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.
I’m all for parents giving their kids daily chores. Not only does it teach them to work hard, not be lazy, and to be a part of a team with a common goal, but it teaches them responsibility and how to do a good job maintaining something. It teaches them character, and if you ask me, we need […]
It can be tough trying to buy healthy foods on a budget. Let’s face it… a lot of healthy foods are expensive! For most mamas with kids and budgets, it’s tough trying to embrace more of a natural, healthy lifestyle, especially when it comes to incorporating real food meals into the mix… and even more so when those […]
The days are hot here in these Tennessee mountains, and that means the kids are outside, running around, playing and enjoying nature. Seeing as how we live smack dab in the middle of the woods means that bugs are sure to be around so I decided to formulate an essential oil bug blend for children […]
As a seasoned postpartum mama, I have a few things that are postpartum must-haves on my list after baby comes. Today, I wanna share those things with you in case you are a soon-to-be postpartum mama or you know of someone who will be soon. 1. Herbal Teas When it comes to drinking healthy drinks, […]
Did you know that many store bought laundry detergents have some serious chemicals in them that are no good for your or your little tot’s skin and/or the environment? It’s true. The Ickies Here are just some of the chemicals in many name brand detergents. Alkyl benzene sulfonates or ABS Alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanols Artificial […]
As a mama to four little guys… let’s just say I’m feeling pretty crazy lately. Ezrah is just over 3 weeks old and my hormones are still trying to regulate themselves. How long does this mess take anyway?! Do I feel sad? Nope… not a bit. Do I feel stressed and overwhelmed? Bingo! Is this […]
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!