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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 been a while since I’ve posted a blog post about the random things on my mind, and I’ve had this one sitting in my drafts folder just waiting for me to add some photos and hit publish, so I decided tonight was the night. The boys are watching a show before bed (not great… […]

I finally got around to finishing the update on my Making Herbal Infused Oils: The Ultimate How-To Guide, so I decided to come here and share one of my favorite recipes from the guide with you.  This recipe is for a solar-infused herbal oil. Solar-infused herbs are made by combining herbs and oil and letting […]

It hurts. That void you feel when you see a small baby snuggling in his mothers arms. It HURTS. Those jealous twinges you feel when you see a mama’s swollen belly full of new life inside. IT HURTS. The thoughts you have of missing out on something magical when you see a family playing together […]

Come on moms. We all know kids get fevers. It’s inevitable. It will happen. You can’t keep your kid away from all the viruses and bacteria in the world unless you live in a bubble, and honestly, who’d want to do that. Not only is it limiting, but trying your darnedest to keep your kids […]

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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