vegan books
Currently Reading – Modern Cosmetics: Ingredients of Natural Origin
As an avid DIYer and huge proponent of clean beauty, I was thrilled to get my paws on what I’m calling the bible of natural cosmetic ingredients – Modern Cosmetics: Ingredients of Natural Origin. It’s an incredibly thorough...
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VBR Book Rec – Zero Waste: Simple Life Hacks to Drastically Reduce Your Trash
It’s Earth Month y’all, and lemme tell ya, I for one am freaking da fuq out about the state of this big ol’ green and blue rock we be livin’ on! Over time, I have upped my eco game when it comes to recycling, reusing,...
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Party & Book Signing for My DIY Beauty Book at Herbivore Tomorrow!
Hey, Portland area peeps!!! Please join me tomorrow at The Herbivore Clothing Company (1211 SE Stark St. Portland, Oregon 97214 – part of the vegan mini mall) from 4-7 pm for the launch of my book The Compassionate Chick’s Guide...
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‘The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty’ Available in Stores Now
You guyyyyyyyys!!! I am SO excited to announce that a book I’ve been working on for the past 1.5 years with friend Chrystle Fiedler is now available in stores and online!! It’s called The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty (Robert...
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‘The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty’ Coming This Fall
You guyyyyyyyys!!! I am SO excited to announce that a book I’ve been working on for 1.5 years with friend Chrystle Fiedler is coming out this September!! It’s called The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty (Robert Rose...
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‘Not A Nugget’ Book Review & Giveaway
My son Dylan is now 3 1/2, and hubs and I have just begun introducing the concept of veganism to him. Sure, he’s been vegan since conception but he’s just starting to learn that not everyone eats the way we do and that animals are...
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Book Review: ‘Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking’
“We can be the change in the world that Gandhi talked about—and we can start today by making vegan waffles.” — Annie & Dan Shannon from Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking. I frickin’ LOVE this cookbook for so many...
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‘Beauty by Nature’ Book Review
When I first glanced at Beauty by Nature, I just assumed it was going to be another all-natural DIY beauty book. It is, to an extent, but it’s also a wonderful guide to better living, and it’s truly inspirational! I say this knowing...
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‘Skin Cleanse’ Book Review & Giveaway
As a huge proponent of natural skincare and DIY beauty products, I was mega stoked to discover that Adina Grigore, the founder of S.W. Basics, recently published Skin Cleanse, a guide to switching over to a healthy skincare regimen. In this...
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VBR’s Cruelty-Free Holiday Gift Guide: Books
So far on the blog, I’ve covered cruelty-free holiday gift ideas for the beauty gadget gurus & makeup and skincare junkies in your life, but don’t think I’ve forgotten about all of you compassionate, beloved bookworms!...
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VBR Cookbook Rave: ‘Appetite for Reduction’
I know it may seem like all I ever eat are vegan cookies and pancakes, but every once in awhile, I feel like I need to keep my lady lumps in check. And it’s times like these, I whip out my copy of Isa Chandra’s Appetite for Reduction...
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12 Must-Buy Vegan Cookbooks
Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen (guilty), a fan of hearty “meaty” dishes (guilty), a health nut (occasionally guilty), or a sugar fiend (hella guilty), there’s a vegan cookbook just for you! I’ve compiled...
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