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Instagram post 2274888569455860969_305816307 Did you know @cdcgov concluded 75% of every emerging infectious disease in people comes from animals? While people are outraged at the consumption of wild animals where this current virus is suspected to have originated, many forget that past deadly diseases have come from farm animals as well.⁣ ⁣ Swine flu, linked to pigs, has killed thousands of people worldwide. And bird flu is a disease that can spread easily on a crowded chicken farm. The H5N1 variety kills the most birds and is deadly to humans, killing about 60% of those who catch it.⁣ ⁣ It's easy to blame another culture for its eating habits while turning a blind eye to our own. We can’t ignore the link between meat and the outbreak of diseases. I know it's not easy to challenge our own food choices, especially ones that have been deeply embedded in us since birth.⁣ ⁣ 💚 But nothing changes if nothing changes my friends.⁣ ⁣ It's the relentless demand for meat, eggs and dairy that leads to huge numbers of animals being raised in intensive confinement in giant, grimy warehouses. Pathogens flourish in these conditions. Factory farms are a breeding ground for new strains of dangerous bacteria and viruses.⁣ ⁣ We can minimize these risks by taking an honest look at what we consume and ask ourselves:⁣ ⁣ 🐷🐥🐮 Is the pain inflicted on these animals and the potential heath risk it causes to humans worth it?⁣ ⁣ I'll end this by sharing the wise words of @earthlinged:⁣ ⁣ "We may not be able to end all suffering or all pandemics, but we can come together to end those that are caused by our exploitation of others."⁣ ⁣ 🌿 If you need help transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, I'm giving away free calls next week to help give you advice! DM me with the words "HEY ASH" and I'll randomly select a handful of you to book a free sesh with! This'll be fun 🤗⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
Instagram post 2271549865085506266_305816307 CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY CHIA PUDDING ✨🥄 One last chia pudding idea before we move on to a new set of vegan recipes! This one is for my fellow chocolate lovers.⁣ ⁣ 📝 INGREDIENTS:⁣ 1/2 cup chia seeds⁣ 2 cups plant milk⁣ 2 tablespoons vanilla extract⁣ 1 tablespoon cinnamon⁣ Vegan chocolate chips (topping)⁣ Fresh blueberries (topping)⁣ Coconut flakes or shreds (topping)⁣ ⁣ 👩🏽‍🍳 HOW TO MAKE:⁣ 1. Place chia seeds, plant milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well.⁣ ⁣ 2. Place in fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.⁣ ⁣ 3. Melt some vegan chocolate chips.⁣ ⁣ 4. Layer chia pudding and chocolate into a glass and add blueberry and coconut toppings.⁣ ⁣ If you have any content requests drop them below! What kind of plant-based recipes do you want more of? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts? Holistic food tips to boost your immune systems?⁣ ⁣ Lemme know what you'd like to learn more of, especially during these times of isolation.⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
Instagram post 2268635736502911928_305816307 Lawwwwd 😆 An old clip I dug up of a @homedepot music video I appeared in and edited several years ago. You, too, can get your professional career started with The Home Depot as I did! Back in 2010, I simply applied online at @homedepotcareers and now in 2020 you can as well. Even easier - text JOBS to 52270 right now for a link to apply to local positions.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Spring 2020 is the time to do it! They're hiring over 80,000 new people, including interns and part-time employees. When I worked as a video editor for The Home Depot online team, we hired an intern who then went on to become a full-time associate and professional photographer! Molly and I are still good friends to this day.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ The Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the world, so as an associate you get to help people with their DIY projects! If you’re a garden lover like me, a ton of part-time positions are opening up in the Garden Center, giving you a chance to work with your hands and help people in your neighborhood. I especially love how everyone they hire has the opportunity to join Team Depot, a volunteer force that serves veterans, aids in disaster relief and gives back to local communities.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Mmmkay, now let’s put these words into action! Visit careers.homedepot.com or a @homedepot store near you and get your application in for one of these #HomeDepotJobs 💪🏽⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ PS. Do you have any friends or family who are looking for work? Send this post to them!⁣ ⁣ -Ash 💚⁣⁣ ⁣ #HomeDepotPartner
Instagram post 2267234246101942977_305816307 The only one I'm accepting Irish kisses from today ☘️🇮🇪🐕 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I know this whole social distancing thing might be a struggle for some of you 😩 Even if you can't go out, that doesn't mean you can't go outside! Indoor pollution is a real thing, so please make sure you get out in nature for fresh air.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🎥 Ironically I was planning to use this sustainably made bag from @paktbags on my next trip. I was supposed to be out of the country shooting an episode of a TV series later this month but since it's been postponed, I'm using the bag for my hikes with Kayden instead!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🐾 It's so dope to finally have a bag that fits my gigantic hyrdoflask 😭 None of my other bags do. For now I'm using the bag to carry my water bottle and Kayden's water bowl, but I'm looking forward to the day when it's safe to travel again so I can test this out on the road and in the skies.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ♻️ Some of the features I'm most geeked about are the lockable zippers, secret security pocket, waterproof pocket, TSA pocket, padded laptop sleeve, large water bottle holder, lay-flat dual compartment and the crazy amount of storage options. And HELLO, it's consciously made with the 🌎 in mind - created out of RPET material sourced from recycled water bottles! This bag is a beast! It may be slightly nerdy just how much I love this 🤓😅⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🎒 They are shipping these out in August and I can only hope the world will be normal again at that point. Pakt is taking pre-orders now and if you want to get the early bird pricing at 40% off, then you may want to hop on it before it goes up. I'm too frugal to pay full price, so I'll share a link to it in my story for y'all. #paktbags #backpakt⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🌳 Anywho, that's my sustainable find of the day! Now I challenge you to go outside and walk every day this week 💪🏽😊 Make it happen.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣⁣ Ash 💚
Instagram post 2266481223780184866_305816307 MANGO RASPBERRY CHIA PUDDING ✨🥄 If you're looking for ways to stay busy at home, how about trying a new recipe?⁣ ⁣ There are a ton of topping combinations you can experiment with for chia puddings - for this one I cut up a mango and added some fresh raspberries.⁣ ⁣ 📝 INGREDIENTS:⁣ 1 cup plant milk⁣ 1 cup coconut yogurt⁣ 1/2 cup chia seeds⁣ 2 tablespoons maple syrup⁣ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract⁣ 1 mango⁣ Fresh raspberries⁣ ⁣ 👩🏽‍🍳 HOW TO MAKE:⁣ 1. Put plant milk, coconut yogurt, vanilla extract and maple syrup in a bowl and mix well.⁣ ⁣ 2. Add chia seeds and mix again.⁣ ⁣ 3. Place in fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.⁣ ⁣ 4. Mash some raspberries together to make a raspberry puree.⁣ ⁣ 5. Blend some mango slices to make a mango puree.⁣ ⁣ 6. Layer chia pudding and purees into a glass and add fresh mango and raspberries on top.⁣ ⁣ If you've decided to stay home with everything that's going on right now, do you find yourself cooking more?⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
Instagram post 2265736150857336221_305816307 THESE ANTI-VIRAL FOODS BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY. I incorporate these regularly into my meals! (*Also: See my #SuperfoodSundayChallenge hashtag to learn about superfoods)⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 MORINGA - My mom grows this #superfood in her backyard in India! Here, I buy moringa powder and add to smoothies.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 OREGANO - Those who watch my stories know I swear by oregano! I take in oil form. I use it to prevent stomach viruses while traveling, but it also alleviates colds.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 SAGE - Known for its antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits - this herb has been used for years to treat viral infections.⁣ ⁣ 🌿 ELDERBERRY - I first learned about this from @sweetjane1210. She makes and sells elderberry elixirs during flu season. Native Americans used it to treat infections and ancient Egyptians used it to heal burns.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 FENNEL - I add this to soups and stews! It kinda tastes like licorice. It decreases inflammation, which helps combat viral infections.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 BASIL - Known as tulsi in India, I had it every day while visiting. My mom and sis were sick the whole trip, but their virus never got to me. Maybe it was coincidence. Maybe it was basil.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 ROSEMARY - Known to have antiviral properties against all kinds of viruses from influenza to herpes!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 GARLIC - The smell of it makes me drool. It can enhance your immune system response by stimulating protective immune cells.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 GINGER - I have fresh ginger in my fridge at all times. Peel it, chop or grate it, and add it to a sauté or put it in your tea. It has impressive antiviral activity due to its high concentration of potent plant compounds.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ I've been vegan for 4 years now and by default my immune system became incredibly strong because of all the fruits, vegetables, and herbs I eat regularly.⁣⁣ ⁣ PS. Don't let this craziness get you down! Wash your hands, eat right, exercise, practice social distancing, and don't stress over what you can't control. You CAN control what you eat.⁣ ⁣ 🌻FOLLOW @heyashleyrenne for more plant-based and eco tips.⁣⁣⁣ 🌻 SHARE this post with anyone who can use this information!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 👉🏽 TELL ME: What else would you add to this list?⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣⁣⁣ Ash 💚
Instagram post 2263568307292583190_305816307 A lot can happen in a decade. Back in 2010 @homedepotcareers kickstarted my career as a professional video editor, and now they’re getting ready to hire 80,000 associates!⁣ ⁣ 🎞️ 10 years ago, this Fortune 500 billion dollar company took a chance and hired little ole’ me to edit all its home improvement videos. I learned so much there! On top of video experience, I also gained a lot of knowledge whenever I worked with the store associates. They’re the REAL rock stars. The true home and garden experts. The ones out in the stores connecting with people every day and making things happen!⁣ ⁣ 💁🏽‍♀️ @homedepot is a place where you can start your professional career, just like I did. All employees, whether full-time or hourly, receive on the job training and development, paid family leave, back up child or elderly care, 24/7 access to care services, and tuition reimbursement opportunities. What I received was priceless--a whole career path.⁣ ⁣ 👨🏾‍💻 If you want to be one of the 80,000 associates they hire for Spring 2020, visit careers.homedepot.com or text JOBS to 52270 right now for a link to apply to local positions.#HomeDepotJobs⁣ ⁣ 📲 Send this post to anyone else you know who is looking for work!⁣ ⁣ PS. Kinda crazy how life comes full circle. Years later after I moved on to become an entrepreneur, now I'm a #HomeDepotPartner. Didn't see that coming!⁣ ⁣ -Ash 💚
Instagram post 2262886059664742982_305816307 SAVE THIS FUDGY VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE 🤤 Y'all. I've been eating this all day today.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🥳 As promised, here is the recipe for my 34th birthday chocolate vegan cake topped with chocolate ganache:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 📝 INGREDIENTS⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ↠ ↠ The cake batter ↠ ↠⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ For the Binder:⁣⁣⁣ 2 tbsp ground flax seeds⁣⁣⁣ 6 tbsp water⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ For the Dry Mixture:⁣⁣⁣ 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour⁣⁣⁣ 3/4 cup cacao powder⁣⁣⁣ 1 1/2 tsp baking powder⁣⁣⁣ 1 1/2 tsp baking soda⁣⁣⁣ 2 cups coconut sugar⁣⁣⁣ 1 tsp salt⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ For the Wet Mixture:⁣⁣⁣ 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted⁣⁣⁣ 1 cup plant milk⁣⁣⁣ 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract⁣ 1 cup boiling water⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ↠ ↠ The frosting ↠ ↠⁣⁣⁣ 1 cup vegan chocolate chips⁣⁣⁣ 1/2 cup canned coconut milk⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 👩🏽‍🍳 DIRECTIONS⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 1. Combine ground flax and water in small bowl. Stir and set aside to thicken.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 2. Add ingredients for the dry mixture to large bowl. Whisk and set aside.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 3. In a separate large bowl, combine ingredients for the wet mixture and whisk. Then add the flax mixture and mix well.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 4. Slowly add in the dry mixture, a little bit at a time, while mixing together.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 5. Add boiling water and mix one last time.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 6. Pour cake batter in greased bundt pan and drop it on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 7. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 8. Make the ganache (frosting) by melting together chocolate chips and coconut milk. Once the cake cools, pour it on top and add your desired fruit toppings!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ENJOY! 🥰⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🍰 What toppings would you add to this?⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
Instagram post 2262157955845621929_305816307 Woke up a whole 34 years old! This is me at my most comfortable. Bare faced, at home, in my workout clothes, homemade vegan dish in hand. Just couldn't decide if I should lift weights or this fudgy chocolate birthday cake. Spoiler, I chose both 🤪⁣ ⁣ I'll share the recipe video tomorrow. Today I just want to celebrate looking and feeling the best I've ever felt. I feel healthy, strong, and confident in the skin I'm in. More and more I'm learning to fiercely love the woman I'm becoming, a task that isn't always easy.⁣ ⁣ I'm very protective of who I'm becoming because I've fought hard to shape her into who she is today. Loving yourself takes practice. It means putting yourself first, saying no to what and who doesn't serve you, and making the positive changes that you know your mind, body, and spirit need.⁣ ⁣ Confidence comes in many forms, and for me it comes from taking care of myself physically, exercising my mind daily, nourishing my body with the food it needs to be healthy, and doing the deeper emotional work to become my best self--not only for me, but for my family, my community, and our neglected planet.⁣ ⁣ I haven't always gotten it right over these 34 years of life, but every mistake, every failure, and every hardship have all molded me into the woman I am today. And I love her dearly. So cheers to 34 and many more years of growing and glowing. 🥂⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
Instagram post 2258925156258984836_305816307 If you want to change the world, start with yourself and watch the domino effect. When I began my sustainable journey, I noticed my family was the first to follow suit. My husband started using reusable grocery bags and even eventually switched to a plant based diet, my sister (@jasminepennamma) started doing beach cleanups with her kids, my mom gave up meat, and my aunts and uncles have all been experimenting with plant based recipes.⁣ ⁣ You can make a big impact just by focusing on your own self and staying consistent with it. “It’s only one plastic bottle” said 7.5 billion people. It might seem like individually you can’t make a difference, but imagine if 7.5 billion people believed they could.⁣ ⁣ So make those changes, fight for what you believe in, and stick with it. You never know who is watching and being inspired by what you do.⁣ ⁣ When you change yourself, you inspire your friends and family, together you inspire your community, the community advocates for your state, your state sets an example for the nation, the nation creates a blueprint for the rest of the globe, and little ole you will have indeed changed the world.⁣ ⁣ What green living habit are you working on or plan to implement this month?⁣ ⁣ PS. Reusable shopping bags are a good place to start!⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
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Posted on 19 Aug 201911 Sep 2019
5 Vegan Restaurants in Knoxville, TN

Blog, Travel Guides, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle

5 Vegan Restaurants in Knoxville, TN

In my last post about Knoxville, I mentioned that this city isn’t known for any particular style of food. There isn’t a signature dish—instead I found the food scene here to be generously diverse and inclusive. There’s something for every foodie in Knox, and as a vegan, I can always appreciate that! Here are 5

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Posted on 16 Aug 201916 Aug 2019
10 Things to Do in Knoxville, TN | 48-Hour City Guide

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10 Things to Do in Knoxville, TN | 48-Hour City Guide

Here are 10 things to do in Knoxville, Tennessee in 48 hours. 

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Posted on 13 Jun 201928 Jul 2019
How I Paid Off My Tesla and Built a Smart Home

Blog, Money Talk, Smart Home, Tesla Adventures

How I Paid Off My Tesla and Built a Smart Home

How I gained the kind of financial confidence that led to me being able to pay off my dream electric car, build my dream smart home, and ultimately live my best green life. 

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Posted on 6 Jun 201927 Jul 2019
I Flew On The Most Eco-Friendly Flight in History

Blog, Sustainable Tourism

I Flew On The Most Eco-Friendly Flight in History

The United ‘Flight For The Planet’ was the most eco-friendly flight in aviation history.  

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Posted on 28 May 201929 May 2019
Smart Home Interconnectivity with Google Nest Hub

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Smart Home Interconnectivity with Google Nest Hub

Google Home Hub is now Google Nest Hub! What does that mean? I break it down for you and show you how it integrates with my other smart home tech. 

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Posted on 21 May 201922 May 2019
What’s in My Smart Fridge? | Samsung Family Hub Review

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What’s in My Smart Fridge? | Samsung Family Hub Review

What’s a smart home without a smart fridge to make your mealtimes more high tech? Here is my review of the Samsung Family Hub Smart Fridge. 

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Posted on 20 May 201920 May 2019
How to Responsibly Use Credit Cards to Earn Rewards

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How to Responsibly Use Credit Cards to Earn Rewards

Learn how to responsibility maximize your credit card rewards while staying financially secure. 

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Posted on 17 May 201920 May 2019
Smart Home: How I Colorfully Transform Rooms with Philips Hue Lights

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Smart Home: How I Colorfully Transform Rooms with Philips Hue Lights

See how I colorfully transformed each room in my house with my Philips Hue Lighting setup! 

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Posted on 11 May 201920 May 2019
Shop Like a Man, Plan Like a Woman | 5 Ways to Avoid Spending Temptations

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Shop Like a Man, Plan Like a Woman | 5 Ways to Avoid Spending Temptations

How exactly did I manage to be so frugal that I’ve never had credit card debt? Here are my mental tricks to help avoid spending temptations. 

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Posted on 8 May 201928 May 2019
Getting Started with Smart Home Tech: Nest Home Security System

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Getting Started with Smart Home Tech: Nest Home Security System

The first post in my Smart Home Tech series covers our smart security system with Nest Secure, Nest Cameras, and Nest Hello Video Doorbell. 

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