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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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I am always behind when it comes to trends, and for the most part, I’m totally okay with that. During the last two years, we have seen a resurgence in people learning to bake their own breads, particularly sourdough bread. But here I am, on the outskirts of this pandemic, just now hopping on board […]

If you follow me closely over on Instagram, you’ll know that I’ve given up meat, dairy, and processed sugar for Lent.  And while 40 days of a drastic diet change may sound daunting, it’s actually something I look forward to each year. It’s sort of like a seasonal reset or a gentle spring cleanse for […]

Hello, friends! In this week’s vlog, join me as I cook one of my family’s favorite from scratch real food meals — Shepherd’s Pie! This recipe is cheap and easy to make, and it’s a perfect meal for the winter season. Keep in mind that I’m not a professional food blogger, so please don’t expect […]

The past few days here on the mountain have been crisp and cool. We’re wearing sweaters and thick socks, there’s a fire in the wood stove, the essential oil diffuser is pumping out Spiced Cider (from Plant Therapy’s Winter Synergy Blend set), and we’re eating lots of soup. Speaking of soup — I have a […]

Immune-Supportive Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup | Growing Up Herbal | If you're looking for healthy foods for cold and flu season, you won't want to miss this spicy, immune-supportive turmeric-ginger chicken noodle soup!

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Immune-Supportive Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup | Growing Up Herbal | If you're looking for healthy foods for cold and flu season, you won't want to miss this spicy, immune-supportive turmeric-ginger chicken noodle soup!

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