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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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One of my favorite ways to use essential oils is to scent my home, especially during the autumn season. Not only do autumn essential oil blends make our house smell lovely and give us that homey fall feeling, but they can help prevent illnesses from spreading depending on the essential oils (EO) used as well. […]

Imbolc has come and gone, and that means we’re transitioning into the Spring season, my friends. Yes, warmer weather, sunny days, and flowers will be here before you know it. Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lord! Now as much as I value each season, there’s just something about Spring that brings such life into me. […]

I don’t know about you, but this lady is ready for summer! Don’t get me wrong. I’m being mindful of these spring days and doing all I can to make the most of them, but there’s just something about summer that I look forward to so much. On those cloudy spring days when I find […]

You’ve heard of Etsy, right? I sure hope so!  Etsy is an online platform where people who sell handmade items, arts and craft supplies, and vintage goods can set up shops to sell their products in. In fact, Etsy is where Growing Up Herbal first began—selling handmade herbal skin care products for babies and children. […]

The winter season is the perfect time to slow down, nourish your body and mind, and make beautiful memories with loved ones. During the winter months, I find myself at home much more than I am during other seasons, which I sometimes find hard to believe because I feel like I spend a lot of […]

6 Ways I Use Holiday Essential Oils During Winter | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how I use holiday essential oils to not only make the atmosphere of our home more festive during the holidays but to support our health at the same time!

Each year, I try to put together an Advent calendar for the boys in an effort to celebrate the season and to do something fun and memorable together as a family. Instead of receiving gifts or candy, though, we do special activities together. But this year, I got behind and missed the December 1st start […]

Our 2018 "12 Days of Christmas” Holiday Countdown | Growing Up Herbal | Checkout this 12 Days of Christmas holiday countdown, a shortened spinoff of a traditional Advent calendar. Learn how to make it and some example activities to include!

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Our 2018 "12 Days of Christmas” Holiday Countdown | Growing Up Herbal | Checkout this 12 Days of Christmas holiday countdown, a shortened spinoff of a traditional Advent calendar. Learn how to make it and some example activities to include!

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