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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 are no two ways about it. Eating healthy costs money… sometimes more money than eating cheap junk if you go about it the wrong way. No matter, when you choose real food over fake food, the rewards of that choice will far outweigh the cost. Today, I want to share some tips on how […]

When it comes to the foundation of all things health related… especially when it comes to children… there’s no getting around diet and nutrition. Now I’m sure that’s not the most fun thing for you to hear. I’m right there with you. To me, I feel like I can do much better at keeping my […]

It hurts. That void you feel when you see a small baby snuggling in his mothers arms. It HURTS. Those jealous twinges you feel when you see a mama’s swollen belly full of new life inside. IT HURTS. The thoughts you have of missing out on something magical when you see a family playing together […]

Nutrition is the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material. Does that statement sound seriously boring to anyone besides me? I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been overly interested in learning about nutrition. Yes, I’m into living healthily and doing things naturally, but that doesn’t mean I want to understand […]

I don’t give my kids a multivitamin. (GASP!) It’s true. Today, the majority of the multivitamins on the market aren’t all that… even some of those found in health food store. Plus… when was the last time you walked through the vitamin aisle? We’re you as overloaded as I was? How on earth are you […]

I do. It makes me think that the doctor thinks I feed my kid junk all the time or that I don’t give him his gummy vitamins, when in reality… he’s just dang picky, and all he wants to eat is PB&J sandwiches… cut like a puzzle piece of course! So if you, like me, […]

Understanding The Importance Of Iron In Your Child's Diet & How To Make Sure They're Getting Enough | Growing Up Herbal | Understand why iron is an important part of your child's diet and how to make sure they're getting enough.

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Understanding The Importance Of Iron In Your Child's Diet & How To Make Sure They're Getting Enough | Growing Up Herbal | Understand why iron is an important part of your child's diet and how to make sure they're getting enough.

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