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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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It’s almost been a month now, but seeing how it’s Earth Day today, I thought it would be appropriate to get around to sharing about a community clean-up I recently participated in with you! Several weeks ago, a teenager that is involved in cStudents (our teen ministry) at our church, put together a community clean-up […]

So I was listening to the Homemaker Chic podcast the other day, and the topic of Queen Elizabeth and her afternoon tea ritual came up. The discussion centered around how she shows moderation in her dietary choices, but she enjoys afternoon tea — snacks included — each day without guilt. This got me thinking about […]

This week, I’m sharing part 2 of my weekly vlog. First up, the boys are checking a fish trap they got from Pa-paw for horney head fish. Next, I’m sharing Amazon finds and telling you about my new Seasonal Herbalism Community over on Patreon. Lastly, we’re heading to the farmers market and a local nursery […]

It’s a typical Saturday at home, and that means there’s indoor and outdoor work to do as well as family memories to make! In this week’s vlog, join me for a Saturday at home. We’ll start the day by planning our to-do list. Next, we’ll head outside for some yard work, and then when it […]

This week began just like any other ordinary week at home — our days filled with homeschool lessons, online wellness work, housework to-dos, and plenty of meals to make, and while the majority of our weekly rhythm remained the same, there was a bit of expectation and excitement surrounding the coming 4th of July weekend. […]

When I left my job as a registered nurse to stay home with my first baby, I would never have dreamed I’d end up where I am now. In fact, I thought I’d be perfectly content to not have a career and instead to devote myself to caring for my family, but that wasn’t the […]

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A Day In The Life: How I Make A Living As An Herbalist - Part 2 | Growing Up Herbal | Ever wondered what it's like to work as an herbalist? If so, let me share my personal journey with you, including the newest adventure in my herbal career!

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