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It’s October, and that means it’s Growing Up Herbal’s anniversary. It’s 7th anniversary, in fact. I’ll be honest with you, I’ve recently been struggling a bit with this space. There have been so many changes in how people interact online that I often find myself wondering if blogging is dead, at least in the way I […]

You probably already know just how amazing Pinterest is for finding, saving, and categorizing ideas and inspiration. And if you don’t, I’ve got the perfect excuse for you to find out. Starting today, January 9th, I’m holding my first-ever contest on Pinterest, and I’d love for you to join me in participating. It’s easy, and it’s […]

You know that feeling you get right before you go into labor… the one where you feel so ready for your baby to come, but at the same time, not quite prepared for it just yet? Well, that’s EXACTLY how I’m feeling right now! I’ve gone through the whole pregnancy, labor, and delivery process four […]

Why do I always plan big changes around the holidays? Moving. Having a baby. Launching a new website. It’s not like I don’t already have enough to do. There’s decorating for the holidays. Buying and making gifts for friends and family. And of course, spending lots of quality time with my kids. I suppose I […]

I’ve said it many times this past year, but time has simply flown by.  It feels like it was just yesterday that I was making some tentative plans for 2015, and here it is, the end of the year, and I’m making plans for next year. Crazy! 2015 has been a huge year for me… in life and […]

I sometimes get asked by potential customers if my soap is good for kids with dry skin, and my response is, “Yes! Of course it is!” Well today, I want to explain further. First I want to help you understand your child’s skin – why it’s important to use gentle, natural skincare products on them, […]