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Spring is right around the corner, and I’m so looking forward to the changing of seasons. I love the longer, warmer days spring brings. I breathe deep trying to catch the scent of spring flowers in the air. I challenge myself to keep an eye out for familiar plants as they poke their heads out […]

The weather can’t make up its mind here in upper East Tennessee. One week it’s sunny, we’re doing school lessons outside, and we’re driving around with the windows down, and then the next week it’s freezing, snow has covered the ground, and the wood stove is burning non-stop! While we’ve seen some glimpses of early […]

If you’ve been following me for long, you know how much I love a roaring fire burning in the woodstove on cold winter days. If you’re new to Growing Up Herbal, then let me welcome you, friend. I’m so glad you’re here! One of my favorite simple pleasures in life is a fire in the […]

In my never-ending struggle to live life naturally (and, oh, the struggle is real, y’all), one of the things I’ve given up has been perfumes. It wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. In fact, it was harder on my husband than it was me. You see, he likes it when I smell […]

One of my favorite things about living up in the mountains of East Tennessee has to be my wood burning stove. It not only keeps my family warm during the long, cold days of winter, but it brings a sense of peace to my often restless spirit. I’m not sure what it is, but as […]

As soon as September hits, I’m ready for the onslaught of the pumpkin spice season. You won’t find me with an expensive drink from that large coffee shop chain in my hand though. I’m all for the occasional treat, but honestly, the coffee shop drinks are so syrupy sweet, I can’t even enjoy them. Instead, […]