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Hearth and Home Witchcraft: Rituals and Recipes to Nourish Home and Spirit
“Jennie’s blend of witchcraft and hygge resonates so deeply with me. In Hearth and Home Witchcraft , Jennie’s book is a joyful and supportive exploration of domestic witchcraft. Nourishment and comfort are important themes here, as is accessibility; you don't need a background in magick to start exploring hearth-craft.” —Arin Murphy-Hiscock, author of The Green Witch, The House Witch , and other booksFor author Jennie Blonde, witchcraft is, in and of itself, comforting. Sure, there are not-so-comfortable parts as well—working with the shadow, coming face to face with that which holds you back. Jennie’s witchcraft is about connecting with the magic of nature, your higher self, and something beyond—a deity, deities, Spirit, the universe—and being comfortable with your true self in all aspects of your life.“In times of anxiety,” Jennie writes, “I turn to my practice. When I need a moment of calm and reflection, I retreat to my sacred space for quiet meditation, pulling tarot cards, and journaling to nourish my soul. When I want to nourish my family, I turn to my garden and herbs and cauldron (my stockpot) for a bit of kitchen witchery. When I wish to nourish my body, I turn to mindful movement, self-care rituals, and spell work. And throughout the day, every day, there are small rituals I perform to keep me connected to my practice. It’s all of those things together that are the heart of my craft.”Hearth and Home Witchcraft explores the following
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Published September 1, 2022
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April 7, 2023
I read this in one sitting! I sought out very beginner/basic books on witchcraft out of curiosity and came across this book. I think the author does a good job of framing witchcraft in a light that merely focuses on putting intention into mundane tasks to make them more sacred or “magical”. There’s tons of very simple and practical applications that don’t necessarily have to be used as a “witch” but more so a person to be more grounded in their spiritual existence in the day to day which was nice to read. It made me reflect on where in the mundane I could be putting more mindfulness and intention, regardless of where the inclination to do that comes from, a spiritual place or not. Some (small) sections about specific deities or specific meanings of herbs or stones or something didn’t really resonate with me so I skimmed over, but the book is largely not that kind of information/writing.
September 19, 2022
Really accessible, good vibes from the whole book. I did feel as if the nasally-toned narrator kind of...aged the tone in a bad way? oh well. solid work.
I've never encountered this author, the comfy cozy witch, on social media, but i was impressed by her grounded approach to avoiding "picture-perfect altars" and other things up on social media that peer-pressure witches to have a certain aesthetic or buy particular materials/tools.
I've never encountered this author, the comfy cozy witch, on social media, but i was impressed by her grounded approach to avoiding "picture-perfect altars" and other things up on social media that peer-pressure witches to have a certain aesthetic or buy particular materials/tools.
January 17, 2023
This is truly an Incredible book, a must read; I mean, everyone needs to read this! Witches especially, but even those just looking for a little magic in there life should read it.
It's such a wonderful book, so comfy and cozy.
This book feels like l'm relaxing with a friend, sipping some tea, and listening to them talk to me about something special. Jennie did an incredible job on this book and I can’t wait to read it again in future.
It's such a wonderful book, so comfy and cozy.
This book feels like l'm relaxing with a friend, sipping some tea, and listening to them talk to me about something special. Jennie did an incredible job on this book and I can’t wait to read it again in future.
June 14, 2024
Before getting into the review proper, I have a question:
Begin Rant
WTF is up with Witches and Lavender?
I HATE that crap. Whenever I smell it my entire sinus cavity feels like I snorted Icy-Hot! Not that I would snort Icy-Hot, because hello! But lavender burns like effing hellfire while at the same time is colder than January in Michigan. Just the idea is cringe.
But seriously. WTF is up with Witches and Lavender? I mean... Do people actually like it or do they just use it because everyone else on Tik Tok and Instagram is using it and they want to seem like they're more Real. But truly, Lavender is just as basic as white sage, which I'm so happy people are getting away from (because cultural appropriation and over-sourcing), because that stuff smells like a skunk discharged. Or like they've been burning something other than sage.
Honestly, there needs to be alternatives. I know there are, but those alternatives need to be more prominently in ALL the books!
End Rant
Okay... I know that wasn't exactly "Comfy" or "Cozy," but I had to get that out there. The whole Lavender thing has been a repeat offender on pretty much every page of every single witchy book I've read lately, and I guess I just reached my boil-over point and this review is what was in the way.
I'm O.K. now. I promise.
I'm not sure what prompted me to pick up this one, as it's not something I'd gravitate toward on the reg. I typically don't like so much...I guess you could say "Hygge" in one place. And I absolutely don't go for a lot of complexity or materialism when it comes to my practice (I know, right! For as detail-oriented and nit-picky as I am in the mundane world, my Witchy side tends to be extremely eclectic, minimalistic, and even spontaneous. I don't even work with deities. And I certainly don't use lavender). And the title alone pretty much screams exactly that: Lots of "stuff" and lots (and lots) of Hygge.
I must have been in a MOOD the day I placed the hold or something. Anyway...
But I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Truly. The author has a chatty writing style that reminded me a little bit of the Silver Ravenwolf books I loved as a Baby Witch in the late 90s/early 00s (I mean that as a compliment). Which is to say really friendly and familiar and not at all pretentious. She doesn't talk down to her audience. She meets them on their level. I pictured her as a mashup of Martha Stewart and Aunt Jet from Practical Magic. That is, Uber Mom Type with a permanent place at the Top of the Phone Tree, a huge presence on Pinterest, but who also enjoys the occasional Midnight Margarita. I like this lady. She and I are cut from a different Witchy cloth, but I like her.
The book itself gives your basic overview (for newbies) and then has a bunch of spells and recipes and such on how to make your home life as comfy and cozy as possible. Most are far more complicated than I have the time and energy for. Just not practical. Like I said, I'm minimalist and that works just fine for me. But it was a fun browse and definitely lives up to the promise of its title and intro: It IS comfy. And it IS cozy.
It's just not exactly my vibe.
3.5 stars rounded to 4.
Begin Rant
WTF is up with Witches and Lavender?
I HATE that crap. Whenever I smell it my entire sinus cavity feels like I snorted Icy-Hot! Not that I would snort Icy-Hot, because hello! But lavender burns like effing hellfire while at the same time is colder than January in Michigan. Just the idea is cringe.
But seriously. WTF is up with Witches and Lavender? I mean... Do people actually like it or do they just use it because everyone else on Tik Tok and Instagram is using it and they want to seem like they're more Real. But truly, Lavender is just as basic as white sage, which I'm so happy people are getting away from (because cultural appropriation and over-sourcing), because that stuff smells like a skunk discharged. Or like they've been burning something other than sage.
Honestly, there needs to be alternatives. I know there are, but those alternatives need to be more prominently in ALL the books!
End Rant
Okay... I know that wasn't exactly "Comfy" or "Cozy," but I had to get that out there. The whole Lavender thing has been a repeat offender on pretty much every page of every single witchy book I've read lately, and I guess I just reached my boil-over point and this review is what was in the way.
I'm O.K. now. I promise.
I'm not sure what prompted me to pick up this one, as it's not something I'd gravitate toward on the reg. I typically don't like so much...I guess you could say "Hygge" in one place. And I absolutely don't go for a lot of complexity or materialism when it comes to my practice (I know, right! For as detail-oriented and nit-picky as I am in the mundane world, my Witchy side tends to be extremely eclectic, minimalistic, and even spontaneous. I don't even work with deities. And I certainly don't use lavender). And the title alone pretty much screams exactly that: Lots of "stuff" and lots (and lots) of Hygge.
I must have been in a MOOD the day I placed the hold or something. Anyway...
But I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Truly. The author has a chatty writing style that reminded me a little bit of the Silver Ravenwolf books I loved as a Baby Witch in the late 90s/early 00s (I mean that as a compliment). Which is to say really friendly and familiar and not at all pretentious. She doesn't talk down to her audience. She meets them on their level. I pictured her as a mashup of Martha Stewart and Aunt Jet from Practical Magic. That is, Uber Mom Type with a permanent place at the Top of the Phone Tree, a huge presence on Pinterest, but who also enjoys the occasional Midnight Margarita. I like this lady. She and I are cut from a different Witchy cloth, but I like her.
The book itself gives your basic overview (for newbies) and then has a bunch of spells and recipes and such on how to make your home life as comfy and cozy as possible. Most are far more complicated than I have the time and energy for. Just not practical. Like I said, I'm minimalist and that works just fine for me. But it was a fun browse and definitely lives up to the promise of its title and intro: It IS comfy. And it IS cozy.
It's just not exactly my vibe.
3.5 stars rounded to 4.
October 8, 2024
Jennie Blonde is fantastic! Such a cozy and magickal read. 🌿✨
June 27, 2024
I discovered this book because I loved Jennie’s podcast. And for those who are intrigued, but unsure - Witchcraft isn’t scary! I loved this book for demonstrating how to make everyday “mundane” domestic activities magical. This book also makes witchcraft accessible. I also like how she emphasized you don’t need all the gadgets and divination tools to create a “witch aesthetic”. You can simply inject magic into your everyday life with the simplest things.
April 1, 2024
Wonderfully readable, comfy, and cozy. Full of great information that felt like it was coming from a good friend.
November 21, 2022
If you enjoy Jennie's podcast, this book is like reading one of the episodes. Jennie's voice and personality shines through in every page and while being easily digestible, was still very informative. This book definitely made me feel comfy, cozy, and witchy.
March 27, 2023
Good for beginners.
For me, I’m very much on the fence about this book though. Sure, it had so many cozy ideas, but none of them were new. I did appreciate the reminder of the IMPORTANCE of being in a cozy mindset though! Sometimes that’s just too easy to forget with a busy life.
I feel bad giving it three stars, but it wasn’t hard to put down and to me it just felt kind of…beige? Any info here can be found in literally any other witchy 101 book, except for how many times the word “cozy” was used. I will say haha, reading the word “cozy” so many times did in-fact make me feel cozy while reading, but I didn’t feel like I learned anything new.
For me, I’m very much on the fence about this book though. Sure, it had so many cozy ideas, but none of them were new. I did appreciate the reminder of the IMPORTANCE of being in a cozy mindset though! Sometimes that’s just too easy to forget with a busy life.
I feel bad giving it three stars, but it wasn’t hard to put down and to me it just felt kind of…beige? Any info here can be found in literally any other witchy 101 book, except for how many times the word “cozy” was used. I will say haha, reading the word “cozy” so many times did in-fact make me feel cozy while reading, but I didn’t feel like I learned anything new.
August 28, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved this book! It is a fantastic collection of ideas, inspiration, instructions and recipes for every day household magic and daily spiritual practices for modern witches.
I think it is probably a great book for a beginner (especially on a solitary path, but also great for those who practice with groups) Yet, it is inspirational even to those like myself who have been practicing a long time!
The core of my personal practice is in the day to day household magic that is described here. If I had written a book about Household Magic and personal spiritual practices - it would be very very similar to this book!
I borrowed a copy from my public library, but this book is now on my list of "books I need to own a physical copy of" because it is a great reference of herbs and recipes.
For August #BookBingo with BookishFirst - this book fills the "published in August" square because it was published in August 2022.
For the summer reading #bookbingonw2023 with Seattle Public Library, this book fills the square for "Includes A Recipe"
I loved this book! It is a fantastic collection of ideas, inspiration, instructions and recipes for every day household magic and daily spiritual practices for modern witches.
I think it is probably a great book for a beginner (especially on a solitary path, but also great for those who practice with groups) Yet, it is inspirational even to those like myself who have been practicing a long time!
The core of my personal practice is in the day to day household magic that is described here. If I had written a book about Household Magic and personal spiritual practices - it would be very very similar to this book!
I borrowed a copy from my public library, but this book is now on my list of "books I need to own a physical copy of" because it is a great reference of herbs and recipes.
For August #BookBingo with BookishFirst - this book fills the "published in August" square because it was published in August 2022.
For the summer reading #bookbingonw2023 with Seattle Public Library, this book fills the square for "Includes A Recipe"
September 28, 2022
It’s a very cute cozy book. Great for beginners or people who feel like they want to delve into home and spirit work. This book give a good base for you to launch from. It’s definitely what you think when looking for a cozy book for the Mabon season. It’s very relatable and her storytelling brings nostalgia and comfort. Very fast, easy read.
I really liked this book and was speeding through it, but I got stopped in my tracks with one tiny little section under grounding. You’ll know what it is when you get to it, but it almost made me put the book down.
Overall, I loved this book and I would encourage other Hearth and Home, kitchen, green, or eclectic witches to read it.
I really liked this book and was speeding through it, but I got stopped in my tracks with one tiny little section under grounding. You’ll know what it is when you get to it, but it almost made me put the book down.
Overall, I loved this book and I would encourage other Hearth and Home, kitchen, green, or eclectic witches to read it.
July 23, 2024
I got there book from the library and loved it. Was there any new information, no. The author didn’t reinvent the wheel but did focused on domesticated goddesses. That I really appreciate.
What astounded me was the written reviews on Goodreads. There were 22 written reviews, three from men and the rest were from women. I was shocked at some of the arrogance. They just didn’t get it.
Being a woman living in the 21th century and connecting with domestic goddess sometimes makes me feel small. The book removed that shame. The book wasn’t perfect but it did make me feel good that I read it.
What astounded me was the written reviews on Goodreads. There were 22 written reviews, three from men and the rest were from women. I was shocked at some of the arrogance. They just didn’t get it.
Being a woman living in the 21th century and connecting with domestic goddess sometimes makes me feel small. The book removed that shame. The book wasn’t perfect but it did make me feel good that I read it.
March 15, 2023
This book was written like connecting with an old friend! Just like when I listen to her podcast the author made me feel welcome to her practice and to learn from her as she shares personal recipes and how she brings her magic into the everyday! For me, this is something I have longed for and I feel much more sure of myself now and what I need to do to make every part of my home and my day feel connected to my craft
July 30, 2023
I loved this common sense guide to daily ritual and magic! I listened to the audio version, but now I plan to buy a physical copy so I can have access to the correspondences, recipes, and details to put into practice. I love her podcast, and I was so happy that her book was everything she promised! Highly recommend!
July 22, 2023
Such a wonderful book! I wish it didn’t have to end! I absolutely love the energy and information throughout this book. I cannot wait to try this out for myself in my home. I highly recommend this to anyone ready to witchify your space!
May 9, 2024
Absolutely perfect
This book is so down-to-earth. Its like a breath of fresh air. There are clear and concise rituals and recipes, as well as affirmations and tips on self-care. I absolutely love this book and highly recommend this author.
This book is so down-to-earth. Its like a breath of fresh air. There are clear and concise rituals and recipes, as well as affirmations and tips on self-care. I absolutely love this book and highly recommend this author.
May 28, 2024
I found myself connecting many times with the author and how to approach the craft. It's encouraging to see how to engage with magic even at small moments in your everyday life. There were some times were I felt as though the topic was dragging on, but overall a very cozy read!
January 19, 2025
This book was chock full of information and felt like a warm hug! I’ve been listening to The Comfy Cozy Witch podcast and can’t help but hear Jennie’s voice as my internal narrator! Check this out if you have a passing interest in either comfiness, coziness, or witchiness!
July 29, 2025
Loved this one and all the insights from Jennie. Ever since listening to her podcast I’ve wanted to learn more about comfy cozy witchery and so it is great to have this resource. Definitely recommend to anyone interested in growing their spiritual practice.
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October 20, 2022Not impressed with this one.
November 26, 2023
I first heard of The Comfy Cozy Witch through Instagram. Just the name was enough for me to understand that the content Jennie was sharing was just right up my alley. Soon after, I found out about her podcast and started catching up on both her newer and older episode. Needless to say, I had to read her book and I simply adored it. It’s exactly what I was hoping for: Jennie’s chatty and friendly style that makes her podcast so down to earth is reflected into the pages of her book.
I feel like this book could appeal even to non-witches because it just gives so many tips to lead a life that’s more grounded and balanced.
As a witch, I feel very close to the practice described in the book: home is my safe and sacred place, it’s where most of my magic happens and it’s one of my favourite places to be. This book inspired me and gave me even more ideas to make my home more “comfy, cozy and witchy”.
I feel like this book could appeal even to non-witches because it just gives so many tips to lead a life that’s more grounded and balanced.
As a witch, I feel very close to the practice described in the book: home is my safe and sacred place, it’s where most of my magic happens and it’s one of my favourite places to be. This book inspired me and gave me even more ideas to make my home more “comfy, cozy and witchy”.
February 6, 2024
Would I read it again? Probably not, but I definitely bookmarked several things that I plan on reviewing when I need them.
Great book.
Very informative and comforting.
Great book.
Very informative and comforting.
February 12, 2024
I loved how easy this was to read and how much information there was in there. I feel cozy and comfy just thinking on it
March 29, 2024
Listened as a free audio book. Will likely purchase the kindle to re-read
September 9, 2024
3,5 Sterne
October 20, 2024
Loved it I bought the hardcopy too
April 16, 2025
A good start for daily rituals.
August 13, 2025
This book was 1 part magic is everywhere and 9 parts clean your house!
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August 6, 2025Not my favorite. Author is an influencer and you can tell by the way the book is written. Lots of basic info but nothing of substance.
May 26, 2024
Loved it. Cute and cozy and lots of suggestions. This book led me to create a small kitchen altar and think about where and how I place things. I also want to make a fairy altar in my outdoor space! I liked all the recipes too. Very nice!
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