in the workplace: vegetarian & fired
by michele on February 20, 2009
Wow! The following story originally mentioned on the Linked In Vegetarian/Vegan group is sad. According to New York Daily News, trader Ryan Pacifico alleges that he was taunted then eventually fired from his job at an investment firm because he’s (…)
artist pencils
by michele on February 19, 2009
Do you love to draw? Concerned about any animal traces lurking in your art supplies? U.K.-based Derwent makes artists pencils that are animal-free. I have been using Derwent’s Watersoluble Graphitone pencils for many years now. Graphitone pencils are completely encased (…)
vegan & botanical skincare line
by michele on February 18, 2009
Have you tried Dr. Wendy’s Botanical Skincare Line? Approved by both the Vegetarian Society and the Vegan Society, Dr. Wendy Maddocks-Jennings has developed this line to promote the benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy. This is what I truly love: (…)
time for some new shoes?
by michele on February 16, 2009
Being a veg(etari)an doesn’t just stop at food – consider the shoes issue. Think back many years to the choice between canvas or Payless shoes. Things certainly have changed; veg(etari)an shoes (and I’m not talking only canvas) are now easy (…)
violets
by michele on February 14, 2009
Violets are well known for their exquisite fragance and many uses in aromatherapy. Also a symbol of love and faithfulness, authentic violets are incredibly expensive when purchased commercially. They make delicious herbs used in cooking. For the true violet experience, (…)