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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Hey, mama! If you live here in the US, I hope you and your sweet family had a Happy Thanksgiving! We certainly did! Thanksgiving always ends up giving both Dean and I a good bit of time off work (and the kids get a break from school). As always, it was a fun, busy time. […]

Inside: If you’re looking to make the switch from unhealthy sodas to healthier versions, look no more. Here are 15 healthy homemade sodas to get you started! Not only do they taste great and satisfy your fizz craving, but many of them are good for your gut health! Soda, pop, coke, whatever you call it, this sweet […]

Hey, mama! It’s time for another “Things I Love” post on GUH! Today, I’m sharing 5 things I’ve loved this past month with you as well as some of my goals for November (and telling you how I did meeting last month’s goals).  It seems too soon to be at this place in the year, […]

Learn how to make Instant Pot pumpkin puree to use in your favorite pumpkin recipes this fall. It’s quick to make, results in a creamy puree with a deep orange color, and has that real pumpkin taste to make your favorite pumpkin recipes pop with flavor!

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 […]

My family eats a lot of chicken, but when I think about it, I can’t remember the last time we’ve had drumsticks or even a whole roasted chicken! I guess we normally use shredded chicken or chicken breasts. However, this week, I made Instant Pot BBQ chicken drumsticks for dinner, and they were a HUGE hit… […]

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!

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