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Yarrow is one of my favorite herbs! Today I’d like to show you a quick video so you can see it actually growing in the wild. Hopefully, this will help you learn to identify it a bit better. Maybe you’ll recognize it on your next walk! I’m also going to give you some great information […]

My kids LOVE to get messy with art and craft supplies. What kid doesn’t? Their favorite thing to play with (and make a mess with) just so happens to be paint — homemade, non-toxic herbal kid’s paint! Now as I’ve learned and grown more into natural, non-toxic living, I’ve learned a lot about so-called children’s “non-toxic” […]

Sarah asks… “My kids LOVE popcorn, but I’ve recently been learning about how bad GMOs are for the body and that we shouldn’t eat them. Do you know of any popcorn brands that aren’t GMO?“ I’ve heard this question over and over from parents who are trying to get away from the majority of the […]

Parents of toddlers know that having children’s non-toxic art and craft supplies available are a must. Not only are they a fun way to keep children entertained and busy, but they provide much needed creative and developmental stimulation as well. To those of us who’ve come round to doing things a bit more naturally, the […]

The 4th of July is tomorrow here in America, and if you’re celebrating, you’re probably planning on shooting off some fireworks. Fireworks are great and all, but sometimes, unfortunately, they can lead to burns. Bummer, I know! Speaking of burns, fireworks aren’t the only things that are causing burns during the summer. You’ve got cookouts […]

Welcome to another giveaway here on the Growing Up Herbal blog! This month I’ve got something goooooood for you! I wish I’d of gotten one of these when I started learning about natural health, herbs, essential oils, and all that good stuff, but let’s cut to the chase, shall we? July’s giveaway will consist of […]