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I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired of making DIY homemade cleaners. Seriously… it’s never-ending! Okay, don’t get me wrong… I love homemade cleaners. I like DIY projects, I like saving money, and I like being in control of what’s in my cleaning products. Unfortunately, it can be overwhelming at times… like right […]

Today I’m answering a question from a past customer of mine wondering about licorice root safety during breastfeeding. I mean, licorice root is a great herb. Not only does it have some pretty amazing therapeutic properties, but it tastes great and it’s known as a “children’s herb”. So why, if it’s labeled a “children’s herb” by herbalists, […]

October came and went, and so did my 10-year blogiversary! Can you believe I didn’t even celebrate it! Crazy, right? I mean — 10 years of writing and documenting my journey to natural living! There have been ups and downs, steps forward and several steps back, some ego boosts and some moments of humility. But, […]

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!

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 […]

I have something to confess. I am not a natural at gardening. Folks, I am serious when I say that I do not have a green thumb. People often look at me in surprise because they assume that because I write about natural health and use herbs on a regular basis, I must automatically have […]

It’s unfortunate, but these past couple of months have been full of sickness for my kids and their cousins.  Everyone has been swapping one virus after another with one another. It started with a simple runny nose and cough. That went away for 2 weeks and then came back, but this time, there was thick, sticky […]

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