Author Archives: ToilandTomes

Book Dragon 2024: DNF’d Titles, Ratings, and Future Reading Goals

Posted on July 12, 2024 by ToilandTomes

I am not going to lie, 2024 has not been my year for books so far. To date, I have already DNF’d four. Usually, that is my total for the year. I am definitely behind schedule on my reading for … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: 2023 In Review

Posted on April 9, 2024 by ToilandTomes

  I continue to tragically hope that one day I will magically find that I remember to post often, but alas so far that is still a dream. That being said, its time for a book post of some kind … Continue reading →

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Toil & Trouble: 5 things I wish I knew as a Baby Witch.

Posted on March 23, 2023 by ToilandTomes

I have seen other practitioners chime in the last year. Not one to let a perfectly balanced wagon go by, here I am! Let’s fly right in, shall we? Covens and Groups are not for everyone! This took me a … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: Exploring the Wiccan Realm

Posted on January 18, 2023 by ToilandTomes

Last year was a lot and unfortunately, I was 2 books shy of my goal for 2022. In addition, I can’t even remember if I posted once. One of these days, posting will be second nature. In 2023, here’s hoping I … Continue reading →

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Toil and Trouble: Dreams of a Home Apothecary

Posted on October 9, 2021 by ToilandTomes

Do you find yourself with visions of herbs drying on the rafters? Jars upon jars in all shapes, sizes and colors? Crystals shining in all the windows? YEAH, me too! Unfortunately, I live in a city apartment. I war with … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: Female Heroines Unite!

Posted on December 31, 2020 by ToilandTomes

Welcome back fellow bibliophiles! It has been incredibly nice to devote so much time to reading in the last few weeks. Even if I haven’t had the mental capacity to do much else. It has helped improve my mood as … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: And So Begins Summer…

Posted on September 1, 2020 by ToilandTomes

Hello fellow bibliophiles! In what seems to be a common occurrence these last few months, events once again sidelined my book reviews. I am happy to note that I have managed to stay ahead of my 2020 reading goal. Slowly … Continue reading →

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Toil and Trouble: Protection Incense

Posted on June 23, 2020 by ToilandTomes

With everything going on in the world since February, my social media has been inundated with posts seeking protection: Protection from illness Protection against negativity Personal protection of self or family Protection for or to aid others Personally, I have … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: Madness within the Pages

Posted on February 25, 2020 by ToilandTomes

Madness is right. Life has been all sorts of topsy turvy for the last year or so (hence falling WAY behind on my blog posts…like 12 months behind). I’ve got to tell you, from the middle of 2019 onwards, I … Continue reading →

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Toil and Trouble: Struggling to Practice? 5 Ways To Find That Inspiration

Posted on April 16, 2019 by ToilandTomes

Let’s be real here. Life sometimes sucks. Jobs get in the way. Chores are never-ending. Errands seem to take up too much time. At times, everything seems to pile up in your life and you can feel out of control. Its … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: Spring into Reading

Posted on March 14, 2019 by ToilandTomes

HELLO HELLO! Another year is upon us, and as I’ve done every year since 2016, I have another reading goal. I also make an effort to read new material, as its very easy for me to get into a genre … Continue reading →

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Toil & Trouble: Imbolc and your New Years’ Resolutions

Posted on February 2, 2019 by ToilandTomes

Imbolc often honors Brigid, the goddess of the hearth. Its also referred to as Candlemas, Brighid’s Day, or even Groundhog’s Day if you are so inclined. Last year I talked about small symbols and rituals you can do in your … Continue reading →

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