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.
Hello, friends! This week, my second kiddo, Isaiah, turned 11-years-old, and we celebrated his birthday all week long starting with a ski trip and Mexican food, followed by a meal and presents with Me-maw and Pa-paw (my parents) and another meal with Mum-mum, Pop-pop, and cousins (Dean’s parents) later in the week. Hope y’all enjoy […]
Hello, friends! In this week’s vlog, join me as I cook one of my family’s favorite from scratch real food meals — Shepherd’s Pie! This recipe is cheap and easy to make, and it’s a perfect meal for the winter season. Keep in mind that I’m not a professional food blogger, so please don’t expect […]
Hello, friends! In this week’s vlog, we’re starting things off with a snowball fight between Dean and the boys. Later I’m sharing some potential Valentine’s Day outfits with you, sharing the herbs I ordered in my “restocking my herbal apothecary” video, and doing a coconut oil hair treatment on my hair. I’m also sharing an […]
May I be so bold as to say that gut health is the key to overall wellness? If so, in today’s video, I’m sharing one of my favorite ways to support my gut. Homemade water kefir! Water kefir is a combination of water, sugar, and water kefir grains. The water kefir grains feed off of […]
Hello, friends! In this week’s vlog, I’m getting chatty with you about some house updates we have going on right now regarding our sitting room fireplace and our soon-to-be study/homeschool room. I’m also sharing a bit of info about my January homeschool planning, books we’ll be reading and using this year, and some behind-the-scenes changes […]
Hi, friend! In this week’s vlog, I’m taking you with me as my family and I decorate our home for the Christmas season. We’ll deck the halls with plenty of greenery and natural elements, tuck our favorite seasonal decor into every nook and cranny, choose and cut our Christmas tree, and more. You’ll even get […]
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!