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As parents, we instinctively want to protect our children from anything dangerous. Many of us choose foods that will strengthen their bodies, avoid synthetic chemicals, and turn to natural remedies and herbs instead of prescription medications. Even with these precautions, though, is it possible that our children’s systems still need to be detoxed? Is a […]

Happy 4th of July my American friends! I hope this year finds you healthy, happy, and grateful for the freedoms we have here in America! In honor of Independence Day (and my sweet tooth), I’d like to combine holiday festivity with health by introducing you to my herbal patriotic popsicles! These popsicles are not only […]

Hey, mama! How has your June been? Mine has flown by! (I feel like I’m constantly saying that these days, and it’s making me feel old!) Summer is officially here, and the boys and I are finishing up last bits of school. (Yes, we’re behind, but thankfully, it’s no big deal since we homeschool!) I’ve […]

It’s been a while since I’ve written a post sharing the work we’ve been doing around our home. If you’ve been reading Growing Up Herbal long, you’ll know we bought a piece of property a few years back with a pretty outdated house that needed a good bit of work. We loved the land and […]

Over the last four years, Growing Up Herbal has grown into a successful blog because of YOU! You read and share my posts. You buy my books. You follow my recommendations. You tell other people about me. Thank you SO MUCH for all of that. I could not do what I do without you.  Speaking […]

The older my kids get and the further into homeschooling we go, the more I’m out and about, running here and there. And with four wild boys who are always into something or another, cuts, scrapes, and bruises are sure to happen. They’re either running, falling, climbing, wrestling, throwing or doing some other rough thing that goes […]