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Quartz Crystal , Hyaline Crystal or The Magic Healing Stone has its name from the Greek “krystallos” because they are considered  ultra-frozen ice, being used as a energy and power dispenser and as a crystal ball for fortune telling.  It is the most abundant mineral found at Earth’s surface, and its unique properties make it one of the most useful natural substances in our days.

Spiritually hyaline quartz stimulates clarity and neutrality bettering this way the perception and the understanding of things.
Subconsciously crystal quartz elevates into the conscious mind profound memories. Helps to solve problems with ease .

Mentally brings knowledge of oneself. As a Phantom Quartz it helps overcome spiritual perceived  limits.
Physically harmonizes the cerebral hemispheres, strengthens nerves and stimulates gland activity. It is a good energizer, relives pain, bruises , sickness and diarrhea.

Application: Crystal quartz it is a good enhancer of other stones and proprieties of them…

A solar infusion is when you place a herb into a menstruum and allow the warmth of the sun’s rays extract the plant medicine into. This can be done with oil, alcohol, vinegar, or a glycerine. Many people believe that the energy of the sun helps to extract more medicinal properties from the plant than heat alone!

Today, I decided to make a Calendula oil via solar infusion using organic dried Calendula blossoms and organic avocado oil.

I chose to use avocado oil over olive oil (mostly because it is what I had on hand) but also because many of the olive oils on the market are fraudulent. I also prefer avocado oil because it is really great for dry and itchy skin. It also can help shield the skin from ultraviolet light, preventing sun damage.

Calendula is a wonderful herb that, when applied topically, can have great healing action…

Mint chocolate chip cake is made from white cake mix, mint extract, and grated semi sweet chocolate. Mix the cake batter according to the directions on the box add mint extract and the grated chocolate just before pouring baking pans.  A few drops of green food coloring is optional.

I have collected many baking mold pans over the years.  This make holidays fun. It only takes a cake mix and some sprinkles to make the occasion special.  This pan makes 6 of these shamrock mini cakes.  It is an Wilton aluminum pan that doesn’t have nonstick coating on it.  I found it at a thrift store about 25 years ago and there is a 1983 date stamped on it .  I can usually get about 12 cakes from a cake mix with this pan.