Like a lot of the vegetarians (and a lot of the women) I know, I’m also pretty committed to living a greener, saner, simpler life. That sentiment has led me to cut back on the “stuff” in my life as well as the frenetic pace of life itself. I try to focus on experiences more [...]
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3 Great Vegetarian Christmas Shopping Sites
I’m all about shopping online this year. Not only is it saving me time and stress, but it’s helping me to cut back on all of the driving (read: gas and emissions) that holiday shopping usually entails. I’ve also been able to find lots of really thoughtful and unique gifts this way, rather than just [...]
A Great New Guide for Vegetarians on a Budget
When I talk to people who are thinking about going vegetarian, I hear this same question over and over: “Isn’t it more expensive?” My answer is that it can be, but it doesn’t have to be. A lot of the same rules to eating any diet without spending a fortune also apply to eating vegetarian [...]
5 Things You Need to Buy Organic
By now most of you know that I’m a huge advocate for organics. However, I do know that going completely organic requires either more time (to garden or visit organic farms) or more money (to shop organic sections and organic markets) than many people have. I get that, believe me. I think, from my own [...]
Going Organic on a Budget
Yesterday’s Chicago Tribune featured an article called “Shopping for Organics: Ways to Make Your Organic Grocery Bill Lower”. You can take a look at it and get some great information on how to get your family eating more organically, even if you’re on a tight budget. I know this is a big concern for a [...]
