Lifestyle
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My Favorite Plant Based Cookbooks
I love vegetarian cooking and I love books so of course I love plant based cookbooks. They inspire me and teach me new tricks. I don’t always follow the recipes exactly. I use them more as a guide. Sometimes I just look at the pretty pictures. When we moved back to Tennessee I had to go through my books and purge an excessive amount. It was so hard giving my books away! Our old house had two massive built in bookcases. Our new house doesn’t have any built in shelves and we were trying to reduce the amount of boxes we had to pay to be moved out of state.…
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Vegan Snacks for Lunch Boxes
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Fun Vegan Snacks! Do you remember the excitement of unpacking your lunch box and discovering the treats inside? Packing school or work lunches can be an overwhelming task. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut of packing the same thing everyday. Let’s put the joy back into lunch by adding some variety back into our lunch boxes! Here is a list of 15 vegan snacks that are perfect for lunch boxes or anyone on the go. Blue Diamond Dark Chocolate Cocoa…
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Our Cat Bubba From Wetumpka
Our cat Bubba has a bigger social media following than me and I think I am a little jealous. We started an Instagram account for him, Bubba_From_Wetumpka, and he has almost 2,500 followers. People are way more into cute cat photos than the normal food and hiking pics I post on my personal account. Bubba’s Adoption Story We adopted Bubba from the Humane Society of Elmore County in Wetumpka, Alabama in February of 2024. He had been surrendered to the animal shelter by his previous family. He was then adopted by another couple who then returned Bubba to the shelter after a week or two. So we are at least…
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My Favorite Cruelty Free Makeup Brands
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Finding high-quality cruelty free makeup that you can actually trust shouldn’t be a guessing game. I love using natural, eco-friendly products, but I’ve learned that ‘all-natural’ doesn’t always mean ethical. Recently, I was browsing lip balms and was shocked to find products described as organic that actually contained beef tallow. After being thoroughly grossed out at the thought of putting animal fat on my lips I decided I needed to do a little homework and take a closer look into my favorite…
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Best New Vegan Cookbooks to Buy This Fall
Since October is National Cookbook Month lets celebrate the best vegan cookbooks releasing this fall! Here are 10 new vegan cookbooks to check out. Vegan Holiday Cooking Kristen Kaminski is the blogger behind The Tasty K a website that focuses on plant based sustainable living. Her new book Vegan Holiday Cooking goes on sale October 29, 2019. All of Kristen’s food looks amazing! This is a must buy for anyone hosting holiday gatherings. Weeknight One-Pot Vegan Cooking Nicole Malik of Delicious Everyday is a plant based blogger from Florida. Her first book Weeknight One-Pot Vegan Cooking goes on sale December 3, 2019. Quick easy meals anyone can make because we…
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25 Fresh Tomato Recipes to Enjoy This Summer
Tomato season is here! Is there anything better than fresh juicy delicious tomatoes? Fresh tomatoes are a summer staple. I love going to the farmers market and buying locally grown tomatoes. Summer veggies are amazing! There’s nothing like the flavor of a vine ripened tomato straight from the garden. Whether you’re looking for a quick Southern tomato sandwich, an easy tomato salad, or a light pasta dish this collection of 25 fresh tomato recipes will help you make the most of your summer harvest. Pro-Tip: For the best flavor, always keep your farmers market tomatoes on the counter at room temperature. Cold temperatures can make the texture mealy and dull…
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25 Amazing Vegan Grilling Recipes for Summer Cookouts
Last updated and expanded on May 15, 2026. It’s officially Vegan Grilling Season! I love grilling. We use our grill all year long but summer is the best time of year to grill. There is something special about summer cookouts. Plus so many yummy veggies are in season this time of year. The vegan grilling options are endless! I put together a list of 25 amazing vegan grilling recipes because plant based grilling is so much more than just boring portabella burgers. The list includes main dishes and side dishes. Oh and I included some seriously drool worthy grilled salad ideas. Who knew you could grill salad? I hope this…
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Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas for Vegetarians
Happy Thanksgiving Week! Have you planned your menu and braved the trip to the grocery store? If so congrats! If not I’m here to help. I wanted to share a few Thanksgiving ideas for vegetarians and vegans to help take the stress out of the holiday. Holidays should not be stressful. They should be extra time in your life to spend time with friends and family. So many traditional Thanksgiving foods can easily be make veggie friendly. Focus on side dishes In my opinion you can never have too many sides but for a typical holiday meal you should serve: at least two veggie dishes, stuffing, potatoes (mashed, sweet, scalloped?…
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Running & Hiking Books Spring 2018
If you like to hike or trail run you will be really excited to hear about three new books that all go on sale April 10th. Two of the books focus on the AT (Appalachian Trail). The AT is a 2,189 mile trail that runs up the east coast from Georgia to Maine. It is longest hiking only footpath in the world. I managed to get my hands on an advanced readers copy of the first book a few days before our recent road trip up to Tennessee so of course I took it with me to read on our trip. It seemed very fitting since part of the AT runs through…
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Road Trip Snack Ideas For Vegans
No road trip is complete without snacks. Some snacks are healthier than others but lets face it I love vegan junk food. The junkier the better. I try to snack healthier (carrot sticks, fruit, nuts, roasted chickpeas) when I am at work but when I am on vacation I tend to go a little crazy. I like to stock up on a few of my favorite vegan snacks before any road trip. It’s cheaper and it cuts down on drive time if we are making less stops for food along the way. It’s super easy to do. I just throw all my snacks into one tote bag to help me stay…
