10 x 10 Wardrobe Challenge

Some of you may have been expecting to see another winter capsule wardrobe of 40 pieces, but you know me, always keeping you on your toes!  I wanted to do something a little different, to challenge myself, and the 10 x 10 Wardrobe Challenge seemed like the perfect choice!

What's the 10 x 10 Wardrobe Challenge, you ask?

10 Outfits, for 10 days, using only 10 Pieces. 

Let's jump into it!

Watch the video here or on YouTube!

What was your favourite outfit?  Would you ever do a challenge like this?  Let me know in the comments below!

Until next time,

Christmas Gift Guide 2016 [ vegan | minimalist | sustainable ]

It's that time of year again!  What can you buy for the eco-conscious vegan minimalist in your life?  Try one of these eight gifts that tick all of the boxes!

1 Bamboo Toothbrush | 2 Wills Chelsea Vegan Ankle Boot | 3 Matt and Nat Vegan Vera Wallet | 4 Minimal Ear Jacket | 5 Everlane Fair Trade Twill Shirt Dress | 6 Vegan Vibes T-Shirt | 7 Handmade Ceramic Bowl | 8 Reusable Glass Straws

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EVEN MORE GIFT IDEAS...

None of these quite your style?  No sweat!  Here are more gift options for the sustainable minimalist vegan in your life:

1. An experience.  Minimalism is all about reducing clutter and consumerism to make way for experiences and living.  Giving someone you love an experience [ a day at the museum, a plane or train ticket to a place they've always wanted to visit, a concert ] is a way to show them how much you love them without adding more stuff to their life - just value.
2. Food.  Believe me, nothing will make your vegan family or friend more excited than handmade vegan goodies!  Do a quick google search online for "vegan ___ recipe" and get cooking.  I guarantee you'll put a smile on their face!
3. Money.  It's an oldie, but a goodie.  Money can always come in handy.  Knick knacks?  Not so much.
4. Necessities.  Need winter boots that keep your feet warm?  How about a hat, free from wool, leather, or fur?  Buying someone what they need, rather than what they want, can be the most thoughtful gift of all.
5. Donate in their name.  Are they passionate about a particular cause?  Ask them what organization they would like to support, and donate in their name.  
6. Time.  Make a commitment to talk on the phone once a week, or go on a biweekly coffee date.  Give them the gift of your time.  It's a valuable commodity that will strengthen your relationship exponentially!

What are your favourite gifts to give and receive?  Let me know in the comments!

Until next time,

#LastWeekInVegan The Turkey Industry, E. Coli, & Pizza the Polar Bear

Hi all!  Here I am, back again for episode 6 of #LastWeekInVegan.  This week in vegan news we have Pizza the polar bear, an expose on the conditions for slaughterhouse workers in the turkey industry, Morrissey writing another letter, lots of E. Coli in Great Britain's chickens, and an adorable study on the ability of pigs to be pessimists and optimists.  

Watch here or on YouTube, as always! 

Check out all of the links below to learn more!

Vegan Model Walks Out on Fur Photoshoot
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=8681&catId=1

Two-Thirds of British Chicken Contains E. Coli
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=8674&catId=1

Morrissey Urges GM to Make Vegan Car Interiors
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=8679&catId=1

Employees Speak Out Against Turkey Industry
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=8665&catId=1

Study Shows Pigs Can Be Optimists and Pessimists
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=8657&catId=1

"World's Saddest Polar Bear" Released from Mall Cage
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=8658&catId=1

Until next time,

#SelfCareSaturday Episode One: My Mental Health Story

Welcome to the first episode of my new series: #SelfCareSaturday.  Self-care is such an important thing to prioritize in life for all around well-being, and I'm making a commitment to do just that.  Whether you struggle with mental illness as I have and continue to, are an activist experiencing burnout, or just want to take care of yourself, I hope this series can inspire you to put yourself first.

Who needs self-care?  Everyone.

Why do I need self-care?  Let's get into it.

Watch the video here or on YouTube, and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss new episodes of #SelfCareSaturday every other Saturday!

Every other Saturday I will cover an aspect of self-care: what it is, why it's important, links and resources, and how I'll be incorporating it into my life.

After two weeks of practicing it daily, making it a habit, I'll check in with an update and introduce the next part of my self-care plan.

This week is all about getting educated.  Check out the links below for a place to start, go download the FREE workbook that goes along with this series, and see you in episode two!

Until next time,

LINKS TO GET STARTED:

http://www.depressiontoolkit.org/takecare/

http://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/understanding-mental-illness/

https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions