Planning for a vegan wedding may seem daunting because of all the details to tackle like the food, venue, decor, etc. But wedding planning could also be fun and exciting. After all, the celebration starts not on the day of the event, but on the moment you first start planning for it. Nowadays we could find so…
How to Veganize Your Closet
Veganism extends to not just what we put in our body but also what we put on it. But veganizing a closet could be more tricky than veganizing our diet. What do we do with the non-vegan clothes we already have? How do we tell our loved ones we cannot use the gift they preciously picked for us? Where do…
5 Things You Need to Know about going Gluten-Free
Gluten-free is still an alien concept to many people including myself. Aside from the obvious -there’s no gluten in the food, I found the whole thing baffling. What’s wrong with gluten in the first place? Without research, it would be convenient to assume that gluten-free is a diet trend for the health-conscious folks, like Atkins (no carbs) or…
Top 5 Vegan Travel Tips
For some, going vegan could be a challenge in itself, let alone traveling vegan abroad. When traveling, vegans would be at the mercy of restaurants and stores, the people who are hosting them, and the locals’ familiarity to veganism (or lack of). But don’t worry, vegan traveling could be fun too! Just follow the advice from someone who has…
TOP 5 TIPS: Vegan Hair and Skincare for the Summer
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…
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…