HEALTH & WELLNESS
Turmeric Ginger Tonic
by Leslie Martino | March 17, 2021 | Health & Wellness | 0 Comments
I love the strong taste of turmeric! Is that weird? Even if you said yes, that wouldn’t stop me from finding new ways to ingest it (smile). It is one of the most amazing ingredients in my kitchen. My mom and I even made facial masks with turmeric as the main...
Homemade Marshmallows
by Leslie Martino | August 15, 2020 | Health & Wellness | 0 Comments
One day, when my second child was about three years old, we were browsing through the aisles of a grocery store, when he spotted the bag of sugary, white fluffiness. “What are those??” I remember his little finger pointing, like he knew that bag was holding a special...
Calendula Salve? Yes, Please!
by Leslie Martino | July 4, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Natural Living | 0 Comments
Look at those beautiful petals! The calendula flower is part of a medicinal plant with the official name Calendula officinalis. Many people refer to it as marigold, or pot marigold. However, it is actually different from the typical garden marigold with the official...
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
by Leslie Martino | October 31, 2018 | Health & Wellness, Natural Living | 0 Comments
Fall and spring, spring and fall. These are two of my favorite times of year, and fall is definitely upon us! I love all things harvest, pumpkins, and cinnamon. Local markets are finally beginning to carry my favorite kind of squash (Delicata in case you are...
Did Someone Say Flu?
by Leslie Martino | February 17, 2018 | Health & Wellness | 0 Comments
We fell victim this year to the sneaky ninja virus lurking around every corner. You know the one. It takes down even the strongest of contenders, with a nasty attack to the back of the throat or chest. It’s the one that makes you feel like you’ve been run over three...
The Oily Life
by Leslie Martino | June 28, 2017 | Health & Wellness, Natural Living | 0 Comments
“Mommy, I need oil!” I hear it everyday for a variety of reasons, and it reminds me how much we have incorporated essential oil use into our daily lives. We are what you would call an OILY family. If you follow my Facebook page, you might have seen a photo of the...
Green Machine Challenge
by Leslie Martino | June 15, 2017 | Health & Wellness | 0 Comments
Last month, this happened on social media. I was flabbergasted, yet amused that my husband would post a snippet of our text conversation and then publicly call me a nerd! It’s all good, though. It’s a true statement! But I figured I’d write a blog post and give...
I’m a Shape-Shifter and There’s No Dairy Allowed!
by Leslie Martino | June 7, 2017 | Health & Wellness, Motherhood | 0 Comments
You know how parents always talk about the gray hairs given to them by their children? Or how many hours of labor mom withstood before birth? Okay, well maybe it’s me – I talk about those things. There’s more. I definitely took one for the team during pregnancy....
Pilat-ee Me!
by Leslie Martino | May 24, 2017 | Health & Wellness | 0 Comments
Pilat-ee Me!!! I have been a Pilates instructor for the past 15 years. My children have had lots of opportunity to see me teaching and doing Pilates, and to try it themselves. I absolutely love it when they come to me and ask, “Will you Pilat-ee me?” Even more...
Whatcha Drinkin?
by Leslie Martino | April 12, 2017 | Health & Wellness | 0 Comments
There’s not a tremendous amount of variety in my life when it comes to beverages. However, I can promise that everything I’m drinking usually smells good, is fun to explain, or is bright with color – at least that’s what my children tell me. Inevitably, people...
