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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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Every year, my family celebrates Thanksgiving at my sister-in-law’s house, and every year, I feel like I should do something more to show her how grateful I am for all she does to host our huge family.  I mean, there’s planning the menu, shopping for food, cleaning the house (with 7 kids helping/running around), cooking, […]

Inside: Mamas don’t like to see their little ones feeling bad. We instinctively want to do something to comfort them and help them feel better fast. But, what are you to do when your kid comes down with a cough and you want to avoid questionable over-the-counter cough medications? Wouldn’t it be nice if there […]

Inside: If you’re looking to make the switch from unhealthy sodas to healthier versions, look no more. Here are 15 healthy homemade sodas to get you started! Not only do they taste great and satisfy your fizz craving, but many of them are good for your gut health! Soda, pop, coke, whatever you call it, this sweet […]

As a mom, I’ve often wondered whether or not I should be supplementing my children’s diets with nutritional supplements. In the past, I’ve often thought that many supplements could be avoided if I simply fed my family a high-quality diet. However, I’m finding that it’s a challenge to feed my family a perfect diet all the […]

Hey, mama! It’s time for another “Things I Love” post on GUH! Today, I’m sharing 5 things I’ve loved this past month with you as well as some of my goals for November (and telling you how I did meeting last month’s goals).  It seems too soon to be at this place in the year, […]

Inside: Learn how to make healthy pumpkin pie spice in 5 minutes or less. Boost your health and take your fall pumpkin treats to the next level… even if you’re in a hurry. When it comes to making all things pumpkin in the fall, there are two things you must have if you want your […]

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