A Reflection on 30: The Ugly, The Beauty And The Strange Trails Between I can’t believe its here, 30. As I sit here thinking about my last 10 years of life I remember the very day I was 19. The thought of man, I’m turning 20, how crazy is that! Furthermore, there’s a memory I […]
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Dog Birthday Party Ideas: A Quick Guide to Throwing a Cute Party For Your Pet
Yes, We Said A Dog Birthday Party! A dog birthday party. Sit on that for a second. Some may think it’s ridiculous and crazy to throw a birthday party for a dog, or any animal for that matter. Others, well, others know exactly how kind the sentiment is and fully believe every dog (or all […]
Wheatgrass and Matcha: Wonderful Things To Know About These Two Green Powders
The Wonderful Things… Wheatgrass, Matcha, And A Glass Shaker? The New Normal. It seems with every magazine article released there’s a new health product on the market. A product for hair, skin, your immune system, and weight but are they good for you, ethical or plastic-free? As Plastic-free July falls upon us today, I’ve found […]
Why Alley Cat Allies Is The Global Engine Of Change For Cats
Alley Cat Allies, The Force We Need I’ve been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. Feeding community cats and helping stray dogs I see on the streets. It’s always been in my heart to save animals in need. In fact, it’s often difficult to explain to people. I’ll cry if an animal […]
I Tried Who Gives A Crap Toilet Paper And Here’s Why You Should Wipe With A Purpose
I Tried Who Gives A Crap Toilet Paper And Here’s Why You Should Flush With A Purpose What’s one of the first things you do once you get up in the morning? Yes, let’s get comfortable with each other fast because you guessed it… you go to the bathroom and use toilet paper. Just like […]
Before I Say I Do, Life Lessons From A Single Girl On Marriage And Why A Secondhand Ring Is A Thing
If you hit a “particular” age group, tell me what your social media feed looks like? For me, I’ve recently been scrolling through marriage proposals, wedding pictures and soon to be parents. A time where friends are transitioning to another moment in life and that’s a beautiful thing but not my thing. Everyone’s path in […]
Recycled, Functional and Cool, 3 Reasons grünBAG Matters to the Eco-friendly Traveler
Recycled, Functional and Cool, 3 Reasons grünBAG Matters to the Eco-friendly Traveler I love to travel. Whether it’s to a town that is 30 minutes away or a different country, I enjoy experiencing a new place in all its glory. I don’t know if it’s the traveling soul in me but my “being” always needs […]
I Used Yes To Vegan Beauty Products For 30 Days And This is What Happened
30 Days With YES TO Vegan Beauty! Yes To, The Challenge! I used Yes To vegan beauty products for 30 days and this is what happened… First, I am low key so happy to have tried and completed my Yes To Vegan Beauty Challenge. It was so amazing to have dedicated my beauty regime to Yes To that […]
5 Thrift Store Tips and Tricks That Will Help You Shop Like A Pro
Let’s be upfront with each other, walking into a sea of thrift store goods is a beautiful and scary thing. Whether you are a pro thrifter or new to the game we have all had our moments. Moments of feeling overwhelmed or at peace as we walk into the shop. As for me, over the […]
4 DIY Vegan Beauty Products and Recipes You Know You Need
It seems as if new beauty products hit the market daily. Don’t be fooled most people are not mad about it but… sometimes a girl just wants to Do-It-Yourself! I personally love a DIY especially when you may already have the ingredients in your kitchen. Most importantly, these ingredients are natural and vegan, yay! So […]
I Said Yes To, YES TO Vegan Beauty Products For a Month and Here Are My Initial Thoughts
Yes to, YES TO Vegan Beauty! The Skin Problem I, like many out there, have skin problems. As a result, one day my skin is perfectly clear while the next day I wake up to find friends you know (the kind you want to unfriend) on my face. By the same token, my skin is sensitive, […]
3 Stylish Ways to Wear a Scarf Making Your Wardrobe More Sustainable
Have you ever looked into your closet and can’t find anything to wear? We have all done it, we stand there looking at our clothes wondering what to put together. Little do you know, of all the accessories we own, the scarf is the most versatile. With endless (in this case 3) possibilities you will never […]
Why I Choose to Be Fur-Free and the Brand That’s Pushing the Limit
It may seem simple… I’m vegan so I don’t wear anything that comes from an animal, right?! Well, what if you are new to this “veg” world or just beginning to explore the vegan lifestyle? Therefore, the thought of wearing fur-free (or faux leather) clothing may not seem as obvious to you. As I began my vegan […]
The Orenda Tribe, Empowering Children and Breaking Barriers Through Art
The Orenda Tribe: Empowering Children, a Force to be Reckoned With Think about all the things you used to do as a child… your creativity, your imagination, your playtime. Now think about your lifestyle today, do you still practice those things? Are you free to live with the creativity you had as a child? When […]
My Truth About Using a Straw and What I’m Doing to Make it Better
Straws, love them or hate them. Restaurants usually (automatically) give them to you and you expect to get one with any drink (or smoothie) you purchase. The straw is everywhere and we can’t get away from them but are they safe for the environment? My Honest Truth About Using a Straw… I must admit, […]
5 Unique Sustainable Valentine’s Gift and Date Ideas
The universal “love” day is just around the corner. Valentine’s Day, if you walk into any shop right now you will see flowers, chocolate, stuffed animals, and balloons. You won’t miss it. The array of pink, red, and white colors just bursting from the seams and then, you can’t help but fall in love. Or if […]
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Simple Recipe for Authentic Mexican Guacamole
Super Bowl, gatherings, birthdays, you name it… sometimes we just need a quick and easy dish that will satisfy. Growing up, my mother made homemade guacamole very often and boy we did not complain. We ate guacamole with tortilla chips or as a topping and it was simple yet delicious. Since we are in the […]
My First Marathon… As a Vegan, For Animal and Women’s Welfare
Mile 3… mile 6… mile 13, my mind was counting down the miles. It was happening, I was on the verge of completing my very first marathon. As a vegan, I did it for the animals and women’s welfare. Completing my first half marathon in 2014, I thought it would be a great idea to […]
7 New Year’s Resolutions That Last All Year
January is coming to an end and it’s about that time to reflect on our New Year’s Resolutions. Have we completed some or forgotten others? Are we staying true or slipping? As we look back maybe you wrote them down or you’re actively thinking about them on a daily basis, whatever the case may be […]
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A Very Vegan Christmas with Skull & Cakebones
It’s Monday (I know time is flying) and I can’t believe Christmas is exactly one week away. You know what that means right? Yes, Santa is about to arrive and we must get our bake on… but what if we don’t have time? If you are looking for some cruelty-free eats, want to try something […]