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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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People mistakenly assume that summer is the only fun season of the year. That couldn’t be further from the truth, though. Whether you’re feeling down because summer is almost over or can’t wait for autumn, I’ve got the perfect idea for you. Writing down your autumn bucket list is the best way to get into […]

Hello, friends! This week, my second kiddo, Isaiah, turned 11-years-old, and we celebrated his birthday all week long starting with a ski trip and Mexican food, followed by a meal and presents with Me-maw and Pa-paw (my parents) and another meal with Mum-mum, Pop-pop, and cousins (Dean’s parents) later in the week. Hope y’all enjoy […]

Hi, friend! It’s day 5 of Vlogmas, and this Saturday morning we’re off to a variety bin store to see if we can find some fun Christmas gifts for the cousins. I’ll be showing you what we bought and then we’ll be opening day 5 of our 2020 Advent calendar and decorating our traditional Yule […]

Hi, friends! In this week’s vlog, (0:00) I’m starting off by giving you a garden tour of one of the many gardens around my home. This one is a work in progress, and I’m adding some fall bulbs so I’ll have some spring blooms next year. Next up, (14:04) I’m sharing some behind-the-scenes of the […]

It’s that time of the year — time for the annual Cousin’s Party! Get a glimpse at how our large family celebrates 20+ grandkid’s birthdays all on one day in an epic birthday celebration tradition! If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. If you have any questions or […]

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 […]

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