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.
Have you ever wondered if you should use herbs to cleanse or detox your body from toxins? Adults often detox their bodies on a regular basis, but is necessary? And what about cleansing and detoxing for children? Is it necessary (or even safe) for them? I bet if you do a quick Google search about cleansing […]
It all started when I was REALLY pregnant with my third child. Our old mattress was hurting my back, and I could not get comfortable enough to sleep well. We thought about purchasing a new mattress, but unfortunately, we just couldn’t afford it at the time (and an organic one wasn’t even an option) so […]
I think I’m one of those people who’ve tried every natural deodorant recipe they could find only to be utterly disappointed when they all fail to work… at least the way you expect. When I first became interested in natural living, trading in my old, toxic skincare products for natural ones was the first step I […]
I’m all for parents giving their kids daily chores. Not only does it teach them to work hard, not be lazy, and to be a part of a team with a common goal, but it teaches them responsibility and how to do a good job maintaining something. It teaches them character, and if you ask me, we need […]
Ever since I was pregnant with my first son, I realized that there were certain things I did not want to use on him… certain skincare and cosmetic products that I knew were supposedly bad. I didn’t really know why. I just knew that all the “crunchy” mamas out there gave certain things a big […]
Toxins are everywhere and in everything, and unfortunately, you really have to go out of your way to avoid them. However, the benefit of decreasing external toxins in your home may be well worth your effort. When you decide to take charge of your health, external toxins from those little everyday things you use in […]
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!