by Lisa Hario | Jan 21, 2023 | Journey to Paganism, Pagan Thrift, Paganism
(Apologies on the late post. Technical difficulties after being slammed with an illness.) There are two tracts with saving money: plugging in the holes on the leaky boat or replacing the mast. To put it another way, you can save money by lowering your expenses—cutting...
by Lisa Hario | Oct 14, 2022 | Journey to Paganism, Pagan Thrift, Paganism
In a lot of my blog posts, I have a habit of using terms like witchcraft and pagan practice interchangeably, and I felt there were a few other terms I should clarify. What follows is my definitions, and what I mean when I use these words. Other people might disagree,...
by Lisa Hario | Sep 16, 2022 | Pagan Thrift, Paganism
There is logic to having a separate outfit for pagan rituals. Having a different set of clothes will put you in a different frame of mind, and when worn around other people it can broadcast your path and who you honor. But a ritual outfit is not essential....
by Lisa Hario | Jul 22, 2022 | Pagan Thrift, Paganism
I started my pagan journey while a teenager in the 90’s. This meant I had very little in the way of funds, and couldn’t be flashy. The days before social media, I pieced my knowledge together one book at a time. My first tarot deck was from Barnes and Noble, back in...
by Lisa Hario | Jun 24, 2022 | Pagan Thrift, Paganism
Cleansing is essential for every pagan, and especially those who do any magick or spiritual work, needs to be done on a regular basis. Sometimes, we all need to clear out the gunk. Just as mundane cleaning helps cleanse and clear out stagnant energy in our spaces and...
by Lisa Hario | Jun 17, 2022 | Pagan Thrift, Paganism
While saving money is good, there are times when not to be thrifty. Sometimes what you really want is the good stuff, or the cheaper alternative that simply doesn’t work. Not every substitution works for everyone. Crafters if anything underprice their wares, so I...