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I love holidays and festive celebrations, and St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorites. I think I say this every time I talk about a holiday, though. LOL! As a homeschool mom, I like to talk about the festive day with my kids, discussing how it came to be, what it represents, and various […]

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!

Autumn is the season for colored leaves, warm clothes, and hearty comfort foods. And while those things may bring a sense of rest and relaxation, autumn can be a busy time of year. There are sporting events to attend, holiday preparations to make, shorter days to fit everything into, and for many gardeners, food preservation […]

How To Make DIY Herbal Soup Rings | Growing Up Herbal | Take your water-based foods to the next level by using these herbal soup rings to amp up the flavor and nutritional benefits! Learn to make them in this post.

Hello there, friends! Autumn is here, and today, I’d like to talk a bit with you today about identifying, harvesting, and using one of the best herbs for general wellness that I know of – […]

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As the summer days gradually fade and the autumn breeze starts to set in, it’s important to adapt our lifestyle in various ways to embrace and transition along with the changing season. This not only helps us to better align ourselves with nature’s rhythms, but there are health and wellness benefits too, such as feeling […]

Hey, ladies! Have you ever wondered why you sometimes feel like you can take on the world, think clearly and make decisions quickly, and love everyone around you, and other times, you find yourself wanting […]

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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!

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