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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 […]

This week, the 2017 Herb & Essential Oil Super Bundle is for sale, and you may be hearing a lot about this bundle from some of your favorite bloggers.  I’ve been buying bundles from Ultimate Bundles for several years now, and each year, I change up how I use the bundles in order to get […]

How To Get The Most Value From The 2017 Herb & Essential Oil Super Bundle | Growing Up Herbal | Here's how I get the most out of bundle sales. Plus, I'm sharing my top 10 picks from this year's Herb & Essential Oil Super Bundle!

Although taking charge of your family’s health naturally sounds ideal, it’s often a slow process that requires learning and trying new things. Many times, there’s so much information out there, it’s hard to know where to start! This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and discouraged, especially if you don’t have much support where you live. […]

Are You Struggling With Using Herbs And Essential Oils For Your Family's Health? | Growing Up Herbal | Get all the details on the 2017 Herb & Essential Oil Super Bundle and see how it can simplify herbs and essential oils for you!

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!

When any of my little ones start to come down with any sort of illness that could potentially lead to an infection, one of the ways I approach the situation naturally is to head to the kitchen and whip up some homemade garlic honey (or garlic syrup for younger kids)! Sure their breath eventually smells a […]

How To Make And Use Garlic Honey (or Syrup) | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how I use garlic honey for viral and bacterial illnesses and infections. It's easier than you think... and so healthy for you!

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!

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
An Herbalist

Looking for books, recommended courses and workshops, and my must-have herbal supplies. You've got it. I'm dishing out all my favorite herbal resources with you!

My Favorite Resources for the Home Herbalist

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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!

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