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Can I ask you 3 simple questions? First, do you have any of the following symptoms? gas/bloating constipation depression/anxiety brain fog vitamin/mineral deficiencies (specifically vitamin D, K, B12, B7, and magnesium) acne/eczema autoimmune issues such as rheumatoid arthritis or irritable bowel syndrome sugar/carb cravings Next, do you have chronic stress in your life?  Lastly, have […]

An Herbal Thanksgiving Roundup To Inspire You | Growing Up Herbal | Herbs are easy to incorporate into your autumn festivities from food to drinks to table decor and gifts. Here are some ideas to inspire you this season!

Thanksgiving is almost here in the US, and whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving with family, Friendsgiving with friends, or simply having a nice autumn-themed dinner party, herbs can be incorporated into your festivities in a variety of different ways from food to drinks to table decor and gifts! Below, I’ve gathered some fun herbal autumn-gathering inspiration […]

Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, and the topic of love is in there air. While Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays, this year, I’m approaching it a bit differently. Sure I’ll be making Cousin’s Valentine’s Day gift bags with the boys, whipping up a batch of Raw Maca & Ginseng […]

How To Balance Self-Love With Loving Others This Valentine’s Day | Growing Up Herbal | If you find yourself in an imbalanced place when it comes to love, here are some natural therapies to help you balance self-love and loving others this year.
6 Ways I Use Holiday Essential Oils During Winter | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how I use holiday essential oils to not only make the atmosphere of our home more festive during the holidays but to support our health at the same time!

The winter season is the perfect time to slow down, nourish your body and mind, and make beautiful memories with loved ones. During the winter months, I find myself at home much more than I am during other seasons, which I sometimes find hard to believe because I feel like I spend a lot of […]

The past few days here on the mountain have been crisp and cool. We’re wearing sweaters and thick socks, there’s a fire in the wood stove, the essential oil diffuser is pumping out Spiced Cider (from Plant Therapy’s Winter Synergy Blend set), and we’re eating lots of soup. Speaking of soup — I have a […]

Immune-Supportive Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup | Growing Up Herbal | If you're looking for healthy foods for cold and flu season, you won't want to miss this spicy, immune-supportive turmeric-ginger chicken noodle soup!
A Halloween Holiday Unit Study for Homeschoolers | Growing Up Herbal | We’re trying something new in our homeschool. We’re doing a holiday-themed unit study during our Winter Break all about Halloween. Here’s what it consists of in case you want to do one too!

At this point in the year, we’re usually knee-deep into the first term of our homeschool schedule, but this year, I decided to take a different approach and switch up our schedule to follow seasonal rhythms and changes. One way we’re doing this during the winter months is by implementing holiday studies. For the past […]

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