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 […]
Be Free, Sustainable and Rebellious with Z Shoes
Can shoes really be sustainable… can a single pair actually make the world a better place or save a life? We think about sustainable, ethical or eco-beauty products, clothes, and even packaging but have we thought about the full life of a pair of shoes and how they may save or harm us? The “sustainable […]
The Power of Sustainable Fashion with IconaWear
What does sustainable fashion mean to you? It’s a question that some people may or may not be able to answer. Before I became an Ethical Fashion Advocate it was fair to say I really didn’t know the answer either. That’s perfectly fine to admit because it led me to my beliefs now. I’m naturally […]
5 Cruelty-free Bags with a Purpose Under $50
The Holiday’s are here and with Thanksgiving already under our belts (possibly loose belts) a lot of us will now start prepping for Christmas. So to start the season and in honor of Shop Small Saturday I wanted to highlight To The Market, a company that Partners with Artisans to give us products with a […]
Joon Haircare, Everything Good and Cruelty-free in One Bottle
Cruelty-free haircare will no longer be the same with this little magic potion in a bottle. Joon Haircare, Houston born and Persian inspired is everything that is “positive vibes.” Does anyone else struggle to find haircare that actually works and is cruelty-free? I did (emphasis on the did) before I stumbled upon Joon Haircare. So […]
What Is Palm Oil and Why Should You Care About It?
What in the world is palm oil? It’s a question that has been floating around and now it’s your turn to learn a little bit more about it. I did this fun collaboration with The Animal Edit, where we discuss the basics of palm oil and why you should start caring about this ingredient that […]