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.
Have you ever wondered if you should use herbs to cleanse or detox your body from toxins? Adults often detox their bodies on a regular basis, but is necessary? And what about cleansing and detoxing for children? Is it necessary (or even safe) for them? I bet if you do a quick Google search about cleansing […]
[Meagan – shirt & sweater: TJ Max, jeans: American Eagle, shoes: JC Penny | Dean – dress shirt and pants: Old Navy, shoes: Rackroom Shoes, belt: Target, watch: Fossil] You guys… Easter. One of the biggest holidays in the Christian church, and I let it go by without getting a family photo! Yes, I was […]
Spring is here. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the plants are blooming, and the insects are out and about. Nourishment is moving underground, pushing up and out, to bring new growth and life back into the world. While nature is taking this nourishment and using it to grow, don’t you think it’s […]
Have you ever wondered how our ancient ancestors kept track of time? I suppose the further back in time you go, people were more focused on survival than keeping track of the minutes. However, as people learned about the world around them and cultures began to form and progress, time became an important concept. My […]
Spring is right around the corner, and I’m so looking forward to the changing of seasons. I love the longer, warmer days spring brings. I breathe deep trying to catch the scent of spring flowers in the air. I challenge myself to keep an eye out for familiar plants as they poke their heads out […]
Today, I’m trying something a little out of the ordinary and giving you a glimpse at my day. I hope you enjoy! 7:00 am – The alarm on one of the boy’s tablets goes off. It’s quite. I barely hear it, but Dean gets up to turn it off, which is his usual weekday routine. […]
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!