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.
Learning to make a natural laundry detergent was the first thing I did when switching over to using natural cleaners. It wasn’t too time-consuming, it worked well, and it saved me money… and that was back when there were only 3 people in my family. I’m sure it’s really saving me money now that there […]
I sometimes get asked by potential customers if my soap is good for kids with dry skin, and my response is, “Yes! Of course it is!” Well today, I want to explain further. First I want to help you understand your child’s skin – why it’s important to use gentle, natural skincare products on them, […]
Some parents swear by giving their kids a bath every day while others think once or twice a week is good enough. So which option is the healthiest one? Nightly baths to help little Susie sleep or bi-weekly scrub downs whenever Tommy gets too dirty. Let’s look at some important information below. What’s The Point […]
My kids are always wanting something to eat, and I’m always trying to find snacks that they like and that are healthy? Do you feel the same way? Well if that sounds like you and your kids, then I have a great recipe for you today that I think your kids will love. I know […]
My kids love taking baths, and so do I. Since our family spends a decent amount of time in the tub, I knew I needed to find some sort of natural cleaner that would do the job quickly while getting everything clean and shiny and not leaving any sort of harmful residues or toxins behind. […]
Are you dying Easter Eggs this weekend to get ready for Easter festivities this Sunday? If so, check out what we did this week. Instead of buying an egg dying kit from the store, we used food to dye our eggs this year. It was fun for the kids to see how back in the […]
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!