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Top 5 tips for vegetarians who want to go vegan

Becoming Vegan, Mindful Vegan, Vegan, Vegan FAQ, Vegan Resources

If you’re curious about going vegan but you have questions or insecurities, then you’re in the right place! I know that it can seem daunting in the beginning and that’s why I’ve put together this list of my things that really helped me (and things I learned/discovered later that I wish I’d known back when I started).

What are you actually craving? Replacing animal products in a vegan diet

Vegan, Vegan Cooking

Before I went vegan, I was vegetarian for years. I remember relying heavily on cheese and eggs for flavor and richness in a lot of my meals. A slice of cheese was an absolute requirement for a veggie sandwich. Eggs became my go-to breakfast. When I decided to nix the dairy and eggs, I had […]

How to Make Your Big, Crazy Dream Come True

Goal Setting, Life, Make Awesome Happen

So I have a confession to make. I have this big crazy awesome dream that I’ve been shoving to the back of my mind for a while now. You know how it is. It can be scary to admit that you want something. Especially if you want it really badly. Isn’t it funny then, that […]

Ginger Miso Salad Dressing

Lunch & Dinner, Nut-free, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes

It’s definitely summer here in Austin, Texas! I’ve been getting out for my daily walks super early so that I can get back into the A/C before it gets too scorching hot. Salad has been my go-to lunch during these sweltering days because hot food just doesn’t seem as attractive during the summer. People have told me that […]

The Yoga of New Motherhood

Happenings, Life, Reflections, Vegan Baby, Yoga

This morning I seized an opportunity that has been rare in my life recently. I went to yoga. This might not seem like some magical feat to the average person. In fact, you may be wondering why it is rare for me, considering “yoga” is in the name of my blog! As a kid, did you ever […]

Four Easy Meals with 5 Ingredients(or less!) from Trader Joe’s

Lunch & Dinner, Salads, Sandwiches, Side Dishes, Soups, Vegan, Vegan Meal Planning, Vegan Recipes

Quick, healthy meals with 5 ingredients (or less) from Trader Joe’s!

Is breast milk vegan?

Food Ethics, Vegan, Vegan Parenting

I was talking to an acquaintance the other day who happens to be vegetarian and describes herself as “mostly vegan.” I mentioned how I’m so happy that my baby is vegan and I will be raising her without ever feeding her animals or their excretions. I was taken aback when she said, “well she drinks breast milk so…she’s actually not vegan.”