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Welcome to the Growing Up Herbal Journal where you'll find information on herbal education, recipes, tutorials, natural living tips and tricks, and behind the scenes glimpses of how I live life naturally.

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What happens when your kid starts to develop a taste for foods… when they start to prefer certain things over others… when they begin to refuse to eat what you make for dinner… when in reality, they become picky eaters? As mom, you know they need to eat, and you know they need to eat […]

10 Things To Remember When Trying To Get Your Picky Kids To Eat Real Food Meals | Growing Up Herbal | 10 tips for dealing with picky kids over eating healthy foods!

The Easter holiday is right around the corner, and if you’re a natural mama that’s looking to steer clear of the traditional sugar laden kids Easter baskets that are full of junk, then this may be just what you’re looking for. I’ve pulled together 15 eco-friendly Easter basket gift ideas to help jump start your […]

This past winter season has been crazy for my family. I don’t ever remember dealing with sicknesses so much, so often. And we live a healthy lifestyle! That’s the worst part. How crazy and ridiculous is it! It makes me feel like such a hypocrite. We eat healthy, we steer clear of toxins, we get […]

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when it comes to making the best choices for your family? I mean, there are a lot of different options out there. I get asked A LOT of questions about natural living, natural health, and natural parenting, and no matter how often I share what I personally know and do […]

I’m a busy mama of 3 (almost 4) little boys so I try to find meals that are healthy, not too time consuming, use minimal ingredients that are common, and are delicious so my sometimes picky kids will eat them. These meal plans are traditional whole food style plans meaning they are not vegetarian, gluten-free, […]

Have you ever had one of those nights where your baby just does not want to sleep or where your older kids are running around the house like wild hooligans? I have those nights. Quite often to be honest with you. My kids are still small and they have LOTS of energy. Being that it’s […]

Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!

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