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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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One of the best things I’ve done to make my home feel more comfortable and inviting has been to incorporate fresh indoor plants into my home decor.  Fresh plants not only help to make your home have a more homey feel to it, but they also work to purify and clean the air from various […]

I am always behind when it comes to trends, and for the most part, I’m totally okay with that. During the last two years, we have seen a resurgence in people learning to bake their own breads, particularly sourdough bread. But here I am, on the outskirts of this pandemic, just now hopping on board […]

I recently stumbled across a homeschooling blog post from Natalie Barnett, a Montana mama and lifestyle blogger over at My Mountain Wild. As a mama of 2 with one child in 3rd grade, she was talking about updating her homeschooling rhythm for the year, and she asked how mamas who homeschool multiple children all in […]

If you’re anything like me, lunch ideas that are quick, easy, and healthy are at the top of your priority list when it comes to food. Oh, and it has to taste good too! Am I right? Absolutely! While ease and health are my top goals when it comes to food, for the five guys […]

Imbolc has come and gone, and that means we’re transitioning into the Spring season, my friends. Yes, warmer weather, sunny days, and flowers will be here before you know it. Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lord! Now as much as I value each season, there’s just something about Spring that brings such life into me. […]

So I sat down earlier this month to map out our 2021 homeschool curriculum and plans for the year, and you guys, I’m really excited about this year.  Before I share my 2021 homeschool plans and some changes I’m making to our homeschool rhythm, let me first say, homeschooling is hard, y’all, but it’s so […]

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