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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 […]

A Change in Our Homeschool Schedule & Plans | Growing Up Herbal | I’m changing up our homeschool schedule to follow along with the natural rhythms of the season, and I’m sharing all the details in this post!
4 Must-Have Herbs to Help with Summer Skin Damage | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for help for sun damaged skin this summer? Here are four herbs that can come to your rescue!

There’s a lot of talk these days about the sun, its effect on the skin, and how to go about protecting it. You see, your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it’s been said by some that your skin is the window to your health. But what does that mean exactly — “a window […]

Oh, friends! Spring is such an exciting time of the year! The birds have migrated back North and are chirping away every morning. The insects are buzzing around all day long. The plants are popping their heads out of the soil. Whether you’re an herbalist or not, Spring is an exciting time of the year! […]

The Start Of A Budding Spring | Growing Up Herbal | Spring is here! I’m sharing some photos of plants blooming on the mountain and how living changes from season to season.
Cleansing and Detoxing: Is It Necessary and Safe? | Growing Up Herbal | Learn more about what toxins are, what the terms “cleansing” and “detoxing” mean, when it’s appropriate to cleanse or detox, what kind of cleansing and detoxing herbs can be used, and how to approach cleansing and detoxing with children in this post.

Have you ever wondered if you should use herbs to cleanse or detox your body from toxins? Adults often detox their bodies on a regular basis, but is necessary? And what about cleansing and detoxing for children? Is it necessary (or even safe) for them? I bet if you do a quick Google search about cleansing […]

Spring is here. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the plants are blooming, and the insects are out and about. Nourishment is moving underground, pushing up and out, to bring new growth and life back into the world. While nature is taking this nourishment and using it to grow, don’t you think it’s […]

DIY Spring Tonic Herb Blend: Your Herbal Multivitamin For Spring | Growing Up Herbal | Spring is here, and it’s time to shed winter’s weight and lighten the load for an energetic spring. This Spring Tonic Herb Blend has the nutrients you need!
What The Spring Equinox Means To The Herbalist | Growing Up Herbal | Ever wondered how the changing of the seasons impacts you as an herbalist? Read more here to find out some interesting facts about the Spring Equinox as well as what it means to the herbalist.

Have you ever wondered how our ancient ancestors kept track of time? I suppose the further back in time you go, people were more focused on survival than keeping track of the minutes. However, as people learned about the world around them and cultures began to form and progress, time became an important concept. My […]

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What The Spring Equinox Means To The Herbalist | Growing Up Herbal | Ever wondered how the changing of the seasons impacts you as an herbalist? Read more here to find out some interesting facts about the Spring Equinox as well as what it means to the herbalist.

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