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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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If you’re like me, you’re constantly cleaning your home, especially with pets and little kids running all around! And when it comes to the cleaners you want to use, you’re probably doing your best to use natural versions that are less toxic than the brand name ones you’ll find in most stores. Now, in my […]

How To Make A Natural Cleaner For Your Floors | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for a natural way to clean your floors? Try this easy natural floor cleaner and see what you think!

There are times when I feel broke, y’all. Do you ever have those days? Maybe it’s because a bunch of bills got paid all at once. Or, maybe it’s because shopping for new clothes isn’t an option at the moment. It could even be the social media blues. Have you had those? Now, as organized […]

How To Clean Glass Bottles For Reuse | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how to clean glass bottles so you can reuse them for herbal tinctures, infused oils, or essential oil blends.

When I was little there was nothing better than my mama tucking me into my cozy bed at night with freshly washed sheets and blankets pulled up around my neck. I would snuggle my head into my pillow and breathe in the fresh scent of fabric softener. Yes, I was raised in a home where […]

I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired of making DIY homemade cleaners. Seriously… it’s never-ending! Okay, don’t get me wrong… I love homemade cleaners. I like DIY projects, I like saving money, and I like being in control of what’s in my cleaning products. Unfortunately, it can be overwhelming at times… like right […]

  Did you know that many store bought laundry detergents have some serious chemicals in them that are no good for your or your little tot’s skin and/or the environment? It’s true. The Ickies Here are just some of the chemicals in many name brand detergents. Alkyl benzene sulfonates or ABS Alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanols Artificial […]

This past winter season has been crazy for my family. I don’t ever remember dealing with sicknesses so much, so often. And we live a healthy lifestyle! That’s the worst part. How crazy and ridiculous is it! It makes me feel like such a hypocrite. We eat healthy, we steer clear of toxins, we get […]

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