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Fall is hands down my favorite season of the year. Not only do I enjoy the slowing of life that commonly occurs during this time of the year, but I enjoy the festivities the season brings as well. These festivities, whether they’re holidays, local festivals, or fun family traditions add to the coziness of the […]

It’s October, and that means it’s Growing Up Herbal’s anniversary. It’s 7th anniversary, in fact. I’ll be honest with you, I’ve recently been struggling a bit with this space. There have been so many changes in how people interact online that I often find myself wondering if blogging is dead, at least in the way I […]

If you’ve received any of my past letters, you’ll know I’m big into seasonal living and finding balance in life. One of the reasons is that seasonal living is very doable yet forgiving at the same time. First off, you don’t have to focus on doing it all, all of the time. You really only […]

You guys. I have a love-hate relationship with homeschooling. Don’t get me wrong… I know it’s the right choice for us, and it’s something I definitely want to do with my kids. I’ve seen so much good come of it, I love watching them learn, and I like that I have control over the what […]

So, I’ve been a little MIA lately. It’s summer. The kids are on a break from school, so my normal workload has been cut in half. I’ve been spending a lot of time walking in my garden, watering plants, moving things around, weeding, and whatnot, but most of my time in the garden is spent […]

When I first decided to pursue natural living, I started by learning from people I had grown to admire — people who were like me, only further along in their journey. These mentors of mine were so knowledgeable about all sorts of things from healthy eating to natural birthing, from cleaning their homes with non-toxic […]