Ash-Lynn, Where have you been...

The past month has been boarding on chaotic in our house hold; first myself and the hubby went through a bout of bronchitis from hell (I still have a cough a month later), then I developed a mysterious allergic reaction that caused hives and my face and throat to swell and was put in the hospital for three days.

Shortly after that our beloved cat Dusty, whom we have had for 16+ years fell ill and passed away.

Our Beautiful Dusty, we will miss her always.

Ok back to the mystery allergic reaction; we found out what I am allergic too, turns out it is the medicine I'm on for my diabetic neuropathy. I have been of of it for a month today and I my feet and legs are killing me, I hope to see the doctor after the first of the year so we can decide what medicine/s I can take safely to help with this pain.

I am going to try and post a bit more after the New Year I hope all of you have had a Blessed Holiday and have a Happy New Year!!!

Ash-Lynn

Blooming Howls & Conjured Kisses

I'd like to start by saying thank you for all your thoughts and well wishes for my mom, she came home from the hospital today and is resting the best she can; our next step is agreeing on an in home nurse to be with her when one of us can't be and getting all her doctors on the same page; YAY!!

Now onto the fun...

In a few weeks we will be blessed by new writings from that awesomely wicked writer, of course I'm speaking of our darling Magaly Guerrero and her new book Blooming Howls. I'm looking forward to it and I hope you are too!!!

Speaking of Blooming Howls...

During Magaly's "Crafting Blooming Howls" blog party I was lucky enough to win one of the many giveaways. I was so very happy to when the following yumminess from Alchemy & Ashes...

I have been using both this amazing soap and lip balm since they arrived and I have to say I'm in love!!! My skin feels amazing and smells so yummy; if you have not visited Alchemy & Ashes yet, then start clicking and get over there.

Well I'm off to dream sweet dreams, blessings to you all.

Ash-Lynn

Poppet Love and A Giveaway Winner

I have fallen in love with making poppets; not as in love as I am with my hubby or with my crystals, but still in love. The first poppet I made was a small red poppet with a backpack on it for my oldest daughter, he was made to help her make it through a tough year in math; that was 5 years ago and he still resides in her backpack and I'm guessing he'll be going to college with her in the fall.

I know he's not perfect and he's definitely showing his years, but she loves him and he does his job. 

It has been a few years in between poppets, life happened and a lot of stuff got put on the back burner including my plans for my poppets. I have toyed with the idea of making and selling them for a while now, but I don't know if anyone would be interested in buying them, so I'm going to put a poll in the right sidebar to see if anyone would be interested.

My little giveaway friend and her buddies 

Now on the giveaway..... I think for my first giveaway the number of entrants was perfect, there was a total of 13 people who entered; I love the number 13 :-)

And the Winner is.....

Debi

Please send me your mailing information at chaoticdreamer68@gmail.com

I hope all of you had a blessed Samhain, I know we did.


Congrats Debi and Blessings to all

Ash-Lynn

Giveaway + Life Updates

Guys I just want you to know that I have not forgotten about the giveaway, I just have a lot going on right now. My mother is back in the hospital again, she is not only having issues do to her COPD she is now having symptoms of dementia.

In the morning they are taking her down to do a minor surgery to insert a venous port so they won't have to keep torturing her trying to put IV's in her. They are also scheduling some test to try and determine the extent of her dementia and it's cause.

This week we also celebrated my oldest daughters 18th birthday and will be going to a friends to celebrate Samhain tomorrow.

My life is crazy right now, but I have not forgotten about the giveaway and I will do my best to make sure the drawing on the 1st.

I hope all of you enjoy and have a blessed and wicked Samhain/Halloween!!!


Ash-Lynn

Witches in Fiction 2014… Crafting Blooming Howls & a Giveaway!!!

I'm so excited the day has finally arrived, that's right it;s time for Witches in Fiction 2014… Crafting Blooming Howls. I am so excited to see what my fellow partiers have come up with and I can't wait to share my creation with you.


I decided to make a Samhain/Halloween poppet,

She of course has wild unkempt hair, of course I went with the colors of orange purple and black. She has three cute little skulls attached to her belt and encase she is used for magical purposes I made a slit/pocket in the back to add whatever ingredients you might fancy.

Now for you Chance to win this wild lady.

Mandatory Entry...

Leave me a comment telling me what special thing you will be doing to celebrate Samhain/Halloween.

Extra Entries...

1. Share this post on Facebook.(must leave link to where you shared it)
2. Share this post on Twitter.(must leave link to where you shared it)
3. Follow this blog.
4. Go to Magaly Guerrero's Pagan Culture and be a dear and follow her.

The Rules & Details 

1. I have to be able to contact the winner so please leave your email address in you comment, if you don't wish to make your email public you can email it to me at chaoticdreamer68@gamil.com.

2. You can put all your entries in one post.

3. Do to shipping cost the giveaway is open to US residents only (sorry, in the future I hope to be able to open my giveaways to everyone)

4. This giveaway will run through October 31, 2014, the winner will be drawn on Nov. 1st via random.org.

I hope you all have a wickedly wonderful time exploring the blogs of the other party goers, I'm off to visit some now.

Blessings

Ash-Lynn

Updates and Blooming Howls

I have not been posting as much as I had planned, but life has grabbed me and is holding on tight. I have been swept up into senior fever; I had no clue how hectic my oldest daughters senior year would be. Between senior meetings, filing scholarship applications, and ordering this and that. If that weren't enough, I have been trying to study, plan the her 18th birthday party running back and forth to doctors because all three girls came down with  nasty respiratory infections. I'm one tired witch; no rest for the wicked I guess.

Oh before I forget, Happy October!!! Don't forget what October means, nice cool weather, pumpkin everything, trick-or-treating, and most importantly it's time for...

Magaly is braving health issues to make sure we all have a wickedly wild October, there are several give-a-ways up already and there will be more to come leading up to the big day on the 17th. so hurry over and check them out.

Moon Greeting Cards and 100 Wicked Little Witch Stories Giveaway

Magical Working Oil Set Giveaway
Rasta Witchy Woman against Chronic Pain Wine Glass Giveaway

I have a favor to ask, while your checking out what Magaly has to offer over at Pagan Culture, leave her some positive thoughts and healing energies or prayers. Magaly gives so much of herself to this wonderful community I think we can all give a little back to her so we can keep that wicked grin on her face :-)

Blessing

Ash-Lynn