There’s special magic in the ritual of birthdays. Sadly, many adults relegate the wonder and celebration of birthdays to childhood, believing that it is juvenile to honor this yearly ritual in adulthood. Some want to celebrate their birthdays, but feel that someone else should lead the charge. This often results in feelings of disappointment when others fail to meet your expectations. What if there’s another way? This year, consider making your birthday extra special for yourself. Set the tone and rhythm that feels right to you. Make it hum with magic, whether it’s a milestone birthday or not. Take time to reflect on the past year and intentionally look ahead on the year to come. Join me in my birthday ritual, may it serve as inspiration to honor your next trip around the sun! 

What am I reading?

https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking

The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt: A Novel by Chelsea Iversen

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts by Mary Claire Haver 

What’s playing on repeat?

Brimful of Asha remix by Fatboy Slim, original by Cornershop

What’s for dinner?

Butter bean Salad

Ingredients:

2 cans butter beans 

2 diced avocados

2 cups halved grape tomatoes

Diced fresh mozzarella

Diced bell pepper 

Drizzle olive oil

Drizzle balsamic vinegar or glaze 

Salt and pepper 

Fresh basil 

*Optional additions: chicken, cucumbers

Instructions: Add all ingredients into a big bowl, toss with olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Enjoy! 

Berries & Fresh Maple Whipped Cream 

Ingredients:

Wash and slice a big bowl of fresh

strawberries and blueberries

1 cup heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoons maple syrup

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

• Place the heavy whipping cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt in a large mixing bowl and beat on low speed with an electric mixer until the cream is foamy, about 1 minutes.
• Increase to medium-high speed and continue beating until the cream forms stiff peaks.
• Top berries with whipped cream, enjoy! 

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