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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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‘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. […]

Feeling stressed? Aren’t we all! Thankfully, there are herbs that can come to our aid. These herbs help to soothe stress naturally and support our body through short- and long-term forms of stress. In this article, I’m going to share 6 different herbs that can help you soothe stress naturally. You can call upon these […]

I always try to stop and smell the roses. Literally. Each afternoon, when I leave my classroom full of students, I am exhausted and craving some sort of sugary or crunchy stress reliever—even a caffeinated pick me up (even though I know these things are harmful in the long run). But then I stop and […]

5 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Rose Petals | Growing Up Herbal | Do you know these 5 interesting things about rose petals? Plus, some ways to use them in herbal remedies as well!

I think it’s safe to assume that everyone, at some point, feels the weight of stress in his or her life. Whether it’s kids, school, work, or some other demand, stress is an expected part of life. Stress is rarely something that can be avoided, and thankfully, it isn’t always a bad thing. Stress can […]

Two Personal Inhaler Essential Oil Blends To Help You Through Stressful Times | Growing Up Herbal | We all have to manage stress in our lives. Thankfully there are things like essential oils and herbs to help us do it. Get the recipe for two essential oil blends to use in your personal inhaler to help you deal with stress when you need to.

Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!

How to Become
An Herbalist

Looking for books, recommended courses and workshops, and my must-have herbal supplies. You've got it. I'm dishing out all my favorite herbal resources with you!

My Favorite Resources for the Home Herbalist

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Two Personal Inhaler Essential Oil Blends To Help You Through Stressful Times | Growing Up Herbal | We all have to manage stress in our lives. Thankfully there are things like essential oils and herbs to help us do it. Get the recipe for two essential oil blends to use in your personal inhaler to help you deal with stress when you need to.

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