Vegan Cuts Snack Box for December

I know this is kind of a late post, and have been kind of bad with updating my blog, but with the new year starting I want to update it often as I did before. I have a lot of new ideas to share and to begin the year 2013 I want to share my vegan goodies from Vegan Cuts that I got for the month of December!!

I started receiving goodies from Vegan Cuts in the month of November. I didn't take photos because I actually took a video where I recorded myself trying all the goodies, kind of like a review video, but because I am so camera shy I ended up not editing and uploading the video :((( Buu huu.

So in this post I have added a photo, and including all the names of each item. As I try them I will be updating this post to share what I think of them. ♥


NEWTREE Chocolate
Eco-Dent
RoBarr Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative
TruJoy Organic Candy Canes
PlantFusion Protein Powder - Haven't tried this one but I will surely add it into one of my smoothies or juices.
Wayfare Pig Out Bacony Bits - Had to try this one as soon as I saw it!! As a vegan product it did surprise me how real it tastes like bacon!! Back in my meat-eating days I used to be a bacon lover!! I could eat a whole package of bacon by myself and not share it. My first impression of these, crunchy and tastes just like bacon. As the flavor fades in your mouth, a grain flavor stays. I would add this to a beautiful bowl of greens and remind myself how bacon used to taste like. It has no cholesterol (+++), no trans fat, non-gmo, and of course, vegan!
Morning Sunshine Breakfast Cookie

Thankful For...

This Thanksgiving I am thankful for my vegan 'turkey'. I am so thankful for transitioning to a vegan diet more than a year ago. I couldn't feel happier knowing I am making a difference for the animals, my health, the planet, and for those dying of hunger. I am thankful for my mom, who's been there for me, and of course, thankful for my beautiful daughter.

 Made my veggie/fruit turkey like in 15 minutes because we were running late. I also made raw desserts!! The lighter color balls were coconut flavor, and the dark balls were cinnamon. Yummm!!!

Never believe that animals suffer less than humans. Pain is the same for them that it is for us. Even worse, because they cannot help themselves. ~ Dr. Louis J.

Burger King Creates Cruelty

This video just recently came out a few days ago. My admiration goes to the undercover who needs to go psychologically ready and record this type of videos and make them public. It breaks my heart watching the scenes and angry towards humanity. But I hope that as more people learns the truth they will make more humane choices by excluding meat from their diet. Go here to learn the benefits of a vegan diet.

www.BurgerKingCruelty.com

Looking for new makeup brushes?

Looking for new makeup brushes? These are my recommendations. My list includes makeup brushes that are vegan (not made from a poor animals hair) with synthetic bristles which is more hygienic than real hair brushes. Natural hair is not only unethical but it also has an irregular surface which traps powders, dead skin cells, bacteria and chemicals causing breakouts. Synthetics lack these surface irregularities, making it easier to clean properly. Most of these are environmentally friendly. Here are my picks:


DermaBrushes

DermaMinerals manufactures naturally antimicrobial, vegan makeup brushes. I've read DermaBrushes was created by a panel of top makeup artists considering brushes that are high quality, super soft, and non-shedding. Seems like just the perfect brushes to own!!


Green Bambu

 

Bdellium Tools is a company who dedicates to create antibacterial makeup brushes. They have four different product lines of brushes but my favorite is the Green Bambu for it's bamboo handles, all vegan soft synthetic bristles, and anodized aluminum ferrule. The green color on these brushes is so pretty it really is the perfect color for eco-friendly brushes. ♥


Pink Brush Set

Pinkie brushes? How kute!! This 16 piece brush set is by L.A. Minerals. They claim these to be silky soft that applying makeup should be a luxurious experience.


Nvey Eco

For glamour looking brushes I recommend these. Nvey Eco claims: "The eco-friendly makeup brush handles do not leave traces of toxins and are cruelty-free bristles made of fine and soft synthetic fibers. The brush heads use cruelty-free synthetic fibers shaped and blended for optimum application."


Eco Tools

Eco Tools brushes have soft bristles made of synthetic taklon, handles made of bamboo, and recycled aluminum ferrules. They care about making brushes that will help us look beautiful and at the same time showing care for Mother Earth. I have been using the Foundation Brush which I enjoy using so much! I mentioned it here. Even the packaging was taken in thought. They package their products in an eco-conscious way including: reusable pouches, post-consumer recycled plastic, and recyclable packaging.


This concludes my list of consider buying brushes.I also wanted to share this article with useful makeup tips: 10 Secrets I Learned At Makeup Artist School. Oh, and look how cute it would be to do this!! Vegan brushes in a clear container with coffee beans!! Imagine your room filled with coffee aroma. Such a great idea!

My Eyes On You

I must say, when it comes to beauty products I get picky, or let's say, I like to be aware of the ingredients of the products I use or eat. A lot of cosmetic brands contain harsh ingredients and they also test on animals, which for me is a no-no. For a list of cruelty free brands check out this blog post. Here are my picks of the products I recommend...

The one I have been eying for quite a while now is Alicia Silverstone for Juice Beauty, The Organic Solution. Her line of cosmetics is vegan (no animal ingredients, no animal testing), certified with organic ingredients, and also eco-friendly packaging that comes from recycled materials!! All these goodies in just one product!! Wowie!! Her line includes the cleanser, moiturizer, lip color, facial highlighter, and pressed powder. Planning to buy a few of her cosmetics some time soon. Alicia Silverstone is the author of The Kind Diet which thanks to her book it made it so easy for me to transition to a vegan diet. ♥

Next on my eyes is the Sprout Skincare. Sprout dedicates to add only natural ingredients to their products. This is one of those brands that really has "all natural" ingredients not unlike those brands who claim this line even when it has nasty ingredients, with gross chemicals. Sprout has ingredients that are so basic that the list of ingredients is so short, usually only with four main ingredients. It's similar to DIY beauty recipes but if you don't have the time to create them and rather buy them, this is for you!! If you use the discount code “BLOGFRIEND” at Vegan Cuts you’ll save an additional 10% off your order, expires Oct 31.

Last on my eye, that I even decided to buy is the Giovanni D:tox System for the face. With exotic ingredients including: activated charcoal, volcanic ash, and with super antioxidants adding goji berry, and acai. I love eating goji berry and acai, and thought how cool to use a product that has these same ingredients. The volcanic ash helps to cleanse the skin from bacteria and toxins that can get trapped in your pores, and "the antioxidant process is similar to stopping an apple from browning" reads the description of this product that is very beneficial for anti-aging. I decided to buy the travel facial kit from Amazon to try it out. You can also find the D:tox system at Target. So far I have been loving it!! From the fancy looking packaging, to the aromatic scent, and the black color cleanser. This line includes the cleanser, scrub, moisturizer, and the mask. I'm also considering buying the D:tox for the body. I might do a review on the whole line later on.