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Winter is going strong here in East Tennessee, and with a fire burning non-stop in the wood stove, the air in our home is dry—and so is my skin. One of my favorite things to do when my skin feels dry is to skip the soap in the shower (except for the important areas, if you […]

As 2017 comes to a close, and I put the finishing touches on my tentative plans for 2018, I find myself reflecting on the events of the past year and thinking about lessons 2017 taught me. I wish I could say that I’ve spent the majority of the past year in a mindful state, being […]

If you’ve been following me for long, you know how much I love a roaring fire burning in the woodstove on cold winter days. If you’re new to Growing Up Herbal, then let me welcome you, friend. I’m so glad you’re here! One of my favorite simple pleasures in life is a fire in the […]

Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the sun. I can remember being dropped off at the city pool as a middle schooler and spending the entire day there, playing in the chlorinated water, laying out in the sun in a bikini, and slathering myself with glittery, perfumed tanning oil. The goal was […]

  January has been a cold and blustery month here in East Tennessee.  Today I’m sharing 5 of my favorite things from this past month. I hope you enjoy seeing what I’ve been into lately. I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences on any of the things I share today, and of course, be […]

I’m a busy mama of 3 (almost 4) little boys so I try to find meals that are healthy, not too time consuming, use minimal ingredients that are common, and are delicious so my sometimes picky kids will eat them. These meal plans are traditional whole food style plans meaning they are not vegetarian, gluten-free, […]