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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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There’s a lot of debate surrounding essential oil use and safety on the web these days. So much so that it’s overwhelming and frustrating to try to decide where you stand on any given issue. From learning more about how to use essential oils to using them safely on different ages, much is debated and […]

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when it comes to making the best choices for your family? I mean, there are a lot of different options out there. I get asked A LOT of questions about natural living, natural health, and natural parenting, and no matter how often I share what I personally know and do […]

Ever since I was pregnant with my first son, I realized that there were certain things I did not want to use on him… certain skincare and cosmetic products that I knew were supposedly bad. I didn’t really know why. I just knew that all the “crunchy” mamas out there gave certain things a big […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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?

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 […]

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!

How to Become
An Herbalist

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