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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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I recently came across a recipe for something referred to as Vegetable Stock Paste, which is easily made and used as a vegetable broth substitute. Y’all—this recipe has changed my life for the better. I […]

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Cold and flu season is here, and I’ve been prepping my autumn natural medicine cabinet for weeks now. One thing you’ll find in it is this Vitamin C Elderberry Oxymel for an added vitamin C boost on days where my diet has been less than sufficient. Did you know that vitamin C is a helpful […]

I don’t know about you, but I love setting a list of to-dos for myself each month as a way to give myself something to look forward to and keep me motivated when I’m feeling […]

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While many folks are happy to recognize September 1st as the beginning of autumn, others hold fast to the official first day of fall being September 23rd, the Autumn Equinox. Either way, the Autumn Equinox is a day that has been recognized and celebrated throughout history. Today, I’d like to dig into that a bit […]

People mistakenly assume that summer is the only fun season of the year. That couldn’t be further from the truth, though. Whether you’re feeling down because summer is almost over or can’t wait for autumn, I’ve got the perfect idea for you. Writing down your autumn bucket list is the best way to get into […]

As some of you who follow me on Instagram and Facebook know, I tested positive for Covid early last week, so I’ve pretty much spent the entire past week in bed resting. Yes, my house is a mess, and no, my kiddos didn’t eat as healthily. Thankfully, Dean did his best to keep everyone alive, fed, and from tearing […]

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