Did you know that many mainstream nail polishes are made with chemicals, toxins, and known carcinogens like formaldehyde? And that many have been tested on animals? And that some even contain animal (or insect) products? When I learned all this, I decided it was time to give my nail polish collection an overhaul. That was…
Before I dive in, I do want to note that the most sustainable, eco-conscious decision regarding parenting is to choose to adopt, become a foster parent, or not have kids at all. However, for a variety of reasons many still choose to have kids (I did!) and as always we do our best to foster…
Are you planning a trip to Disney’s California Adventure Park? Well, your timing couldn’t be better! If you had visited this park years ago, the vegan choices would have been very scarce and mostly accidental, but the demand for vegan foods today is so high they have become a menu “must.” We’ve heard rumors of…
25 years. That’s how long it’s been since I’ve eaten a burger from a fast food chain…until today. Carl’s Jr. just announced their new “Beyond Famous Star” burger made with the popular vegan Beyond Burger. When ordered without cheese and mayo, it’s fully vegan! So you better believe I hopped in the car with my hubby…
“Say whaaaat? Vegan dog food? Now that’s taking things too far.” “That’s straight-up animal abuse!” “I’m calling PETA.” These are the kinds of things I hear whenever I share that I feed my dog Chance vegan dog food. Chance is 13 years old and thriving, and he’s been eating a plant-based diet for more than…
At just 24 years old, Raul Medina was already struggling with fatigue, mental fogginess, weight, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes. He assumed, like so many do, that his health destiny was written in his genes. Raul’s mom had Type 2 diabetes, so he thought it was likely he would one day suffer from that too. Raul didn’t have health…
Have you ever been hanging out with friends when they decide to go grab pizza at a notoriously not-vegan-friendly pizzeria? I’ve been there. Or, even worse…have you ever called your local pizza chain to order a veganized pizza only to hear a long silence on the other side of the phone, followed by… “No cheese?!?!” As much as…
“What I Eat in a Day” videos are some of the most popular vegan videos on YouTube. They provide inspiration and ideas for meals and snacks that you can turn to in an entertaining “peek into someone’s daily life” way. In today’s Fall-inspired video, you’ll see a simple oatmeal with warming spices which you can…
Whole Foods Market is pretty close to paradise for vegans, veg-curious folks, and wellness warriors like me. But the store is massive and the number of products can be daunting. What are the best items that are vegan at Whole Foods? I could (and sometimes do) spend hours and hours browsing every product (and it’s…
A Pig’s Tale Hi there. I’m a pig and here’s my story. You might expect that my life is like the pig in the movie Babe. Full of playful moments with other animals. But that’s not my story at all. My life started out rough, and it’s only gotten worse. You see, just like nearly…