Category Archives: Books & Movies

When my husband and I first started following a Plant Strong Diet based on fruits, veggies, grains, nuts, seeds and beans, we both lost a lot of weight. Over time, however; my husband got too thin so I increased the … Continue reading →

Posted on May 5, 2014 by celestedimilla | 48 Comments

Was Noah Really Vegan?

Posted on April 6, 2014 by celestedimilla

    When I spoke to my mom the other day, she suggested I see the movie, Noah. “Is it good?” I asked. “No, I give it one or one and a half stars, but I think you’ll like it … Continue reading →

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My friend, Ivonne, sent me a link to a candid camera style video. The setup was in a supermarket where a guy gave customers samples of cooked sausage and then tried to get them to buy fresh sausage that he … Continue reading →

Posted on February 12, 2014 by celestedimilla | 40 Comments

I Don’t Miss It!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by celestedimilla

Hey all! I’m still on vacation and I wasn’t planning to post until I got home, but I miss you guys. By the way, I’m SO sorry that I haven’t been keeping up with reading blogs lately, but I’ve been … Continue reading →

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A Veganomicon Giveaway and a Thank You

Posted on December 10, 2013 by celestedimilla

The Giveaway! I’ll start by saying that I’m not the one giving away a copy of Veganomicon, my awesome blogger buddy, Sophia, is. I shouldn’t be telling you this because I want this cookbook and the more people who enter, … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Vegan Christmas Gifts of 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by celestedimilla

I bet you’re busy with the hustle of the holidays, so today I’m sharing some awesome vegan gifts that you can order online. With this list, you won’t have to spend hours fighting crowds at the mall. Just make a few … Continue reading →

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Meatonomics: A Step in the Right Direction

Posted on August 24, 2013 by celestedimilla

Originally posted on Veggie Girl Life:
Hello!! Today I want to share with you this review I did for the Meatonomics book to be released this September 2013. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of the subjects that it touches.…

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I recently stumbled upon The Vegan Bucket List by VegNews Magazine, and number 79 on the list is to own at least one cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau and Ani Phyo. I’m a third of the way there because I own Color … Continue reading →

Posted on June 18, 2013 by celestedimilla | 23 Comments

Compassionate Farmer Gives Up Dairy Farm

Posted on June 3, 2013 by celestedimilla

On Mother’s Day I posted A Moo-ving Mother’s Day Story about a cow that hid its calf to prevent it from being taken away from her. When the farmer discovered the calf, however; he still took it away. A sad … Continue reading →

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Betty Goes Vegan

Posted on May 23, 2013 by celestedimilla

Originally posted on VegCharlotte:
There’s been so much buzz about Betty Goes Vegan, that I had to sit down for awhile in a nice cozy bookstore coffee shop and page through it for myself. First thing you should know, this…

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