I shared the story over on Instagram a few months ago about my own personal journey with plants. From being a complete hazard to them, even managed to kill cactuses, skills, I know. To now having over eighty plants. But they are so much more than just good looks… At first, I bought these plants simply as […]
People ask me on almost a daily basis if I am vegan, it started around the time I became a yoga teacher. And while the food I eat is primarily vegan and vegetarian, I prefer to stay away from labels especially when it comes to my diet. I feel like it puts me in a […]
Does it feel like sensory overload at home? You know what I mean. That frantic cleaning when someone just called you to let you know they’re on their way and you look around and it looks like a college guy’s dorm room. No offense to them but you can’t have anyone see the mess so […]
Okay, making your own nut butter is insanely easy and you know what’s so awesome with making your own? You can make it exactly the way you want! Want it without extra fatty oils? Skip it! Addicted to anything chocolate, add cacao. Or maybe cinnamon, pumpkin spice, salt, vanilla? So many options!! Can you tell […]
(svensk version, klicka här) This is the Pad Thai recipe that will make all of your friends and family brag about you. Seriously. I first posted this recipe on another blog over a year ago and people are still tagging me in it over on Instagram. I’ve always LOVED Pad Thai but whenever I ordered it, […]
When we hear the phrase vision boards, we think of a board with random pictures and words on it. And YES, a lot of that is exactly right, but I’m going to show you that it doesn’t have to be like that. There might be an other option that works best for you. There’s really no right or wrong way […]
It’s fresh, light, citrusy, and packed with anti-inflammatory properties. I actually made this because I am soooo sore from yesterdays yoga practice and both ginger and turmeric can help reduce that. Ingredients 1 orange 1 banana, preferably frozen 1-2 inch fresh ginger 1 tsp turmeric powder (or if you have fresh, add that) 1 cup […]
The whole reason this Kumquat Kale Salad came to life was because one of my neighbors has this giant kumquat tree and I wanted to figure out a way to cook with them. It was driving me insane with how much was being wasted and there’s just so many kumquats a girl can eat just […]
Okay I have a confession to make, this is actually a section from one of my (and my girl Noelle’s) ebooks, 30 Day Body Project ll – Smoothies. But there was just no way I couldn’t share this with all of you because… ONE, it’s ridiculously easy…. TWO, it’s way more delicious than store bought and […]
Hello, my name is Mandy Martini –– Kvyen (Moon) Chihuailaf (Mist spreading over a lake).
I'm a Mapuche writer and teacher, founder of SLG- an online school and community that has helped members in over 40 countries heal from the effects of stress and trauma using Indigenous knowledge and wisdom.
My goal is to help you live a life you can't wait to wake up to every morning.
Your support helps me help my family and our community in terms of contributing to legal fees, shelters for survivors of violence, rebuilding efforts, and food scarcity.
Chaltü may, thank you.