This post was developed in partnership with Tom's of Maine. All opinions are my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy here. I've been a vegan (and previously vegetarian) for quite a while now, which means I've been using natural personal care products for a while. For most products it was easy to make the switch to something natural and cruelty free - there's an amazing … [Read more...]
How We’re Eating Organic on a Budget
Grocery shopping is stressful. Between creating a budget my family can stick to, choosing healthy options, and navigating through crowded stores, it's enough to pull my hair out. Adding veganism and a preference for organic products makes it even harder. Since moving into a bigger (and more expensive) house in August, budgeting has become even more important to us; my current grocery goal is … [Read more...]
Stress Is A Destructive Force: Destroy It Before It Can Hurt You
It's unlikely that you need to be told that you should try and keep your stress levels under control. No one wants to be patronized, so we'll proceed on the basis you understand that. And besides, it's not likely anyone actively chooses stress! You have probably heard all the usual recommendations. Make time for yourself. Don't take on too much at once. Meditate, if you can figure out how and … [Read more...]
What Can You Do To Ensure Your Adolescents Are Active?
An active life is important at all ages. Of course, most kids don't need to be convinced of this. Often the trickiest part can be getting them to stop and sit down for awhile. As they get into their teenage years they might become a little more interested in sitting in their rooms and avoiding sunlight. But even if they do, it's usually not impossible to keep them active. It just takes more, and … [Read more...]
Vegan Halloween Candy Roundup
The following post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Halloween has to be one of the most fun holidays for kids. Dressing up in costumes and walking around getting free candy? Plus as an adult whose child isn't ready for trick or treating yet, I love giving out candy and seeing all the kids dressed up. Navigating the Halloween candy aisle as a Vegan, … [Read more...]
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