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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Hello, and happy New Year’s Eve! I know I say it every year, but I can’t believe how quickly this year has passed. While it has had its ups and downs, I do believe it is ending better than it began. What a great feeling. Right? Speaking of the end of the year, do you […]

The winter season is known for an increase in viral infections, specifically cold and influenza, and now it seems, covid as well. Because of this, I recently reached out to my followers over on Instagram Stories to see if anyone had any cold and flu season questions they’d like for me to answer, and today, […]

October came and went, and so did my 10-year blogiversary! Can you believe I didn’t even celebrate it! Crazy, right? I mean — 10 years of writing and documenting my journey to natural living! There have been ups and downs, steps forward and several steps back, some ego boosts and some moments of humility. But, […]

This past week, I headed outside to do some foraging for winter herbs, specifically for conifer needles and wild rose hips, to use in three winter-infused recipes. My plan is to use these winter preparations to support my body and spirit over the dark, cold days ahead. You see, slowly but surely, I’m learning to […]

It’s that time of the year — the time to show friends and family just how much they mean to us by giving meaningful gifts that show we care. Unfortunately, though, coming up with the perfect holiday gift idea can tricky! Am I right? Enter holiday gift guides — the perfect thing to help you […]

‘Tis the season for anxiety and stress! If you’re longing for a slow, sweet holiday season this year, give these 9 lifestyle tips to ease holiday stress a try. You see, the holiday season, a time of joy, good cheer, and making memories, is often overshadowed by stress, pressure, and anxiety for many of us. […]

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