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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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The longer I live, the more I find that moderation — or living between the lines in this space of not too much and not too little — is a good, healthy place to be. […]

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I recently stumbled across a homeschooling blog post from Natalie Barnett, a Montana mama and lifestyle blogger over at My Mountain Wild. As a mama of 2 with one child in 3rd grade, she was talking about updating her homeschooling rhythm for the year, and she asked how mamas who homeschool multiple children all in […]

‘Tis the season for anxiety and stress! If you’re longing for a slow, sweet holiday season this year, give these 9 lifestyle tips to ease holiday stress a try. You see, the holiday season, a time of joy, good cheer, and making memories, is often overshadowed by stress, pressure, and anxiety for many of us. […]

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 […]

So, I quit my job. Yes, I know that today is April Fools Day, but I’m not fooling. I really quit my job. Yesterday was my last day working as the Blog Coordinator for the Herbal Academy, and I can honestly say, the decision to leave this job was not an easy one.  Working for […]

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