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.
My kids LOVE making cups of hot chocolate on cold winter days. I mean, there’s nothing like coming in from playing in the snow to find a warm, rich cup of something tasty to thaw you out. It’s also a favorite companion to curling up in bed with a good book as well. However, having […]
Hi, friends! I’m back with another weekly vlog. This week, (9:15) I’m sharing a bit more about our homeschool style and the rhythm/schedule I’d like to try out during our winter break. Tuesday is Election Day here in the US, (32:43) so I’m heading out to vote. Later in the week, (36:40) we have some […]
It’s that time of the year — time to plan, shop, and organize my boy’s clothes for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. To save money, reduce waste, and have everything ready, I shop for my kid’s clothes at a local children’s consignment sale. Join me and see how I manage to get clothes ready […]
Traditionally, winter has always been a time to slow down and rest. The days are short, and the nights are long. The weather is typically cooler. We go out less, and we tend to eat heartier foods. When we do get together with others, our celebrations are festive and meaningful. We show our gratefulness by […]
Do you journal? I do, although not as consistently as I would like. Recently, I took some time to look back on my journal entries from last year to see where I was and how far I’ve come in certain areas. I stumbled across this entry where I was writing out my thoughts and what […]
In case you’re not signed up to receive my bi-monthly Lunar Letters, I thought I’d share a recent letter with you so you can get a feel for what they’re like. This is the type of content you can expect to receive from me every couple of weeks. If you wanna get more of an […]
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!