It's the New Year and thousands of people are starting it off by celebrating Veganuary, a global campaign that encourages people to go vegan in January. This year marks the third annual Veganuary, and it is definitely catching on. The organization is expecting about 50,000 people to pledge in 2016—a significant increase from when it began in 2014 with about 3,000 people. … [Read more...]
Vegan Girl’s Guide to Cruelty Free Tampons
There is a plenitude of vegan beauty products out there from hair dye to nail polish and everything in between, but feminine products are usually left out of the discussion. Like every other dollar you spend, your monthly purchase is a vote either for or against the animals. Who are you voting for? The chances are, if you use the mainstream brands of pads or tampons, you are … [Read more...]
Things Vegans Should Be Aware of at Restaurants
When going out to a restaurant as a vegan, the best case scenario is for a menu to have a little “V” or plant-based emblem indicating which dishes are animal friendly. Yet, most of the time neither is present. Then, vegans have to go through the long process of perusing the entire menu trying to find a hidden treasure. Even after you find an option that seems safe enough, … [Read more...]