Practical Magic Apothecary

01/15/2025

OPEN M-F 12-8pm 302 Mantooth Ave Come check it all my beautiful people Black Spot Tattoo Company

01/13/2025

YALL wiped us out last week!
Everything has been restocked at Black Spot Tattoo Company located at 302 Mantooth Ave Hours are M-F 12-8pm
As always you can purchase at https://practicalapothocary.etsy.com for fast an easy shipping ❤️ Thank you for your continued support. Remember you’re supporting a family shopping at a small business 🥰

01/13/2025

Some beef smell is normal

I see post after post of people going crazy trying to get a beefy smell out of the tallow.

It might smell strong when in liquid form but if you really get out the meaty bits before rendering, the smell is not much at all.

Do that, render it properly and then add some essential oils.

01/11/2025

Did you know that the pine tree is one of the most underrated medicinal trees?

Pine needle tea is great for:
Immune system boost
Antibacterial
High in vitamins A & C
High in antioxidants
Aids in digestion
Reduce inflammation
Natural diuretic
Stimulant expectorant

A pine needle soak is good for:
ringworms
eczema & all skin conditions
Helps with UTI’s & yeast infections
Anything fungal

& so much more! 🌲

01/11/2025

Let me take a second to introduce myself to our new friends! My friends have done an amazing job at inviting others to join my page.

I’m a small time homesteader who is learning new “old ways” daily. Located in deep east Texas. I live on a pinetum.

I prefer a day outside near water, gardening, playing with my animals or in the kitchen perfecting a new dish. Laying around all day makes me stir crazy.

I believe that our society has come so far that we’re to the point of going hungry if the local grocery store shuts down. I hope it never does but I like to know I’m able to feed my family if it ever does. I’ve pretty well mastered bread but I have bigger goals.

My goals this year include:

Bringing a milk source to the homestead

Canning/drying/preparing enough food for next winter

Sourcing our meat locally- currently have local beef, deer, fish and some bison. I hope to add chicken, pork and maybe rabbits or quail to that this year. We have our chicken tractor ready!

Learning to sew once the spring garden is canned
Make tinctures, teas and salves for our medicine. -my first tincture will be a “grief relief” tincture.

Growing enough tomatoes that I can stock our home plus some. I love the different varieties and they’re my biggest thing I’m looking forward to.

Grow a memorial cut flower garden in honor of my dad that I lost in October. I’m still cycling through the grief process and it’s harder than I could have ever imagined.

Learn to use all of the power tools to build my own things. My husband is so excited about this one….. 🤭

If you’ve made it this far, I’m also a senior account manager in the cyber security world. I’m blessed with a job that allows me to work remotely so I’m almost always home.

We have 4 kiddos and it’s constant chaos. There’s not an uneventful day! I am so thankful for each and every one of them. They’re all smart, funny and strong. You’ll likely see my littlest girl in more of my pictures because she’s still mama’s shadow! We’re all learning this homestead life together. I hope they take some of this knowledge in to their own families one day.

If you can relate to any of this then I’d love to be friends!

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

Whipped Tallow is ALL I use for my tattoos. Fast and Smooth healing. Go grab yours Black Spot Tattoo Company 302 Mantooth Ave Lufkin Monday-Friday 12-8pm You can also order online at https://practicalapothocary.etsy.com

01/08/2025

Are you suffering from chapped lips? I know my kids WERE, this is a game changer!
You can pick up locally at Black Spot Tattoo Company 302 Mantooth Ave Lufkin
For shipping order on https://practicalapothocary.etsy.com

01/08/2025

Tallow….Keep it Simple ❤️

01/08/2025

Feeling stressed or tired? Try Legs-Up-Wall Pose, or “Viparita Karani.”

This simple pose offers amazing benefits:
✔️ Improves circulation and reduces swelling in your legs
✔️ Eases lower back pain and relaxes tight muscles
✔️ Supports lymphatic drainage and relieves varicose vein discomfort
✔️ Promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and helps you sleep better

Take 5–10 minutes to rest in this gentle inversion and feel the difference in your body and mind. 💆‍♀️

01/08/2025

Wake Up People some is FREE99 🫡

01/07/2025

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01/07/2025

Proof is in the pudding ❤️

01/06/2025

Fun Fact Monday ❤️
Tallow contains fatty acids that closely resemble those found in human skin, making it highly moisturizing. It penetrates deep into the skin, providing long-lasting hydration and preventing dryness.

You can pick up from Black Spot Tattoo Company or order online from https://practicalapothocary.etsy.com

01/04/2025

We are now open Black Spot Tattoo Company
Hours are Monday-Friday 12-8pm
Pick ups will be available here ❤️
As always you can order on https://practicalapothocary.etsy.com for shipping

01/02/2025

Can you guess what shop our line of products will be at?

01/01/2025

I would like to thank The Lufkin Daily News for asking to do an article with me on my predictions for 2025! Working with Mr. Ibarra was absolutely wonderful, and I had a blast doing the reading. Front page of the newspaper is definitely an awesome way to start off my year! 😁🧡