7 Things I Learned About Piggies at Better Piggies Rescue
The ‘Better Piggies Rescue’ is a non-profit pig rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption organization. Danielle, the owner of the impeccably kept facility, compares it to having two full-time jobs – if, at one of those jobs, your boss woke up screaming to be fed at 2am. Luckily, her neighbors in the far north corner of Phoenix, just a stone’s throw from Cave Creek don’t seem to mind. Most of them own livestock themselves and know how it goes. Danielle manages the 14+ hour days and never ending workload with lots of humor – her rescues sport names like Picasso (a paint can loving Lothario), Busta (as in Rhymes), Milkshake and Beyonce…
Turmeric, Rosewater & Aztec Healing Clay Mask
Follow my blog with Bloglovin If you read my previous blog post about Aztec Magic Healing Clay – Aztec Magic Healing Clay is, Well…Magical – then you already know I stan to the moon and back for this stuff. It boasts a variety of qualities, making it incredibly beneficial for skin and hair – especially when mixed with my other boo, ACV. It’s my go-to for detoxing and refreshing my skin after stress, travel and any day that ends in ‘y’ because it’s quick, easy, effective and cheap. Over the past few months I’ve been running about juggling travel to Calgary, a big upcoming move, hosting family for their first…
Dolla Dolla Bill Y’all: Vegan Black Friday Sales
In recent years, especially since becoming vegan, I’ve tried to limit my consumerism to some degree. However, the only thing I hunt is bargains and a sale is a sale (is a sale). If I’m going to buy something I’d like to keep as much of my green as possible WHILE continuing to support green, vegan and cruelty-free brands/businesses. Here’s some of the notable Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales happening right now: FASHION Brand: LaBante London: Luxury vegan handbags, laptop bags and sunglasses Deal: Up to 60% Off Select Styles AND up to 20% off of their New Collection. Dates: 11/23 – 12/2/2018 «Click to Shop» Brand: Gunas New York: Luxury vegan…
This Week in Vegan News: 11/18
I wanted to test out a new feature here on the blog. So, for the next few weeks, I’ll be doing a weekly round-up of interesting vegan-centric news stories. FOOD + NUTRITION It’s Like Milk but Made for Humans Vegan oat-based milk alternative, Oatly, far exceeded sales goals thanks in part to a clever marketing campaign and has now inked a deal to increase its production 8-fold with the opening of a new bottling plant in Millville, New Jersey. Their success has attracted would-be competition, with Quaker Oats announcing the launch of their own oat milk scheduled for January 2019. Source: Choose Veg Target Expands Vegan Offerings with Addition of…
Get to Know a Brand: The Elephant Pants
Get to Know a Brand: The Elephant Pants, established in 2014, is a fair trade clothing and accessory brand working to stop poaching and save elephants via donations generated by their sales. So far they've raised more than $185,000.
This Week in Vegan News: 11/11
I wanted to test out a new feature here on the blog. So, for the next few weeks, I’ll be doing a weekly round-up of interesting vegan-centric news stories. FOOD + NUTRITION 5 Ready-to-Drink Vegan Protein Shakes Worth Trying While there are plenty of whole-food protein sources available to vegans, sometimes, just like everyone else, we’re too busy to cook or need something we can grab on the go. Source: Choose Veg Should Meat be Taxed Like Cigarettes? According to a recent study, taxing meat could save the world billions of dollars in healthcare costs while dramatically reducing death rates. While many would argue that eating meat is a…
Aimee’s Farm Animal Sanctuary
Aimee's Farm Animal Sanctuary is a haven for animals and humans alike.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Kale & Crispy Chickpea Topping
Creamy, savory and filled with fall flavors, this vegan pumpkin soup is a comforting blend of spicy and sweet.
Vegan White Bean & Kale Soup
This hearty, crave-worthy, slurpable, 100% vegan White Bean and Kale Soup is delicious, nutritious and bone-warming.
Get Some Pumpkin in Your Life!
‘Tis the Season. THE SEASON FOR PUMPKIN! *cue demonic laughter* While I am not, and never have been, a PSL devotee (tho I hear they’re making vegan ones now), I am a huge fan of pumpkin. In part because from stem to seed – and everything in between – it’s so dang good for you! Pumpkin can help you: Lose Weight & Lower Blood Sugar: the high fiber content in low-calorie pumpkin helps your body absorb sugar slower and keeps you feeling full longer – which means less snacking! Most Americans average just 15g of fiber a day, which is barely half of the recommended levels of 25-30g a day.…





















