Holistic Wellness with Mena

03/28/2025

Want to support your family's immune system while the cold & flu germs are circulation? This course covers tips for supporting the immune system from a holistic perspective.

The information shared in the course can be applied to the cold & flu season, back-to-school season as well as times when someone will be exposed to high germ spaces such as vacation travel.

Topics covered will include:

-daily ways one can support the immune system & wellness that fit into your routine without breaking the bank
-helping your child & family with simple tweaks for big impact
-recipes for herbal remedies that can be made with items found in your pantry delivered as an eBook
-recipe demonstration
-time for Q&A with Mena & classmates
The goal of this course is to empower you with tools so you can support your health & that of your family with food-like herbal remedies.

Recipes include:
-Elderberry Syrup
-Vitamin C Pastilles
-Herbal Honey
-Ginger Tea
-Herbal Sprinkles

Register here: https://l.bttr.to/V7w8C

Can't make it live? No worries, registered attendees will receive the eBook & class recording.

12/03/2024

10/16/2024

Sign up for this 1-2-3 Culinary Extract Making Workshop this Sat. @ 3 pm in Walnut Creek.

Topics covered:
- the difference between an extract & a flavor / flavoring
- how this easy skill can save you money $
- how to use extracts / flavorings

What you get:
- a new skill
- 3-4 extracts to take home for holiday fun
- an eBook with the recipes delivered to your inbox after the workshop

Register here: https://l.bttr.to/tm9Zi

Use code Early-10 for 10% off.

Need more details?
https://www.facebook.com/events/1047720756649969

10/08/2024

Fall means some fun in-person classes at The Plant Sanctuary in Walnut Creek

Saturday, October 19th
* Culinary Extract Making Workshop @ 3:00 PM PDT
- Register here: https://l.bttr.to/tm9Zi

Monday, October 21st
* Lunch Hour Chocolate Tasting @ 12:00 PM PDT
- Register here: https://l.bttr.to/GjQRk

* Laughter Yoga @ 2:00 PM PDT
- Register here: https://l.bttr.to/UNCHG

Saturday, November 2nd
* Chocolate Tasting with Mini-Fondue @ 4:30 PM PDT
_ Register here: https://l.bttr.to/vpDqX

Saturday, November 9th
* Immune Support for Cold & Flu Season @ 4:30 PM PST
- Register here: https://l.bttr.to/RldIL

09/25/2024

Nutella fans, check out my latest recipe up on the blog with info on what a gianduja is and nutrition concerns with Nutella:

livefreeandthrive.space/blog/simple-copycat-nutella

This is a no-nonsense version which is simple, I will be working on a more traditional version for those who want to melt chocolate, so keep an eye out for that.

What is Gianduja? “Gianduja or Gianduia: a mixture of chocolate , sugar , and nuts which are finely ground or ground into nut butter. While made traditionally in Italy using 30% hazelnuts and dark chocolate, it can be made with milk or white chocolate as well. The most famous version

09/22/2024

I had the pleasure of hosting a fun, laughter-filled Chocolate Tasting this Friday at The Plant Sanctuary in Walnut Creek.

I have had a lot of inquiries & wanted to post some pics as well as update you on future tastings because they are in the pipeline!

The next tasting will be this Friday in Alameda at Swings & Wings. If you'd like to join us, register here: https://l.bttr.to/5GqmD

Regular price is $55, but a parent & kiddo or a couple can sign up for $99 as a pair. If you'd like to sign up with your kiddo or partner / date, reach out so that I can facilitate the process.

There will be at least another tasting in October. If you'd like to attend in Walnut Creek in October, let me know so I can plan dates.

For anyone wanting to have a private tasting, we can accommodate up to about 22 people & fully customize the experience.

I welcome any comments & questions.

I'm so excited to share this experience with fellow chocolate enthusiasts.

09/11/2024

Hello Friends.
International Chocolate Day is on 9/13 which also happens to be my birthday!
To celebrate, the 2nd edition of "Theobroma Cacao: An Illustrated Guide to All Things Chocolate" https://a.co/d/gOXrR3h has just been released. It contain new contents as well ass new recipes.
The companion journal has also be released for he first time: https://a.co/d/5FwACdF

I'll be keeping the chocolate celebrations going with 2 in-person chocolate tastings in the Bay Area.

9/20 taking place at The Plant Sanctuary - register here: https://l.bttr.to/eJRB1

9/20 taking place at Swings and Wings - register here: https://l.bttr.to/5GqmD

There is a discount available for early birds & expires 9/14: Chocoholic.
Register to reserve your spot as they are limited.

09/10/2024

Calling all East Bay chocolate enthusiasts.

I will be hosting a chocolate tasting at The Plant Sanctuary in Walnut Creek on Fri, Sept 20th at 4 pm.

We will taste up to 6 chocolates & I will show attendees how to infuse chocolate using botanicals. All chocolates will be free from gluten, soy, corn & refined sugars.

Join us for a fun event with a friend or even your kiddo among beautiful plants.
For an early bird discount, use code: Chocoholic. The coupon expires on 9/14 the day after International Chocolate Day, so register before it expires.

I'm so excited to see you there!

09/01/2024

Happy Birthday to my fellow Virgos & September babies! May your day be filled with health, love & peace!

If you'd like to read my little Virgo's empowering birth story, here it is: https://livefreeandthrive.space/blog/2018/2/12/soul-babys-birth-story