Just Add Magic figures are collectible toys inspired by the popular children's television series, Just Add Magic. The show follows the adventures of three girls who discover a mysterious cookbook filled with magical recipes. The Just Add Magic figures allow fans of the show to bring the characters and their magical world to life. Each figure is intricately detailed, capturing the unique personalities and characteristics of the main characters. From Kelly's fiery red hair to Hannah's signature pink streaks, the figures are a true representation of the beloved characters. Not only are the figures visually appealing, but they also have interactive features that enhance the play experience.
For a long time, just as we have associated women with nature, we have coded nature as feminine and, as we do with all other things coded feminine, we have degraded, exploited and subjugated it.
It can be tempting to attribute this unquestioningly to the notion that women are somehow inherently more in tune with nature but that s neither accurate nor useful. And though many of the farmers I ve spoken to would probably balk at the idea of identifying as a witch, the term taps into a long lineage of women s knowledge about the earth.
Not only are the figures visually appealing, but they also have interactive features that enhance the play experience. Some figures come with accessories such as magic wands or recipe cards, allowing children to recreate their favorite moments from the show. The Just Add Magic figures are not only entertaining, but they also encourage imaginative play and storytelling.
Seasons of the witch: as women we nurture the riches of earth, food and health
I n the past few months I have started putting down roots. It’s a cliche but it’s literally what I’m doing. I spend my weekends transforming the tired old lawn into garden beds, layering woodchips, straw and horse shit I’ve shovelled from the paddocks next door into rich soil to grow my lettuces and kale. I have always loved gardening but now, more than ever, working with the earth has taken on an element of the spiritual.
As a teenager, like many suburban white girls, I got way into Wicca, that gentle, nature-centred neo-pagan religion beloved by would-be witches everywhere. Much later, in my early 20s, I revisited witchcraft, finding an unstructured feminine spirituality that helped me make sense of the world.
Like many other young women I loved the playfulness of astrology and the tarot, but what always appealed to me most was the sense of communion with the natural world. Now, at a point of genuine global climate crisis, I am beginning to see how valuable fostering that connection can be.
Women have long been associated with nature, usually to our detriment. An enduring, exasperating thorn in the side of feminism has been the persistent belief that women are inherently closer to the physical world, and to our animal bodies, than men, disqualifying us from our right to intellectual or cultural pursuits beyond the home.
Simone de Beauvoir wrote about it when she described woman as being “more enslaved to the species than the male” thanks to the embodied reality of human reproduction; the anthropologist Sherry B Ortner wrote in 1974 that associating women with nature handily allows us to subjugate half of the world’s population, while asserting confidently that it is simply the natural way of things.
It’s all rubbish, of course; as Ortner put it, all humans have a physical body and a sense of nonphysical mind. And, certainly, we can’t be bound to either by something as ephemeral as gender.
But I think this correlation of women to nature, which has been oppressive and restrictive for so long, can now be a source of power and unity for women who are concerned – as we all should be – about the future of our natural environment.
My favourite way to think of the witch is as a woman drawing strength from what ought to subdue her. When you think of it this way, a whole coven of earth witches emerges among the women of Australian agriculture. Much of what we associate with the figure of the witch concerns women’s knowledge of the natural world: plants for eating and healing, solstices for planting and harvesting, cycles of the world by which to set the cycles of the home.
When I part the mulch to plant seedlings, or when I forage blackberries and wild brassica while I’m walking the dog, I feel a sense of connection to all the planting, farming and foraging women who’ve come before me.
And though many of the farmers I’ve spoken to would probably balk at the idea of identifying as a witch, the term taps into a long lineage of women’s knowledge about the earth. Women in agriculture seem the most logical inheritors.
Regenerative agriculture is a radical new approach that privileges soil health and holistic farming. In Australia many more women are involved in regenerative agricultural practices than are in traditional agriculture, which remains male-dominated.
It can be tempting to attribute this unquestioningly to the notion that women are somehow inherently more in tune with nature but that’s neither accurate nor useful. The reality is that many farming women inordinately take on the role of childcare and food preparation – and this is what makes them experts in their field. They see the connections between earth and food and human health. Living those connections feels like the most conscious, everyday kind of witchcraft.
It’s easy to dismiss this kind of thinking as kumbaya nonsense but that’s partly because the impulse is so ingrained in us to devalue anything associated with the feminine – in this case, something as objectively neutral and undeniably necessary as the Earth on which we stand.
For a long time, just as we have associated women with nature, we have coded nature as feminine and, as we do with all other things coded feminine, we have degraded, exploited and subjugated it.
But taking up the position of the witch – someone who values the feminine, and defiantly claims the knowledge and power of the bodily and natural – shows how to completely reimagine our relationship with the Earth and, hopefully, to change the future of all who live on it for the better.
Sam George-Allen is the author of Witches: What Women Do Together
One of the central tenets of the Wiccan creed, the principle of “harm none” is at the core of our morality and actions. By decreeing that Wiccans can do anything so long as they are actively avoiding causing harm, we find greater freedom. For many Wiccans, this leads them down the path of vegetarianism - sensing that when eating meat you’re causing harm to other living beings.
Children can create their own magical adventures, exploring the world of the show and coming up with their own recipes and spells. Collecting Just Add Magic figures can also be a fun hobby for fans of the show. The figures are released in different series, each containing a unique set of characters. This allows collectors to gradually build their collection and search for rare or limited-edition figures. In conclusion, Just Add Magic figures are a popular collectible toy line inspired by the TV show. They offer children the chance to bring their favorite characters to life and engage in imaginative play. With their detailed designs and interactive features, these figures provide hours of entertainment for fans of the show..
Reviews for "The magic of Just Add Magic comes to life with these figures"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the "Just add magic figures" toys. The quality was subpar and the figures didn't even look like the characters from the show. The paint job was messy and some of the pieces were not even properly molded. Additionally, the figures were quite small and didn't have any articulation, which limited the playability. Overall, I would not recommend these toys to any fan of the show.
2. Emily - 1 star - I bought the "Just add magic figures" for my daughter and she was extremely disappointed. The toys were flimsy and easily broke within a few days of playing with them. Not to mention, the figures didn't resemble the characters from the show at all. The poor quality and lack of attention to detail make these toys not worth the price. Save your money and buy something else!
3. Sam - 2 stars - I had high hopes for the "Just add magic figures," but unfortunately, they fell short of my expectations. The paint on the figures was sloppy and there were noticeable defects on some of them. The quality of the plastic was also questionable, as they felt lightweight and easily breakable. Considering the price I paid, I was hoping for better craftsmanship. I would recommend looking for other merchandise options if you're a fan of the show.
4. Rachel - 3 stars - The "Just add magic figures" were just okay. While I appreciate having collectible figures from one of my favorite shows, I found the quality to be mediocre. Some of the characters were poorly painted, with colors bleeding into one another. The figures were also smaller than I expected, which made it difficult to display them. Overall, I think there are better options out there for fans of "Just add magic."