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Alicia Silverstone, well-known for her role in the movie Clueless is one of the more vocal animal lovers out there. It is her love of animals that inspired her to become vegan and it helps her stay trim. So what is the deal with eating vegan? Vegans believe it is morally wrong to eat or use anything that came from an animal. Vegans don't eat meat, eggs, dairy products like cheese and ice Read more
OK, so you've probably heard of the book, Fast Food Nation, where the author, Eric Schlosser reveals the unpleasant truths about fast food. Did you know that Americans spend more money on fast food than on higher education or new cars? Every month more than 90% of American children eat at McDonald's. The average American eats 3 hamburgers and 4 orders of fries a week. But what exactly is in Read more
Although most of us associate freeganism with dumpster diving, freegans actually do advocate much more than sifting through garbage for food. Madeline Nelson from freegan.info shared with me the ideology behind their lifestyle. She says, "Not all freegans are dumpster divers and not all dumpster divers are freegans. Freegans' focus is much broader and much more political — how to throw a cog Read more
Whether you forgo animals only on Meatless Monday or you're a vegan through and through, it seems like more and more of us have tried an animal product-free diet. While going vegan may take a bit more thought and effort than an unrestricted diet, with a little pre-planning — like checking ingredients in store-bought breads and stocking up on vegan pantry essentials — you can still enjoy Read more
Celebs like Alicia Silverstone, Alanis Morissette, and Olivia Wilde all benefit from a vegan diet — now add actress Mischa Barton to the list. The 26-year-old actress showed off her slim and healthy figure on the set of Oasis singer Noel Gallagher's new music video. Mischa told Us Weekly, "I've been running like three miles a day," and added she also loves juice cleanses and vegan food. Vegan Read more
I recently attended a Pixar event at the animation film company's HQ for its upcoming Summer flick Brave. I was able to watch the first 30 minutes of the film, interview the director Mark Andrews and producer Katherine Sarafian, learn all about Scottish traditions, and even channel my inner Merida with archery lessons. Not only am I hooked on archery (pretty proud of my bull's-eye), I'm also Read more
Earth Day is today, and it always serves as a good reminder to rethink our eating habits and cooking practices. There are so many small changes that we all can make in our everyday lives that, over time, significantly impact the world that we live in. While we may not be able to implement all of these changes all of the time, it is important to consider how our actions affect the bigger picture. Read more
When there's a foul odor coming from my kids' bedrooms, the first place I look is the pile of stuffed animals that sits near their beds. While some parents consider stuffed animals to be little more than dust collectors, in our home, they are a necessity, helping soothe my kids to sleep each night. But cleaning them has always been an issue — I fear the day one of their loveys is destroyed in Read more
Los Angeles-based Jeff Andrews has designed homes for Ryan Seacrest and America Ferrera, among other clients, and his timeless, elegant, and inspired designs are a hit with design fans, shelter magazines, and design insiders. One of his most recent projects is featured in the May issue of Traditional Home, which will hit newsstands on April 17. Today, Jeff is sharing a preview of one of the rooms Read more
Target is bringing the luxury of Cos Bar, a small chain of beauty shops originally founded in Aspen, to its shelves in an affordable way. The Shops at Target is a new campaign in fashion and beauty that brings local boutique favorites to the mainstream market. Now you will be able to get the carefully curated scents and products from owner Lily Garfield's exclusive beauty boutique for under $20 Read more
