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.
Many times people new to herbs get excited about learning and using herbs. I know I sure did. They go out and buy all kinds of books. They stock up on a lot of dried herbs, bottles, and preparation utensils. They have their cabinets, refrigerator, and closets full of the things they’re making and trying. They’re […]
Have you been looking for the perfect vitamin for yourself or your kids only to be disappointed with the additives, the price, the taste, or even how they make you feel? If so, have you thought about using herbs as your daily multivitamin or at least as a way to bring in more whole food […]
I recently received the following question from a reader concerning her infant’s lip and tongue tie. Today, I’m going to share a good bit of information with you on lip and tongue ties in children in case you or anyone you know may need it. I’ll also be sharing how I would approach this situation if […]
I think I’m one of those people who’ve tried every natural deodorant recipe they could find only to be utterly disappointed when they all fail to work… at least the way you expect. When I first became interested in natural living, trading in my old, toxic skincare products for natural ones was the first step I […]
Updated March 14, 2020 If you are looking for a cheap and effective way to make a homemade essential oil hand sanitizer recipes for yourself and your children, you have come to the right place. Whether it’s cold and flu season, your kids are going back to school, or you simply want a way to […]
Did you know that you don’t always have to use herbal tinctures when you use herbs? A lot of mamas that are new to using herbs on their kiddos think that tinctures are their only option… at least if they want the herbs they’re using to work. This can lead to frustration because tinctures can […]
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!