Allie is a writer, musical theatre performer, yoga instructor, and walking vegan restaurant directory. On any given day, you can catch her making tofu scramble, scouring Trader Joe’s for new plant-based products, or watching The Lizzie McGuire Movie! Visit her website at alexandrammitchell.com.
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Fashion & Beauty
9 Sustainable Loungewear Brands to Add to Your Stay-at-Home Wardrobe
These eco-friendly brands offer trendy loungewear for chilling at home. It seems like all we do these days is lounge around, so we might as well dress for the occasion! Loungewear is as comfy as pajamas, but cute enough to hop on a Zoom meeting, post to your IG story, or even take your dog out for a quick walk. Here are our favorite brands!
8 Best Vegan Body Scrubs for Glowing Skin
These cruelty-free body scrubs are just what you need to stay exfoliated during the winter months! Self-care is more important than ever––and we don’t know about you, but this year has been pretty rough (pun intended). To start the new year looking and feeling fresh, we’d recommend purchasing one of these vegan body scrubs that helps remove dead skin cells, increase skin hydration, and leave your body looking polished!
9 Vegan and Sustainable Brands That Sell Face Masks
In 2020, face masks are the best way to show off your sense of style! Whether you’re going to the grocery store, picking up food from your favorite vegan restaurant, or are taking your pup for a walk, we’d recommend rocking a reusable vegan-friendly face mask from one of these 9 sustainable brands!
8 Biker Short Brands That Are Stylish and Sustainable
These brands offer biker shorts that are trendy and earth-friendly––hey, that rhymes! Whether you’re an avid mountain biker, spin class enthusiast, or have never sat on a two-wheeler in your life, we can all agree that biker shorts are one of the hottest new movements in the fashion scene. With the stretchiness of leggings and the breeziness of short-shorts (without all the chafing), these mid-length bottoms hit the sweet spot for comfort and style. Here are a few of our favorites!
Food & Drink
The 12 Best Vegan Protein Powders
Here’s a list of our favorite vegan protein powders! Ah yes, the age-old question of “where do vegans get protein?” *eye roll* Well, aside from legumes, grains, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, there are plenty of plant-based protein powders that provide us veggie-lovers with the nutrients we need! Whether you’re hitting the gym 25/8, or just looking for a bit more energy for your at-home workday, these products are great to supplement with!
20 Spots for Vegan Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Los Angeles
From classic and Nashville hot to mango habañero and Korean-style, LA has quite the selection of vegan fried chicken sandwiches! They’re savory, crispy, flaky, and downright drool-worthy. Ready to dig in? Keep reading to find out where you can order these handhelds.
11 Vegan Valentine’s Day Dinner Specials in Los Angeles
Need an excuse to order grub from your favorite local restaurants? It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating with your lover, friend, roommate, mom, or just your beautiful self, these vegan spots are offering limited-edition V-Day meals for pickup, delivery, or al fresco dining that are perfect for the occasion.
9 Spots for Vegan Italian Food in Los Angeles
Get your Italian food fix at one of these LA restaurants! Where are our carb lovers at? Who are we kidding—just about every vegan loves carbs. While most Italian restaurants offer a handful of vegan options like pasta with marinara sauce, veggies, bread, and salads, that can get a little boring. That’s why we’ve gathered a list of spots that serve next-level Italian food. We’re talking about vegan shrimp scampi, tiramisu, deep-dish pizza, and more!
News
Peet’s Coffee Debuts Vegan Breakfast Sandwich Nationwide Today
Peet’s Coffee just launched an all-vegan breakfast sandwich with Beyond Meat and JUST Egg—and it’s available nationwide starting TODAY!
Forager Project Launches New Line of Vegan Cheese
Forager Project just dropped a new line of vegan cheese using their fan-favorite probiotic cashew milk yogurt!
Yogurtland Launches Its First-Ever Oat Milk Froyo Flavor
Yogurtland just released their first oat milk-based frozen yogurt flavor, Plant-Based Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie!
Vegan Meatball Restaurant Opens in Hollywood Next Week
There’s a new vegan bistro opening in LA with a ginormous menu that features authentic Italian dishes from house-made meatballs all the way to gluten-free garlic bread. We repeat: GLUTEN-FREE. GARLIC. BREAD.
Shopping
The Best Eco-Friendly Vegan Mattresses, Pillows, Comforters, and More
Here’s a list of brands that offer vegan and eco-friendly mattresses and bedding. What’s one thing we love just as much as tasty vegan food? Getting a good night’s sleep! And a vegan lifestyle is about much more than what’s on your plate. It's a way of life that can translate into the realm of clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty products, kitchen utensils––and even, bedding! After extensive research (AKA a lot of lounging around), we’ve found some vegan products that will provide you with the most sustainable and satisfying slumber ever. Here they are!
12 Vegan-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts Your Mom Will Love
These vegan items make for great Mother’s Day gifts! Who can say they’re a teacher, therapist, chauffeur, financial planner, and chef all-in-one? Moms! Yep, mothers are superheroes! While there’s no way to truly thank these women in our lives for all they do, we’ve found a few vegan gifts that’ll come close. Here they are!
50+ Awesome Deals and Discounts From Vegan Businesses That Deliver Nationwide
These vegan and vegan-friendly businesses are offering special discount codes and deals during the COVID-19 crisis. Amidst the chaos and stress of this pandemic, there are so many great people and businesses out there helping others stay safe, positive, and well-fed. Many companies are reducing prices and making their items more accessible so people have a safe way to get their essentials. Save yourself a trip to the grocery store and snag these great deals!
Order These 11 Items Online to Support Small Vegan Businesses During COVID-19
With all this spare time on your hands, do some online shopping and buy these items to help support small vegan businesses! With the recent devastation caused by COVID-19, many small businesses are facing a huge decrease in sales. If you are needing some vegan snacks, products, or services, consider buying from smaller grassroots companies to help keep them afloat. Do your part and get to shopping!
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