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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’m getting artsy in this week’s vlog as I show you how I’m making a hand-painted tic-tac-toe outdoor game with slabs of tree trunks and rocks to create a whimsical pond scene. This game will stay outdoors in all seasons, and hopefully, provide some fun for friends and family! After all the work is done, […]

I’ve been out doing some spring shopping for a wedding outfit, spring flowers for a new garden bed, some spring decor for my home, and some goodies for the boy’s Easter baskets. Join me as I share this big spring haul with you! If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hello, friends! This week, I had so much to share with you! Instead of one long vlog, though, I’ve decided to cut it up into two shorter vlogs. In part 1, we’ll spend Monday evening hanging out at my place, cooking dinner, chatting, transplanting my “friendship orchid,” and checking out some spring bulbs in one […]

Hello, friends! This week, my second kiddo, Isaiah, turned 11-years-old, and we celebrated his birthday all week long starting with a ski trip and Mexican food, followed by a meal and presents with Me-maw and Pa-paw (my parents) and another meal with Mum-mum, Pop-pop, and cousins (Dean’s parents) later in the week. Hope y’all enjoy […]

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