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.
So Much To Do… So Little Time. I don’t know about you, but I’m super busy these days. There’s training four small boys, homeschooling, my online work, spending time with friends and family, church commitments, volunteer work, housekeeping, etc., etc., etc…. the list could go on. I feel like life is moving non-stop. The days blur by, […]
I can remember sitting in the back of my parents car, traveling down the windy roads of East Tennessee, feeling sick to my stomach because of all the curves (and maybe my dad’s driving… sorry Dad!) when I was a child. My mom would tell me to lay my head back, roll the window down a […]
Have you ever had a ginger chew? I hadn’t until earlier this year. I went out to eat with a friend, and after dinner she handed me a neatly wrapped little ginger chew. She said she often ate one after eating to help her better digest her food. I was intrigued so I ate it. […]
My oldest son, Judah, just turned 7 years old. It’s crazy how quickly time flies. I can still remember his birth like it was yesterday, and I certainly don’t feel like I’ve been a mother for 7 years. You’d think I’d feel a bit more confident and capable of leading and guiding these 4 little blessings […]
“Give that poor kid some sugar!” “What do you mean he doesn’t eat cereal for breakfast?!” “What’s wrong with pop tarts? I used to eat pop tarts every morning.” “No fruit punch? What do you expect him to drink, water all the time?!” If you’re a parent who makes natural choices for your kids, statements […]
Has your child ever complained of their legs aching late in the evening? Maybe it was more than an ache… more along the lines of cramping. Perhaps they woke up in the middle of the night crying because the pain was so bad. This sort of thing can be concerning to parents who’ve never dealt with anything like […]
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!