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Over the last four years, Growing Up Herbal has grown into a successful blog because of YOU! You read and share my posts. You buy my books. You follow my recommendations. You tell other people about me. Thank you SO MUCH for all of that. I could not do what I do without you.  Speaking […]

My friend’s mom was into all things natural. She cooked healthy foods, grew a garden, had goats and chickens, sewed beautiful clothing, lived way up on a mountain, decorated with handmade and made all their skin care products from scratch. As a teenager, she took me under her wing, and I will be forever grateful […]

I’m sharing a bit of what our life has looked like lately through photos in this month’s “Day In The Life” post. I hope you enjoy getting a peek into our everyday life! xo, Meagan

I don’t know about you, mama, but my kids love getting messy making art! Construction paper, markers, glue, paint… you name it… they’re into it! Unfortunately, art and craft supplies, depending on what they’re for, can oftentimes be fairly toxic, and I’m the kind of mama that is trying to do what I can to minimize […]

Yum! There’s something about the flavor of home-brewed kombucha! It really hits the spot, especially during the warmer months. And I’m not talking about any ole’ kombucha either. I’m talking about jun kombucha. Have you heard of it? It’s fizzy, sweet, and full of good stuff for your gut. A friend recently introduced me to […]

Many parents want to use herbs to better their child’s health, but questions about safety come to mind, especially when giving their child an herbal tincture extracted in alcohol.   Most parents new to herbs wonder whether alcohol tinctures are bad for children. I mean, alcohol is bad for anyone if too much is used […]