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"I will save the animals." Yes he will! đŸ„° Or at "I will save the animals." Yes he will! đŸ„° Or at least his vegan mom can hope he'll try his best. So far it's been pretty easy raising a vegan kid, but we're only 8 months in 😄 He drinks breastmilk and a balanced diet of plant-based solids. As he gets older, the biggest challenge I anticipate experiencing is him going to school and hanging out with friends who aren't vegan 😅 Not sure how I'll navigate that, but all I can think of now is to teach him compassion for animals, the planet, and his own personal health and just hope he sticks to those values even when he's not by my side. Anyone else out there raising a vegan kid?
Sunday Photo Dump. Spent yesterday morning meeting Sunday Photo Dump. Spent yesterday morning meeting other folks in the green space while touring @atlbotanical. Thanks to my new friend @farmernick for coordinating this outing! I met some new faces including @terracottahotties, @blackplantchick, @creativeplantmama, @sayhuyen, and a few more dope peeps. Even finally met one of my favorite vegan activists @domzthompson! Swipe left for photos and to see the whole crew! Have you ever met anyone on social media IRL before?
Giving the closing speech about climate action on Giving the closing speech about climate action on the same stage as @staceyabrams was an honor I can't even begin to put into words! 20,000 people tuned in for the @climatepower #ClimateActionNow event and I don't take that lightly. Never take for granted your ability to help change the world. You may feel like you're only one person, but I believe in domino effects - one conversation with someone could have ripple effects that spread to places you never imagined. In 2015, my friend Jannae taught me about pollution while we were on a beach in Bali. It set me down a path that altered my lifestyle, career, and entire world. Her one conversation with me led to me addressing 20k people on stage about climate change 6 years later. So do not stay silent. Climate change is happening NOW and not enough people are talking about it, but YOU can change that. Next time you're socializing with a friend or family member, bring it up! đŸ™đŸœ
TODAY: I'll be speaking at @climatepower's #Climat TODAY: I'll be speaking at @climatepower's #ClimateActionNow event alongside my shero @staceyabrams, as well as @BigTiggerShow, @blackman_dna, @mbrionte, @aliciascottforward, and others! Tune in to the FB or TW livestream from 4:30PM ET đŸ’» I put links to both in my bio! So excited y'all!! Let's give climate action the attention it NEEDS.
Welcome to CafĂ© Renne, my outdoor vegan restauran Welcome to CafĂ© Renne, my outdoor vegan restaurant! That’s what my husband calls it 😄 I’ve traveled all over the globe and I wanted my patio to resemble some of what I saw during my world adventures. So I designed it to feel like a whimsical outdoor cafĂ© in some beautiful, faraway place. This section of my deck is completely open and filled with lots of sunlight, which made it the perfect spot for dining and filling it with vibrant patio plants. Don’t forget to check out my Patio Makeover blog post for detailed shots and the full project guide! Are any of your home design projects inspired by your experiences?
I don't wear makeup every day, but when I do, I ma I don't wear makeup every day, but when I do, I make sure it's vegan + cruelty-free, sustainably made, clean, and usually minimal. If it's not safe for my skin or my planet, I don't want it âœŒđŸœïž As a new mom with limited time, usually all I do is fill in my eyebrows, which is the only thing I did in this photo 😅 But now I have a proper setup of vegan/eco-friendly minimalist makeup to play with. Can't wait to finally put together a mom-friendly minimal makeup routine! PS. Baby Beyond was clearly hella fascinated by the reusable bag my @Merit makeup came with 😂 I swear everything ends up in his mouth these days. What are the most important ethical qualities you look for in makeup? Vegan/Eco-friendly/Minimalist makeup: @merit Sustainable outfit: @lucyandyak
The rising temperatures from climate change have b The rising temperatures from climate change have been brutal on my plants this summer đŸ˜© But on a positive note, I finally used my compost. So far I've managed to keep my hydrangeas and roses alive and thriving and this nutritious compost I've been cooking up all summer using old food scraps and garden waste will hopefully help them stay that way. Has extreme summer heat affected your garden at all?
Welcome to Beyond’s favorite spot on the patio! Welcome to Beyond’s favorite spot on the patio! His face lights up every time I bring him out here. Swipe left to see the Before + After! While confined to our homes in 2020, many of us had to get creative with turning our personal spaces into something we could enjoy waking up to every day. And since our bedroom opens up to this little enclosed section of the deck, we literally wake up to this every day now. We wanted this space to be where we could relax, lounge with the baby, or even bring our laptops out to work if we wanted to. So I designed it to feel kinda like the pool area of a nice hotel, inspired by my world travels. To achieve the tropical poolside vibes I envisioned, I used my Home Depot app to order this lively yellow rug, bright decorative pillows, boho-style wicker day bed and table. Then I grabbed a large palm plant from Home Depot’s gardening center. What else should I add to this space?
Repeat after me: “I can do hard things.” This Repeat after me: “I can do hard things.” This @homedepot patio makeover project truly pushed me outside my comfort zone in a boss way. I mean look at this photo. Who dis? As I was planning out my #THDDoerProject deck design, I decided I also wanted to plant some flowers along the fence line of my backyard so we’d have a pretty view to enjoy from our new patio. Whenever I do landscaping projects in my front yard, digging holes with a shovel takes all day. I’m a busy mom and I aint got that kinda time. So I visited The Home Depot’s Tool Rental department and rented an earth auger for a few hours. An auger is designed to make hole-digging jobs faster and since I wanted to plant large rose bushes and hydrangeas, I knew I had to see if an auger could help speed things up! It looked hella intimidating, but I was determined to figure it out. And would you look at that. Mission accomplished. What upcoming projects do you have that feel intimidating? #HomeDepotPartner
Happy birthday to my dad! He's one proud grandpop. Happy birthday to my dad! He's one proud grandpop. Also do you see Baby Beyond's bottom teeth? I can't handle it 😭
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Ashley Renne

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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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Posted on 4 Sep 201918 Feb 2021
Easy Vegan Israeli Salad Recipe

Blog, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle

Easy Vegan Israeli Salad Recipe

Easy Israeli salad with roasted garbanzo beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, za’atar-spiced tahini sauce, bahārāt seasoning, sumac-herb lemon dressing, and more. 

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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

Blog, Destinations, North America, Travel Guides

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

Blog, Smart Home, Smart Tech

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

Blog, Smart Home, Smart Tech

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

Blog, Money Talk

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

Blog, Smart Home, Smart Tech

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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