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.
It’s unfortunate, but it happens. All four of my kids have come down with snotty noses and coughs. Yes, it’s the same illness that all the cousins have been passing around for weeks, and I’m assuming its a virus that’s caused it. So far, it hasn’t been much of an event, but it’s starting to […]
I remember being a little girl and having my mama tuck me into bed on cold Christmas Eve nights. I would lay there for what seemed like hours because I was simply too excited to sleep! I just couldn’t get over all the holiday festivities that had been going on that day and the anticipation […]
“Mama! Can we play Wildcraft? Will you play with us?” I can’t tell you how many times I hear this from my kids. Seriously! Forget Candy Land. Forget Shutes and Ladders. Forget Checkers. My kids prefer this game over other popular kid’s games.
Today I have a fun, all natural DIY home decor project to share with you. It’s for a DIY Woodland Christmas Garland for my front door which is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. Today I’m taking you along with me and my kiddos, into the woods, where we’ll find natural supplies […]
When you think about Thanksgiving desserts, pumpkin pie is probably the first thing to pop into your mind. Am I right? Same here, but for the past couple years, my family has come up with a new tradition that I think we’ll be keeping for the long-haul. We’ve been gathering in the kitchen on cold November […]
Did you know that most people attribute their desire to live more naturally and healthily to having children? It’s true! This month’s Herbal Education post fits perfectly with that theme as it’s all about children and using herbs with them! Today, I’ll be sharing an overview of what’s taught in the 10th and last unit of the Online Intermediate Herbal […]
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!