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The holiday season is upon us! If you’re looking for the perfect holiday herbal gift for the aspiring herbalist on your list, look no further than this DIY herbal starter kit! This herbal starter kit is easy to put together, completely customizable to your budget, and makes an excellent, heartfelt gift. Not only is it […]

Did you know that the autumn to winter transition point is roughly October 31st / November 1st? Yep! This seasonal shift is the cross-quarter holiday of All Hallow’s Eve (Samhain) and All Soul’s Day, and it marks the beginning of the winter season. This means the temperatures here in the Northern Hemisphere will continue to […]

If you, like me, want to practice seasonal herbalism, chances are you are currently in the process of stocking your fall apothecary. Today, I want to share 5 herbal syrups from the Growing Up Herbal blog that would make a great addition to your apothecary this season. Before I share these recipes, let me first […]

This post is sponsored by AmeoLife Our fall homeschool break is coming up soon, and this year, I thought it would be fun to take the boys to the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area for the weekend since it’s so close to us. Not only do they love riding all the rides at Dollywood (and Dean and […]

In this week’s vlog, we’re ticking off another autumn family tradition from our to-do list by visiting Fender’s Farm in historic Jonesborough, Tennessee for some family fun. Fender’s Farm is FULL of fun activities for the family and is the place to visit in East Tennessee if you’re looking to feel all the fall vibes! […]

In this week’s vlog, we’re heading to the oldest community in Tennessee to explore the annual Native Heritage Days festival. Next up, I’m heading out of town to pick up some Aldi groceries and do some shopping to fill my autumn capsule wardrobe out. Lastly, the fish for our pond have arrived, and we’re all […]