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Instagram post 2195886948588067318_305816307 Best Alternatives to Plastic Straws for Travelers ✨ I have a few different reusable options for cutlery and straws, and after trying several, I've identified which I like most for traveling.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ✈️ For those on the go, get something sturdy that comes in its own pouch so you can conveniently carry it in your pocket or purse.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 💚 MY TOP 3 TRAVEL FAVES:⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 1. #GlassStraws - Glass + travel sound like a recipe for disaster. But nah! Many modern glass straws are shatter-resistant, break-resistant, and usable in cold and hot temperatures.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 2. #BambooStraws - With the ability of bamboo to grow back so fast once cut down, it is a very sustainable option if it doesn't come from a country that is being heavily impacted by it. I have one that comes with a brush and it's easy to keep clean.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 3. #MetalStraws - For the luxe traveler who wants to look sleek while they sip 😆 I actually love using stainless steel straws at home. They look really chic.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🎋 If you love straws, or in some cases, you may genuinely need them, try a reusable option! You can find these everywhere now - @grovecollaborative, @amazon, @target, @walmart, etc. Trust me, it's not just for hippies and VSCO girls 😛 It's becoming more mainstream, which is exciting news for eco enthusiasts.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🍹 Have you found a good reusable straw option that you love?⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ #nowaste #sustainabletravel #sustainablelife #sustainableproducts #nostraws #reusablestraws #saynotoplasticstraws #zerowasteliving #savetheturtles #zerowastelifestyle #nomoreplastic #plasticfreeliving #straws #plasticfreeoceans #noplasticstraws #plasticstraws #stopusingplastic #sustainability #sustainablelifestyle #ecotravel #sustainabletourism #responsibletourism
Instagram post 2195518535965418453_305816307 My Smart Home Tech Tour video is finally up on YT! I show you 21 ideas for pimping your house out with energy efficient tech that'll save you time and money. ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 There are different aspects to building a sustainable home, and our main focus was energy efficiency. At least half of the tech I show in my video will help you reduce your energy consumption, which of course helps both your wallet and the planet.⁣ ⁣ 📃 This clip is just a glimpse, but here's the list of tech we've automated that you'll see in the full video:⁣ ⁣ 💡 Smart blinds, fans, laundry, vacuum, security cams, doorbell, thermostat, locks, fridge, lighting, speakers, wifi routers, outlets, displays, Google assistants, irrigation system, garage opener, robot lawnmower, and solar panels 🤗⁣ ⁣ 📱 What #smarttech do you want for Christmas? 🔗 to video in my IG stories.⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #smarthome #smarthomes #smarthometechnology #smarthometech⁣ #tech #technology #gadgets #instatech #techie #electronics #techy #tecnologia #smarttechnology #smarthome #womenintech #philipshue #newhome #newconstructionhome #sustainablehome #techtuesday #technologytuesday #techaddict #techblogger #sustainability
Instagram post 2194481533618886167_305816307 The #SuperFood of the week is rainbow chard! 🌈 Have you ever tried it? I challenge you to make something with it this week and here's why.⁣ ⁣ 🥬 Everyone these days raves about kale. But the real MVP here is chard and it doesn't get nearly as much love! I picked up this fresh, colorful batch yesterday.⁣ ⁣ SWISS CHARD FACTS:⁣ ⁣ ☆ WHAT IS IT: It's like a beet, minus the root and adds color to your meals!⁣ ⁣ ☆ TASTES LIKE: The leaves are mild, sweet, earthy, and slightly bitter. The stalks look like celery with a sweet taste slighly similar to beets. ⁣ ⁣ ☆ WHERE TO BUY: It's lurking in the veggie aisle of your grocery store, trying its best to compete with neighbors kale and spinach.⁣ ⁣ ☆ GOOD SOURCE OF: Calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, sodium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, manganese, fiber, and vitamins A, C, E, + K⁣ ⁣ ☆ HEALTH BENEFITS: IT HELPS - Regulate blood sugar levels, prevent certain types of cancer, improve digestion, boost the immune system, reduce fever, combat inflammation, lower blood pressure, prevent heart diseases, increase bone strength, detoxify the body, and strengthen brain functioning.⁣ ⁣ 😆 Did I convince you to give it a try?⁣ ⁣ 💡 IDEAS FOR USING CHARD:⁣ 1. Add it to a green smoothie or juice.⁣ 2. Sauté it in a pan with your healthy oil of choice, salt, pepper, garlic, onions, thyme, and nutmeg.⁣ 3. The stems are edible too! Don't waste it! I chop mine up and Sauté them in olive oil, seasoned salt, pepper, fresh garlic, and herbs. I add it to stir fry dishes and veggie bowls.⁣ 4. Use it in a salad as a lettuce alternative.⁣ 5. Dish Ideas: Sweet Curry with Chard, Swiss Chard Linguine, Swiss Chard & White Bean Stew, Mushroom Lasagna w/ Chard, Pinto Bean & Swiss Chard Enchiladas, etc.⁣ ⁣ 🛒❗️ #SuperfoodSundayChallenge - Go grocery shopping this week, get some rainbow chard, and use it in a food or drink recipe! Tag me so I can share 🤗 ⁣ ⁣ ✨ What will you make? #SuperfoodSunday⁣
Instagram post 2194040532416850624_305816307 Just a few tips to keep in mind as you plan your holiday travels. Can you believe Christmas is 2 and a half weeks away already 😳⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ✈️ What's your best #zerowaste travel tip?⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #zerowasteliving #zerowastelifestyle #zerowastelife #plasticfreeliving #sustainabletourism #justtravel #responsibletourism #travelenjoyrespect #zerowastecollective #zerowastegoals #journeytozerowaste #greentips #zerowasteproducts #zerowastetips #sustainability #oneplanet #gogreen #sustainabletravel #ecotravel #zerowastetravel #zerowastetraveller #ecotips #wastefree #plasticfreeoceans
Instagram post 2193653338246185829_305816307 HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎁 A vegan lifestyle doesn't end in the kitchen 😛 It's what we wear too!⁣ ⁣ So I've teamed up with @theveganwarehouse as their December Ambassador of the Month to give away a few of my fave #crueltyfree products (as seen in photo).⁣ ⁣ 💚 WHAT I'M GIVING AWAY:
1. Vegan Vibes Tee
2. Red Erykah Satchel purse
3. Red Spela Liquid Lip⁣ ⁣ 💃🏽 HOW TO ENTER:
1.) You must follow both @theveganwarehouse @heyashleyrenne⁣ ⁣ 2.) Like both of our posts & tag two friends in the comments who would love this giveaway!⁣ ⁣ 🕢 Giveaway will be open to US residents only & will start from December 7th at 8am - December 9th at 8am!⁣ ⁣ 🙋🏾‍♂️ PS. For the FELLAS out there! They have cruelty-free clothing for men too. I got my hubby this faux leather belt. It looks good and no animals were harmed. He told me it's the most stylish belt in his closet 😉⁣ ⁣ ✮✮ ⁣ #veganfashion #veganlipstick #veganbags #sustainableclothing #crueltyfreeliving
Instagram post 2192930918161817700_305816307 Sweet Potato Tacos! 🌮 Save this recipe (and swipe left to see video) for this "Taco Tuesday meets Meatless Monday" dish.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ☀️ With temperatures in the 60s here in GA, it still doesn't feel quite like winter is coming (not complaining AT ALL). So I'm in a summery/fallish taco kind of mood. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 📝 Sweet Potato & Corn Taco Recipe (13g Protein, makes 4 tacos):⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ INGREDIENTS⁣⁣⁣ 10 ¼ oz Sweet potatoes (chop it)⁣⁣⁣ 2 ¼ oz Roasted red peppers (chop it)⁣⁣⁣ 1 ½ oz Corn ⁣⁣⁣ 4 whole White corn tortillas⁣⁣⁣ 5 ¼ oz Cabbage⁣⁣⁣ 2 oz Radishes (slice it)⁣⁣⁣ 1 Red onion (chop it)⁣⁣⁣ 3tbsp Cashew crema⁣⁣⁣ ¼ oz Cilantro (chop it)⁣⁣⁣ 1 whole Lime (zest it and quarter it)⁣⁣⁣ 1 ½ tsp Smoky ancho-cumin seasoning⁣⁣⁣ 3 ½ tbsp Red wine vinegar mixed with agave⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ HOW TO MAKE⁣ 1.) Make the Pickling Liquid & Pickled Onion: Boil red wine w/ agave and ¼ cup water for 1 minute. Place onion in a second small bowl. Pour pickling liquid into bowl with onion. Cover with plastic wrap. Let pickle 5-10 minutes.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 2.) Make the Filling: Saute sweet potato. Season with salt and half the cumin. Cover with lid and cook 12 minutes. Once done, add roasted red peppers and corn. Season with salt and remaining cumin. Cook 4 minutes.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 3.) Make the Sauce: Combine cashew crema, half the cilantro, and lime zest in a bowl. Squeeze juice from 1-2 lime wedges over bowl. Stir.⁣ ⁣ 4.) Make Slaw: Mix cabbage, radishes, about half of the pickled onion, and 1-2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid in a medium bowl. Squeeze juice from 1-2 lime wedges over bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 5.) Make the Taco: Sprinkle tortillas with water, wrap in foil, and warm in oven for 6 minutes. Divide tortillas between plates. Top with sweet potato filling, pickled onion, and some slaw. Drizzle with cilantro-lime crema sauce and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve remaining slaw on the side. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 👩🏽‍🍳 Have you ever tried meatless tacos?⁣⁣⁣ Tag a friend who'd like this recipe! 😋⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ✮✮ ⁣⁣⁣ #tacosbae #vegankitchen #veganfoodshare #healthytacos #feedfeed #eeeeeats
Instagram post 2192353149019402940_305816307 Don't wait until the sun rises on January 1st to do that thing you wanna do. Start now!⁣ ⁣ ⏰ My biggest struggle a few months ago was productivity. Instead of making it a #NewYearNewGoals resolution, I decided to tackle it right then and there.⁣ ⁣ ❗️When I sat down to determine the root of the problem, I uncovered more problems:⁣ 1. Why wasn't I getting enough done? Because I was procrastinating. ⁣ 2. Why was I procrastinating? Because I was overwhelmed. ⁣ 3. Why was I overwhelmed? Because I wasn't managing my time properly. ⁣ 4. Why wasn't I managing my time properly? Because I was sleeping in.⁣ 5. Why was I sleeping in? Because I believed I wasn't a morning person.⁣ ⁣ And boom. Just like that, I realized all my problems stemmed from that mindset.⁣ ⁣ ☀️ I never thought I could become a morning person. It just wasn't for my Type B personality, I'd tell myself. For years, the only thing that could get me up early was to capture a sunrise like this for the gram. Thassit.⁣ ⁣ 🙅🏽‍♀️ But that's the problem with many of us isn't it? We become a victim of our own limiting beliefs. So I stopped limiting myself to the version of myself I wrongly believed to be true. ⁣ ⁣ 📝 I wrote out my ideal daily schedule and day by day, I worked at turning it into a routine. I didn't try to make a ton of changes at once, but instead made gradual improvements until it became normal. I started by working out every day. Then added 2 liters of water. Then 3 liters. Then a gallon. Then 5 minutes of meditation. Then 10 minutes of Spanish lessons. So on and so forth. Now, waking up at 5am and tackling my daily routine comes as naturally to me as breathing. ⁣ ⁣ 😌 Growth takes time! When you apprach it with an instant gratification mindset, it doesn't last. Make one small change today and work on that. Once that becomes consistent, throw another change into the mix. When your goal transforms into a habit, you'll never have to stress again about keeping it up.⁣ ⁣ 🗓️ What's something you've been putting off until the new year?⁣ ⁣ ✮ ✮ ⁣ #dailygrowth #joshuatreenationalpark #newyearsameme #newyearvibes #bringonthenewyear
Instagram post 2191458377912042183_305816307 I approached fitness all wrong in the past. My body goals were tied to upcoming vacations, events, seasons, and in my early 20s—whoever I was dating. ⁣ ⁣ 💆🏽‍♀️ 30s me cares about looking good AND feeling good! When I started approaching fitness as a lifestyle rather than a temporary means to an end, everything changed. Often times, all it takes is a tiny tweak in our way of thinking to get the results we want in life.⁣ ⁣ 🏋🏽‍♀️ Working out isn’t a chore for me anymore—it’s something I look forward to everyday. It’s what gets me out of bed at 5am so I can kickstart my day early and get more done. It has become a natural part of my routine and plays an essential role in my productivity levels. ⁣ ⁣ 💤 When I skip working out, I sleep in. When I sleep in, my whole day gets thrown off. When my day gets thrown off, it affects my health goals! I don’t drink my gallon of water, get my desired amount of healthy protein-packed vegan meals in, do my brain exercises, take my Spanish lessons, find time to mediate, or get all my work tasks done (which leads to that unhealthy feeling of overwhelm). So at the end of the day (literally), it doesn’t just impact my health in the traditional sense, but in unconventional ways too.⁣ ⁣ 🧘🏽‍♀️ Love the skin you’re in, no matter what your body goals are and stay focused on feeling great. I feel healthy, strong, and confident. When you feel good, it’ll show in everything you do.⁣ ⁣ 🌱 What’s a health, wellness, and/or fitness goal you’re working on? ⁣ ⁣ (PS. I post my daily workout videos to IG Stories. I hope you find them motivational ☺️)⁣ ⁣ ✮✮✮ ⁣ #veganvacation #vegantravel #fitvegan #fitvegans #veganbodybuilding #healthyvegan #vegangains #workingonmyfitness #fitnesschick #veganbodybuilding
Instagram post 2189358858563047379_305816307 Figalicious! Ever had figs? For a quick Sunday breakfast today, I made this berry smoothie and served it with sliced figs and oven roasted pears. ⁣ ⁣ 🥗 One thing I've noticed since I started making vegan dishes is that I constantly taste new fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices I never had in the past. The food I eat is more diverse than it's ever been. People ask me what vegans eat, and to be honest, a lot!⁣ ⁣ 🍉 So today I'm sharing my latest culinary obsession: figs. ⁣ ⁣ FIG FACTS:⁣ ⁣ ☆ HOW TO EAT: Figs can be eaten raw, grilled, roasted, or dried.⁣ ⁣ ☆ TASTES LIKE: It has a subtle honey-like flavor with a hint of berry. And they're so pretty on the inside! They look like mini watermelons.⁣ ⁣ ☆ GOOD SOURCE OF: Vitamin K, potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber, alkaloids, triterpenoids, vitamin C, and flavonoids.⁣ ⁣ ☆ HELPS FIGHT: Oxidative stress, constipation and lowers the risk of chronic diseases.⁣ ⁣ 🍴 Now that I'm back home from my road trip, I can get back to sharing more of my food finds with you!⁣ ⁣ 👩🏽‍🍳 Should I share a new food ingredient for you to experiment with every week? Maybe I'll call it #SuperfoodSunday and challenge you to use it in a recipe that week 💚 What do you think?⁣ ⁣ ***⁣ #whatvegansdrink #fruitsmoothie #vegansmoothie #figseason #figs
Instagram post 2182984571501465936_305816307 Phew. These past couple days at @greenbuildexpo with @homedepot = A DREAM! Seeing @barackobama speak with a front row seat and meeting some of the most innovative changemakers shaking things up in the world of sustainability--gave me so much hope. #HomeDepotEcoChallenge #HomeDepotPartner⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ♻️ I think one of the biggest takeaways is that sustainability isn't a trend or a buzzword. The Home Depot, for example, has been working diligently behind the scenes on their Eco Options program to make sure the products you buy are earth friendly and that they are reducing their carbon footprint along the way. They have been at this for YEARS and don't do it for recognition. They do it because they believe in it.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🗣 Like President Obama said in his talk, "it doesn't matter what you say you believe - if you're not spending your money or the time or your energy on that thing, you don't really believe it."⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 💁🏽‍♀️ Sometimes we say we believe in something, but our actions don't line up with what we say. It happens. But we can change that. If you talk about it, be about it! 👏🏽⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🌎 Imagine how different the world could be if 7.7 billion people really believed their actions made a difference.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ SWIPE LEFT FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS! 💚
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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 29 Oct 201524 Nov 2018
9 Ways I Maintain Friendships as a Traveler

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9 Ways I Maintain Friendships as a Traveler

When I took my first international trip, I walked away with two life-changing things: an incurable travel addiction and a bestie for life. Jen and I met in Egypt in 2006 while studying abroad and we’ve been inseparable socially (although separated physically) ever since. We may live in two different places, but we have been

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