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Himalayan Salt Rooms: Should You Try One?

Himalayan Salt Rooms: Should You Try One?

Himalayan salt has been super popular for the past several years: you can cook with it, you can cook on it, you can buy lamps made from it, you can...

Crystal Skulls

Crystal skulls may look creepy or macabre - but they actually symbolize much more. In this post, we'll explore some of the mystery and lore of cr...

Digging for Arizona Selenite

Recently, my boyfriend and I drove South and East from Tucson to some low hills in the high desert (elevation approximately 3,700') to dig for sele...

Amethyst: Its Properties, Lore, and Uses

The gorgeous, deep purple hues can draw you in instantly - and keep you wanting more! But amethyst is more than just a pretty stone. It has a rich ...

Smoke Cleansing: Step-by-Step

Interested in smoke cleansing with sage, but not sure where to start? Check out this FREE step-by-step guide, to clearing your home or space! We'll...

10 Quartz Facts You Need to Know

Learn more about the properties and types of crystal quartz in this blog. Quartz is a stone that almost everyone is familiar with – whether they re...

New Year, (Even) Better You

It's a new year: what does that mean to you? Do you set resolutions? Do you dream about what the year could hold? Do you celebrate? How are you g...

Self-Care with Crystals

Crystals can be a great addition to - or starting point for - self-care! There are a number of ways that you can incorporate the beauty, functio...

Crystal Basics: Types of Quartz Crystals Explained

Quartz is easily recognizable as a white (opaque) or clear (translucent) crystal that is often found in clusters of points, tumbled or raw chunks...

Smoke Cleansing & Space Clearing

Have you ever wondered about how or why to "clear" your space or your crystals? Let's look at some of the reasons why you might want to, and a few ...

In Search of the Queen

Last night, I made my second annual visit to see the Queen of the Night - the night-blooming cereus, whose flowers blossom en masse on one night ea...

Mala Beads: What They Are & How to Use Them

Mala beads (also called malas, japa malas, and meditation beads) are popular in the yoga community; but what are they? Read on to learn more about ...

Aura and Other Treated Crystals: Why I Love Them (Now)

I haven't always loved treated crystals. In fact, for a long time, I considered myself a gemstone "purist." But I've come a long way since then. So...