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in Animal Rights5 Vegan Closet Essentials for Fall & Winter
When you’re vegan, label reading isn’t just reserved for the grocery store. It continues to the clothing store, where shoes, coats, sweaters, and socks are inspected to avoid leather, wool, and silk. In the summer when breezy cotton is everywhere, it’s a bit easier than in the winter when cotton takes a backseat to heftier […] More
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in ReviewsReview: Mandarano Balsamic Glaze & Sauce
The first time I ever had thick, sour sweet balsamic reduction was at a French café in Central California. I dunked my bread into the impossibly dense balsamic vinegar, and watched as it clung to the baguette in sticky pools. It was unlike any bread, oil & vinegar experience I’d had in the past, and […] More
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in Animal RightsVegan Travel Made Easy with the HappyCow App
Since 1999, HappyCow.net has been helping vegans and vegetarians to find plant-based fare while on the road. But with access to the world wide web in the palms of our hands, now it’s even easier. For vegans who are traveling both locally and abroad, the HappyCow app is essential for finding the best vegan options in […] More
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in Animal Rights, Designers + BrandsVegan Coats from Vaute Couture are Warm and Stylish
No animals were harmed in the making of these stylish vegan coats. More
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in Book ReviewsBOWLS! Healthy Recipes for Comfort Foods
Think healthy recipes + comfort foods don’t go together? You haven’t read BOWLS! yet… More
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in Animal Rights, Healthy HabitsCelebrate all things vegan with Vegan MoFo
It’s that time of year again when bloggers from all over the world put fingers to keyboard to write as much as they can about vegan food. It’s called Vegan MoFo, which stands for Vegan Month of Food. It was started years ago by the Post Punk Kitchen as the vegan blogger equivalent of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). More
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in AccessoriesVegan Accessories Shopping? Instagrams to Follow Now
Fall is almost here. Time to add some new items to your wardrobe. Let’s start with vegan accessories… More
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in Healthy HabitsVeggie Breakfast Bars: A Review!
Slow Food for Fast Lives makes vegetable breakfast bars for healthier snacking on the go. Here’s a review of their full line. More
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in InterviewsHandmade Pottery: Interview with Jeanette Zeis
I am a big fan of practical art. Artwork that one uses everyday while going about regular life brings beauty to the mundane. One of my favorite practical artists is potter Jeanette Zeis. Based out of Portland, Oregon, Jeanette has been making pottery full-time since 2008. Her beautifully crafted work consists of houseware items like bowls, […] More
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in Healthy Habits9 Vegan Meals You Already Know How to Make
When people ask me for advice on going vegan, the first thing I tell them is to look at the meals that they are already making regularly. Most of us tend to make the same things week after week. So I suggest starting there first. At my house, tacos, scrambles, pizza, and salad make regularly […] More
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in Animal Rights, Beauty Supplies, Natural Beauty3 Vegan Deodorant Options that Work! (2 to Buy, 1 to Make)
Looking for vegan deodorant that works? These are my favorites! Whether you want to make your own or buy, there are options here for you. More
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in Animal RightsWhat is vegan? The answer is easier than you think.
The question of what is vegan might seem complex, and the answer might seem extreme. But being vegan really just means one little thing, and it’s not hard. More
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in Product ReviewsReview: Caitlin’s Super Natural Deodorant
When I phased out antiperspirant from my bathroom cabinet years ago, the other options available were less than stellar. I tried brand after brand, each time disappointed in its staying power. But nowadays, it seems I’m hearing about a new, natural deodorant once a month. From rub-on creams to oils to sticks to even making […] More
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in Healthy HabitsHow to Get a Vegan Meal Anywhere
A common concern about going vegan is that it will be complicated to find places to eat. In a world littered with fast food restaurants on every corner, there aren’t nearly as many all-vegan restaurants. Does going vegan mean a lifetime of hummus sandwiches from home? Hardly! Even in small towns, you just have to […] More
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in Healthy HabitsBalancing Hormones Naturally
Feeling fatigued, forgetful, overweight? Could be your hormones. Find out how to balance them naturally… More
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in Product ReviewsLVX: A Luxury Vegan Nail Polish Brand
After kicking my nail biting habit almost two months ago, I have been searching for that holy grail of polish. At this point I’m basically the Indiana Jones of the polish world. Since I spent so many years without any chemical smell on my fingertips, it’s something I notice right away – either in application, […] More
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in Product ReviewsReview: Gabriel Cosmetics Nail Polish Remover Pads
Okay, so you’ve scrupulously amassed nail polishes that are “five free.” (That means they don’t include formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toulene, dibutyl phthalate, or camphor). While you were at it, you made sure to avoid brands that test on animals. Then the time comes when you’re ready to remove that color from your nails, and you’re […] More
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Tarte Cosmetics Acquired by Pro-Animal Testing Company, KOSÉ
I was disappointed to hear the announcement this week that Tarte Cosmetics, which has been touted as an environmentally conscious company that doesn’t test on animals, was bought out by KOSÉ, a Japanese cosmetics company that supports animal testing. KOSÉ has now acquired a 93.5% share in the company, which includes most of the shares […] More
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in Product Reviews, ReviewsBooda Butter Moisturizer (Made with Cocoa Butter & Coconut Oil)
Skin as dry as toast? Maybe it’s time to butter it… Winter can be a nightmare for the skin. Between the icy whipping winds outside and dry heat inside, patchy skin makes it clear that the snow isn’t the only thing with flakes. Looking in the mirror one day, I realized that my skin was […] More
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in Make Up, Natural Beauty, Product Reviews, ReviewsA Vegan Makeup Bag: 100% Pure Cosmetics Review
One cosmetics company that makes several repeat performances in my vegan makeup bag is 100 Percent Pure. 100% Pure is a vegetarian company based out of the Bay Area that never tests on animals. More
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in HolidayValentine’s Day Ideas: My Vegan Valentine in Chicago
Looking for Vegan Valentine’s Day ideas? There’s a one-stop shop for Chicago peeps who want a cruelty-free heart day. More