A great book for you or the witch in your life. Well-written and easy to follow. Highly enjoyable.

When I initially requested this book I was reading heavily into witchcraft and paganism. I have since stepped back away from those practices (embracing agnosticism instead) but I do still enjoy reading about all kinds of religious practices. So, I still gave this book a shot. While It does not pertain to my life and isn't useful to me, I do feel that it would be a useful book for anyone who was looking for advice on how to introduce children to pagan practices.

This was a really interesting book. The author is open about her faith which one would expect and also about her experiences (successful and not) in a touching and humorous manner. Many of the tips that are provided could be used by those of any faith. Clearly, you wouldn't use them exactly as they are in the book if you don't share the same faith but you can use the premise.

Some anecdotes were hilarious and hey, kids will be kids. It doesn't matter if you're worshiping in nature or a church, we've all had the same experiences with thinking allowing our children who may be a bit too young but are showing sincere interest to be a part of a solemn occasion.

I learned a lot, not only about Crosson's faith and family but about new ways to try to bounce back when you face situations that can be a bit overwhelming. There were also a lot of helpful tips in relation to gardening, diy projects, and recipes. Overall, I enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to people of all faiths.

Thank you to NetGalley, Llewellyn, and Monica Crosson for allowing me the chance to read this book and share my honest opinions with others.

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This book was an excellent blend of personal anecdotes from the author and ideas and ways to share the pagan religion with little ones. The book is broken down into two main parts, Family Magick and Family Sabbat Celebrations. There is a chapter for each sabbat and ideas to get children involved with the celebrations. There are crafts, rituals, recipes, and more throughout this book, each aimed for child or family use with background information as additional explanations.

The author does a wonderful job describing exactly what a Pagan family should be like. As a reader I was drawn into every chapter wanting and learning more. Not filled with fluff, but the fundamentals of a magickal way of life. I wish I had access to this book over twenty years ago.

Seldom do I feel a connection with a book as much as I did this one, but I was gripped from page one and devoured it in one evening.
The author talks in such a way that you are drawn into her family life and you almost feel like you are there; sharing in her experiences.
Her delightful book takes you on an all encompassing journey on how to get Magick into the heart of family life, and the modern home.
The author shows us how children may be raised with paganism as the core belief system, and how this can fit in with the wider non-magickal community.
The book puts Nature and the Goddess into the heart of the home, and shows how pagan beliefs and traditions can be easily woven into everyday living; in a fun, and family inclusive way.
The book encourages children to be allowed to find their own interests and passions in life, and it shows how this can often be influenced by the time of the year they were born.
The author provides guidance on the setting up of altars, creation of Magickal gardens, reducing waste and our impact on the Earth, creating books of shadows, the use of herbs, seasonal foods, and the preserving of produce and herbs for later use.
The book also shows us how we can celebrate the Sabbats in a fun and family centered way.
I was perhaps not the target audience for this book, whilst I am a pagan I don’t have children, but at no point reading the book did I feel excluded, and I could see many of the activities translating well to my own household.
Also despite the author being based in the Pacific Northwest of America I found that much of the book was just as relevant to a UK audience.
This book was simply a joy to read and I can see myself returning to it time and time again.
Highly recommended 10/10

One of the best parts of being a blogger and reader is the ability to find and read books that call to me. I am very pleased to be involved with Netgalley as a professional reader. One of the perks of being a member of Netgalley is that I can chose the books that call to me in hopes that I will be approved to read them. The Magickal Family by Monica Crosson, was a book that called to me. I loved the cover but I also love the family approach to learning and living a Pagan life. I did a happy dance when I got the email that I was approved to read it and on Sunday I sat down "familiar" Squirrel the cat and settled in for a wonderful afternoon read. The Magickal Family had me hooked from page one. I laughed, almost cried and tried to soak in every detail and practical suggestion in this book that really is a guide to incorporating simple things into your family's daily life to enhance it. There were special recommendations as and advice on everything from walking in nature, to setting up a fairy garden, recipes and the who, how and why of Pagan living. I was about three pages in when I knew this was a book I was going to have to own and hold in my hands. A book I could count on as a reference, and a guide that would remind of the simple things in life and the important things too. Not to mention some great tea recipes and gardening ideas! This was most definitely a Magickal book! This one is out October 8th and I can not wait to have it in my hands and on my shelf.

We all need a bit more nature in our lives, and this gives some great ways to bring everyone in your home a little closer to it. I'm personally not a believer in Wicca, however, I love to read these books because of their positivity and great advice on how to bring yourself and your family happiness despite the pressures of the outside world. It's escapism in its most practical form.

The Magickal Family by Monica Crosson is THE manual to use if you want to raise magickal children and imbue your life with a bit of practical magick. The author told the story of how she raised her own magical family successfully while providing many tips and advice on how to incorporate modern day witchery and paganism into your life. Her approach was not forceful and did not come across as preachy or intimidating, rather, her tips on how to add magic into children’s lives were more covert and disguised as fun little games or child friendly crafts. While many people will not feel comfortable going to the extreme the author did by making every single aspect of their child’s lives paganistic, tips such as following the Wheel of the Year, or honouring Mother Nature, or grounding exercises accompanied by cutesy songs were much more realistic as opposed to running naked under the full moon. What I especially loved about this book was the underlying message- that honouring your child’s individuality and uniqueness is what magic is all about. I appreciated the author’s encouragement throughout the book to nurture your inner child, as it is the innocence and joy of believing in magic that truly makes any life extra ordinary. I would highly recommend this book for anybody who wants to fill their family’s lives with wonder and appreciation of the simple things in life such as the changing of the seasons, the lunar cycle, and handmade soaps among other things. It is these simple practices offered in this book that gets back to the basics on what magic truly is. The appreciation of the time, and beauty of all the little things in life……much like raising a family is all about treasuring those little moments that whizz by in the blink of an eye……and that is what the magic of life is all about.

This is an interesting book with a lot of great background information. I like how the author has made the customs relevant in both a historical and modern-day context, and they are definitely do-able activities. There's a lot of good herbal information, too.