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.
As a mama to four little guys… let’s just say I’m feeling pretty crazy lately. Ezrah is just over 3 weeks old and my hormones are still trying to regulate themselves. How long does this mess take anyway?! Do I feel sad? Nope… not a bit. Do I feel stressed and overwhelmed? Bingo! Is this […]
When preparing for Baby Ezrah’s arrival, I went a bit overboard making all sorts of natural baby products for him. I wanted to be ready with everything I needed when he got here. As you may know, I used to sell herbal skincare products for children in my Etsy shop, but when it came time […]
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 […]
Don’t you just love it when you can purchase one item and use it for all sorts of things? I know I do. Not only does it cut down on the amount of stuff I have in my house, but it makes me feel like it’s very useful and beneficial to our family. Bentonite clay […]
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 […]
Childhood can be a challenging time when it comes to making the best choices in nutrition for kids. Not only are children growing rapidly and needing more nutrients, but thanks to the poor quality of most commercial foods, not knowing the nutritional needs of your children, being strapped for cash, and having kids that are […]
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!