Schmidt’s Deodorant is a natural, cream-based deodorant that is available in five scent varieties: Cedarwood+Juniper, Ylang-Ylang+Calendula, Bergamot+Lime, Lavender+Sage, and Fragrance-Free. I switched to natural deodorant about two years ago when I first became aware of the dangers posed by parabens and other such chemicals that are typically added to preserve the shelf-life of beauty and hygiene […]
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Cute, Comfortable and Compassionate Style with Julia Ahrens of Miakoda
Her clothes are inspired by a walk in a Zen garden and living in an enchanted forest. But what’s coolest about Julia Ahrens is her commitment to eco-friendly and cruelty-free fashion. She has named her company “Miakoda” a Native American word meaning “power of the moon.” Perhaps as a testament to the grand force of […]
Veganize Your Wardrobe
So you’ve decided to go vegan, or maybe you just want to create a more compassionate and eco-friendly wardrobe. Great, but where to start? The image that usually comes to mind, and the one that has been propagated by popular culture when you think about vegan and eco-conscious fashion is usually the one of the […]
Interview Series – Greg Sher from “I Kill Fat”
As vegans, we’ve all heard the question, “Where do you get your protein?” Well, not only do we know the answer to that question, we know that there are plenty of athletes out there who do amazingly well with the vegan lifestyle! I had the opportunity to chat with Personal Trainer Greg Sher, who […]
Recipe: Grilled Portobello Peach Sandwiches
Today is Memorial Day, the unofficial first day of summer, which means many people are taking to their backyard and firing up their grills. It’s a tough day for people who don’t eat meat, right? Wrong! There are far more creative possibilities when you decide to leave the meat off the grill. You can stick […]