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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YAY! I love the beginning of the year! It’s a time when I feel a lot of clarity in my life and my business… which is always a good thing. It’s a time for renewal and starting over… venturing out on new paths, clearing out old bad habits and replacing them with new ones, and […]

What Goes On Will Go In: The Nasty Truth About External Toxins | Growing Up Herbal | Have you ever wondered whether the everyday products you use in your home are negatively affecting your health or not? Chances are they are. How will you make the switch to a more non-toxic lifestyle?

Toxins are everywhere and in everything, and unfortunately, you really have to go out of your way to avoid them. However, the benefit of decreasing external toxins in your home may be well worth your effort. When you decide to take charge of your health, external toxins from those little everyday things you use in […]

When it comes to making natural skincare products for your kids, nothing beats homemade herbal baby oil for moisturizing and nourishing your little one’s skin. Why? Well, not only does it have the beneficial properties of the oil you use and the healing powers of the herbs you’ve chosen to infuse into it, it also […]

SPF is one of those things that you hear about all the time as summer draws closer, but is it something you understand? Do you know what SPF stands for or what that little rating on the sunscreen bottle actually means?  I’m a big believer in researching things and finding out answers to questions like […]

I sometimes get asked by potential customers if my soap is good for kids with dry skin, and my response is, “Yes! Of course it is!” Well today, I want to explain further. First I want to help you understand your child’s skin – why it’s important to use gentle, natural skincare products on them, […]

Decrease Your Child's Toxic Exposure By Using Natural Cleaners | GrowingUpHerbal.com - small children are more sensitive to toxins than adults. Natural cleaners can help you decrease their toxic exposure and keep them healthy.

Learning about chemicals and toxins wasn’t high up on my list when I first started my journey to natural health. All I was thinking about was nutrition, foods, and my lifestyle related to diet and exercise. It wasn’t until later that I realized just how important using natural cleaners in my home actually was. You […]

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!

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Decrease Your Child's Toxic Exposure By Using Natural Cleaners | GrowingUpHerbal.com - small children are more sensitive to toxins than adults. Natural cleaners can help you decrease their toxic exposure and keep them healthy.

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