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.
Have you made hydrosols a part of your herbal apothecary yet? If not, what’s stopping you? Not only are they easy to come by, but they have tons of benefits and are safe for kids and adults to use. Plus, there are lots of practical ways to use hydrosols so you’ll never find yourself wondering […]
When I was pregnant with my first baby, Judah, I remember desperately wanting to use non-toxic skin care products on him. However, seeing how I’d just left my job as a registered nurse, I couldn’t afford to go out and buy all the natural baby products I wanted so, instead, I got busy making my own. […]
Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the sun. I can remember being dropped off at the city pool as a middle schooler and spending the entire day there, playing in the chlorinated water, laying out in the sun in a bikini, and slathering myself with glittery, perfumed tanning oil. The goal was […]
Hey, friend! Can you believe September has come and gone already? Crazy, right! It’s definitely starting to feel like fall here in the Tennessee mountains. The mornings are crisp and cool. The evenings are darker and filled with the sounds of crickets. I just love it! It makes me want to go pick apples, eat […]
Going out to eat. A new pair of jeans. Getting your hair cut. Taking the whole family to the movies. You’ll easily spend $30 on each of these things, but the ROI (return on investment) of these things will be minimal. I mean, you’ll need to eat again in 5-6 hours. Those new jeans will […]
No matter who you are or how you look at it, losing your hair is no fun, but thankfully there are things you can do to manage your hair loss naturally. That’s right. You don’t have to opt for chemical and surgical options right off the bat. There are some basic, healthy, natural steps you […]
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!