Author Archives: Steph VonAhnen, LRMT, CLC

The wind howled through the night, rattling windows and bending trees like they were made of paper.  Rain came down in sheets, soaking the ground, turning dirt to mud, and tossing loose things around like a child throwing a tantrum!  By morning, the yard looked like a battlefield, branches down, debris scattered, puddles pooling inContinue reading “Standing Strong in the Storm: Lessons from a Little Yard Sign”

Nature is full of look-alikes.  Some plants stand side by side in the wild, growing from the same soil, soaking in the same sun, sharing similar leaves, flowers, and berries.  Yet, one might heal while the other harms. Take Belladonna and Black Nightshade, two plants that, at first glance, could fool even an experienced forager. Continue reading “Not Everything That Looks the Same Is Safe: Life Lessons from Belladonna and Black Nightshade”

Winter has a way of settling in and making itself at home.  It sneaks into the cracks, piles up in the corners, and leaves behind a mess that no one asked for.  By the time the snow finally melts and the air starts smelling like something other than frozen regret, the porch, the eyes toContinue reading “Sweeping Away Winter: Cleaning Off the Porch and Making Way for Spring”

Have you ever seen a wet hen?  I mean really seen one?  Not just a few raindrops on a feathered back, a full-on, drenched, squawking, storm-weathered bird?  It’s a sight!  Feathers ruffled, attitude on full display, strutting around like the whole world owes her an apology. And if we’re being honest, sometimes life makes usContinue reading “Life Is Sometimes Like a Wet Hen: Flustered, Feisty, Full of Purpose”

Starting a business is one of the most exhilarating and terrifying things you can do. It’s standing at the edge of something unknown, taking a deep breath, and jumping in; hoping your wings catch the air before you hit the ground.  It’s a mix of excitement, fear, and the constant battle between “This is aContinue reading “Starting a Business: The Fear, the Leap, and the Reward”

People say talking to your plants helps them grow, and I thought, what if I tried singing to them?  It might sound a little out there, and it’s one of the most unexpectedly therapeutic things I’ve ever done!  As someone who’s deeply connected to nature and holistic healing, I’ve discovered that those quiet (and sometimesContinue reading “Singing to My Plants: The Weirdest and Best Kind of Therapy”

Today is a special day in our home, it’s Taylor’s birthday!  And as I sit here reflecting on the simple joys of life, I can’t help but think about the beauty of being a traditional wife and homemaker.  There’s something deeply fulfilling about caring for your family with natural remedies, home-cooked meals, and a homeContinue reading “Nature’s Medicine Cabinet: The Oils and Herbs We Can’t Live Without”