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.
If there’s one area I’ve always struggled to get results in when using herbs, it’s been headaches. Yes, I’ve tried a lot of different things over the years, but my results were always hit or […]
If you ask me, plain ole’ water is pretty dull and boring. If I’m going to drink water during the day, and I normally do, I’m going to need something fun. Something tasty. Something exciting! This is where flower ice cubes come in handy. Flower ice cubes not only make my drinks a bit prettier […]
Dean and I have been going on weekly date nights for the last year or so, and after 13 years of sporatic dates when we could find a baby sitter, this time together has been a staple that we both look forward to each week. If you’re a parent and in a season of life […]
Hey, ladies! Have you ever wondered why you sometimes feel like you can take on the world, think clearly and make decisions quickly, and love everyone around you, and other times, you find yourself wanting […]
This post is sponsored by Earthley Wellness As an herbalist, I make the types of herbal preparations I know my family and I will need each season. However, there are times when purchasing pre-made herbal preparations can come in handy. No worries if you’re looking to stock your spring herbal medicine cabinet but are not […]
If you’re like me, you love a good mani-pedi at a nearby salon, but man, oh, man, are they pricey, especially if you get them regularly. Not only that, but most of the products they use at most spas (at least where I’m from) aren’t eco-friendly or non-toxic. In fact, it’s quite the opposite, but […]
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!