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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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  Did you know that many store bought laundry detergents have some serious chemicals in them that are no good for your or your little tot’s skin and/or the environment? It’s true. The Ickies Here are just some of the chemicals in many name brand detergents. Alkyl benzene sulfonates or ABS Alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanols Artificial […]

As a mama to four little guys… let’s just say I’m feeling pretty crazy lately. Ezrah is just over 3 weeks old and my hormones are still trying to regulate themselves. How long does this mess take anyway?! Do I feel sad? Nope… not a bit. Do I feel stressed and overwhelmed? Bingo! Is this […]

Have you ever had an itchy rash or do you know someone who has? If so, did you know there’s a way to take care of it naturally without having to go to the doctor every time? Yeah, there is. Here’s an article I wrote called “Take The Itch Out Of Itchy Rashes With This […]

When preparing for Baby Ezrah’s arrival, I went a bit overboard making all sorts of natural baby products for him. I wanted to be ready with everything I needed when he got here. As you may know, I used to sell herbal skincare products for children in my Etsy shop, but when it came time […]

Guest Post by Joanna Runciman of Actual Organics There’s much talk of toxins in the home these days, and as a parent, that can feel scary. Fortunately there are some simple steps you can take to reduce the amount of toxins in your home, and today, I’m going to share 3 of them with you. 1. Soaps […]

There’s a lot of debate surrounding essential oil use and safety on the web these days. So much so that it’s overwhelming and frustrating to try to decide where you stand on any given issue. From learning more about how to use essential oils to using them safely on different ages, much is debated and […]

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