Author: Mom
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Miss Emilia – 16 Month Update
16 months already! Phew have the last two months flown by. We were pretty busy traveling at the beginning of the summer but are now back in Austin for a while. Then Joe and I are heading to San Diego for a much-needed trip without the kiddos. This will be the first time I’m away…
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One Year Vegan! Plus Life Update
I’ve officially been vegan for a full year. It honestly has flown and I’m very grateful for what I’ve learned over the past year eating this way. I’ve been learning a lot about my body and what foods it tolerates well and which ones it doesn’t. I’ve started cooking with new ingredients such as nutritional…
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Loaded Vegan Nachos
Another amazing vegan meal that is traditionally loaded with meat and lots of dairy. You will not miss either when you make these loaded nachos! We were supposed to go visit friends this weekend in Dallas but Emilia got some nasty bug, either just a cold or croup, and we weren’t able to go. It…
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Miss Emilia – 14 Month Update
A little delayed but better late than never! We have a full-fledged toddler on our hands now! She’s walking like a pro, expressing her opinion, getting into trouble and saying a few words here and there. Can’t believe she’s not really a baby anymore. 🙁 Sleep – We’ve officially switched to a one-nap schedule and…
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How Our Food Choices Affect Climate Change
I have not researched climate change much. I read articles here and there and am generally aware of it but it never really was something I was passionate about. Since becoming vegan, it has been on my radar more. Learning about how the animal agriculture greatly affects climate change and other negative environmental impacts (such…
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What You Eat Matters
I’ve seen a handful of vegan documentaries including What the Health, Forks Over Knives and Vegucated. I recently watched H.O.P.E. What You Eat Matters and it is easily the best one I’ve seen. It is very thought out and well done. It’s not in your face or judgmental or scary like some documentaries might be.…
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Miss Emilia – 12 Month Update
We just finished celebrating baby girl’s one year birthday with family and friends and it was a blast. I can’t believe she’s over a year now and soon we’ll have a toddler on our hands. Emilia is growing and changing so much every day and it’s so fun watching her soak in everything that’s going…
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Why I Don’t Eat Eggs or Poultry
This is the first real post since starting our new blog in which I address a specific product within the animal agriculture industry. When I first started learning about veganism, one of the saddest facts that I came across was the treatment of baby chicks (males in general) within the egg and poultry industry. When…
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Miss Emilia: 11 Month Update
One more month until baby girl is one? Seriously…pinch me! The past month has been a lot of fun with Emilia. She’s starting to figure little things out and is interacting with Enzo so much more. Watching them play is super cute! Read on for how this month has been. Sleep – Definitely better! We’ve had…
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What I Ate Today – 7 Months Vegan!
Seven months vegan and going strong! I told Joe the other day that he was the second best decision I ever made. First is accepting Jesus into my life and the third…choosing to go vegan. I honestly think my entire health/eating journey has led up to this point and I’m so happy with the choice…
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Butternut Squash, Fig and Spinach Pizza
Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite pizza! Before eating vegan we used to make this pizza combination frequently but used goat cheese and sometimes added bacon. By simply removing the bacon and using a vegan cheese, we can still have this yummy dish. I made my own pizza…
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How to be a Christian in the Workplace
I have been told on more than one occasion that people love my attitude at work. I’m not one to complain often and I try to have a positive outlook. But if you were to ask my colleagues if I was a Christian, I bet that only a handful of them would be able to…