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.
We all know kombucha is healthy for us. It’s a fermented tea product that aids the body in detox, digestion, boosting the immune system, and overall bodily health, but no matter how good we parents know it is for us, it can sometimes be difficult to get our kids to happily drink it. Kombucha is […]
It’s that time of the year… time to gather elderflowers if you can find the bush where you live. If you can’t find it or you’re not into wild-crafting it, you can always purchase it from an herb shop. Many times small, local shops will carry elderflower, but be sure to find out where they […]
I don’t give my kids a multivitamin. (GASP!) It’s true. Today, the majority of the multivitamins on the market aren’t all that… even some of those found in health food store. Plus… when was the last time you walked through the vitamin aisle? We’re you as overloaded as I was? How on earth are you […]
If your child has ever had a rash and you decided to Google it to see if you could figure out whether it was a diaper rash or yeast rash, you may have been overwhelmed with the results. There are so many different types of rashes, many of which look the same, that it’s hard […]
Today I’m sharing my thoughts on birthing in an interview with Megan Alton over at her blog Waking Up Happy. Megan is a wife, mother, doula, and childbirth advocate, and I’m so thankful to participate in her wonderful Knowing Birth Series! Thanks Megan!! CLICK HERE to read my interview!
As I try to not be “all business” or “all health” here on the blog, I thought I’d open up a bit here on a personal note and share some of the things this past month had to offer that made me smile… Working for Bulk Herb Store and having the privilege to be their […]
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!