Joanne Martinez
Joanne is an OC native, a proud boy mom and holistic wellness aficionado who loves Jesus, good boba and singing. Her passion for holistic health and wellness is rooted in an education in dietetics and emotional wellness through essential oils. She is certified in Essential Oils in the Birth Kit and is a doTERRA Certified Essential Oil Specialist. In her off time she enjoys taking road trips, serving others and cooking. You can find her on instagram @lovejoannemartinez
How My “Word of the Year” Went From Intentional To Rooted
March 16th of 2020 was the night before my 40th birthday. I squeezed a birthday dinner in with one of my girlfriends because we knew that the next day everything was going on complete...
Kitchen Secrets – My Favorite Kitchen Essentials
I love to cook, but I love a successful meal even more. Having small adjustments or additions help me make a recipe mine. Even the best recipe calls for a personal touch. Here are...
The Best Not-Your-Typical Christmas Spotify Playlists
It seems like Christmas comes earlier and earlier every year. Well this year Christmas arrived just after Halloween. This year the holiday season is a little different. This year is like a blank slate....
Ikea Play Kitchen Hack
If you have a toddler or preschooler, chances are you will be getting a play kitchen at some point or you already have one. There are so many options for kitchens to buy. But...
Low-Carb Keto-Friendly Pizza Recipe For Movie Night
One of our new family activities since COVID is Friday Night Pizza and a Movie. A few weeks after starting this tradition, I did a 60-hour cleanse/fast which brought me back to Keto. What...
The Best COVID-19 Time Capsule Printable For Kids
There's no doubt that we are in the middle of an historic event. This COVID-19 pandemic/quarantine is not only the first event of its kind in at least 100 years, but for many of...
Finding Gratitude In A Time Of Chaos And Confusion
The world is upside-down right now and it's easy to let fear and anxiety take over. Of course, these feelings aren't helpful. Finding gratitude can help turn those feelings of helplessness into hope. I've...
3 Delicious And Easy Friendsgiving Recipes To Make For Friends
Thanksgiving may be over, but "friendsgiving" is still in full effect. Every year "Besties" all over the country gather together to celebrate the holidays. It's called Friendsgiving. Contrary to its base word, Friendsgiving can occur...
Four Helpful Apps For Moms That Will Get You Through Life
"There's an app for that." The phrase that over time became truer and truer. What a time to be alive! There really is an app for anything. I've come across a few apps that...
Take Your Lunch To-Go In A Bento Box
The bento box is a great way to encourage healthy eating habits away from home, make lunch exciting and reduce waste. We use them in our house to bring our own food for outings,...
2 Ingredients, 1 Slow-Cooker And Countless Variations
Ah, the slow-cooker.
Since it's debut in 1940, families have been enjoying the ease of "Set it and Forget it." Saving time while still providing a home-cooked meal.
If you're on Pinterest then you know that...
An Honest Letter To All Moms On Mother’s Day
Dear Moms,
Our day is almost here. Have you decided what you want to do? I mean, what you REALLY want to do. Have you told your family?
Wikipedia's Mother's Day definition is:
...a celebration honoring the...
Easy, Last-Minute And On Plan: DIY Valentine Chocolates For (Almost) Any Diet!
There are very few people who don't like chocolate. And even if you don't celebrate Valentine's Day you are still open to eating the treats that come along with this "holiday." As the holiday...
Why I Wanted My Baby’s Gender To Be A Surprise
From balloons in boxes to candy filled cakes to cracking eggs on your forehead, there is no shortage of ways to announce the gender of your baby. It's all super cute to watch and...