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[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 […]

Happy Easter, Friends! | Growing Up Herbal | While I don’t have a family photo (hangs head in shame), I do have a quick Easter update for you!
DIY Spring Tonic Herb Blend: Your Herbal Multivitamin For Spring | Growing Up Herbal | Spring is here, and it’s time to shed winter’s weight and lighten the load for an energetic spring. This Spring Tonic Herb Blend has the nutrients you need!

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 […]

What The Spring Equinox Means To The Herbalist | Growing Up Herbal | Ever wondered how the changing of the seasons impacts you as an herbalist? Read more here to find out some interesting facts about the Spring Equinox as well as what it means to the herbalist.
My Spring Skincare Routine & 8 DIY Recipes | Growing Up Herbal | Seasons change and so do skincare routines. Here are 8 DIY skin care recipes I’ll be using to care for my skin this spring.

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. […]

Today: Minute by Minute | Growing Up Herbal | Come take a peek into my Saturday in this minute-by-minute post. Hope you enjoy it!
Herbal Mushroom Hot Chocolate For Health & Happiness | Growing Up Herbal | I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes for herbal mushroom hot chocolate as well as some of the health benefits of cacao and mushrooms. Here’s to enjoying the last days of winter, and don’t forget to pin this post to your Pinterest boards!

The weather can’t make up its mind here in upper East Tennessee. One week it’s sunny, we’re doing school lessons outside, and we’re driving around with the windows down, and then the next week it’s freezing, snow has covered the ground, and the wood stove is burning non-stop! While we’ve seen some glimpses of early […]

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Herbal Mushroom Hot Chocolate For Health & Happiness | Growing Up Herbal | I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes for herbal mushroom hot chocolate as well as some of the health benefits of cacao and mushrooms. Here’s to enjoying the last days of winter, and don’t forget to pin this post to your Pinterest boards!

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