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.

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The winter season is the perfect time to slow down, nourish your body and mind, and make beautiful memories with loved ones. During the winter months, I find myself at home much more than I am during other seasons, which I sometimes find hard to believe because I feel like I spend a lot of […]

6 Ways I Use Holiday Essential Oils During Winter | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how I use holiday essential oils to not only make the atmosphere of our home more festive during the holidays but to support our health at the same time!
6 Ways I Make My Home Cozy For Fall | Growing Up Herbal | I’m sharing six ways I try to make my home cozy for fall — from food to decor, to smells and family activities, and more!

Fall is hands down my favorite season of the year. Not only do I enjoy the slowing of life that commonly occurs during this time of the year, but I enjoy the festivities the season brings as well. These festivities, whether they’re holidays, local festivals, or fun family traditions add to the coziness of the […]

A few years ago my husband was faced with a life-threatening case of pancreatitis. Despite my best efforts of using herbs to support his body, he ended up with an emergency weeklong stay in intensive care. Seeing how we eat very healthy and use herbs and other natural products to support our health, the situation […]

How To Support Gut Health After Antibiotics | Growing Up Herbal | If you’re wondering how to support gut health after needing a round or two of antibiotics, this post will explore some of the best options.
How To Change Your Life By Following In Your Mentor’s Footsteps | Growing Up Herbal | Sometimes, all it takes to making lasting changes in your life is following in someone else footsteps. Here’s how the 2018 Herbs & Essential Oils Super Bundle can help you take your natural lifestyle to a whole new level!

When I first decided to pursue natural living, I started by learning from people I had grown to admire — people who were like me, only further along in their journey. These mentors of mine were so knowledgeable about all sorts of things from healthy eating to natural birthing, from cleaning their homes with non-toxic […]

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 […]

DIY Woodland Botanical Perfume For Holiday Gift-Giving | Growing Up Herbal | A thoughtful holiday gift to remind friends and family of the forest in winter.
Two Personal Inhaler Essential Oil Blends To Help You Through Stressful Times | Growing Up Herbal | We all have to manage stress in our lives. Thankfully there are things like essential oils and herbs to help us do it. Get the recipe for two essential oil blends to use in your personal inhaler to help you deal with stress when you need to.

I think it’s safe to assume that everyone, at some point, feels the weight of stress in his or her life. Whether it’s kids, school, work, or some other demand, stress is an expected part of life. Stress is rarely something that can be avoided, and thankfully, it isn’t always a bad thing. Stress can […]

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!

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Two Personal Inhaler Essential Oil Blends To Help You Through Stressful Times | Growing Up Herbal | We all have to manage stress in our lives. Thankfully there are things like essential oils and herbs to help us do it. Get the recipe for two essential oil blends to use in your personal inhaler to help you deal with stress when you need to.

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