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.
I’m a homeschool mom, and when it comes to teaching my kids things, I’ve found that hands-on activities are remembered way more than reading about things in a book… unless it’s a story. Stories are memorable. I’m also a very busy mom. I have a lot going on, and I recognize that my kids are growing up way too fast. That […]
When it comes to keeping our kids healthy, nutrition goes without saying all throughout the year, but it’s especially important during cold and flu season. Today, I want to talk a bit about the foods and supplements that can help prepare children for cold and flu season to help to keep their bodies strong. Now before […]
Having kids = bumps, bruises, cuts, and scrapes… constantly. Especially with boys. My boys that is. Thankfully, this mama has some herbal first aid supplies on hand to help with those things. One of my must-have first aid items is yarrow powder. Yarrow is a styptic herb which means it slows bleeding externally (it also slows […]
I’m all for parents giving their kids daily chores. Not only does it teach them to work hard, not be lazy, and to be a part of a team with a common goal, but it teaches them responsibility and how to do a good job maintaining something. It teaches them character, and if you ask me, we need […]
As a seasoned postpartum mama, I have a few things that are postpartum must-haves on my list after baby comes. Today, I wanna share those things with you in case you are a soon-to-be postpartum mama or you know of someone who will be soon. 1. Herbal Teas When it comes to drinking healthy drinks, […]
Do you want to live more of a natural lifestyle? You know, eat healthy, get outside more, decrease your exposure to toxins and chemicals, and embrace the world of herbal medicine and other natural remedies? If so, I know exactly how you feel. I was there once. In many ways, I’m still there. The only problem […]
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!