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My One-Ingredient Solutions for Hair & Skin [ Vegan + Cruelty-Free ]

Diana February 18, 2020

Knowing the facts about what renowned beauty brands do to animals behind the scenes was important to me, but it left me with a void for a while as I didn’t know what products I should use instead. It was then that by talking with friends and doing research that I came across simple solutions made with only one ingredient!

In this week’s blog post I will talk about three different one-ingredient, chemical-free solutions that help keep my skin and hair moisturized and healthy. Ready? Let’s dive in.

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My 10 Cruelty-Free [ + Vegan ] Everyday Toiletries

Diana February 3, 2020

My 10 cruelty-free [ + vegan ] everyday toiletries list will save you time and will help you buy more ethically-sourced everyday products which are both cruelty-free and vegan. From the time you wake up in the morning till the evening when you remove your make up and start getting ready for bed, your daily beauty routine is covered in this week’s blog post.

And if you’re like me, you might be also wondering what the difference is between cruelty free and vegan. Aren’t they the same? That’s what I thought, but I was wrong. I explain this as well in this article.

This image was taken during my recent visit to Tiger Tops, the only elephant-friendly resort in Chitwan, Nepal

5 Must-Read Books for Elephant & Animal Lovers + 1 Children's Book to Teach Compassion

Diana June 24, 2019

Books are great teachers, and it is my hope that these six book recommendations help us open our hearts wider to the wonderful sentient beings that we’ll hopefully get to share this planet with.

These book recommendations are for readers who love elephants and animals and for those looking for inspiration to help improve their lives. In this week’s post, you will find a brief summary of the 5 must-read books for elephant & animal lovers + 1 children's book recommendation to teach compassion.

Going Vegan while Living Overseas: The Challenges and Opportunities you Find when You Live Away from Home

Diana June 3, 2019

Are you considering going vegan? What are your major obstacles? In my case, fear was the main obstacle. I didn't want to be left out of social activities nor to have people confront me for my decisions, and quite frankly, I didn’t want to stop eating yummy desserts.

Two and a half years ago I became while living in Nepal. Now in Jordan, I still encounter multiple challenges, but there has not been a day in which I’ve regretted making that decision. It is so exciting, so right and delicious!

Here are 5 challenges and opportunities I have found so far, plus a ton of resources for you to read, watch and try!

A beautiful sheep that I met during my trip to New Zealand.

The Rewards of Being Kind to Animals - 5 Ways Helping Animals Make Us Happier & More Humane

Diana May 21, 2019

Regardless of our lifestyle choices, what we do every day has an impact on animals, even if we don’t own one at all. And although it is wonderful to have a cruelty-free way of living, I know it us not feasible for everybody. The great thing is that we can still be kind no matter how small our efforts are and we’ll be rewarded for it. Here’s why.

Helping animals improves our humanness and boosts our happiness. It also helps us heal from trauma and depression. The following are five ways in which being kind to animals makes us feel better.

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How to Host a Hygge [Vegan] Coffee Morning -3 Easy Ideas to Enjoy in 2019

Diana January 7, 2019

The purpose of small, intimate gatherings, like hosting a coffee morning at home, is to cultivate a sense of belonging, of safety, of trust and friendship. You can create a relaxing atmosphere in which both your home and your attitude are welcoming and warm. So gather your favorite people, light those candles and share some delicious vegan comforting food!

With these tips and simple recipes you will definitely experience that #hygge feeling you want everyone to have on your next vegan coffee morning. Hyg dig!