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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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This week, I’m sharing part 2 of my weekly vlog. First up, the boys are checking a fish trap they got from Pa-paw for horney head fish. Next, I’m sharing Amazon finds and telling you about my new Seasonal Herbalism Community over on Patreon. Lastly, we’re heading to the farmers market and a local nursery […]

Hello, friends! This week, I had so much to share with you! Instead of one long vlog, though, I’ve decided to cut it up into two shorter vlogs. In part 1, we’ll spend Monday evening hanging out at my place, cooking dinner, chatting, transplanting my “friendship orchid,” and checking out some spring bulbs in one […]

Hello, friends! This week, my second kiddo, Isaiah, turned 11-years-old, and we celebrated his birthday all week long starting with a ski trip and Mexican food, followed by a meal and presents with Me-maw and Pa-paw (my parents) and another meal with Mum-mum, Pop-pop, and cousins (Dean’s parents) later in the week. Hope y’all enjoy […]

Hello, friends! In this week’s vlog, join me as I cook one of my family’s favorite from scratch real food meals — Shepherd’s Pie! This recipe is cheap and easy to make, and it’s a perfect meal for the winter season. Keep in mind that I’m not a professional food blogger, so please don’t expect […]

Hello, friends! In this week’s vlog, we’re starting things off with a snowball fight between Dean and the boys. Later I’m sharing some potential Valentine’s Day outfits with you, sharing the herbs I ordered in my “restocking my herbal apothecary” video, and doing a coconut oil hair treatment on my hair. I’m also sharing an […]

May I be so bold as to say that gut health is the key to overall wellness? If so, in today’s video, I’m sharing one of my favorite ways to support my gut. Homemade water kefir! Water kefir is a combination of water, sugar, and water kefir grains. The water kefir grains feed off of […]

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