Category: Life
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LI Vegan Adventures: 5 Black-Owned Vegan-Friendly Spots on Long Island to Support
Vegan on Long Island and want to support some Black-owned businesses? You’re in luck! There are actually quite a few vegan-friendly spots you can order from if you’re feeling hungry and don’t feel like cooking at home. Here are a few across Nassau and Suffolk County if you want some good grub! Real Veggie Cafe…
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Your Bigotry Has No Place in the Vegan Movement
Veganism seeks to end oppression. Full-stop. Being vegan means you reject the injustice and inhumane treatment directed at animals. So ask yourself: do you reject the same injustice and inhumane treatment directed at people of color? If you do not, you have some serious reflection to do. Following the death of George Floyd, just one…
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Tips for Self-Care (+ Some Vegan Recommendations)
We all need a little self-care sometimes, especially during times of trouble. In light of all that is happening in the world right now, we need to think about both our physical and mental health. It’s not always easy – we’re so used to just powering through and letting our own well-being fall to the…
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10 Quotes to Inspire You on Your Vegan Journey
It’s 2020, and you’re sure to have a few resolutions written down. Or if you’re not into resolutions, perhaps you have some goals, a list of things you’d like to accomplish this year but know it won’t be the end of the world if you don’t get around to them. Maybe you’ve decided that 2020…
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Yes, Vegan Junk Food Exists. No, Vegans Don’t Care If You Think It’s Healthy Or Not
Did you know that…vegans eat more than just salad? Did you realize that…not all vegans care about eating healthy food all of the time? Were you aware that…vegans do not care if you think the Impossible Whopper or Earth Balance or Daiya or Beyond Meat is unhealthy? For the past few months, vegan (or at…
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10 Gift Ideas for the Vegan in Your Life this Christmas
Do you have vegan in your life but aren’t sure what to get them for Christmas? You’re in luck because vegans are like every other human being…they just don’t use animal products! Sure, there are some things you want to look out for when purchasing a present for a vegan, but don’t get stressed! There…
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5 Annoying Things You’ll Hear from Non-Vegan Relatives This Holiday Season (and How To Respond!)
It’s November, which means one thing for vegans: dealing with non-vegan family members who feel the need to comment on our choices. It starts with Thanksgiving when we bring our Celebration Roast to the family dinner and continues at Christmas when we bake our own vegan cookies. It can be hard, daunting, and just unpleasant…
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6 Vegan (Food) Products I’m Loving Right Now
I love food – don’t you love food? Though I mostly eat homemade meals instead of reaching for something over processed (and usually expensive), I will admit to succumbing to the occasional vegan item I see in a store. Especially new items. If I see a vegan option that I’ve never heard of before or…
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5 Simple Ways to be More Eco-Friendly
You know when people implore you to take care of the environment because there is no planet B? They’re not kidding! We really only have one planet, so why not take care of it while we’re here? In honor of Earth Day, here are some simple ways to be more eco-friendly. Get a reusable water…
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6 Awesome Veg*n Women
Happy International Women’s Day! Of course, we should celebrate and uplift women every single day, but it doesn’t hurt to have a day dedicated to all the wonderful ladies of the world. This year’s theme is #BalanceForBetter, so how can we bring about balance in a woefully unbalanced world? Well, celebrating women’s achievements is a…
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5 Ideas for a Very Vegan Valentine’s Day
As soon as February hits, we all know what to expect. Flowers. Red hearts. Balloons. Dinners by candlelight. Large teddy bears. Generic gift baskets filled with lotions, perfumes, candy. They’re all simple and, sometimes, classic ways to commemorate February 14, but, depending on your Valentine, you might want to try something a bit different. Do…
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Celebrating Two Very Vegan Years
I’ve noticed that while I talk about a lot of things I enjoy (and like to critique), I talk far less about a very important part of my life: veganism. Apart from my last post – really, a rallying cry – calling for vegan heroines and novels, I tend to keep my being vegan almost…
Tessa Altman 