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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

Live an adventurously green life

Africa is giant continent and every country within it is incredibly different. There’s more to see than just popular places like Morocco or South Africa, so don’t be shy! I encourage you to explore the abundance of culture and natural beauty this continent has to offer.

Category: Africa

Posted on 7 Nov 201823 Jan 2019
7 Things to Do in Mauritius | Eco Adventure Travel Guide

Africa, Blog, Destinations, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Guides

7 Things to Do in Mauritius | Eco Adventure Travel Guide

I remember the first time Mauritius fell onto my radar. It was by way of Instagram of course – my number 1 source for travel inspiration. My jaw dropped as my eyes scanned the ethereal azure waters and volcanic mountain backdrop – it looked like a hidden paradise only found in fantasy films. It actually

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Posted on 18 Jul 20175 Jan 2019
South Africa’s Cape Winelands Will Take Your Breath Away

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South Africa’s Cape Winelands Will Take Your Breath Away

The most common response I’ve gotten from people when telling them about my tipsy adventures in the Cape Winelands is “South Africa has vineyards?” Not only does South Africa have vineyards, but they are some of the most stunning I’ve ever seen—and the wine is pretty amazing (not that I’m an expert or anything). Our

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Posted on 7 Jul 20177 Jan 2019
Sustainable Luxury Hotel Review: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Africa, Blog, Destinations, Hotels, Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Luxury Hotel Review: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

After spending the first few days of our Cape Town vacay in an Airbnb apartment in the Bellvue area, my friends and I went our separate ways. Jannae and Coribbia ventured off to do a 2-day safari, while I opted for some solo time. I was curious to see what luxury in Cape Town looked

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Posted on 16 Jun 20177 Jan 2019
How to Beat the Crowds at Table Mountain National Park

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How to Beat the Crowds at Table Mountain National Park

Visiting Table Mountain National Park is one of those things you just kinda have to do in Cape Town, South Africa. Is it crowded, yes. Is it touristy, yes. Is it worth it, hell yeah! Sure you could get there, see that line, and have second thoughts like we did. But, a little knowledge beforehand

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Posted on 30 May 20177 Jan 2019
6 Things to do Along South Africa’s Cape Peninsula

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6 Things to do Along South Africa’s Cape Peninsula

Rarely do I ever do tours when I travel, but my friends and I have done quite a few in South Africa and we’ve loved each one. Jannae and Coribbia signed us up for the Baz Bus 1 Day Cape Peninsula Tour and let me tell you—we managed to experience a whole lot of sightseeing

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Posted on 19 May 20177 Jan 2019
Best Coffee in the World is in South Africa | Video

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Best Coffee in the World is in South Africa | Video

Are you a coffee lover? I’m not. Yes, you read correctly. I hate coffee. So why am I writing about the best coffee on the planet? Because I care about you and you probably care about coffee (judging by all the passionate coffee comments on my YouTube video). If you’ve been keeping up with my adventures

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