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.
Diaper rash is a nasty little thing, and if your little one has it, I’m sure you will feel her discomfort because it hurts. But before you head out the door to grab some cream from the store, take a second to read up on what diaper rash is, what causes it, how to prevent […]
If you’re new here or in case you haven’t noticed yet, I believe that we all need to take charge of our lives and our children’s health. That may mean doing exactly what your child’s doctor says or taking the road less traveled. Either way, it definitely means being involved in their health, making informed […]
I’m ready to do something fun… something different from the normal. You see, I get bored easily, and I like to challenge myself to new things a lot. Plus, I wanna interact with you a bit more. Wouldn’t it be nice to do something a bit different than simply reading a blog post and then […]
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 […]
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!