DIY Kit, Monster Deterrent: OG Formula

When Ms. Rosie was a kid, she often felt afraid and anxious at bedtime. To help Ms. Rosie relax and sleep, her mom made her some “Monster Spray” to banish Ms. Rosie’s worries and nightmares.

Now Ms. Rosie has updated the Monster Deterrent formula and would like to pass this tradition on to you!

Ingredients

waning moon water; organic lavender; custom stone/gem chip

Ms. Rosie crafts each bottle of anti-monster mist using water that has been charged under the light of a waning moon. Magic people believe that the energy of the waning moon is a good time for purification, release, and banishing negative energy.

After the moon water is charged, Ms. Rosie adds a sprig of lavender. Lavender has traditionally been used to help people fall asleep. This lavender is extra special because it was harvested in 2023 and 2024 from her friend Shade’s garden in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Before Ms. Rosie seals the spray bottle, she adds a teeny piece of special rock that she got from Artes & Crafts in Hartford, Michigan. You should look up cool facts about the rock in your potion! The science of geology is amazing.

Some magical people believe that:

Rose Quartz calms and reassures

Labradorite banishes fear and insecurities

Tiger’s Eye protects and encourages bravery

Instructions

Day Time

Ms. Rosie suggests that you share your fear with an adult that you trust, or write your fear down on a piece of paper and tear it up into tiny pieces.

Bed Time

Spray one pump of Monster Deterrent onto your pillow (helpful if you are traveling) or into the air in the center of your room.

Lie down and try to relax all of the little muscles in your face. Unclench your jaw and un-wrinkle your forehead.

Inhale through your nose deeply and slowly. Try to make the breath last 8 seconds. Breathe in all the way into your belly. Hold your breath for 8 seconds. Breathe out slowly, again trying to make your exhale last for 8 seconds. Hold your breath for 8 seconds.

Repeat until you fall asleep.

If your fear or anxiety persists...

Talk to an adult you trust. Teachers, faith leaders, family members, doctors, and other safe adults can help you find healthy ways to express your feelings.

Secret Note: Ms. Rosie’s mom originally used a 2 ounce bottle of “Obsession” by Calvin Klein as a monster deterrent. It smelled really good.