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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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Headaches are the pits to me. If any acute ailment is going to make me reach for an OTC pain reliever faster than anything, it’s a headache. The reason is because they just seem to get worse over the course of the day if you ignore them. At least that’s how it often goes when I […]

4 Steps To Natural Headache Relief Without OTC Pain Relievers | Growing Up Herbal | OTC pain relievers don't have to be your first choice when it comes to dealing with headaches. Here are 4 natural methods that can help!

Has your child ever complained of their legs aching late in the evening? Maybe it was more than an ache… more along the lines of cramping. Perhaps they woke up in the middle of the night crying because the pain was so bad. This sort of thing can be concerning to parents who’ve never dealt with anything like […]

Natural Remedies For Growing Pains | Growing Up Herbal | Kids complaining of leg pain at night? Could be growing pains. Find out what could be causing it and get some natural remedies to help too!

I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired of making DIY homemade cleaners. Seriously… it’s never-ending! Okay, don’t get me wrong… I love homemade cleaners. I like DIY projects, I like saving money, and I like being in control of what’s in my cleaning products. Unfortunately, it can be overwhelming at times… like right […]

The holidays are here, and at the Visser House that means the Jesse tree is lit with new ornaments being added daily, weekly advent activities are underway, Spotify Christmas music can be heard all through the house, the wood stove is keeping us all warm and cozy, and the smells of the season fill the air as […]

2014 DIY Holiday: Herbal Bath Salts | Growing Up Herbal | Three blends of herbal bath salts sure to make for a great handmade holiday gift!

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 […]

Don’t you just love it when you can purchase one item and use it for all sorts of things? I know I do. Not only does it cut down on the amount of stuff I have in my house, but it makes me feel like it’s very useful and beneficial to our family. Bentonite clay […]

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