My plant-powered journey began more than 2 decades ago. I was just 8 years old sitting at the dinner table when I made the connection between the hunk of lamb on my plate and the sweet animals I loved. At that time I didn’t know about factory farms, about the negative health implications of meat,…
Parenting is all about being flexible. Before we had kids we were the “perfect” vegans. Now, three kids later, we do the best we can in the situation we’re in. Sometimes that means picking the cheese off the pizza and letting our kids eat a non-vegan cupcake at a Birthday party. I’m sure some of…
The after-school carpools are in full swing, homework battles have begun, and I’m back to packing lunches. It’s official—school is back in session! As a vegan mom who cooks just about every meal for her family, things get kicked up a notch during the school year. I take my weekly meal planning seriously and during…
Not only is bacon terrible for our health, but it also demands unspeakable cruelty to our pig friends. In today’s video, lifelong vegan Olivia Rivers Samson shares tips for how to live without bacon in this video message to her peers. Hint: it’s easy! But What’s So Wrong With Pig Farming? See what life is…
My daughter just turned two years old this week. And with that age comes new fun as well as new challenges. She’s hilarious and curious, but like most toddlers, she’s also stubborn and searching for new ways to push her limits. I’ve noticed a change in her taste buds as well. Food favorites that she…
As vegans, many of us find ourselves looking for ways to help our non-vegan friends, families, and communities understand and hopefully embrace the compassionate lifestyle that we choose to live. Knowing the pain and suffering that is created from animal agriculture and just how unnecessary it is, we can sometimes feel helpless and isolated. We…
Summer is nearly here, and along with it comes lots of time for activities and fun! Outings this season provide a great opportunity to connect with the animals that inspire our compassionate lifestyle. Try one or more of these ideas for creating compassionate and enriching animal experiences this summer. Visit An Animal Sanctuary There are…
We are so excited to introduce a new series here at World of Vegan—it’s called “Dear Toube!” Like the age-old advice column Dear Abby, this provides an opportunity for you to ask vegan questions and receive advice about any difficult situations you encounter. Check out the first one below! Dear Toube, I am raising proud, compassionate vegan…
When you become a parent, you face a number of challenges. How to keep all the spit-up from ruining your clothes, carpet, sofa… martini? How to manage the tired tantrumming toddler in the grocery store when you’re so sleep deprived you don’t even realize it’s your child? How to get the kids to bed early…
School is back in session. In my house, that means the morning rush is also back. I already miss those lazy summer days…. While most of the emphasis this time of year is on what to pack for lunch, I also like to spend meal planning time and energy on breakfast. I find a good…