Immune-Supportive Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
The past few days here on the mountain have been crisp and cool. We’re wearing sweaters and thick...
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Category: Staples
Echinacea Versus Elderberry: And Other Thoughts On How I Approach Cold & Flu Season
I recently came across a question in an herbal forum where someone wanted to know how echinacea...
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How To Make DIY Herbal Soup Rings
Autumn is the season for colored leaves, warm clothes, and hearty comfort foods. And while those...
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A Halloween Holiday Unit Study for Homeschoolers
At this point in the year, we’re usually knee-deep into the first term of our homeschool...
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6 Ways I Make My Home Cozy For Fall
Fall is hands down my favorite season of the year. Not only do I enjoy the slowing of life that...
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Growing Up Herbal: Past, Present, And Future
It’s October, and that means it’s Growing Up Herbal’s anniversary. It’s...
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What You Need to Focus on Right Now to Find Direction Next Year
If you’ve received any of my past letters, you’ll know I’m big into seasonal...
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How To Make A Flavorful & Fizzy Batch of Probiotic Water Kefir
Making fermented foods a regular part of your diet will support your health in a variety of ways....
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How to Make a Simple Honey Onion Cough Syrup
Years ago, I took an online herbal course featuring Rosemary Gladstar (one of my favorite...
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Echinacea Paste: An Herbal Approach For Infected Wounds
The Native Americans of the Great Plains used echinacea for many purposes, one of which was to...
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A Change in Our Homeschool Schedule & Plans
You guys. I have a love-hate relationship with homeschooling. Don’t get me wrong… I...
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Why You Should Study One Herb At A Time (And What May Happen When You Don’t!)
When I first started learning about herbs, I got most of my information through reading blog posts...
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I’m Meagan, a registered nurse turned herbalist, and I want to live life naturally. Follow along as my husband and I and our four sons figure out what natural living looks like for our family. And of course, I’d love for you to join me on this journey, too! There’s nothing better than having a good hiking buddy with a compass!
