by Martha Kester | May 22, 2024 | Articles
What if I told you that the most important tool for your health is available at Walgreens for less than five dollars? Would you believe me? It is, and it is the tape measure. Yes, the tape measure. This is the most important tool because with the tape measure you...
by Martha Kester | Apr 28, 2024 | Articles
Though I’m reluctant to admit it, I often find myself envious of those blessed with gardens. Gardening appears daunting to me, a task beyond my grasp. I know what you are thinking. “Martha, take your own advice and start small.” And indeed, I have...
by Martha Kester | Mar 26, 2024 | Articles
As April blooms with the freshness of Spring, it’s often a time for decluttering and rejuvenation. While we tidy up closets and tackle junk drawers, have you considered giving your diet a spring cleaning too? For many Americans, our diets are overflowing...
by Martha Kester | Feb 22, 2024 | Articles
I get asked a lot, “Should I give up sugar?” and my answer is always “Yes, at least for a month.” Sugar sweetened foods taste great! I love my mom’s cupcakes and my mother’s and mother in law’s pound cakes, but I only eat these items on occasion. ...
by Martha Kester | Feb 12, 2024 | Articles
As I write this, Shrove Tuesday is tomorrow. Some of you may know this day as Mardi Gras. This is the day to eat pancakes. Why? A long time ago, it was tradition to clear the house of rich foods like eggs, milk, and sugar before the fasting season of Lent. ...
by Martha Kester | Feb 4, 2024 | Articles
Celebrating nearly three years of marriage has taught me that compromise is the secret ingredient to a thriving relationship. One delightful compromise, which also happens to be our favorite day date, we affectionately refer to as “Bike, Drink, Bike”. The...
