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This past week, a couple of my sisters-in-law and I were sitting around chatting about healthy eating after Sunday lunch, and one SIL mentioned that healthy breakfasts were a struggle for her. Now, if you’ve been reading Growing Up Herbal long, you’re probably aware of my relationship with breakfast. As in, I’m in no rush […]

Miracle Breakfast Cream: My Go-To Weekday Breakfast | Growing Up Herbal | Wanna know what I eat every morning for breakfast? It's healthy and delicious, and I'm sharing the full recipe with you!
Raw Maca & Ginseng Aphrodisiac Truffles For A Valentine's Day Treat | Growing Up Herbal | Try these delicious, sweet, and healthy herbal aphrodisiac truffles this Valentine's Day. Perfect for dessert or to accompany a thoughtful gift!

Love is in the air, and these herbal aphrodisiac truffles make the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. Use them in place of traditional (unhealthy) sweets to accompany the special gift you’re giving to your sweetheart or bring them out for dessert as a way to complete a perfect homemade Valentine’s Day dinner. No matter, these are […]

If you’re trying to make the switch to natural hair care products (like I am), you’ll love what I have for you today! All natural, DIY hair pomade… made two ways to fit your needs! This DIY hair pomade is one of the best (in my opinion), and it holds hair in place even for […]

DIY Hair Pomade For Rowdy Boys | Growing Up Herbal | Get this recipe for all-natural homemade hair pomade for medium and firm hold. Your favorite guy will love it!
15 Practical Ways To Use Hydrosols | Growing Up Herbal | Learn 15 practical uses for hydrosols for your skin, your health, your home, your food, and more!

Have you made hydrosols a part of your herbal apothecary yet? If not, what’s stopping you? Not only are they easy to come by, but they have tons of benefits and are safe for kids and adults to use. Plus, there are lots of practical ways to use hydrosols so you’ll never find yourself wondering […]

Oh, my word! Can you believe the first month of 2017 is OVER? This past month has been a bit crazy as far as weather goes. One day it’s bright and sunny, like a warm spring day, then a few days later, it’s freezing cold, and we’re snowed in up here on the mountain (which is […]

Things I Love: January 2017 | Growing Up Herbal | I'm sharing some more of my favorite things from January 2017... including essential oil blends, using leftover herbs from elderberry syrup, a blogger friends newest book, and more. Check it out!
Saucy Mediterranean Frittata: A Savory Dish For Any Meal Of The Day | Growing Up Herbal | Enjoy this deliciously healthy egg-based recipe any time of the day. It's quick and easy to make. Perfect for busy mamas!

I love eggs. Especially the cage-free variety that come straight from the farm. Plus, they’re so healthy for you! Eggs are a good source of protein and healthy fats, they contain a good variety of vitamins and minerals, they contain antioxidants, and most people can tolerate them (unless of course, you’re allergic to the whites). Today, I’m […]

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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Saucy Mediterranean Frittata: A Savory Dish For Any Meal Of The Day | Growing Up Herbal | Enjoy this deliciously healthy egg-based recipe any time of the day. It's quick and easy to make. Perfect for busy mamas!

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