It’s Friday, and we’re getting the weekend off to a good start with an evening kayaking trip on Watauga Lake here in East Tennessee. The boys are doing a bit of swimming in the lake, and then we’re setting off on our kayaks to explore the coves around the area. Join us for a nice …
Do you ever look at herbs growing around your home or in your local area and think to yourself, βI should really learn more about that plant,β or βI wonder how that herb can be used?β I do it all the time. There are so many plants right outside our front door that can be …
Hail To The Queen: Queen Anne’s Lace Identification, Folklore, & Wellness Benefits Read More Β»
Some people feel depressed on rainy days, but I quite like them. In fact, some of my favorite memories from college were those rainy days when everyone dressed down in warm, comfy clothes, came to class with umbrellas dripping with rain and steaming cups of coffee in hand and tucked themselves up tightly in chairs …
You know that feeling you get right before you go into labor… the one where you feel so ready for your baby to come, but at the same time, not quite prepared for it just yet? Well, that’s EXACTLY how I’m feeling right now! I’ve gone through the whole pregnancy, labor, and delivery process four …
Welcome To The NEW Growing Up Herbal! (Win Some Natural Mama Prizes!) Read More Β»
Why do I always plan big changes around the holidays? Moving. Having a baby. Launching a new website. It’s not like I don’t already have enough to do. There’s decorating for the holidays. Buying and making gifts for friends and family. And of course, spending lots of quality time with my kids. I suppose I …
Why I’m Taking A Holiday Blogging Break (+ A Sneak Peek At My New Website) Read More Β»
Hey, mama! If you live here in the US, I hope you and your sweet family had a Happy Thanksgiving! We certainly did! Thanksgiving always ends up giving both Dean and I a good bit of time off work (and the kids get a break from school). As always, it was a fun, busy time. …
