Just because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean all the outside fun has to stop. Besides, there’s a saying, “there’s no bad weather, only bad clothes.” There’s another saying that goes, “If you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail.” This is all to say that you can always dress for the weather. By preparing for snowy and frigid conditions, you’re less likely to be distracted by them, and instead, you’ll enjoy the flurries.
It’s the New Year and everyone’s coming up with (or already made) their goals for 2023. Instead of going with the normal goals of losing weight, going back to the gym, and eating healthier without knowing what any of those truly mean, we want to encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and really strive to make 2023 your year.
Twinkling lights, searching for the perfect Christmas tree, a fireplace, ugly sweaters, and eating warm, delicious foods while snow gently falls outside make the holidays memorable. Having a full belly on Christmas Day is the icing on the cake. And yes, even as a vegan, you can end up splayed out on the couch, completely full from all the delicious food you enjoyed at dinner.
Vegan holiday gift guides are perfect for everyone, not just vegans. We’re spoiled for choices of vegan gifts. And the best part is that even if your loved ones aren’t vegan, they won’t really know the difference between an environmentally and animal-friendly gift and one that harms the planet. You’re doing the hard work for them: finding something cool, cozy, and eco-conscious that’ll outlast most of their current garments.
Sometimes we wake up on the wrong side of the bed and other days it feels like everyone and everything is against us. Even then, sometimes we’re stuck mentally and need a little help to get unstuck. Taking care of your mental health is super important especially when it feels like you can’t go anywhere without hearing about catastrophes throughout the world.
As the leaves change from green to golden and the air gets cooler, we’re getting excited for those yummy autumn flavors like apple, maple, cranberry, pumpkin, and squash. With Autumn comes Thanksgiving—a time to gather with friends and family, celebrate the good food of the season, and take some time to practice gratitude for what we have.
The weather is getting cooler, and we’re looking to clean out our wardrobe. Some clothes we haven’t worn in the past year (or a few years). Some are missing buttons, or zippers, and have ripped. Other clothes are no longer part of our style. You’ve finally decided to get rid of the clothes that no longer serve you, maybe Marie Kondo-style.
“Healthy living” may look different from one person to the next, but simply put, healthy living is doing and eating things that make you feel good mentally, emotionally, and physically. It’s also a way of living that lowers your risk of getting seriously ill or dying early. How you get there will depend on your current lifestyle, (mental and physical) health, interests, and goals.
Everyone deserves to treat themselves to an at-home spa day once in a while, especially if going to an actual spa isn’t realistic right now. In fact, treating yourself to a DIY pampering session will help reduce stress and calm your nerves—which is something we can all use right now.
Staycations are the next best thing to traveling the world this summer. Sometimes (okay, always), we want to drop everything and escape the ordinary. To jet set across the globe. Meet someone cute in a faraway city. Change the status quo. Live a little, or a lot.
Why should you buy organic cotton over conventional cotton? Is it worth the extra money? If you consider the number of toxic chemicals sprayed over regular cotton during farming, the bleaching during the manufacturing process, and the itchiness when you put it on, then maybe it’s time to invest in organic.
Starting an eco-friendly laundry routine is a great way to help the environment. Laundry consumes a ton of electricity, especially when you use hot water and the dryer. Not to mention, the chemicals in detergents can have devastating effects on people’s health and the Earth. The chemicals can actually make their way into groundwater used for drinking and growing our food.