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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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As a seasoned postpartum mama, I have a few things that are postpartum must-haves on my list after baby comes. Today, I wanna share those things with you in case you are a soon-to-be postpartum mama or you know of someone who will be soon. 1. Herbal Teas When it comes to drinking healthy drinks, […]

  Did you know that many store bought laundry detergents have some serious chemicals in them that are no good for your or your little tot’s skin and/or the environment? It’s true. The Ickies Here are just some of the chemicals in many name brand detergents. Alkyl benzene sulfonates or ABS Alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanols Artificial […]

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 […]

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!

How to Become
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