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While each season is enjoyable for its own reasons, winter is one of my favorites. It’s just so full of warmth, magic, and meaning. Warmth Thanks to my pitta dosha, I prefer to be warm all. the. time. so winters here in Tennessee can be hard for me. Thankfully, though, there are things I can […]

The Magic of Winter | Growing Up Herbal | Grab a cup of hot tea and stop by to read my thoughts on the magic of winter today!

At this point in the year, we’re usually knee-deep into the first term of our homeschool schedule, but this year, I decided to take a different approach and switch up our schedule to follow seasonal rhythms and changes. One way we’re doing this during the winter months is by implementing holiday studies. For the past […]

A Halloween Holiday Unit Study for Homeschoolers | Growing Up Herbal | We’re trying something new in our homeschool. We’re doing a holiday-themed unit study during our Winter Break all about Halloween. Here’s what it consists of in case you want to do one too!

Fall is hands down my favorite season of the year. Not only do I enjoy the slowing of life that commonly occurs during this time of the year, but I enjoy the festivities the season brings as well. These festivities, whether they’re holidays, local festivals, or fun family traditions add to the coziness of the […]

6 Ways I Make My Home Cozy For Fall | Growing Up Herbal | I’m sharing six ways I try to make my home cozy for fall — from food to decor, to smells and family activities, and more!

A few years ago my husband was faced with a life-threatening case of pancreatitis. Despite my best efforts of using herbs to support his body, he ended up with an emergency weeklong stay in intensive care. Seeing how we eat very healthy and use herbs and other natural products to support our health, the situation […]

How To Support Gut Health After Antibiotics | Growing Up Herbal | If you’re wondering how to support gut health after needing a round or two of antibiotics, this post will explore some of the best options.

Have you ever wondered if you should use herbs to cleanse or detox your body from toxins? Adults often detox their bodies on a regular basis, but is necessary? And what about cleansing and detoxing for children? Is it necessary (or even safe) for them? I bet if you do a quick Google search about cleansing […]

Cleansing and Detoxing: Is It Necessary and Safe? | Growing Up Herbal | Learn more about what toxins are, what the terms “cleansing” and “detoxing” mean, when it’s appropriate to cleanse or detox, what kind of cleansing and detoxing herbs can be used, and how to approach cleansing and detoxing with children in this post.

Spring is here. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the plants are blooming, and the insects are out and about. Nourishment is moving underground, pushing up and out, to bring new growth and life back into the world. While nature is taking this nourishment and using it to grow, don’t you think it’s […]

DIY Spring Tonic Herb Blend: Your Herbal Multivitamin For Spring | Growing Up Herbal | Spring is here, and it’s time to shed winter’s weight and lighten the load for an energetic spring. This Spring Tonic Herb Blend has the nutrients you need!

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DIY Spring Tonic Herb Blend: Your Herbal Multivitamin For Spring | Growing Up Herbal | Spring is here, and it’s time to shed winter’s weight and lighten the load for an energetic spring. This Spring Tonic Herb Blend has the nutrients you need!

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