Momma Bat Witchery

My name is Kari Friesen. I live in one of the coldest cities in the world. It’s called Winnipeg and I am lucky enough to reside in the beautiful country that is Canada. I have a beautiful family, three boys, Jaxson who is 7 years old, Asher is 5 years old and Salem is 3 years old. I am married to their daddy, Jesse. He is a super successful chef and business owner and we have known each other since we were 14 years old. We have been married for 8 years this past August of 20223 and together for 19 years. I am very attracted to the dark side. I love all things spooky, dark, weird and macabre. I also have a deep affinity and talent for magic, energy work and astrology. This includes tarot readings, dream interpretations, natal charts, reiki energy work, witchcraft spell work, and crystal healing. My ideal date night would involve taking a midnight stroll under the full Moon light in autumn, in a graveyard. Don’t be surprised if I talk or post about graveyards or spiritual encounters every so often. I feel slightly judged because of my interests and that people may think I am a bad person or a devil worshipper or something. The truth is I am actually very peaceful and spiritual but in my own way. I don’t care if people think I am weird, I am very weird and it’s actually a quality I take great pride in. I love to read, write, watch movies, listen to music, take photos, cook, exercise, travel and spend time in nature. Swimming is my peace and in a previous life I was a mermaid. I’d consider myself an “alternative” mom so if that speaks to you welcome, and I hope you can relate.

I started this blog in 2018 after a horrific and traumatic experience. I had a miscarriage at 11 weeks pregnant with our third baby and it deeply changed my life. Writing was an outlet for me to work through the hurt and trauma. As far as the tarot and astrology, these have been interests and hobbies I have had since I was a young girl. From the advice and gentle coaxing from a few close people in my life MommaBatApothecary was born. But unfortunately when it came to registering my business it was not as simple and I needed to change my name in order to legally own my business. So while MommaBatApothecary was born in 2018 it was retired this year in 2022 and thus became I have now become MommaBatWitchery. I have been reading for 5 years now professionally and, ironically since my third son was born, my business has taken off. All my old blog posts are still here, please check them out, there is a ton of information and witchy resources. But now my website will be dedicated to booking an appointment with yours truly and displaying my crystals and products for sale.

The Wicked Bazaar was born during a Taurus blood moon eclipse November of 2022. A witchy market for the alternative scene in Winnipeg that may feel under represented. I didn’t really know what I was doing. But I knew that I wanted to do it. I am kind of winging it at this point, with lots of help from a few close people to me. I am not sure what the future holds in store for the Wicked Bazaar but it’s really fun and as long as it is fun and there are people who want to be a part of my market.

I do have dreams for futher expansion as my boys get older and I gain even more time to myself. But for now I will keep all of that wrapped up in a tight little bow in my heart and mind. More to come in the future for sure though….

Thank you as I learn how to navigate this new phase of my life and business. I love all of you so much and truly appreciate the support.