Aside from food, the vegan lifestyle extends to cruelty-free hair and skincare. But unfortunately, not all vegan products work great. This summer, I made sure I used only tried-and-tested vegan products that have never failed me. As we are in the midst of high and harsh temperatures, I thought I’d share these hair and skincare favorites with you. Below are…
Top 5 Tips: How to Care For Your Wood Cutting Board
I used to think that cutting boards are all the same. They’re a basic, flat surface to cut on and the only thing they need for maintenance is soap and water. Over time, I learned that they’re not all created equal -plastic cutting boards could harbor bacteria (contrary to some marketing claims that they’re “anti-microbial”), bamboo boards could dull…
Cookbook Crush: The Homemade Vegan Pantry (Review + Giveaway)
Chefs and cooks who make everything from scratch have always impressed me. I thought, they must have major cooking skills -and a lot of time in their hands! After all, who has the time and skills to make their own vegetable broth, bread, or butter? What luxury must it be to have homemade staples in…
Top 5 Tips: Being Vegan Among Family of Omnivores
I’m the only vegan in the family and sometimes it could be tough to attend family gatherings and celebrations. I’m lucky in the sense that my family does not give me a hard time about being vegan and fully supports my Astig Vegan endeavors. But, I’m still saddened that they couldn’t jump into veganism especially if…
5 Haircare Tips from a Vegan Salon Owner
I was perusing on Instagram nonchalantly when I spotted a really cute haircut from one of the chefs at S+M Vegan (S+M stands for Shane and Marie). Marie had a unique and stylish haircut and she mentioned she got it from a vegan salon called Vavavroom Salon. I thought, the moment I’ve been waiting for has arrived, a vegan…
Last Minute Gifts for Mother’s Day
Have you bought your Mother’s Day gift yet? The other day I was shopping for Mother’s Day gifts for my mom, my sister, and Chris’ mom and got great bargains. I thought I should share them with you in case you haven’t bought your gift yet. Here are 5 affordable, last minute gifts for Mother’s Day. I’ve…