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

Martha Kester
Apple Cider Chicken Crockpot

Apple Cider Chicken Crockpot

This is the easiest crockpot dinner ever!  It involves just a handful of ingredients but is full of taste and smells amazing as it is cooking.  It has lasted Lee and me three nights.   "Chicken and apples happen to be one of my favorite unexpected flavor combos, plus...

Slow Cooker Peanut Thai Chicken

Slow Cooker Peanut Thai Chicken

This isthe perfect crockpot meal as the evenings grow colder.  It is tasty, colorful, and easy to put together.  There are some ingredients in this recipe that can be substituted for other things you might have in your cupboard too.  For example, it calls for seasame...

Favorite Chickpea Salad

Favorite Chickpea Salad

This is both a colorful and tasty side dish.  "It is bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, thanks to chopped bell pepper, parsley, red onion, and celery." It is a versatile dish too.  It can be eating as a snack, for lunch on a bed of lettuce or even paired with...

Get Strong At Any Age: How Small Changes Lead to Big Results

Get Strong At Any Age: How Small Changes Lead to Big Results

  If you're new to lifting weights or even considering it, congratulations! Lifting weights is one of the best things you can do for your health, especially as you get older. But while it’s great to develop a workout routine, when it comes to building strength,...

From Groceries to Grandkids

From Groceries to Grandkids

  Imagine this: You’re lifting your grocery bags with ease, effortlessly playing with your grandkids, and tackling household chores without a second thought—what’s your secret? It’s not just staying active; it’s about building the kind of strength that keeps you...

Anti-inflammatory Sweet Potato Muffins

Anti-inflammatory Sweet Potato Muffins

These muffins are delicious and full of goodness like ginger, turmeric, and cloves.  For the recipe, I used Almond Malk instead of canned coconut milk and I used gluten free flour instead of rice flour.  Once you make them they are good in the fridge for a week or...

Ta-Da! The Joyful Way to Track Your Accomplishments

Ta-Da! The Joyful Way to Track Your Accomplishments

    As I sit down to write this article, I'm eager to share a revolutionary concept that's been a game-changer for me: the "Ta-Da" list. It's a delightful twist on the classic to-do list, and it might just change the way you look at productivity forever. I...

Blueberry Salsa

Blueberry Salsa

This is a pretty salsa full of bright colors! My favorite part is the spice of the jalepeno paired with the sweetness from the blueberries.  This can be enjoyed as a side, a topping on chicken or simply a snack.        Enjoy this recipe Recipe Girl

My Journey with Hypoglycemia

My Journey with Hypoglycemia

  Chances are you know someone who has diabetes or perhaps you have it yourself. According to the CDC, “In 2021, 38.4 million people in the US had diabetes. Of those, 29.7 million were diagnosed, and 8.7 million were undiagnosed.” Type 2 diabetes is a long-term...

Smart Sip: Coffee’s Health Benefits Revealed

Smart Sip: Coffee’s Health Benefits Revealed

  My favorite time of day is the morning, especially when I take that first delightful sip of coffee. The rich, robust flavor is a comforting ritual, and it’s even better knowing that coffee offers numerous health benefits. From boosting energy to aiding in...