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1 month preggo vs. 5 months! In the past 2 weeks, 1 month preggo vs. 5 months! In the past 2 weeks, my lil’ bumble bee has hit a growth spurt. At my 20-week weigh in, I was 128 lbs. Now 2 weeks later, I’m 131 lbs and the baby is about the length of a banana 🍌⁣ ⁣ I always thought it would be incredibly weird to see my body change once I got pregnant. I shocked myself with how much I’m actually enjoying this process. Pre-pregnancy, I had plans to write long captions of how miserable this experience would be. But you know what they say. Tell God your plans and he’ll laugh in your face.⁣ ⁣ It’s been surprisingly pleasant and I can honestly say I’m happy this is one plan that didn’t go as expected 😌
Eco Swap Idea 05 💡 Swap out plastic antiperspir Eco Swap Idea 05 💡 Swap out plastic antiperspirant for sustainable natural deodorant!⁣ ⁣ More than likely if you walk down the personal care aisle of any store, the deodorants will be in plastic packaging. I find my natural, vegan, sustainable deodorants online.⁣ ⁣ The two I have in the photo are options I've tried and liked. The one from @ethiqueworld comes in paper packaging and it's a bar that you just rub on your armpits. The other one from @myshay.deodorant comes in an aluminum tin and you scoop a small amount out and rub it on.⁣ ⁣ One of the best natural deodorants I ever tried had tea tree oil in it. Essential oils have antibacterial properties that can help with odor and tea tree oil works really well. Unfortunately, the tea tree deodorant I tried was by @jasonnaturalcare, who uses plastic packaging 😩⁣ ⁣ Some people detox their armpits first before making the switch to natural deodorant by making an armpit mask out of bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar.⁣ ⁣ Have you ever done an armpit detox?
End of summer grillin with @ozofoods! Here's how t End of summer grillin with @ozofoods! Here's how to make a juicy plant-based burger 🍔 [ad]⁣ ⁣ Yes you absolutely can have a delicious #plantbased cookout. Here's how I made this hubby-approved burger:⁣ ⁣ 1. Grill the #OZOFoods patties⁣ 2. Toast your buns⁣ 3. Add ketchup to one bun⁣ 4. Place a patty on top⁣ 5. Smear on fresh guacamole⁣ 6. Add fresh mango salsa⁣ 7. Add a couple of onion slices⁣ 8. Garnish with arugula⁣ 9. Crush some BBQ chips on top⁣ 10. Place your other bun on top and flatten⁣ ⁣ This loaded burger is 100% vegan and certified tasty.⁣ ⁣ FYI the OZO patty has:⁣ ⁣ 🌱 No artificial ingredients and uses a blend of rice and #peaprotein fermented by shiitake mushrooms.⁣ ⁣ 🌱 22g of protein per serving y'all!⁣ ⁣ 🌱 NO cholesterol. And less calories, fat and saturated fat than other plant-based protein brands.⁣ ⁣ Are you grilling before summer is over⁣ ⁣ #OZOGood #TasteTheGoodInLife
Are you wearing Reusable or Disposable masks? Wild Are you wearing Reusable or Disposable masks? Wildlife like the seagull in the video (swipe left) are getting entangled in the strings of littered masks.⁣ ⁣ If you do find yourself wearing a single-use mask, please cut those strings off before disposing in the trash.⁣ ⁣ Photo: @seekthetruth⁣ Video: @southessexwildlife
This mama-to-be has been busy. I got my certificat This mama-to-be has been busy. I got my certificate in plant-based nutrition! Tackling the @nutritionstudies program through @ecornell_online was one of the best steps I could have taken both personally and professionally.⁣ ⁣ 🤰🏽 As an expecting mother, I absorbed invaluable science-backed info about plant-based health from pregnancy to raising children. And as the creator of a green living brand, I learned a treasure trove of gems to pass on to YOU!⁣ ⁣ 🎓 S/O to @foodforhealthfoundation for granting me a scholarship in support of my education goals! In my application, I spoke about the connection between food and health. From fibroids to heart problems to cancer, my own friends and family have experienced so much trauma, and I couldn't help but wonder if diet was a significant factor.⁣ ⁣ 🍐 The courses provided research from experts explaining how a whole foods plant-based diet is optimal for health; including the prevention and REVERSAL of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes (two ailments that disproportionately affect the Black American community). The program also helped further my understanding of the links between animal agriculture and environmental destruction, as well as the role politics and giant corporations play in strategically molding our food habits.⁣ ⁣ 🐣 I began my vegan lifestyle 4 years ago to take a stance against animal exploitation, and since then I have adopted a wide range of other reasons to stand by that choice - from health to environmental to social justice issues.⁣ ⁣ 🌱 What are some topics you’d like me to cover about vegan and plant-based living?
How do I stay active in my 2nd trimester of pregna How do I stay active in my 2nd trimester of pregnancy? I have several go-to activities.⁣ ⁣ 🚶🏽‍♀️ 1st trimester I toned down my exercise routine. I was so nervous to overdo it given how critical those first 3 months are for development! While my doc said there was nothing to worry about, my nerves got the best of me and I just did 1-hour daily leisurely walks.⁣ ⁣ 🧘🏽‍♀️ Now that I'm in 2nd tri, I feel a lot more confident! I ride my electric bike, do yoga, and speed walk. And we should be finished setting up our basement gym later today, so I'll add in some additional moderate workouts for variety.⁣ ⁣ 🚴🏽‍♀️ I particularly enjoy my electric bike because it allows me the versatility to ride in a low impact way. My heart rate is faster now that I'm preggo so I get out of breath a lot quicker. If I don't want to pedal, I switch to electric mode and enjoy a gentle ride.⁣ ⁣ 💦 The husbae and I go on electric bike dates sometimes for fun. He added a basket to mine so I can carry water with me to stay hydrated.⁣ ⁣ What have you been doing lately to stay active?
My hot mom summer lewk 🙃 First time being pregg My hot mom summer lewk 🙃 First time being preggo. First time posting a selfie. First time wearing makeup in 2020. Issa year of firsts.⁣ ⁣ What was a first for you this year?⁣ ⁣ 💇🏽‍♀️ Hair cut/color: @laseviancehairsalon⁣ 👄 Makeup: @scoobiewest
*New Driver Coming Soon* 🐣 WHEW! We're official *New Driver Coming Soon* 🐣 WHEW! We're officially 5 months in y'all! #20weekspregnant⁣ ⁣ My whole life I was adamantly against having children. Do you know anyone like that? If you do, I was probably 10x more anti-kids than that person you know.⁣ ⁣ Crazy enough I married a guy who was the complete opposite. His biggest dream was to be a dad! Lo and behold, we did what most people would strongly advise against - we married each other anyway hoping the other person would change their mind. Spoiler. It was me who did.⁣ ⁣ As a little girl, I never once dreamt of:⁣ 1. Having a fairytale wedding⁣ 2. Marrying the perfect spouse⁣ 3. Buying a fancy car⁣ 4. Moving into a big house in the burbs; or⁣ 5. Having kids 🙅🏽‍♀️⁣ ⁣ These were all things HE dreamt of, that at the time, I rolled my eyes at.⁣ ⁣ I just dreamt of adventures and grand escapes.⁣ ⁣ But bae wasn't looking to escape life. He wanted a life he didn't need to escape. So with each of these big dreams HE had, he crazily had faith that I'd come around too. To my surprise, every time I came around to one of his dreams, I fell wildly in love with each one.⁣ ⁣ The fairytale wedding I scoffed at was the most tearfully magical day of my life, my spouse was the best husband I could never dream of, our "fancy" electric car kickstarted my sustainable lifestyle brand, and our solar-powered smart house in the burbs became the dream home I didn't know I wanted.⁣ ⁣ After all was said and done - that simple act of having an open mind to someone else's dreams, allowed us to essentially build a life I didn't need to make grand escapes from. An unexpectedly adventurous life that I could finally envision ourselves bringing a kid into.⁣ ⁣ Looking back on my journey that led me to wanting to be a mom; I don't think I would have ever gotten here had I not been open to trying new things. Had I only made room for my own ideas of what my life could look like, I would have missed out on all these magical milestones that have brought me immeasurable joy.⁣ ⁣ I'm beyond ready and excited to enter into motherhood and I'm grateful I have a partner I can trust to make this next milestone our most joyous one yet.⁣ ⁣ 🤰🏽 Any guesses on the
The passing of Chadwick Boseman has rocked us to The passing of Chadwick Boseman has rocked us to our core. He was a Black superhero both on and off screen - showing us how much one human being could accomplish despite battling colon cancer in silence.⁣ ⁣ While we don’t know the details of his particular case, we should talk about how it can affect you. It’s important to address the racial and ethnic disparities of colorectal cancer in America, so let’s talk about it.⁣ ⁣ Swipe through for more info.⁣ ⁣ Systemic and individual action must both happen to help us all live our best lives. Please get screened and make those diet & lifestyle changes you know you need to thrive.⁣ ⁣ **After looking through the info, comment with anything else you think should be added to this convo**
This year, I went 7 months straight without wearin This year, I went 7 months straight without wearing makeup. Why?⁣ ⁣ I wanted to clear my skin. I wanted to get back to feeling comfortable in my own skin. I wanted to remember what it was like to feel beautiful without covering up my skin.⁣ ⁣ Growing up I avoided makeup. Even throughout most of my 20s, I didn't really bother. It wasn't until I became a content creator, I felt pressured to wear it. Everyone on the gram and YouTube looked so polished all the time. And then there was my basic ass. So I took a class to figure out how to achieve that polished lewk too.⁣ ⁣ Before I knew it, I loved wearing makeup. It made me feel finished. Confident. Presentable. Professional. Especially for video projects, cuz ya know 4K will bring out ALLA ya flaws. But eventually makeup became this debilitating drug I couldn't be seen without. When it got to a point where I felt I NEEDED to wear makeup versus WANTING to wear makeup, I knew it was time for a detox.⁣ ⁣ When I went to India in January, I committed to going as long as I felt necessary without foundation or Instagram filters until I learned to feel confident in my bare skin again. It was freeing.⁣ ⁣ About 7 months went by, and I got dolled up for the first time. I slipped into a shimmery evening gown, rocked my big curls, and painted on a full face of makeup. I felt lovely. I felt fierce. I felt sexy. But more importantly I felt just as confident after I took it all off. And THAT'S what I was hoping for at the end of the day.⁣ ⁣ Makeup is undeniably amazing. Just know you don't *need* it. It's a tool to accentuate your existing beauty. Makeup doesn't make you beautiful; it simply enhances what you already got. Never forget that.
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Ashley Renne

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Posted on 3 Jun 20204 Jun 2020
5 Black-Owned Vegan Food Brands to Put in Your Kitchen

Blog, Vegan Food

5 Black-Owned Vegan Food Brands to Put in Your Kitchen

Here are a few Black vegan food brands to add to your kitchen!  

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Posted on 15 Mar 202015 Mar 2020
9 Anti Viral Foods That Boost Immunity

Blog, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle

9 Anti Viral Foods That Boost Immunity

Here is a list of 9 immune-boosting, anti-viral foods that I incorporate regularly into my plant-based meals. 

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Posted on 27 Jan 202027 Jan 2020
Best Barbados Eco Travel Guide: Sustainable and Vegan Friendly Things to Do and Eat

Blog, Caribbean, Destinations, Hotels, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle

Best Barbados Eco Travel Guide: Sustainable and Vegan Friendly Things to Do and Eat

What is there to experience in Barbados for sustainable, vegan, and/or nature loving travelers? Here’s the best eco-friendly travel guide to the island. 

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Posted on 21 Jan 202014 Feb 2020
5 Vegan-Friendly Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites While Traveling

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5 Vegan-Friendly Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites While Traveling

Vegan-friendly ways to prevent mosquito bites. 

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Posted on 19 Nov 201919 Nov 2019
Sustainable Fashion Diary – Cleveland Ohio

Beauty & Style, Blog, Green Living, Vegan Fashion

Sustainable Fashion Diary – Cleveland Ohio

Renting clothing is one of my favorite sustainable approaches to fashion. Here’s what I rented during my Cleveland vacation. 

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Posted on 14 Nov 201914 Nov 2019
10 Ways to Create a Sustainable Organic Garden

Blog, Green Living

10 Ways to Create a Sustainable Organic Garden

How do you grow a garden filled with flowers, fruits, and vegetables that’s organic, sustainable, and eco-friendly? Here are 10 ways to create an eco garden. 

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Posted on 22 Oct 20194 Nov 2019
Is Camel Riding Ethical? | Sustainable Travel in Egypt

Animal Activism, Blog, Destinations, Middle East, Opinion, Sustainable Tourism

Is Camel Riding Ethical? | Sustainable Travel in Egypt

Is camel riding ethical? In Egypt I witnessed cruel working conditions for camels, horses and donkeys. Here are my thoughts. 

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Posted on 1 Oct 20191 Oct 2019
58 Fall Fruits and Vegetables to Try This Autumn

Vegan Food

58 Fall Fruits and Vegetables to Try This Autumn

What fruits and vegetables are grown during the fall season? Here’s the full list! 

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Posted on 16 Sep 201917 Sep 2019
Self-Driving Electric Cars Don’t Exist | It Can Wait Pledge

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Self-Driving Electric Cars Don’t Exist | It Can Wait Pledge

Distracted driving is outdated. Whatever it is, it can wait. Here are 5 ways to prevent distractions from happening!  

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Posted on 11 Sep 201911 Sep 2019
6 Avocado Toast Ideas for Every Season

Blog, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle

6 Avocado Toast Ideas for Every Season

Avocado toast doesn’t need to be boring. Add some color with these 6 ideas for every season – fall, winter, spring, and summer!  

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