As I edit a post, my curious five-year-old daughter sits on my lap and asks what I'm doing. I tell her that I am writing an article about being vegan. She jumps off my lap and returns a few seconds later with a marker and notebook. "I want to write something too!" she says, smiling a little too close to my face, but her excitement is contagious. I say, "Go for it! Let's write … [Read more...]
Paying More to Eat Vegan: The High Price of Peace
Hold the Meat! Give Me My Wallet! Although some restaurants and restaurant chains are slowly incorporating vegan options, it isn't fast enough and the prices just don't add up. Vegans are being grossly overcharged for our desire to be cruelty free. Charging us extra is cruel in itself. Who is standing up for vegans? When I ask a certain arched food chain to hold the meat … [Read more...]
Staying In And Vegin’ Out: Delicious Vegan Food Delivery Service
What's better than eating delicious vegan food? Having it delivered right to your house! Vegin' Out, a California-based company, offers a vegan delivery service and lots of options for every budget, which you can check out on their easy-to-navigate website. Vegin' Out packages start at just $127.99 for LA residents and $189.99 for those of us nationwide. There's also the option … [Read more...]
10 Steps to a Healthy Vegan Relationship
Congrats! You have met an amazing man or woman who is willing to explore your vegan lifestyle; someone who is ready to take the leap into what seems like second nature to you now. But beware, "converting" non-vegans is a tricky topic. You do not want to scare them, so proceed with caution. You don't want to change your partner, rather encourage them to see the light in a vegan … [Read more...]
How Downsizing Can Take the Stress Out of Moving
I've moved a few times in the past couple of years. Each time, the dread of packing loomed way before the actual move. The thing I dreaded most was the packing and lugging years of stuff with me all over the state. Well, it seems like the process of moving is in the cards for me again, except this time I'm going in with a clearer purpose: downsizing. Downsizing on the Move: … [Read more...]
Surviving Preschool as a Vegan
As my daughter goes out into the world more and more, I feel as though my role as a mouthpiece for her veganism is getting smaller. Soon, she will head into preschool and be bombarded with everything non-vegan. What if kids start questioning her? What if the teachers don't understand? And worse, what if someone gives her something non-vegan? The first thing, as a parent, I … [Read more...]
Meeting Someone New: When Do I Tell Them That I Am Vegan?
There are some people who cannot wait to shout from the mountaintops that they are vegan. Others may wait until the right moment before exposing themselves. There are a few reasons why some vegans do not share their lifestyle when they are meeting others right away. Meeting with a Barrage of Questioning The endless "why," "how," and "when" questions … [Read more...]
Why We Need to Stop Calling Veganism a Diet
New Years Resolutions, get-rich-quick schemes and diets all have one thing in common: they are eventually bound to fail. People start them with the best intentions, but after not seeing desired results, they no longer have the will or want to continue. When viewed as a diet, veganism is no different. The key to success is to ditch the word "diet" and opt for a … [Read more...]
Vegan Cruises: Surviving Your Vacation at Sea
Preventing a Vegan Cruise Nightmare You have packed your bags, have your boarding pass in hand and are all ready to embark on your exciting cruise adventure. You remembered your sunscreen and clothing essentials, but then it hits you: did you pack enough-or any- food for a 5, 7 or 12 day cruise? Panic sets in. What will you eat? Will you starve at sea? Chances are you may … [Read more...]