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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I can honestly say that I have never experienced raw, breath-taking, life-halting grief as some people have. Yes, I’ve lost friends and family, and while some of these losses have taken time to heal, they have healed. Sure, the memories and the feelings of loss are still there, but the grief itself is not. Over […]

DIY Herbal Grief Tea For Loss & Heartache | Growing Up Herbal | Here's a recipe for a DIY herbal grief tea to support you or a loved one through loss and heartache.
Our Life Lately In Photos: April Happenings | Growing Up Herbal | Come check out what life has been like for us this past April... through photos!

Y’all. I am so sorry. I have been insanely busy this past month, and I feel like I’ve neglected you and this blog! Posting has been scarce and sporadic, but things are starting to clear up so I should be back to my regular posting schedule soon! Thanks so much for sticking with me through […]

As a beginner to herbalism, you will most likely start by learning about common herbs, making basic herbal preparations, and learning how herbs can be used to support or bring balance to the body. However, as you continue on in your herbal journey, you will come across pieces of information that will change how you […]

How To Grind Herbs In A Coffee Grinder | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how to correctly grind herbs in a coffee grinder in order to extract more of their properties!
How To Make A Natural Cleaner For Your Floors | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for a natural way to clean your floors? Try this easy natural floor cleaner and see what you think!

If you’re like me, you’re constantly cleaning your home, especially with pets and little kids running all around! And when it comes to the cleaners you want to use, you’re probably doing your best to use natural versions that are less toxic than the brand name ones you’ll find in most stores. Now, in my […]

So here we are again, at the end of another month, and what a month it’s been. It’s been a busy one for me. How about you? Can you believe a quarter of 2017 is almost over? I’m almost afraid to look back to see what I’ve accomplished during this first quarter. I often feel […]

Things I Love: March 2017 | Growing Up Herbal | Some things I loved in March were an herbal tea for healthy veins, starting my 2017 reading challenge, celebrating St. Patrick's Day, healthy breakfast cookies, and painting planters for spring plants! Come check it out!
Are You Diffusing Essential Oils Safely? | Growing Up Herbal | Diffusing essential oils is one of the most effective ways to use essential oils, but are you doing it safely? Learn more in this post!

Have you ever… left your essential oil diffuser running all night long in the same room where your sick child slept? I have. Have you ever… diffused essential oils around pets without first checking to see if it was safe for them? I have. Have you ever… diffused essential oils in your home all day […]

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!

How to Become
An Herbalist

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Are You Diffusing Essential Oils Safely? | Growing Up Herbal | Diffusing essential oils is one of the most effective ways to use essential oils, but are you doing it safely? Learn more in this post!

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