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 goes without saying that most people prefer a sweet or salty flavor over a bitter one these days, but did you know that bitter foods are foundational parts of traditional diets because of their actions on digestion? It’s true! Bitter plants were incorporated into the beginning of almost all meals as a way to […]
Do you want to live more of a natural lifestyle? You know, eat healthy, get outside more, decrease your exposure to toxins and chemicals, and embrace the world of herbal medicine and other natural remedies? If so, I know exactly how you feel. I was there once. In many ways, I’m still there. The only problem […]
Quick! Mother’s Day is just around the corner. May 11th will be here before you know it so if you have any natural mamas on your list that you’re buying something for, I’ve got just the thing for you today. (Psst… you can always forward this post to your man too if any of these […]
Now, I’m sure you’ve heard a lot of us natural mama bloggers talk about the downsides to giving our kids multi-vitamins… yes, even healthy ones, but have you ever wondered what we do instead? I know I did at one point. In the last several posts I’ve been talking about nutrition for kids… how to improve […]
On Monday I told you about how there may be times when giving nutritional supplements to your children is necessary for their health, and I also told you about the top 5 nutritional supplements for kids that you may want to have on hand in case you need them. Today I want to talk to you […]
The Easter holiday is right around the corner, and if you’re a natural mama that’s looking to steer clear of the traditional sugar laden kids Easter baskets that are full of junk, then this may be just what you’re looking for. I’ve pulled together 15 eco-friendly Easter basket gift ideas to help jump start your […]
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!