMINT & PEPPERMINT Mentha spp. Spearmint and peppermint of course are tasty and very approachable for most kids because they often recognize the flavor. Generally spearmint and peppermint are both considered to have similar properties with spearmint being milder and a bit less "spicy" making it a favorite for children. Mints have antiseptic and carminative properties therefore are used for illnesses associated with digestive upset and can help ease gas. Learn more here! LEMON BALM Melissa officinalis This super tasty lemony tea is a kid’s favorite. It is great for helping to relax kids that are so overtired they can’t calm down. Lemon balm’s antiviral properties are also helpful for colds and flu. Find out more about lemon balm here! CHAMOMILE Matricaria chamomilla Another great herb for kids, chamomile is a wonderful, gentle nervine that eases restlessness and insomnia. Chamomile is used by herbalists to promote rest and for easing complaining and whining. It can help to soothe pain and irritation in the belly, being particularly useful for flatulence and indigestion as well as stomach upset associated with nervousness and stress. Think Peter Rabbit and his cup of tea after the trying day in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Learn more here! ANISE SEED Pimpinella anisum Anise is another favorite tea for kids. The kids at preschool really enjoyed this tea as the regaled the room with exclamations of “Yummy!” and “It’s sweet!” This herb makes a great tea to help relax irritable coughs and for alleviating intestinal gas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1e6ac7d1-923a-4e99-bb30-9f6319e2dd96/NF19.jpg Fictional Fairground - Tea Tasting & DIY Herbal Blends for Kids - ROSE PETALS Rosa spp. Did you know you drink a tea made from rose petals? It is beautiful tasting and is quite popular with children. All that deliciousness brings with it anti-inflammatory properties as well as soothing coolness for the urinary system, nervous system and heart. The petals are used to help ease cold and flu symptoms and lung congestion. Emotionally, roses are thought to soothe broken hearts and aggravated nervous systems. Learn more about roses here! ROSE HIPS Rosa spp. Rose hips, the fruit of a rose, contain a goodly amount of vitamin C. They make a tasty sweet-sour addition to tea and foods. ELDERBERRY Sambucus nigra With it’s fruity berry flavor, elderberry tea is so delicious! And elderberry is an amazingly helpful plant. It is specific for flu and upper respiratory issues, actually helping to support the body during the flu virus (Mars, 1997 and Blackburn, 2012)! Learn more about elderberry here and learn to make your own elderberry syrup here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/0a3e3052-4cf8-4bb1-a7f4-b9a19e8cc8af/anna--RsNWY566ro-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Tea Tasting & DIY Herbal Blends for Kids - FENNEL Foeniculum vulgare Fennel is a wonderful tummy soother. It is used by herbalists to help relax smooth muscle, ease inflammation, and as an expectorant all while tasting pretty yummy! CINNAMON CHIPS Cinnamomum verum, C. zeylanicum Cinnamon is mucilaginous and along with it's warming carminative properties, may help to ease stomach upset. Cinnamon is used to warm up a cold body and ease chills during illness. The chips are so tasty the kids like to munch on the straight. GINGER Zingiber officinale Ginger is known to be very warming, great for headaches, belly aches, colds and flu. At our tasting most of the kids thought the ginger tea made from dried ginger was too spicy. Though they loved the tea brewed from fresh ginger rhizome and sweetened with a tidge of honey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d4e79c3c-c66d-427a-8fce-d8f5336f358d/fidel-fernando-p9Rmjs4gt2o-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Tea Tasting & DIY Herbal Blends for Kids - Kid-Made Favorite Tea Blend As we made our teas, there was one particular combination that many kids chose. Here is their tasty blend: Lemon balm Elderberry Rose hips Anise The kids loved bringing tea home to share with their family - special tea that they blended up and made! One mom sent me a picture of her little one having a tea party with all of his favorite stuffed animal friends using his very own tea. Another dad told me that his child, "Loves that tea!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Tea Tasting & DIY Herbal Blends for Kids - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/lavender-essential-oil-benefits-how-to-use-simply monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1735750082858-WFONEMBAWD8SS1HF7LRI/antony-bec-nD9tEn63suc-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Simplicity of Lavender - Lavender Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula spp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/ccf1b6ec-1833-4e42-8610-c962ba31dd85/christina-victoria-craft-NtgONGbrJsw-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Simplicity of Lavender https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/violet-honey-recipe monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/ebbce204-6270-46b7-ba7d-10d78f2a2867/nicola-welner-gcrXMNAGpBM-unsplash+%281%29.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violet Honey Recipe: Sweet Floral Infusion - Each spring as the weather warms, days lengthen and the earth begins to wake up, I find myself eagerly anticipating that very first violet blossom. Sometimes the first hint I have of viola’s presence is when I catch a whiff of beautiful fragrance floating in the air. More often I am checking the violet patch each day ready to bear witness. Violets only bloom for a short while in the spring, perfuming the air with incredible fragrance and upon sight, filling the eyes with a feast of purple color. Be sure to search for some, you won’t be disappointed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/300dcb97-a2c8-472a-9a7e-4908b9739892/viola-basket.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violet Honey Recipe: Sweet Floral Infusion - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3260a325-041d-433a-8364-f6ba8c7dcff4/heather-gill-dktNU9tEOSI-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violet Honey Recipe: Sweet Floral Infusion - Step Three: Add The Honey Next fill a jar with violet flowers and cover with honey. Check your violet honey after a few minutes to see if the fairies sipped a bit of honey off the top and add more to cover the flowers! The Hard Part, Waiting... Now is the hard part, waiting. Try to wait a day or two before you indulge in your tasty violet honey so as to let the violets infuse into the honey. A great trick shared by Learning Herbs for keeping herbs covered with honey when making herbal infused honey is to turn the jar once a day. (Keep it on a plate to make any messy accidents easy to clean up.) This helps to keep the violets covered until they have crystalized in the honey which prevents spoilage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1a9174b0-bbf4-436b-96eb-8b8c417fa6f7/Purple+Ripped+Paper+Food+Recipe+Card.png Fictional Fairground - Violet Honey Recipe: Sweet Floral Infusion - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Violet Honey Recipe: Sweet Floral Infusion - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/violets-in-fiction monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/9a99d46e-ae0e-4c85-9504-c13a7d74be46/maria-ilves-naWMjRS6KIk-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet, Viola, Violette, Violetta This beautiful name and it’s variations reference a lovely, powerful little herb much loved by herbalists. We see it used often in fiction for characters who are equally strong and beautiful in their own right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/ec2b3444-eff0-433a-8493-e534bff0385c/kristina-kutlesa-DeI4HxtqFhU-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Popularity Originating in the Victorian Era, Violet recently regained popularity in 2015 and has been a much-loved literary name for generations (“Violet.”). Pulling from it’s vintage roots, the name combines a classic sound with both a flower and color name. This breadth of meaning lends itself to be a widely applicable name (Vanbuskirk). Perhaps this is why many celebrities have chosen to name their baby Violet — another reason this name has undoubtedly soared in popularity recently (“Violet.”). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/63e98903-2e3b-4c59-b590-466c08da6818/lol-arcane-vi-asxsyno4iq507gsa.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Vi Arcane: League of Legends Wow, Arcane’s Violet or Vi, as she goes by, is one powerful, focused character. She is ever present, strong, and a force for what could be considered right in a hard life doing her best to care for loved ones even when it is hard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/0d99791b-d521-4ad1-b36a-7ca432f3d1f3/49195444361_1ae949773e_c.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Beauregarde Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Well, here we see a Violet who is perhaps struggling. She is known to be self-obsessed and rude to others. She ends up turning into a blueberry and I can’t help but wonder if that gave her some time to go deep for self-reflection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/7fede0e3-39a9-43d2-82ba-f9311083fc64/violet-incredibles-2-6jejs22w6rq4r99o.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Parr The Incredibles Here we see a character who exemplifies some of the properties of the violet flower. Violet Parr is shy and unassuming in her life wanting to just blend in. But when the going gets tough, she steps up to help out taking care of her family and protecting the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/68fd4e7a-747f-48d1-accd-b5de7f9694d9/australian-actress-emily-browning-as-violet-baudelaire-2004-ladgheosnq5imy9k.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Baudelaire Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events This Violet pulls on the flower’s strength as an older sister. She is a smart inventor, spending time tackling life’s problems and caring for her younger siblings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d0be35c6-1072-4565-8854-b6532e6d510b/anime-profile-picture-violet-evergarden-uxpxuw5j81c0wad5.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Evergarden Violet Evergarden Working as a ghost writer, Violet uses the written word to provide voice to the feelings of those who cannot write themselves. In this way, she subtly connects the world through the labor of love that is handwriting other’s thoughts and feelings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/029c6624-7ba2-40e6-9792-8bfcf7cc359b/violet-gray-from-peanuts-68rw2u00vtxvzkih.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Gray The Peanuts Movie A bit of snob, this classic Peanuts Character can be seen showing off violet in two ways — her name, and the color of her dress. Like all of the Violet’s on this list, she is a smart cookie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/281114d8-f671-4b08-85df-7081db041b39/5580857258_1da66d01fe_b.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Newstead 9 to 5 Violet Newstead is smart (surprise, surprise) and efficient widow with a teenage son who is continually being passed up for a promotion. In contrast to the younger Violet’s before, Mrs. Newstead is steadfast in her love and support of her son, working hard to give him the best life possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/c19858de-3bce-4b1b-81d6-89f086d88d99/33491114993_9a240be6da_b.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Violet: A New Musical Originated by Sutton Foster, Violet received a large scar across her face from a childhood injury. This musical explores Violet learning who she is, as she navigates a world she expects to take her only at face value. Throughout, she leans into the flower’s roots in affection and love, learning about accepting herself and finding her place in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/2385727e-9eb3-437e-801b-a7c53adfd53e/Kids-Mezzannine-16x9_368.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Bleakman Clifford the Big Red Dog While a side character, how could this classic kids cartoon not be included? As a neighbor to the big dog himself, this Violet exudes the patience and strength necessary to live next to sweet Clifford and his family. Just think about the size of those dog turds! Only a Violet could survive such a neighbor with so much grace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/f78e52d0-8a81-499b-8635-c38a93280f4a/PM6TG8-925df59.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Crawley Dowager Countess of Grantham Downton Abbey Played by the late great Maggie Smith, Violet Crawley’s defining characteristic is how (you guessed it!) smart she is. But instead of using her smarts to solve problems or ace tests, the Dowager Countess uses her brand of genius to meddle in other’s lives and deliver zingy one-liners. For example, “All life is a series of problems which we must try and solve.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4ff3085c-1c42-43ff-a7eb-63c484f22532/BRIDGERTON_307_Unit_00008R.jpg%2CBRIDGERTON_307_Unit_00008R.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Bridgerton Bridgerton Known to embody wisdom, grace and refined elegance, this Violet captures the Victorian roots of the name better than any others. With a deep love of her family and hope for them to have their best lives, this Violet exemplifies the love, modesty, virtue, affection and faithfulness so associated with the flower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/116a2ea9-4c88-477b-940a-be062430d25f/Weyward_cover.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Violet Ayres Weyward by Emilia Hart Deeply connected to nature, we see Violet Ayres embrace her inner calling as this story progresses as she moves closer to the insects and plants she adores. She struggles and persists in following her heart - this Violet brings forth the strength, fortitude, and wisdom that the little plant represents and provides to us humans who love her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/585ab42e-2790-4507-889e-51395f0cc949/Joseph_Timms_%28Twelfth_Night%2C_The_Belasco_Theatre%2C_New_York%2C_2013%29.jpg Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Viola Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Ok, so not quite Violet, but Viola is a close cousin and there has to be classic literature somehow, right? When Viola crashes in a foreign land, her quick wit and resourcefulness helps her survive and ultimately gets her a marriage with the local Count, despite a case of mistaken identity. So what did she use — her smarts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/27c34538-8d18-4bfd-8acf-2d6795c08a33/Violet+Personality+Cheat+Sheet.png Fictional Fairground - Violets in Fiction - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/bath-magic-an-instructive-for-5-diy-herbal-baths monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/de719231-f2ca-4ab0-a25a-7d9fc0e9b843/NF62.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bath Magic! An Instructive For 5 DIY Herbal Baths - Bathing in water infused with the goodness of herbs, essential oils and other healthful ingredients is a lovely, soothing way to care for yourself or another. These five different methods for making an herbal bath are easy to do, allowing you to customize your experience. Bonus - making your own bath is fun! All of these baths can be packaged and made into wonderful gifts (with the exception of the fresh milk baths) for friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/9f5c071b-65ca-45c7-bf27-eeea3a4adeb2/isabela-kronemberger-CHZixvCvVNE-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bath Magic! An Instructive For 5 DIY Herbal Baths Ingredients Epsom salts contain magnesium which can help to relax and soothe muscles Other Salts, optional. Here the possibilities are endless! Each salt has it’s own properties for enhancing health. One of my favorites is a lovely pink Himalayan salt, it dissolves wonderfully in the bath and I find it to be very relaxing. Baking soda softens the skin and assists in relieving itching Essential Oils Small amount of Carrier Oil* Method Mix together salts and baking soda to equal 2 cups total. I like to use 1 ½ cup Epsom salt and ½ cup baking soda to keep things simple yet effective. You can mix it up however you like. Next add up to 10 drops of essential oil to every 2 cups of your salt/baking soda mixture. To do this, place the essential oils in a small amount of carrier oil and stir well, then add the oil to your salt/baking soda mixture. Mix well to break up any clumping. *Important Note ~ Carrier oils can make the tub slippery, so be careful getting in and out of the tub https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/05fc9e01-f6c9-4fa5-9aea-ff2792f3e7d1/volant-PCogOE5I8Fs-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bath Magic! An Instructive For 5 DIY Herbal Baths - Ingredients Lavender Blossoms: used as a cleansing and relaxing inducing a sense of calm. Rose Petals & Buds: calms and soothe the heart while easing inflammation and toning the skin. Chamomile Flowers: gently eases the nerves and soothes the skin, great for kids. Calendula Flowers: very skin-soothing and helps to promote cell repair. Peppermint & Spearmint Leaf: gives a delightful happy scent to the bath while cleansing the skin. Elder Flowers: helps to relieve inflammation while toning and cleansing the skin Lemon Balm Leaf: used as a calming herb and to induce sleep as well as relieve nervous agitation. Rosemary Leaf: can help ease fatigue and is used as a cleansing tonic for the skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1742402435766-D2PN7KPDW42311WJICVK/unsplash-image-1mj1kCplHso.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bath Magic! An Instructive For 5 DIY Herbal Baths - Have you ever taken an oatmeal bath? Perhaps to sooth a rash? Oatmeal is well known for providing wonderful relief for dry, itchy skin making it perfect for winter time or anytime your skin needs a little extra TLC. Ingredients Oatmeal, no instant oatmeal please! Herbs if desired, see above Method This really couldn’t be easier. Just like with the herbal bath, simply fill a cloth bag, wash cloth or sock with oatmeal. Add whatever herbs you would like, I particularly enjoying using rose petals, calendula and chamomile in an oatmeal bath. Toss your bundle into a tub filled with hot water and let it steep to a good temperature. Use your bundled oatmeal as a milky, gooey nourishing scrub on your body and face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/6ef4e773-48a5-46be-b570-3360bfc6889c/luke-jones-WxHidYIyk4k-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Bath Magic! An Instructive For 5 DIY Herbal Baths Note that cereal is not traditionally herbal or intended to be used in any herbal milk bath. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/honey-bee-chamomile-lotion-bars monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/8b99cb4b-f887-4584-a855-1acd4032fcac/wolfgang-hasselmann-FpmSLjo408E-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Honey Bee Chamomile Lotion Bars - Ingredients ½ cup beeswax, the little one ounce bars have a strong honey smell however the little pastilles work wonderfully too! ½ cup shea butter 1 ½ teaspoon honey ¼ + ⅛ cup chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) & calendula (Calendula officinalis) flower infused oil —> see below essential oils (optional) Supplies Heat proof container for melting: Pyrex measuring cup, pot, jar or can. (see step one below) Knife & cutting board if you are using blocks of beeswax Molds for your finished bars ~ silicone molds are great, as are soap molds, however you can even use muffin tins or other things you might have on hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/c7de36d8-7f46-4461-ab20-d713abcd960c/lotionbarsc.jpg Fictional Fairground - Honey Bee Chamomile Lotion Bars - Optional Step: Add Essential Oils These bars have a very delicate, lovely fragrance from the honey, beeswax & shea butter. Yet if you wish, you can add essential oils for extra scent and helpful soothing properties. Here are essential oil suggestions that would smell amazing in these bars: cardamom, ylang ylang, peppermint, spearmint, lemon, orange, and lavender. Add the oils after doing the spoon test and before pouring into your molds. Use 30 to 40 drops total for this recipe. Step 5: Pour Into Molds Once your have reached your desired consistency, pour the mixture into your molds. You will need to work quickly because the mixture will start to harden as it cools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d88dc2ec-bdcf-438f-91c1-c4650f5fb0ab/annemarie-schaepman-j1WZDNorA2Q-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Honey Bee Chamomile Lotion Bars - Instructions Place the flowers in a clean, dry jar. Then cover the herbs with oil and put on a tight fitting lid. From here you have three options for infusing your oil - Option 1: Let your oil infuse in a dark place for 4 weeks. Or make a solar infused oil by placing the jar in the sun. Option 2: If you are in a hurry… Put the jar in the oven. Set the oven to the lowest temperature and leave the door cracked open. Let your oil gently infuse for at least 4 hours. I like to infuse mine for a minimum of 8 hours. Option 3: Put a lid on your oil and then place it in a water bath either on the stove or in a crockpot with the water coming up the jar about halfway. Leave in the water bath and let your oil gently infuse for at least 4 hours. Be sure not to get any water in your oil. Water in oil causes spoilage. Once your oil is done infusing strain the oil through a thin piece of cloth. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/essential-oils-for-use-in-bathing monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d14be3ae-4221-4d2c-8dd5-903e9e01ce0a/sarah-janes-MXjeOpKGcEg-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Essential Oils for Use In Bathing - Essential Oils For Bathing Lavender has a special ability to relax & invigorate at the same time. It is also considered to be very cleansing and helps to soothe skin inflammation. Rosemary has been used for centuries to aid memory, refresh the mind, and help alleviate fatigue. I love it in the morning with a few drops of lavender. Spearmint can help to ease fatigue while also lifting sadness and providing calm. This is a great essential oil to use with children. Rose Geranium is used as a skin tonic that also helps to balances and relaxes the nervous system. Ylang Ylang is one of my favorites! It can benefit all types of skin, assists in calming to the nervous system and can act as an aphrodisiac. Sandalwood also helps to benefit all skin types while helping to ground and relax. Note that sandalwood is endangered in the wild so please look for sustainably grown options when purchasing this oil. Cedarwood assists oily skin and can be emotionally relaxing and centering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/e5bcff9f-8ce5-4edf-bf55-6fdd407c4927/odiseo-castrejon-1CsaVdwfIew-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Essential Oils for Use In Bathing Frankincense is amazing! It helps to ease and soothe dry mature skin. It has been used to deepens the breath upon inhalation thereby assisting in meditation. Lemon & Sweet Orange can help to benefit oily skin and assist in lightening the mood with a happy, uplifting scent. Bergamot is can be wonderful for anxiety and stress while benefiting oily skin. Jasmine assists dry, sensitive skin and soothes the emotions creating a sense of hopefulness. Neroli is another oil that is can help to ease anxiety especially if it is accompanied by depression. It also helps to tone and heal the skin. Rose is wonderful for all skin types. Just like the herb, it soothes the heart and is emotionally comforting. *The above information is sourced from Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless and Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Mindy Green and Kathi Keville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/baca2031-b012-4239-be12-bf6f1c9d6450/shannon-baldwin-Z33hpeePdyc-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Essential Oils for Use In Bathing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Essential Oils for Use In Bathing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/inside-a-flower monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d4b8ef80-b125-4aec-b125-f147986c8c8b/marjorie-bertrand-vYg2mWKqQcU-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Inside a Flower - Plant Life Cycles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/836661a2-5d42-4d95-81dd-695b2847f7d3/matt-seymour-sXiRlY-SqZk-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Inside a Flower - Plant Life Cycle Game We also played the life cycle game. Each kid pretended to be a tiny seed planted in the ground (they get in a ball on the ground). While I pretended to water them as the sun came out and the kids began to grow into a plant (they stretch up towards the sky on their feet), and next the kids sprouted flowers (what color is your flower?) that made seeds. The seeds blew away in the wind (we waved our arms) and landed back on the earth (the kids end up back in a ball on the ground). They loved this game! It was a great visceral way to experience a plant life cycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/52861c62-1818-4f30-9f20-da4cca040e52/drahomir-hugo-posteby-mach-u1labSt3v04-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Inside a Flower - My love of flowers prompted me to bring in a bunch of flowers and talk about where the seeds are made in a flower. I brought in tulips for us to explore together. After we reviewed our plant life cycle, I got ready to cut apart a tulip with the kids. At first they were sad about hurting the tulip. These were some sweet kids! But as I started pulling the petals back they became totally engaged in what they were seeing. "Whoa! Ms. Angela, what is that?" All heads were bent peering closely as were investigated our tulip. I pointed out the anthers on the flower and we talked about pollination. We felt the slightly gritty pollen dust on our fingers. I was fortunate to have a lovely book, The Dandelion Seed, with me with an illustration of a bee covered in pollen which gave the kids a good visual for pollen transfer via insects. The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Patrick Anthony is simply beautiful. The story is profound and engaging while the illustrations are incredibly lovely. In fact I cry just about every time I read it! Then I showed them the pistil, the part when the pollen lands and fertilizes the flower to make seeds. We cut into the pistil but weren't able to see much even with our magnifying glass. I hope this gives you some ideas to help share flowers and plant life cycles with children! https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/sweet-violet-benefits-a-materia-medica monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91d0e5c7-07f3-4fd9-b59d-fa6061d22fb8/oleg-saprykin-N8FsOkgPS4Q-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Sweet Violet Benefits: a Materia Medica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/7fb8a190-628b-4e2d-bf48-5769dd60e0a4/ViolaInChildHand.jpeg Fictional Fairground - Sweet Violet Benefits: a Materia Medica - A Child’s Friend Violet is a wonderful children’s herb. The enchanting little flowers and softly fuzzed heart shaped leaves are so fun to play with, certainly the fairies love violas! The flowers and leaves make a lovely little snack when playing out of doors on a happy Spring day. Use the flowers to make a gift for the fairies or to decorate salads and cookies. A favorite project for kids is making violet honey! All this fun and violet also lends a hand when children aren’t feeling well. It gently soothes away childhood coughs while cooling inflammation, fevers and easing associated aches and pains. Specifically the flowers help ease coughs and soothe scratchy throats. In fact, violet flower syrup is renowned as a wonderful cough remedy for children (McIntyre, 1996, pg. 238). The syrup also helps to ease children’s stomach aches acting as a gentle laxative in cases of constipation. Heartsease are specific for cradle cap in babies as well as childhood eczema and other scaly skin conditions (McIntyre, 1996, pg. 240). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/486a9b4b-da99-4704-8c2e-df9c31adf5e9/8kka-ame-ocN6w3ha2y4-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Sweet Violet Benefits: a Materia Medica - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/470d7546-f015-4143-a29e-ac011c4750c5/chelsea-shapouri-r40EYKVyutI-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Sweet Violet Benefits: a Materia Medica - External Uses As an external remedy violet leaf is wonderful for cooling hot inflamed skin issues (McIntyre, 1996). A poultice, oil or wash is used to soothe fresh abrasions as well as more persistent purulent wounds. Use topically as an oil or poultice, violet also helps ease pimples, abscesses, and lumps. It can be used both internally and externally for helping ease more chronic issues such as eczema and herpes. Anne McIntyre (1996) shares that gentle wash made with violet can help soothe sore eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/ec2b3444-eff0-433a-8493-e534bff0385c/kristina-kutlesa-DeI4HxtqFhU-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Sweet Violet Benefits: a Materia Medica - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Sweet Violet Benefits: a Materia Medica - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/the-art-of-bathing monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/ff3bbf40-7e6c-4894-b1f4-1f5370f44a1d/the-new-york-public-library-W9c8UL4Ji-U-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Art Of Bathing - I love baths. I love water and how it has the power to wash away everything. Absolutely everything - stress, dirt, illness, concerns and on and on. One of my teachers in herb school share with us that water is very accepting and healing. He said that when sitting by a stream you can ask the water to take away your worries, and it will. Having tried this, I can attest that water will do this for you, even when you are in the tub. As the water drains from the tub ask it to take away your pain, your cares and give thanks to the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4b401c89-8322-4d0d-bd4b-60afbf81a99a/ameenfahmy-LaxGR2DKTM4-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Art Of Bathing - Water Surrounding, cleansing and supporting, it is truly magical and healing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/b42016e9-8313-4e3b-b458-f85d2527f3d4/joshua-newton-7qjqQjt7zXQ-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Art Of Bathing - Fire It is Fire that heats the water and the soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/ef923a1a-b8ad-4fa2-91ab-2b6361ff9fcf/reiseuhu-ph72V7LZ9og-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Art Of Bathing - Earth Our plant allies become part of the bath whether in the form of herbs or essential oils, they add their special properties and energy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/e9b2f3fb-487e-422b-82a7-a97ddd919936/szabo-viktor-0_DmODd2w24-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Art Of Bathing - Air A deep breath is instigated by the deep warmth of water and by the fragrance of the plants. Breathing deeply centers and calms the spirit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4fe03c11-8577-49b4-a241-aa9f5968dee5/darius-bashar-Zl65n4eUEPY-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Art Of Bathing - Spirit This is you, this is me, bringing ourselves to the moment. To be healed and nourished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/3c740675-320d-4d6e-93c1-697b4104c35c/maddi-bazzocco-TOZqUHD8L38-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Art Of Bathing - Fill your tub with warm to hot water. While your bath fills, in a bowl combine the following: 1 to 2 cups of relaxing Epsom salts, depending on the size of your tub 1/2 teaspoon carrier oil such as olive, almond, or avocado oil 6 to 10 drops of beautiful cleansing lavender essential oil (add directly to the carrier oil) Stir well and dump the whole mixture in the tub. Have a big glass of cool water nearby to sip and bring a good cozy fiction book with you to read, if you so wish. Get in and relax, let go and know the water will wash away anything you no longer need or want. Note: the tub may be slippery, so use caution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4d2c2d15-c96a-4c58-ac48-e2eddb03e3a0/photoholgic-MqNyusb_ne4-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - The Art Of Bathing - More essential oil blends for the bath Help to awaken the brain while also providing relaxation: 4 drops each rosemary and lavender Great for easing stress and fatigue at the start of menstruation: 5 drops of clary sage and 3 of lavender Soothe mental fatigue and anger, plus smells divine: 4 drops cardamom and 4 drops ylang ylang For easing stress and when you need a bit of happiness: 5 drops rose geranium, 3 drops orange & 3 drops lavender A couple more notes: Always add the essential oils to a bit of carrier oil before placing in the bath to ensure proper dilution of the essential oils. Whenever possible add a big handful of Epsom salts to your bath which can help to relax muscles and draw out toxins plus so much more, they are magical! https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/monster-spray monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/450a1b49-f87c-4bbc-8b43-a8cfd229e485/ashkan-forouzani--usSqel0j5U-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - DIY Monster Spray for Kids - Is your child afraid of monsters at bedtime? Or do they just need a little something extra to ease them off to sleep? Yes? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/37763e61-a598-4eb3-a7d2-8e190d0c8901/ashkan-forouzani-rlf7br_QJas-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - DIY Monster Spray for Kids - Some Suggested Sleepytime Oils ~ lavender cedarwood sweet orange ylang ylang vetivert farm-grown sandalwood cardamom frankincense rose geranium clary sage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - DIY Monster Spray for Kids - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/aromatherapy-spritzers monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/bace94b2-9f52-4bfa-98ca-362eada3d86e/karla-hernandez-BYIMyuPwnPI-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Make Your Own Aromatherapy Spritzer: A Simple Guide - Spritzers are so easy to make user friendly and bring a bit of plant magic into life. After all spraying beautiful plant fragrances into the air is a simple, accessible, and lovely way to enjoy herbs. Learn how to make your own spritzers below! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1736274534855-0O3KD4UQAMJ8BXFLROYB/crystalweed-cannabis-Qd37vTyByBs-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Make Your Own Aromatherapy Spritzer: A Simple Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Make Your Own Aromatherapy Spritzer: A Simple Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/how-to-make-a-hydrosol monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/4e477adc-1cd7-4f20-af74-379501c0186e/LavenderWithFilter.jpg Fictional Fairground - How To Make A Hydrosol *This post contains affiliate links To me the scent of wild things, of plants and flowers is truly enchanting and brings great joy to my life. Essential oils and hydrosols capture a bit of that magic for us humans to enjoy any time. Hydrosols are the delicious aromatic waters that are created during steam distillation of essential oils. Hydrosols contain helpful water soluble compounds along with small amounts of essential oils (Jakubczyk, et al. 2021). Among these compounds are plant acids which lend themselves beautifully as toners for the skin (Green, et al. 2009). Hydrosols are generally considered to be gentler and safer to use than their essential oils counterparts. You can use the following method to make homemade hydrosols from any number of fresh plants and flowers. Consider using roses (of course!), lavender, calendula, lemon balm, catnip, rosemary and any other fragrant or soothing plant. I think chamomile would be especially nice. My child and I made a peppermint hydrosol together to enjoy. Peppermint is known for it’s refreshing effect and I feel it will make a perfect spray or compress for refreshing a winter home or cooling down on a hot day. If you are like me, you have a large mint patch in your yard and this makes a great project for using up some of the bounty. During the winter, mint is often available in the produce section of the grocery store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/076ce999-9e8b-4466-9719-826dcf83eaf5/tim-mossholder-YFk-3Pdc7N8-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How To Make A Hydrosol - Materials Large pot with a lid, a pot for canning works great for this. Small bowl or container to go inside your pot to collect the hydrosol. Something heat-proof to stand the smaller container on inside the large pot, a jar rack works perfectly for this. If you don't have one of these don't despair. Try using heat-proof ramekin instead. Water, distilled or filtered Ice cubes Peppermint (or other plant material) Bottle with a mister op for storing and spraying your beautiful new hydrosol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5da32a7a-d36e-432e-b352-4d2834ade3cb/rasa-kasparaviciene-VAb8gjs85a4-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How To Make A Hydrosol - How It Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5bdfc09b-8c9b-488e-a201-b0b5a627df31/wander-fleur-TFfWuSDzDE8-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How To Make A Hydrosol - Get The Kids Involved https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - How To Make A Hydrosol - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/herbal-shimmer monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d11cbea5-d7a6-4f39-8182-20b809def32d/jovan-vasiljevic-ui7OcNKt3oA-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/bca95412-facd-4d27-85fa-de15f6bd8304/jovan-vasiljevic-AevzqxTimS0-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea - Apparently the part of the story we were on is complicated or something so my daughter was watching me to see if I was following. Of course I was! I was the only one who knew the three goals Cait laid out at the beginning of the episode for goodness sake! And when I learned that Cait's mom is responsible for helping the people of the underworld breathe - I was so impressed and excited. Until then, I had no emotional connection to this woman. She was irritating, albeit dead. Then the music started and my heart began to race. Here’s the thing, the music from Arcane is so wicked and awesome, and as a child of Gen X, I can’t help but get into music with a bit of headbanging. So it’s no surprise that my daughter catches me doing just that with my eyes closed and the chair shaking and I am really only listening to the music (which as we know, is awesome). And then the title sequence started to play, at which point I promptly fell asleep. I am totally a fan of the title sequence but it uses up a lot of energy to head bang in a comfy chair. So anyway, I awoke to find my family giggling at me. Guess I gotta watch that part again. Maybe a cup of herbal shimmer tea will help me stay awake because you can’t do too much head banging with a cup of tea in your hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/7a082085-6a51-4174-a589-a1e895d9e8a1/Screenshot+2025-01-22+085946.jpg Fictional Fairground - Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea - Make Your Own Herbal Shimmer Find instructions below for making your own Arcane herbal shimmer chock full of herbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/518e0e8a-0ec1-4360-8578-17a422f698cd/vijayalakshmi-nidugondi-YsbDvvmMAHY-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea - Instructions Boil the water Place the butterfly pea flowers and any additional herbs you are using in a heat proof container (The more butterfly pea flowers you use, the darker blue the tea will become) Cover the flowers and herbs with boiling hot water Place a lid on the container. Let steep for 5 to 15 minutes Strain flowers and herbs out (Use a clear heat-proof container for full shimmer effect). To enjoy, add the lemon or orange juice to the butterfly pea tea and watch the tea change from blue to shimmering purple. Pour in the elderberry syrup (recipe below). Stir and enjoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/6216737e-980f-4bea-a59e-45b7d18d13c3/Screenshot+2025-01-22+090249.jpg Fictional Fairground - Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea - Ingredients ¼ cup dried elderberries (Sambucus nigra ) ¼ cup dried rose hips (Rosa spp.) ¼ cup hawthorn berries (Crataegus spp.) 2 fresh ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale), about 2 inches in length each and roughly chopped 1 fresh orange peel (Citrus spp.) 4 cinnamon sticks (Cinnamomum spp.) 5 whole cardamon pods (Elettaria cardamomum), crushed 8 cups water 2 cups honey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/200a7c6f-77f0-4d5e-92d7-671405374608/elena-leya-fQ5NRUwqo6k-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea - The first step for making this syrup is to make a decoction which is a strong tea made from herbs that are hard in texture like berries and bark. To start your decoction: Put the elderberries, rose hips, hawthorn berries, ginger rhizome, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom pods in a pot and cover with the water. Bring the mixture to a simmer but not a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes until herbs soften up and extract their constituents into the water. Then using a potato masher, carefully smash the herbs up while in the pot. This will expose more surface area for extraction. Simmer for another 30 minutes until the liquid in the pot is reduced by about half so you have 4 cups of decoction left. Then, strain the herbs out using a mesh strainer. I like to place the strainer over a bowl and pour the liquid through so it collects in the bowl. Press on the herbs in the strainer to get as much liquid out as possible. Rinse out the pot and return the liquid to the pot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/12a027a2-541c-4ce5-9c25-9d261aa6a369/nha-van-rJWJLdOgLzA-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea - Look Out For Yourself “Enemy” by Imagine Dragons I hope you enjoy this spin on a darker element from Arcane and that this recipe for Herbal Shimmer brings a little nerdy fun into your time watching the show. Or maybe it just makes for a lovely cup of tea to sip on a chilly day. Until next time nerdy fairies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/elder-a-superb-herbal-friend monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/14b61567-e061-4d00-8058-0ef5aecc32a9/svitlana-M2ooPEqSE-k-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Elder: A Superb Herbal Friend - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/fd582ce6-e92b-40d1-ae84-de45384bd95e/tadeusz-zachwieja-V-81z1ul0TU-unsplash+%281%29.jpg Fictional Fairground - Elder: A Superb Herbal Friend - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/c6b8a083-15ce-43d7-9f08-ab65ecdc4d8c/ilona-mester-86erkIJeSpg-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Elder: A Superb Herbal Friend - Elder Recipes to Enjoy Spiced Elderberry Syrup Arcane Inspired Herbal Shimmer Tea Contraindications Elder flower and berry is generally considered to be safe for use. However there are a few precautions to take into consideration. Elder trees with red berries (Sambucus pubens) are considered toxic and should not be consumed. If you are wildcrafting be sure of the species you are harvesting. Heed the old saying “blue is true and red is dead.” The leaves, bark and root are safest for external use and should not be used internally except under the guidance of an experienced herbalist. The seeds can cause digestive irritation in certain individuals and removing them when consuming the berry makes the berries safer. Brigitte Mars tells us that elderberry “may be inappropriate [in cases of] migraine headache accompanied by weakness and deficiency” (Mars, 1997, pg. 79). Because elder is drying, is it best not to use it in cases of dryness. Only use ripe berries as the unripe fruit along with the leaves, bark and roots may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and numbness. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/how-to-use-herbal-preparations-wisely monthly 0.5 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/33a193a3-58b1-46c5-9179-b719340da96e/liana-mikah-ikTdOcSHqqc-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely - Safety Basics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/9fc3c2ef-b3d9-470b-b8a4-75f1ea3ee183/annie-spratt-8mqOw4DBBSg-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely - Guidelines For Using Herbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/103f54c5-4d84-47f1-996c-d81a96110cf7/jovan-vasiljevic-urb98Ng7y1M-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely - When To Use Extra Special Care https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/282cebac-4a46-4911-a4b9-8f256b3cc388/yu-shi-9mwJOHJ5YQo-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely - Quality Matters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/0e1ed5ba-4125-4375-9105-43d634e552c0/annie-spratt-gSQbip5HHuc-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely - Finding the Right Herb For You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5745f977-f750-43b1-8d80-3e71041c3c3f/sayed-masuk-ahmed-yuW6Wef6iKw-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely - Finding Quality Herbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/5bea06c0-ccbf-49e1-8da6-a6148619d8e2/anna-voznyuk-LKqyjZtESFE-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely - A Bit Of Helpful Guidance For Choosing Plants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/b238e032-6f51-42a6-8581-c6107527626e/annie-spratt-vs6a4EHj_Ro-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely - How I Use Herbs Wisely https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/d98e2cd8-b451-4b23-ae22-cfe112890868/IMG_20230623_144214_01.jpg Fictional Fairground - How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely - Resources https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/spiced-berry-immunity-syrup monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/6c4edbde-4aba-4d9b-b6a2-2fc735ebb465/tadeusz-zachwieja-ITFBAchRAiI-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Spiced Elder Berry Syrup - 3 ounces Elder Berries 2 big pieces of Ginger Root, chopped 1 oz Rose Hips 1 oz Hawthorn Berries 8 Cinnamon Sticks Peels from 2 organic Orange 1/8th cup Cardamom Pods (about 60 pods) 14 cups Water 4 to 6 cups of Honey Note ~ ginger can be too spicy for some children so you may want to use less if you are making this for kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/c5676a5d-7b64-45ca-9e49-f24df7e8e7b2/melody-zimmerman-40Pc3ANmmIM-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Spiced Elder Berry Syrup - Place everything except the honey in a big pot. Bring almost to a boil and let simmer until liquid volume is reduced by half. After the herbs have simmered a bit and soften up, take a potato masher and smash up the berries and spices to release their goodness into the water. Kids love helping with this part! Once the liquid is reduced by half, strain the herbs out of the liquid pressing the herbs to get all of the liquid. Return to the pot and add the honey - add a ½ cup of honey to each cup of the resulting herbal liquid that you have. Heat very gently until the honey melts being careful not to boil the syrup so as to retain the healing enzymes in the honey. Kept refrigerated, it should keep about 3 months, if it lasts that long! Be sure to label your creation with the ingredients and expiration date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/51f18866-8a2e-4692-9185-250f2459e09f/kelly-sikkema-1xe1Zq4RIZg-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Spiced Elder Berry Syrup - Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) ~ Helps protect against viral illness, in particular the flu as well as hastening healing during viral illness. Learn more here. Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) ~ Traditionally used to warm the body, enhance digestion and stimulate the immune system. Rose Hips (Rosa spp.) ~ Rose hips, the fruit of a rose, are very high in Vitamin C. They make a tasty sweet sour addition to this syrup, helping to prevent infection. Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus spp.) ~ Nourishes and protects the heart. Hawthorn is used by herbalists to ease anxiety and unrest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/6e157537-5ac3-4900-bd6f-989c392d4d18/heather-barnes-CNDiESvWfrk-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Spiced Elder Berry Syrup - Cinnamon Sticks (Cinnamomum spp.) ~ Cinnamon is known to be mucliagenous and along with it's warming and carminative properties it can help to ease stomach upset. Cinnamon assists in warming up a cold body and easing chills during illness. Orange Peel & Cardamom Pods (Elettaria cardamomum) ~ These both add a beautiful flavor to the syrup and are used for their carminative properties thereby aiding digestion. Honey ~ Honey known to be antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. It is used by herbalists for it's wonderful ability to sooth coughs and to help boost the immune system. Raw honey has been found to be high in phytonutrients including antioxidants, friendly bacteria and propolis making it a superior food. Honey is included in this syrup as a preservative. Pretty cool, uh? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/91f7b7ce-1b36-46ff-a81c-ebf534db4205/Blog+Post+Disclaimer+Cute.png Fictional Fairground - Spiced Elder Berry Syrup - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/adorable-herb-stuffed-sock-snowman monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/38525ccb-f032-4d1f-88af-b44395434b53/20251229_151222.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals Lavender blossoms Rose petals Chamomile Peppermint & Spearmint Lemon Balm Lemon Verbena Small amounts of cinnamon, cloves, anise seeds & dill seeds Orris Root & Benzion can be added as fixatives to help retain the scent of the herbs for longer if you wish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/8c292bd1-eb26-43b2-a357-28354772808a/Screenshot_20260101_132102_Gallery.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Supplies Kid-size socks Dried rice Dried lavender blossoms (or other fragrant herbs like roses, mint, & chamomile) Tiny puff balls for eyes Buttons Cloth scraps for clothes String Glue gun and sticks Scissors Directions Turn the sock inside out and cut off the toe. This will become the hat for your snow pal, so set it aside. Tie the cut end of the sock off securely with string. Turn the sock back right side out so that the tied end is nestled inside the sock. Stuff the sock with dried rice and herbs. I like to use at least one big spoonful of herb per section of the snow pal. The more herbs you use, the stronger the aromatic experience! Once you have stuff the sock enough to make a bunchy bottom of the snow pal, tie it off again as securely as you can. Be sure to leave enough empty sock at the top to make a head. Repeat the above process to stuff the head, and tie off. Snip off any loose thread. Decorate your sock snow pal with puff balls for the eyes using a hot glue gun. Small children should be assisted for safety with the glue gun. Add bigger puff balls, buttons, and cloth scrapes to give your snow pal clothes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767293005771-YJJAQ1YWHRKJ9O5TV0G2/20251229_141303.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Turn sock inside out and cut the toe off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767293003248-34ZKHQC7S78GVOGBNE6Q/20251229_141419.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Securely tie the end of the sock shut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767293001697-VJG9DRAW19KW8G0Y78O6/20251229_141453.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Turn the sock so the tied end is inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767292988457-DNVER1RHKN9FI7MCVFHS/20251229_142307.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Stuff with dried rice & herbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767292995709-3497T6SIFMQ0GWDYUNTT/20251229_142203.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Once the bottom is bunchy, tie shut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767292988255-HRFUZ6PK527CIOCAL0Y1/20251229_142421.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Repeat to create a smaller head shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767292982272-U7NPMSRSBSF7GPCY7XKP/20251229_142504.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - This is what it looks like after stuffing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767292982527-IF67JNZOA0X7CPNHIFPR/20251229_142546.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Fold the end of the toe to make a hat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767292975792-RMCG7SRLZZPJ9704T1KO/20251229_142650.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Place the hat on your new friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767292975408-C55AVFW9SMT7WUGOFWYP/20251229_142722.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Hot glue on eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767292967984-GHTGM89NON4LIDLXZAD4/20251229_143246.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Add clothes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/1767292967577-PUPVP7I8TBJN7M4QBGLM/20251229_143826.jpg Fictional Fairground - Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals - Your new friend is ready to hang out! https://www.nerdyfairy.com/fictional-fairground/sunrise-lemon-bath monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/676027f359180c6995f0e5de/251d7a8c-02e2-45de-9bf6-7f24a1b8fe60/anthony-tran-Sd9A6NVHsd4-unsplash.jpg Fictional Fairground - Sunrise Lemon Herbal Bath - Today, being up with the sun, I had the chance to take a lovely sunrise lemon bath. 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