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Articles, tips & resources from Martha to help you be your best self — for you and those around you.

Martha Kester
Finding Connection Through My Golden Retriever Puppy, Grace

Finding Connection Through My Golden Retriever Puppy, Grace

  It’s been just over a month since we brought home our Golden Retriever puppy, Grace, and life has changed in ways I didn’t expect. She’s now potty trained, walking longer on the leash, but also testing boundaries—biting more, jumping on counters, and keeping us...

Finding Balance at Sea

Finding Balance at Sea

  At the end of August, Lee and I took an Alaskan cruise — a trip we’ll never forget. We expected chilly, gray days, but instead we were blessed with more sunshine than we ever imagined and comfortable temperatures that made exploring a joy. Cruises often get the...

Let Some Habits FALL Away This Season

Let Some Habits FALL Away This Season

If you’ve been following me on social media, you’ve probably seen my posts about how what we eat impacts our skin—and really, our whole body. Our cells are constantly regenerating, and they need real nourishment to thrive. But today, sugar and ultraprocessed foods are...

Almond Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans

Almond Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans

Lee and I had this last night with fish.  It was fairly simple to make and extremely tasty.  "A bright and healthy side dish bursting with summer flavor.  Pesto potato salad with green beans is loaded with good-for-you ingredients, the perfect alternative to a...

Ground Turkey Stir fry with Edamame & Broccoli

Ground Turkey Stir fry with Edamame & Broccoli

Lee says this one is a keeper!  We had it last night for dinner and I made plenty for tonight too.  It was easy to make and full of taste!      Enjoy this recipe from Recipe Runner

Where is Your Wellness Wheel Wobbling

Where is Your Wellness Wheel Wobbling

    August is the perfect time for a tune-up—because a smoother ride starts with balance. We’re in that in-between season—summer’s still hanging on, but you can already feel the shift. August has that new year energy—a sense of reset and rhythm, especially...

Quinoa Edamame Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

Quinoa Edamame Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

I made this for dinner the other night and it was really good.  I love ginger.  My recipe I used is from strecipes.com and I went back to find and I couldn't.  But this recipe from Munchin with Maddie is very similar.  "It is vibrant, flavorful quinoa edamame salad...

The Healing Power of a Pet

The Healing Power of a Pet

  In 2008, I was 30 and alone.I had just finished grad school, was struggling to find a teaching job, and was working part-time at Sylvan Learning Center. I spent my spare time volunteering at the animal shelter, gently petting the sick cats. Loneliness crept in...

Ground Turkey Stir Fry

Ground Turkey Stir Fry

I made this last week and it was extremely delicious and very colorful.  "It is quick, easy, filled with plenty of veggies, and has a delcious homemade sauce!"  We added it over quinoa but you could add it over rice.  I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I did....

Best Broccoli Salad

Best Broccoli Salad

I made this salad last night and it was amazing! One of those meals I was sad to see end.  Luckily, it makes enough for two nights.  This recipe calls for Tamari which I learned about.  I used almond slivers instead of regular almonds and I didn't put cranberries into...