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Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, and the topic of love is in there air. While Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays, this year, I’m approaching it a bit differently. Sure I’ll be making Cousin’s Valentine’s Day gift bags with the boys, whipping up a batch of Raw Maca & Ginseng […]

While I love having fresh flowers in my home, when they start to wither and die, I often wonder if the price of purchasing them was worth it. Seeing how Valentine’s Day is today, you may be gifted with a bouquet of roses that cost someone quite a bit of money. Instead of throwing those […]

6 Ways To Use Leftover Valentine’s Day Roses | Growing Up Herbal | Don’t throw your roses away after Valentine’s Day. Here are some ways to put leftover Valentine’s Day roses to good use!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I’m getting really excited. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays! I love celebrating love with my love. (Too many “loves” in that sentence??) Not only am I thinking about what little something to buy for Dean, what to write in his card, or about the fun […]

Romantic Herbal Bath Blend | Growing Up Herbal | This herbal bath blend is not only great for your skin, but it can make a bath into a romantic occasion.

We have this yearly Valentine’s Day tradition in our family where the cousins put together fun Valentine’s Day gift packs for each other and mail them out via snail mail. Now, I don’t know about you, but I love getting fun, surprises in the mail! (It sure beats bills! Am I right?) And my kids […]

A Day In The Life: Making Valentine's Day Gift Packs For The Cousins | Growing Up Herbal | Today, I'm sharing how my boys make Valentine's Day gift packs for their cousins. Get a glimpse into our life!

Love is in the air, and these herbal aphrodisiac truffles make the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. Use them in place of traditional (unhealthy) sweets to accompany the special gift you’re giving to your sweetheart or bring them out for dessert as a way to complete a perfect homemade Valentine’s Day dinner. No matter, these are […]

Raw Maca & Ginseng Aphrodisiac Truffles For A Valentine's Day Treat | Growing Up Herbal | Try these delicious, sweet, and healthy herbal aphrodisiac truffles this Valentine's Day. Perfect for dessert or to accompany a thoughtful gift!

Hey, mama! How’s your February been? Mine has been so nice! I’m back today with another sneak peek into my life by sharing 5 things I’ve loved this past month with you, and as usual, I’d love to know what you’ve been up to this month too!

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