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This post is sponsored by Naked Nutrition. If you, like me, struggle to get enough protein into your diet, then you will love these Chocolate Blackberry Protein Popsicles! These popsicles are an excellent source of protein and the perfect summer snack that will keep you cool when the days are hot. They’re also delicious AND […]

Love is in the air, and these herbal aphrodisiac truffles make the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. Use them in place of traditional (unhealthy) sweets to accompany the special gift you’re giving to your sweetheart or bring them out for dessert as a way to complete a perfect homemade Valentine’s Day dinner. No matter, these are […]

Raw Maca & Ginseng Aphrodisiac Truffles For A Valentine's Day Treat | Growing Up Herbal | Try these delicious, sweet, and healthy herbal aphrodisiac truffles this Valentine's Day. Perfect for dessert or to accompany a thoughtful gift!

This white chocolate and rose coconut bark is the perfectly sweet treat to make for your love bugs this Valentine’s Day. They’re full of healthy fats, yummy to eat, and so very pretty. Your kids will love them! Oh, and they’re pretty easy to make too! Get the recipe below!

When you think about Thanksgiving desserts, pumpkin pie is probably the first thing to pop into your mind. Am I right? Same here, but for the past couple years, my family has come up with a new tradition that I think we’ll be keeping for the long-haul. We’ve been gathering in the kitchen on cold November […]

My oldest son, Judah, just turned 7 years old. It’s crazy how quickly time flies. I can still remember his birth like it was yesterday, and I certainly don’t feel like I’ve been a mother for 7 years. You’d think I’d feel a bit more confident and capable of leading and guiding these 4 little blessings […]

The Challenge For A Guilt-Free Birthday Cake | Growing Up Herbal | Get the recipe for my Chocolate Banana Cake with Banana Whipped Cream (a gluten-free, sugar-free birthday cake) that tastes great!

As a child I loved February because February meant Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day meant candy. Downing 10 boxes of Necco Sweethearts in one sitting? No problem. Making my way through an entire brick of Hershey’s chocolate? Child’s play I tell you. Now as a mama to two little ones I look back on my […]

Rose Infused Cheesecakes - A Perfectly Healthy Valentine's Day Treat For Kids | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for a nutritious dessert for Valentine's Day? This rose-infused cheesecake is pleasing to the eye and the taste buds!

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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Rose Infused Cheesecakes - A Perfectly Healthy Valentine's Day Treat For Kids | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for a nutritious dessert for Valentine's Day? This rose-infused cheesecake is pleasing to the eye and the taste buds!

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