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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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I’ve made my fair share of homemade toothpaste over the past several years, but let me be honest… it takes time, and that’s something I don’t always have a lot of. At some point, it never fails that we have no toothpaste in the house, and I end up ordering natural toothpaste online which costs […]

Whew! April has been a crazy busy month for me, and I’m kind of glad it’s over. Maybe May will be a bit more laid back, and I’ll have time to breathe some. This past month, although it’s been busy, has been a fun one. Our family has spent a lot of time together outdoors which […]

Things I Love: April 2017 | Growing Up Herbal | Some things I loved in April were woodland hikes, herbal books, herbal teas for school time, an herbal wound ointment, and more! Come check it out!

My baby, Ezrah, is turning 3 in four days, and I haven’t even written his birth story yet. Bad mama… I know.  Well, that’s all about to change. Today, I’m here to share Ezrah’s birth story with you and to get some memories down for the future. If you haven’t read my previous birth stories […]

Birth Story: Ezrah - The Almost Perfect Birth | Growing Up Herbal | I'm sharing my birth story for my four child, Ezrah, including tough decisions, lessons learned, and happy memories!

Y’all. I am so sorry. I have been insanely busy this past month, and I feel like I’ve neglected you and this blog! Posting has been scarce and sporadic, but things are starting to clear up so I should be back to my regular posting schedule soon! Thanks so much for sticking with me through […]

Our Life Lately In Photos: April Happenings | Growing Up Herbal | Come check out what life has been like for us this past April... through photos!

If you’re like me, you’re constantly cleaning your home, especially with pets and little kids running all around! And when it comes to the cleaners you want to use, you’re probably doing your best to use natural versions that are less toxic than the brand name ones you’ll find in most stores. Now, in my […]

How To Make A Natural Cleaner For Your Floors | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for a natural way to clean your floors? Try this easy natural floor cleaner and see what you think!

So here we are again, at the end of another month, and what a month it’s been. It’s been a busy one for me. How about you? Can you believe a quarter of 2017 is almost over? I’m almost afraid to look back to see what I’ve accomplished during this first quarter. I often feel […]

Things I Love: March 2017 | Growing Up Herbal | Some things I loved in March were an herbal tea for healthy veins, starting my 2017 reading challenge, celebrating St. Patrick's Day, healthy breakfast cookies, and painting planters for spring plants! Come check it out!

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!

How to Become
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Things I Love: March 2017 | Growing Up Herbal | Some things I loved in March were an herbal tea for healthy veins, starting my 2017 reading challenge, celebrating St. Patrick's Day, healthy breakfast cookies, and painting planters for spring plants! Come check it out!

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