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Jul 1, 20194 min read

Vacationing Vegan on Maui – 5 Days of Yummy Eats

One of my favorite things to see in Maui, besides the beach of course, is animals. This trip my highlight was adorable feral kitties! I...

Apr 26, 20173 min read

The healthy foodie’s guide to eating vegan/gluten-free at Disneyland

I recently came back from a very fun trip with my family to “The Happiest Place on Earth,” Disneyland in Southern California. One of my...

Mar 15, 20172 min read

4 Irish animal organizations to support this St. Patrick’s Day

Friday is St. Patrick’s Day—a fun day that always reminds me of my Irish ancestry. Though I haven’t seen the Emerald Isle yet, I hope one...

Nov 22, 20162 min read

How to celebrate a kinder Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate peace, kindness—and turkeys. Each year, I try to find a way to celebrate compassion...

Feb 10, 20161 min read

10 awesome vegan gifts for Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day to my tribe! What are your plans this weekend? No matter if it’s dinner, dancing or a snuggle on the couch,...

Dec 9, 20153 min read

Why San Francisco’s vegan food is the best

Can I confess something to you? I am a foodie. No, really: I love great food. Not good food, superb food! As I have transitioned my diet...

Nov 18, 20153 min read

3 lessons in inspiration from the Celebration for the Turkeys

In the middle of a crowded Saturday afternoon in San Francisco’s Mission district, I found the wisdom of the farm: peace, compassion,...

Nov 16, 20153 min read

How to ensure an animal-friendly Thanksgiving

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner! This day truly is one of my favorite holidays, even though I gave up eating meat...

Nov 2, 20152 min read

These celebrities are making this world a better place

I typically don’t care much about celebrities; I don’t follow the gossip mags or obsess over who’s wearing what or who won which award....

Sep 14, 20153 min read

What happens when animal lovers eat mindfully?

Most of us share our lives with beloved animals—cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, parrots, guinea pigs, rats and the like. Animals are...

Jun 1, 20152 min read

The amazing ways farm animals are inspiring change

I just spent a wonderful weekend teaching animal Reiki at Chenoa Manor, a farm sanctuary in Avondale, Pennsylvania. The animals (and...

Apr 27, 20152 min read

13 amazing quotes about animals from your favorite celebrities

I absolutely love it when celebrities speak out about animal rights and causes; their fame allows them to bring crucial attention to...

Apr 15, 20152 min read

5 powerful books about animals you need to read

Just when I think I’ve run out of inspiring reading material, a whole new slew of authors comes out with important works of nonfiction I...