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When we decided to start a garden in our backyard, we knew we wanted a raised garden bed. We have 2 large dogs and wanted to be sure the garden was safe and that they were safe too! After …
Our Gronomics Raised Garden Beds (with Assembly Instructions and Pics!) Read More »
Who doesn’t love the smell of a beautiful herb garden not to mention the taste of freshly cut herbs! A few years ago, I wrote about how I assembled my Gronomics raised garden bed boxes. You can read more on …
A Guide To Creating Your Own Backyard Elevated Herb Garden Read More »
Vegetarian and vegan travel can be tricky. When I first became a vegetarian, I was still working at my corporate job and traveled regularly for business. Back then I learned about some of the challenges that can arise for plant-based …
Vegan Travel Tips with Brighde Reed of World Vegan Travel Read More »
We are knocking on the door of a brand new year which means many people are thinking about New Year’s resolutions. “New Year, New Me!” is the rallying cry of many people vowing to start good habits and ditch old …
We are RIGHT in the thick of the holiday season with many people getting together for family, fun, and food! Navigating the holidays can be challenging for ANYONE. However, making your way through potlucks and parties can be especially challenging …
7 Tips for Navigating the Holidays As Vegetarian or Vegan Read More »
In this episode of our podcast, we review a recently released documentary called The Game Changers. Back in episode 275, The Rise of the Vegan Athlete, we discussed how many athletes are turning to a plant-based diet. If …
Above is a quick review of our Vitamix blender. Read on for a more in-depth review! Note: This particular model/ series is no longer being manufactured however, you can check out their newer models here. Investing in our Health When …
A Review of Our Vitamix Blender. Would We Buy It Again? Read More »
When we first became vegetarians in 2013, the state of vegan fashion wasn’t nearly what it is now. And that was only 6 years ago! Today, as more and more people understand that we don’t need to use animals for …
The Holidays Are Upon Us! The fall and winter months are our absolute FAVORITE seasons of the year! Maybe it’s because it’s actually cool enough outside to spend some quality time in nature. Or maybe it’s because all of the …
These are a Few of Our Favorite Things (2019 Edition) Read More »
Like many great ideas, HappyCow was born out of necessity. As a passionate world traveler, Eric Brent routinely encountered challenges in finding vegan-friendly restaurants. In 1997, Eric was living in India when he realized that the only online vegan/vegetarian resource …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we asked YOU to ask us anything! Yes, anything and everything was on the table. Here’s what you asked and our responses! Please note that some of the links on this page …
Looking for a good cruelty-free and vegan deodorant that actually WORKS can be LOT harder than it sounds! Since the term “cruelty-free” is not one that is currently regulated, some companies intentionally mislead you into thinking you are buying a …
8 of the Best Vegan Deodorants That Actually Work! Read More »
In episode 319 of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we gave you 7 Awesome refrigerator organization tips to help you stop wasting food. Also in that episode, we promised to share some pantry organization tips with you…so here we are! Let’s …
I have to admit, in researching this topic, I was SHOCKED to find out how many dog harnesses failed to provide the results they promised, the most basic being to protect your dog (and to protect you from a flying …
What You May Not Know About Your Dog Car Harness Read More »
You went to the store and bought some of the yummiest looking produce and refrigerated foods with all the best intentions to make delicious meals. A couple of weeks pass and then…“Oh no! I didn’t see that back there!” You …
7 Awesome Refrigerator Organization Tips to Help You Stop Wasting Food Read More »
What is cruelty-free, and is it the same as vegan? Before we talk about shampoos, let’s explain the difference between a “cruelty-free” product and one that is considered “vegan.” A product can be both or only one of these, …
Yes, it’s true! Vegan businesses are on the rise! When Larissa and I became vegetarians in 2013, there weren’t nearly as many vegan businesses or products on the market as there are today. I remember looking for vegan fashion and …
The Rise of Vegan Businesses with Jonny Edwards of Nuzest-USA Read More »
A few weeks ago, we did a live Facebook video just to chat with folks in the Peas and Carrots Society (our closed Facebook group). One of the participants in that chat, Melissa Grove, mentioned that she uses Imperfect Produce, …
Imperfect Produce and Meal Prep with Melissa Grove Read More »
What the Health is a documentary that was released in 2017 directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn. The film follows director Kip Andersen as he interviews several physicians with whom many of us are familiar–Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal …
We LOVE getting to know the folks within our Vegetarian Zen community! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we chat with Golden Apple Roundtable member, Harlie Pruder about her plant-based journey from omnivore, to vegetarian, to strict vegan …
You don’t have to be a Bird Nerd to get outdoors and do a little bird watching on National Go Birding Day (April 27). Even if you’ve never cracked open a field guide to identify a bird or ventured out …
I love YouTube and follow many plant-based YouTubers. Recently I’ve noticed that some of them have chosen to stop living a plant-based lifestyle. In response to this, there has also been an increase in videos calling out those who have …
Springtime is a GREAT Time to Be in The Garden! In this episode of our podcast, we are very pleased to share an interview with someone who has been a friend of mine for 10 years or so now. I …
In the Garden with Augie Sanchez (aka The Unkempt Gardener) Read More »
Intarsia, Baby Rhinos, and Baby Elephants! We’ve made it a goal for 2019 to share more interviews with members of our Vegetarian Zen community. This week we are happy to welcome artist Sherri Lewis to share her wonderful art and …
The Art of Intarsia with Sherri Lewis of Sundog Wood Murals (VZ 298) Read More »
This year, Netflix launched a new show called “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” which is based on the best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Marie Kondo is an organizing consultant and …
