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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Have you ever had one of those weird days when something keeps coming up over and over again? It’s like everywhere you turn or random things you see or what people say just keep reminding you of it.  I had one of those days recently that revolved around shaving your legs. Weird, I know! Below, […]

I’m not sure what the draw is when it comes to “reality this” and “lifestyle that,” but I’m sucked into just like you probably are.  I like seeing how people similar to me go about their lives, or how they approach different situations. It helps me to think about how I’d handle a similar situation, […]

When I think back to my first pregnancy, I remember it being a time of great joy… as well as a time of uncertainty. I didn’t know the first thing about being pregnant or what to do to nourish my baby other than eating a healthy diet. Sure my OB-GYN gave me some handouts to […]

Let’s Work Together Thank you for your interest in partnering with Growing Up Herbal! Whether you are a small, large, or not-for-profit business, I’m confident I can help you grow. Please contact meagan@growingupherbal.com for rates, availability, and our media kit. I love to work with brands on: family-focused natural living products, home and garden design/decor, […]

Kids, for some reason, need snacks. Lots of them. If you try to find healthy kids snacks for your little ones you either end up spending a lot of money buying them at the store or a lot of time making them at home. For most parents, there needs to be a happy medium. Either […]

Easter Sunday will be here before you know it, and the majority of parents (at least here in the US) will be looking for goodies to fill their little one’s Easter baskets with. Now I’m not here to talk to you about why Easter is celebrated, but I am here to talk to you about […]

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!

How to Become
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