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...
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Articles, tips & resources from Martha to help you be your best self — for you and those around you.
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
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
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
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...
My Hashimoto’s Journey: A Reminder To Be Your Own Advocate
I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s somewhere around 2012 to 2014. At the time, I was a full-time teacher—stressed out, running on very little sleep, and still navigating my recovery from an eating disorder I battled in my mid to late 20s. Looking back, it...
Healthy Broccoli Salad
"This vibrant take on Broccoli Salad is packed with crunchy vegetables, sweet Medjool dates, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with toasty coriander and tangy sumac." Enjoy this recipe from The Mediterranean Dish
Edamame Salad
This Edadame salad is a plant based powerhouse full of protein, fiber and color! Top it with chicken and you will stay full for hours. Enjoy!!! Enjoy this recipe from Food with Feeling
Easy Kale Quinoa Salad
I loved this salad! I used Lacinato Kale from the market. The kale is raw and Lee was not a fan so I would either make this again for myself or would sautee the kale first. I enjoyed it as my main meal topped with chicken I cooked in the oven. I hope you enjoy this...
Chasing the Northern Lights
I recently returned from an unforgettable adventure through Canada—a 9-day, 8-airplane journey with one big goal: helping my aunt check the Northern Lights off her bucket list. She invited my mom along, and my cousin Anna and I gladly invited ourselves on the...










