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There is a unique stillness in the apothecary at dawn. Before the day’s work begins and the labels are printed, I find that my most important "remedy" isn't found in a tincture bottle, but in the presence of God. As a Christian herbalist, I’ve realized that my spiritual health and my craft are inextricably linked. Lately, I’ve felt a nudge to move beyond "quick petitions" and truly cultivate a prayer life for my work that is as deep and resilient as the one in my personal life. …

I have a hard time slowing down. Always have. With a bad habit of promising myself the best of life when everything is done and I can truly relax, I rarely have enjoyed the moments that I made so magical for the rest of my family. This is the first year that our daughter is hosting Thanksgiving, and it turns out that not being in charge of every detail is blessed and freeing experience. When I hosted, I did everything, never accepting a offer of help to bring a dish or to help with any of the pr …

It's comfortable to be friends with like minded people, but have you ever considered a friendship built on love and differences? If you open yourself to the idea and commit to going deeper, well beyond the differences, I promise a unique experience that God will use to help you grow. You might even find a true friendship built on love and differences that teach you life lessons beyond your wildest dreams. We are now living in a time when our differences from one another often are enough to call …

We have a lot of people ask us what made us decide to open The Herbal Toad, and a lot of people don’t know the true miracle behind the becoming of our family business. While herbalism dates back for many generations in our family, there is a story behind what pulled my mother from a place of taking this heritage for granted and what turned it into a business and heartfelt passion. So, here it is! The picture on the left was my mom in 2015 on one of the last days she was able to leave home …

It's time to switch your mindset from days at the beach to days at the pumpkin patch, trade your lemonade for pumpkin lattes, trade-in your flip-flops for boots; fall has arrived! Here are over 60 ways to get the most out of what the season has to offer. Shop a farmers market. Go through a haunted house. Visit a pumpkin patch. Navigate your way through a corn maze. Buy a new pair of boots. Go apple picking. Build a scarecrow. Jump in a pile of leaves. Try a new soup recipe. Bake a pie. Visit a …