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The 4th of July is tomorrow here in America, and if you’re celebrating, you’re probably planning on shooting off some fireworks. Fireworks are great and all, but sometimes, unfortunately, they can lead to burns. Bummer, I know! Speaking of burns, fireworks aren’t the only things that are causing burns during the summer. You’ve got cookouts […]

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When I first read about creating odor prints for babies, I knew it was something I wanted to try to do for my little ones. Smells are all around us, and they can trigger memories. I can remember the smell of mothballs in my grandmother’s closet when I was little. It still makes my nose […]

If you’re still buying store-bought chemical cleaners and detergents, STOP! If you’re buying all-natural store-bought cleaners, STOP! Save your money and buy this book instead! Seriously. Today, I’m sharing a book with you that will help you clean your home in a healthy way and save you money at the same time!

Book Review: The Naturally Clean Home | Growing Up Herbal | Want to clean your home naturally? Looking for great recipes all in one place? This book can help!
Things I Love: February 2017 | Growing Up Herbal | Today, I'm sharing 5 of my favorite things from the past month! Check it out!

I can’t believe it’s aready time for another Things I Love post! February is almost over, and March is just around the corner. I don’t know about you, but although I always look forward to winter, I ALWAYS look forward to spring. Warmer days, flowers blooming, birds chirping, playing outside… I can’t wait! Anyway, I’m […]

I’m the kind of person that likes setting goals for myself. I like to plan, organize and have a routine. I like to have an idea of where I’m headed and how I’m going to get there. I like to challenge myself to go further and to do more. Goals help me to bring about the […]

Here we are, already at the point of mid-December, and I don’t know about you, but I can feel the rush of the holiday season weighing on my mind a bit more these days. Added stress can often deplete the immune system, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be sick during […]

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