Elena MartensenMy sweet self-careThis will be a list of pleasant things I love doing (when I have time for them). I have another self-care list made of activities that…Mar 2Mar 2
Elena MartensenMy journey with foodFor the entirety of my conscious life I’ve been concerned with my weight. It’s perplexing, because I’ve never been obese or not even truly…Feb 10Feb 10
Elena MartensenIt’s rainy and cold. Where do you take your toddler?I’ll share what we do when it’s gloomy, rainy and not-so-inviting outside. This post is about Seattle, which tends to have rainy and humid…Jan 20Jan 20
Elena MartensenYoga is my remedyThis post is long due. I’ve been practicing yoga consistently for over five years and have been reaping benefits ever since. This last year…Jan 13Jan 13
Elena MartensenReturn to the usualWe are home. Our epic, best-ever one-month holiday in Los Angeles has come to an end.Jan 7Jan 7
Elena MartensenAmong the gems of Los Angeles: Getty Center and VillaIt’s been 3 weeks since we landed to L.A. So far so great: most attractions are checked off the list; the weather is incomparably better to…Jan 6Jan 6
Elena MartenseninCalifornia DreamingThe Ice Age Los AngelesCan you imagine that thousands of years ago there were mammoths walking in downtown L.A.? This was their town back in the day.Dec 26, 2023Dec 26, 2023
Elena MartensenCanals, surfers and celebrity spottingIt was Monday and the traffic in the morning was (unsurprisingly for L.A.) nasty. We planned to go see La Brea Tar Pits in the center of…Dec 22, 2023Dec 22, 2023
Elena MartensenOne day in a life with a toddlerIn the last posts I shared that we’re vacationing in the sunny Los Angeles. It’s been truly a blessing. I’ve felt joyful and optimistic…Dec 18, 2023Dec 18, 2023
Elena MartensenDreamy beaches of Los AngelesOne of the obvious attractions of the City of Angels are its long white sand gorgeous beaches. The warm and sunny weather (even in…Dec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023