I've written about my yearning to declutter before and I am happy to say I am now in the midst of just that. Slowly, but surely my desired aesthetic is coming to life in my home. I was looking at my dining room and feeling pleased with the progress I had made. I then started … Continue reading Simplifying your Life isn’t Just About Stuff
Many people, vegan or not, strongly feel that they love animals. That's why they like visiting places like zoos and aquariums. That's why they like tourist attractions that allow them to take a picture holding a koala or even a lion cub. These are the isolated incidents in which most of us could possibly encounter … Continue reading Vegan Gray Areas: Zoos
The time has come for me to fully step into this new role. I have a home that needs tending to and I am it's primary caretaker. My husband, Ricky, and I discussed this lifestyle fairly early on in our relationship. Up until that point, I had never seriously considered staying at home. In this … Continue reading The Birth of a Homemaker
There are many hurdles that could potentially interfere with someone adopting a pet. Even the biggest animal lovers among us have complex, multi-faceted lives. There's the issue of time, space, and certainly finances. Some people simply are not in a place in their life where they're prepared to meet the needs of a pet, even … Continue reading The Value in Fostering an Animal
I just stumbled across this the other day, but I am very excited to try it. Despite all my plans and goals for creating a homestead, diy, and making things homemade, etc. this is one thing that genuinely never even crossed my mind. Making extracts typically involves soaking something in alcohol and spices usually require … Continue reading Making your Own Spices and Extracts
Living in a non-vegan world constantly exposes us to the fact that many people simply don't want to know the uncomfortable truth about animal agriculture. Going beyond willful ignorance, certain animals, like fish, elicit absolutely no compassion from most people. They are seen as too simple, too stupid, and too unaware to be capable of … Continue reading Our Bias Against Fish
It's no secret that social media has skewed our perception of reality. In fact, people talk about it all the time. However, largely what I see commentary on is photoshop and flat-out lying (you may see these as one in the same). Perhaps you've come across those pictures that show someone seemingly on a hike … Continue reading The Fantasy of Social Media (An Opinion Piece)
I have a confession to make: I love throwing things away. A lot. It's not like a pathological compulsion or anything. I don't buy things just to throw them out or break into people's homes so I can arbitrarily toss things into the garbage or anything weird like that. But I do love entering a … Continue reading How to Start Being Less Wasteful
Yesterday was the day when the Impossible Whopper premiered in all U.S. Burger King locations. There are several reasons why the vegan-ess of Impossible Meat is in question and separate concerns over the preparation of the Whoppers themselves (not to mention the larger health and financial ramifications). I ordered one of these sandwiches today (no … Continue reading Vegan Gray Areas: The Impossible Whopper
I have officially had my pit bull mix Ember for an entire year. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell her story a little bit and perhaps encourage you to consider adoption. About a year ago I was working primarily as dog staff at my local Humane Society. I have a very clear memory … Continue reading Ember’s One Year Adoptiversary
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