Finishing off my planner set up for 2025 with my Misc section. This is where I house things that don’t go in my monthlies, yearly collection or long term collection. Mind you some of these things could go into the Yearly journal or the Long Term collection, just not this year.
My Misc section so far includes:
Future Me problems (things I want to do sometime)
Cleaning routines
What can I do in 15 minutes (aka Quick wins)
When Did I last….
To Be Read List
2025 Bookshelf
Movies to watch
Movies watched
Shows to watch
Shows watched
Podcasts to check out
Podcast tracker
Present ideas (for when someone, namely the kids, mentions something they want)
I’m also including my March set up for your viewing pleasure. For March I decided to go with an Autumn theme as March marks the start of Autumn here in Australia. For 2025 I’m trying to use up my stash of Planners Anonymous kits from the past 6 and a bit years. The kits I’m using for March are:
Just updating a few things around the blog to freshen it up for the new year. Some older posts are getting updates, others are moving to my craft blog – Nightwolf Crafts, while others are no longer relevant and will be archived.
There will also be a refresh of the categories. A little spring clean if you will.
***********FOODOLOGY*************** What is your salad dressing of choice? French dressing or something we’ve made. What is your favourite sit-down restaurant? Me Wah What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? still chicken What are your pizza toppings of choice? BBQ chicken What do you like to put on your toast? butter & jam
***********TECHNOLOGY*************** How many televisions are in your house? 5 What colour cell phone do you have? space grey
***************BIOLOGY****************** Are you right-handed or left-handed? right What is the last heavy item you lifted? boxes. Have you ever been knocked unconscious? Sadly yes.
************BULLCRAPOLOGY************** If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? Not really. If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Not sure. Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? Hell no.
************DUMBOLOGY****************** How many pairs of flip flops do you own? 1 Last time you had a run-in with the cops? never over a bad thing Last person you talked to on the phone? a client Last person you hugged? my oldest daughter
**************FAVORITOLOGY**************** Season? Summer Holiday? any lol Day of the week? Saturday Month? January
***********CURRENTOLOGY***************** Missing someone? My mum Mood? tired but content What are you listening to? hubby gaming with his mates – they are playing Fallout Watching? Real Crime channel Worrying about? not much
***************RANDOMOLOGY***************** First place you went this morning? the kitchen What’s the last movie you saw? The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Do you smile often? Yes. Sleeping Alone? No. Hubby & at least 1 cat
***************OTHER-OLOGY***************** Do you always answer your phone? No If you could change your eye colour what would it be? still green. What flavour do you add to your drink at Sonic? Still no clue what Sonic is Do you own a digital camera? Yep a Nikon DSLR Have you ever had a pet fish? Yes. What’s on your wish list for your birthday? For my last birthday it was craft stuff & Planner stuff Can you do push ups? no Can you do a chin up? no Does the future make you more nervous or excited? both Do you have any saved texts on your cell? yes Ever been in a car wreck? no Do you have an accent? i don’t think so. What is the last song to make you cry? Supermarket flowers Plans tonight? Doing some art Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? yup.
A few years back I did a series that I called In the Den Kitchen, where I shared recipes we’d been cooking. I’m planning on bringing it back in 2025 but I need to make some major changes to it.
In the meantime I’ve taken down all posts tagged In the Den Kitchen down while I update them. They will be back and looking much more spiffy.
So mind the dust – the Kitchen is getting a renovation.
This year I decided to celebrate my birthday over an entire week, just because I can.
Monday – Got a nice long sleep in and a very lazy morning. Popped out to see the in laws and check out their new car. Went to the supermarket to get stuff for tea – home made pizza. Had some craft time. Watched the BBL final between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Thunder.
Tuesday – My actual birthday day. Quiet day just pottering around home. A made me a birthday cake. Moved the dishwasher out of the kitchen. Stuffed around on the internet. J & K made me Honey chicken for tea then we had Vienetta & cake for dessert. Watched my niece in the finals of the Tasmania Inline Hockey Cup.
Wednesday – Pay day so I did the usual pay day things like ordering groceries and paying bills. We got our new dishwasher delivered. Our other had nothing but problems after just shy of two years – just before the warranty ran out. Lucky for us we got an extended care plan so they offered us a replacement after much faffing about and 3 lots of repairs. Here’s hoping this one won’t do the same. We then headed to town to grab a few back to school things for the kiddos. Had a bit of a Chinese banquet at home to celebrate Chinese New Year
Thursday – Did have a full day planned but decided to keep it simple. We’d planed to head to Bridport Food Vans for tea with Dad & the in-laws, plus one of K’s friends but… K got bitten by something and had a reaction so we took her to the doctor then something else happened so we decided to postpone visiting the vans until a later date. Instead we grabbed fish & chips from our favourite take away and K & her friend crashed in the tent in the backyard.
Friday – Headed back up to town as J had an MRI booked. Went to Bunnings and grabbed some plants with the gift card from my brother then Kmart to grab a few things with money from Dad. Picked up another one of K’s friends and we headed out to the beach to have have hot chips then went for a wander along the beach while the kids went for a swim. Had fried ice cream for desert (leftovers from Chinese New Year)
Saturday – Got a sleep in. Today was Lammas but I decided to spread our celebrations over 2 days. J mowed the lawn while I planted my new plants in the front garden. Had a roast lamb with roast veg for tea then apple crumble for dessert.
Sunday – Finished off birthday week by watching the Bathurst 12 hour, watching the Royal Rumble and having some craft time while J & one of his mates played Fall Out. Lammas celebrations today included using the leftover lamb to make Lamb Curry, making some bread and creating Prosperity jars.
Overall not a bad week and I got lots of things I enjoy doing done.
The first seasonal festival we celebrate is Lammas, or Lughnasadh, around the 1st or 2nd of February. It’s the first of three harvest festivals and it is the time to celebrate the bounty of life. Lammas is celebrated at the midpoint between the Summer Solstice (Litha) and the Autumnal Equinox (Mabon)
What is Lammas?
Lammas is a festival dedicated to the first fruits of the harvest. It’s a time for gratitude and reflection on the abundance of the Earth. Historically, it was a time for communities to come together, share food, and give thanks for the grains, fruits, and vegetables that would sustain them through the coming months. It’s a celebration of abundance, community, and the cyclical nature of life.
The name “Lammas” comes from the Old English word “hlaf-mas,” meaning “loaf mass,” which relates to the custom of baking bread from the first grain of the season. In its spiritual context, Lammas also represents the beginning of the transition from the full growth of summer to the quieter, more introspective energies of autumn.
Lammas marks the time when the Sun God’s power begins to decline, the days are slowly getting shorter. The goddess prepares for his passing at the upcoming Samhain.
Lammas Correspondents
Names: Lammas, Lughnasa, Lughnasadh, Bread day, Festival of Bread, Festival of First fruits, First harvest, Hlaef-mass
Deities: All grain and agricultural deities, Mother Goddesess, Father Gods
Colours: Gold, orange, red, yellow, tan
Symbols: Acorns, agricultural tools, all grains, apples, cats, bulls, boars, corn, cornucopia, hay bales, scarecrows, seeds, sun wheels, wheat
Foods: All types of grains, breads, rolls, apples, outdoor cooking, berries, corn, locally ripe produce, pies, jams, toffee
Drinks: Beer, cider
Things to do at Lammas
Visit your local farmers market and buy in season fruits and vegetables
Decorate with sun symbols
Cooking with in-season foods
Go outside and recharge with the sun’s energy (make sure to wear sunscreen and don’t get burnt!)
Have a bonfire (if it’s not a total fire ban)
Go berry picking
Make jam from your in season fruit or berries
Floral baths with summer flowers
Bake bread
Make a corn doll
Do a prosperity ritual
Tend to your garden
Light brown or yellow candles
Dry herbs
Perform a gratitude ritual
Have a harvest meal with family and friends.
Donate or volunteer at your local animal shelter
Have a go at making cider
What we’re doing.
We celebrated Lammas this year with some gardening and planting the plants I bought with some birthday money, bread making, a roast lamb and fresh vegetables for tea and a hearty apple crumble for dessert.
K & I made prosperity jars and added them to our altars. We had planned a bit of a fire pit in the back ya
As you may or may not know I am Pagan and celebrate the seasonal festivals through the year. During 2025 I thought I’d share our perspective and what we do in our family (my eldest has also been called to the path and I have a feeling my youngest has as well).
To start this series though, I thought I’d share a basic overview of The Wheel of the Year.
For many modern pagans, the Wheel of the Year serves as a deeply symbolic framework for understanding and connecting with the natural world. Rooted in ancient traditions, it reflects the cyclical patterns of nature—marking key points throughout the solar year that honour the rhythms of the Earth. From the growth of plants to the turning of seasons, the Wheel of the Year offers a guide to living in harmony with the environment, celebrating the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
The Wheel of the Year is an annual cycle of eight seasonal festivals (known as Sabbats), each corresponding to specific points in the solar year. These festivals are often celebrated in modern Pagan traditions, such as Wicca, Druidry, and various other nature-based spiritual paths. The cycle is based on the Earth’s relationship with the Sun, marking the changing of the seasons and the transitions between them. Each Sabbat is tied to an agricultural or natural theme, such as sowing, harvesting, or honoring the sun’s power.
In the Southern Hemisphere most switch our festival dates to align with our seasons. So instead of celebrating Yule in December like the Northern Hemisphere, we celebrate it during the middle of our winter (June).
The Eight Sabbats
Samhain (Northern Hemisphere: October 31 – November 1; Southern Hemisphere: April 30 – May 1) Samhain is the Pagan New Year, a time when the veil between the physical world and the spirit world is believed to be thinnest. It’s a time for honouring ancestors, reflecting on the past year, and setting intentions for the year ahead. Many Pagans celebrate with rituals, feasts, and offerings to loved ones who have passed. It’s also the origin of Halloween traditions, though Samhain is much more than just a spooky celebration—it’s a deeply sacred and introspective time.
Yule/Winter Solstice (NH: around December 21; SH; around June 21) Yule celebrates the rebirth of the Sun, the longest night of the year, and the gradual return of light. The Winter Solstice marks the turning point where the days begin to lengthen again. It is a time of renewal, hope, and honouring the Sun’s life-giving energy. Yule celebrations often involve lighting candles, decorating trees, feasting, and exchanging gifts—all symbols of light, warmth, and community during the coldest months.
Imbolc (NH: February 1 – 2; SH: August 1-2) Imbolc marks the halfway point between winter and spring and is associated with purification and light. It’s a time to honour the goddess Brigid, the patron of healing, fire, poetry, and fertility. Traditionally, Imbolc is a time for spring cleaning, making offerings, and preparing for the coming growth of the Earth. The first signs of spring, such as the blooming of crocuses or the return of migratory birds, are celebrated as symbols of new life.
Ostara/Spring Equinox (NH: around March 20, SH: around September 22) Ostara celebrates balance and harmony, as day and night are equal in length. This is a festival of fertility, renewal, and growth. Ostara rituals often include planting seeds, both literally and metaphorically, to manifest new beginnings. Eggs, rabbits, and flowers symbolise fertility and abundance, and it’s a time for coming together with others to celebrate the vibrancy of life’s potential.
Beltane (NH: April 30 – May 1; SH: October 31) Beltane is the height of spring and a time to celebrate life, love, and sensuality. The Earth is fertile, and the blossoms of flowers are in full bloom. Traditionally, people light bonfires and jump over the flames to ensure good health and prosperity. The Maypole dance, a popular Beltane tradition, symbolises the union of the masculine and feminine energies. It’s a celebration of passion, vitality, and creativity.
Litha/Summer Solstice/Midsummer (NH: around June 21; SH: around December 21) Litha, or Midsummer, celebrates the power of the Sun at its peak. This is the longest day of the year, and the energies of light, warmth, and abundance are at their fullest. Litha is a time for growth, strength, and honouring the Sun’s energy, which is at its height. Rituals often involve fire, flowers, and nature-based activities, symbolising vitality and the fulfilment of life’s potential.
Lammas/Lughnasadh (NH: August 1; SH: February 1-2) Lammas, or Lughnasadh, marks the first of the three harvest festivals. It is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the Earth, particularly grains and fruits. Traditionally, this was a time to bake bread and prepare for the coming seasons. Lammas is also associated with sacrifice—understanding that in order for something to grow, something must be given up. It’s a time for reaping the fruits of your labours and honouring the cycles of abundance and scarcity.
Mabon/Autumn Equinox (NH: around September 20; SH: around March 22) Mabon marks the second harvest and celebrates balance, gratitude, and reflection. Just as Ostara was a time of equal balance between light and dark, Mabon represents a moment of equilibrium in the fall. As the days shorten, Mabon encourages Pagans to pause, look inward, and give thanks for the blessings of the year. Rituals often focus on gratitude for the harvest, both physical and spiritual, and preparing for the quieter, darker months ahead.
Why is the Wheel of the Year Important?
The Wheel of the Year serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all life. It invites practitioners to live in harmony with nature, honouring the rhythms and cycles that govern the Earth. Through seasonal rituals, we are reminded that life is cyclical—growth and decay are inextricably linked, and we are part of a larger, ongoing process.
For many people today, living in a fast-paced, technology-driven world, the Wheel of the Year offers a way to reconnect with the Earth, slow down, and observe the natural patterns that often go unnoticed. It encourages us to take time for introspection, celebration, and gratitude as we move through each season.
The Wheel of the Year is a beautiful, living symbol of nature’s eternal cycles. By embracing the rhythm of the seasons, we can deepen our connection with the Earth and its many gifts. Each Sabbat offers an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and align ourselves with the natural flow of life. Whether you’re deeply involved in Pagan traditions or simply seeking a greater connection to the world around you, the Wheel of the Year offers a timeless and meaningful way to honour the passage of time and the abundance of the Earth.
What’s your favourite Sabbat to celebrate? How do you honour the changing of the seasons in your own life?
Since I’m starting this series in January we’ll be sharing from towards the end of one cycle, with Lammas, and on to the beginning of the next.
