Melinda's Enchanted Cottage

08/16/2026

Last night we celebrated Lughnasadh with friends.
What can I say except that I loved it.
Jeremy and I hosted an evening of competitive games, seasonal ritual to honour Lugh and a little bit of fire Magick to celebrate and remind us of all the wonderful skills we contribute to the world around us.
Thank you to everyone who joined in our celebration, good conversations and laughter.

08/16/2026

4 weeks away and we are ready to go.
Check out the line up for our pampered witches weekend, The Dark Side of The Moon.
Drop in and register for this delightful witchy weekend of Magick.
See you soon 😊

08/16/2026

Our Masquerade Ball 2026 will be held at the Army, Navy and Airforce unit 255 Simcoe.
It’s a great space, downtown Simcoe, not far from Melinda’s Enchanted Cottage.
Check it out!!!
And join us Friday October 30th for or 2026 Masquerade Ball, Things that go bump in the night.

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08/15/2026

Ok, so the canning continues and this time I made peach jam. It tastes amazing despite the extra cinnamon I put in (1 tablespoon vs 1 teaspoon oops) but it’s not as thick as I was hoping.
Where did I go wrong?

Keep in mind witches this is my very first attempt at jam. I followed the recipe…umm mostly 🤣. And This is why I don’t bake, because I have to follow instructions and that’s where it all falls apart.
So…my recipe called for 7 medium peaches, to a Virgo that right there is not specific enough.
Also why do I need to peel the skins off? Seriously please tell me, I’d rather leave them on than do the tedious peeling. That was a terrible experience and if anyone has any tips please share.
I had words with the emersion blender, did you know if you accidentally pull the blender out while it’s on you makes a huge mess…well know I now 🤣🤣🤣
I will be attempting Jam again on Sunday, any advice is welcome.
Melinda vs Jam…jam wins this round, but I will prevail.

Jeremy loves the jam I made and said it will be yummy over ice cream haha

08/14/2026

Are you joining us?

Melinda’s Enchanted Cottage
Annual Witches Masquerade Ball…
Things that go bump in the night.

When daylight fades and shadows creep,
And stars begin their nightly keep,
A world unseen comes into view,
Beneath the veil of night’s dark hue.

These witches are back for our 7th Witches Masquerade ball Friday October 30th 2026….save the date.
Our masquerade theme is made up things that send chills up your spine, the creatures that inhabit the dark and play within the shadows brining about our darkest fears.

I’ve never been one for being afraid, Or running away from a fight, But I shiver with fear, whenever I hear Things that go bump in the night.

It’s a gathering of witches, tales of woe and creatures that lurk in the shadows. Choose your character and costume that best represents a creature of the night, after all it is a masquerade party.
Think vampires, zombies, ware wolves, folktales of hags or creatures that are forbidden to walk our earthly plain.
As the veil draws near our worlds collide allowing all beings to participate in Devils night and all Hallow’s Eve.
Costume Prizes available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place costume. Follow for details

Evening Activities
The finest showman…we bring to you a night of mischievous play and mind blowing experiences. We have an itinerary of fun planned for this evenings event and we will share the tantalizing details bit by bit as we move closer to our night. Stay tuned, stay in touch and watch as the shadows unfold.

A feast…a plethora of delicious foods stock our cold and hot buffet, grab a plate and satisfy any soul by feasting with your fellow darklings. Buffet is served from 7-8pm

The Buffet at a glance, this year we’ve decided to create a cold sub and sandwich bar with all the fixings and side dishes you could want. Also available will be a hot bar made up of chillies, thick hearty stews, baked beans, and meatballs, these types of home cooked comfort foods are best served on nachos, baked potatoes and bread bowls…with a few dashes and sprinkles extra toppings.

Dance the night away…let the DJ entrance you with a melody of tunes. Feel the beat as you move across the dance floor mingling with all our unearthly souls.
We dim the lights and strike up the music at 8pm

Say cheese…we’ve set the scene, created the ambiance and all you have to do is strike a pose, and have a passerby take the pic.
Join our photo centre and capture the creatures of the night.

Drinks…our cash bar is sure to please with a selection of popular drinks and a few of our
Newly created signature cocktails.
Don’t forget your coffers.

The Finer Deets
Event Date: Friday October 30th 2026 aka devils night.
Location Army Navy
53 Water St, Simcoe, ON N3Y 1R2·300.0 m

Cost of ticket $90.00 plus tax
Purchase your ticket at Melinda’s Enchanted Cottage or etransfer and have your ticket waiting for you at the door.

We run out of tickets every year, do not wait to purchase tickets at the door…there won’t be any, I know this from experience �

08/14/2026

Melinda’s Enchanted Cottage Masquerade Ball update…Things That go Bump in The Night, Friday October 30th 2026.

Dj Nashty is joining our event, bringing us tunes that will keep you on the dance floor all night.
Let’s get that list of witchy, Halloween, Dance music you want to hear.
Add your favourite songs to the comments



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08/14/2026

We just added 50 sterling silver rings (sizes 6-10) to our sparkly collection of goodies.
If pretty shiny things you can wear isn’t enough of an incentive, how about the Magick behind it.

In metaphysical and magical traditions, sterling silver is revered as a powerful lunar metal. Composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metals, it acts as a high-vibrational conduit that enhances intuition, provides strong spiritual protection, and amplifies the energy of any gemstone it touches.
Sterling silver Carries a gentle, stabilizing vibration meant to soothe hot tempers, anxiety, and mental overactivity. Encourages clear inner vision, lucid dreaming, and stronger psychic awareness.
Sterling silver is deeply aligned with the phases of the Moon, mirroring lunar reflection, cycles, and the subconscious mind. It Embodies Yin and goddess energies, promoting receptivity, grace, and emotional depth. Also Connected to the tides, making it useful for fluid movement, emotional healing, and psychic insight.

Sterling Silver is Believed to cast an energetic barrier around the body, deflecting negative projections, psychic interference, and ill intentions. It Acts as a purifier that neutralizes toxic or stagnant vibes in a person's aura or sacred space. Serves as a bridge between the wearer and gemstones, magnifying the native properties of crystals set within it. Used in ritual tools (like chalices, rings, and amulets) to direct focus and speed up manifestation.

08/13/2026

Last couple days I’ve been busy canning spaghetti sauce, 😋
My first batch I followed the recipe to the letter…but who puts chilli flakes in spaghetti sauce 🤷🏻‍♀️so that batch was a wee bit spicy for me.
Second batch was perfect, minus the chilli flakes 🤣🤣🤣
24 jars in total and 3 jars that didn’t seal, guess what we are having for supper tonight 😊.

Ok, yes this is fun, I’m loving it but since it’s a magical post….well here’s some kitchen Witchery tips for ya,

In kitchen witchery and folk tradition, a pot of spaghetti sauce is a powerful, active charm. By combining intentional ingredients and the act of stirring a simmering pot transforms everyday cooking into purposeful magic.
Letting a sauce simmer slowly builds steady, long-lasting energy for the home rather than quick, short-lived effects. Stirring clockwise is traditionally used to draw in positive goals like love, wealth, or peace. Stirring counter-clockwise helps banish or clear away sickness and bad luck.

What’s in Your Sauce?!
Tomatoes Block negative energy, clear away bad vibes, and spark new creative ideas.
Garlic & Onion Guard against evil, offer spiritual protection, and promote healing.
Basil Attracts peace, harmony, and good luck into the home.
Oregano Inspires happiness, inner strength, and robust health.
Bay Leaves Written or stirred in to manifest deep wishes and make dreams come true. Black Pepper Banishes negativity and adds personal power or strength.
Sugar Sweetens dispositions and brings gentle, loving energy to those who eat it.
Blessed Be

08/12/2026

We told you about our upcoming Masquerade Ball Friday October 30th 2026, but now let’s share some exciting details.
Cody from CL Magic will be joining our event with some close-up magic.

The magic of the night is closer than you think… CL Magic will be roaming the masquerade ball, performing captivating, close-up magic and creating moments of mystery, wonder and a little halloween mischief. 🎭✨