Sayonara Single-Use! Leaf Shave is Making Sustainable Shaving Easy
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
4y ago
In the era of metal straws and reusable tumblers, the idea of disposable razors — or their ridiculously expensive replacement blades — seems hopelessly old-fashioned and somewhat irresponsible, but until recently, alternatives were few. While some, like myself, took the plunge and switched to safety razors, they aren’t without their drawbacks. The fixed head and added weight of the safety razor adds a steep learning curve. They’re also routinely single-blade operations vs the multi-blade options most of us have grown accustomed to. And, while many safety razors have an old-fashioned cha ..read more
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This September, ‘S’ is for ‘Sustainable’: Reducing Your Single-Use Plastic Use
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
4y ago
As we all know, single-use plastic is a huge environmental problem. The EPA has stated that nearly every piece of plastic ever made still exists and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch continues to grow. The following is an excerpt from the Center for Biological Diversity: In the first decade of this century, we made more plastic than all the plastic in history up to the year 2000. And every year, billions of pounds of more plastic end up in the world’s oceans. Studies estimate there are now 15–51 trillion pieces of plastic in the world’s oceans — from the equator to the poles, from Arct ..read more
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Bentonite Clay Pit Detox: How To & Benefits
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
4y ago
By now you all know about my love affair with Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay aka natural calcium bentonite clay and after using it on both my hair and face I’ve found yet another place to put the stuff. Bentonite clay is a regular part of my hair regimen. Mix bentonite clay with turmeric and rosewater for a DIY, glow-promoting skin treatment. Now, before you think I’ve taken a step off the edge, armpit detoxing is an ACTUAL thing and it’s not only quick and easy but also super beneficial. Armpit detoxing is an ACTUAL thing and it’s not only quick and easy but also super be ..read more
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5 Plant-based Sources of Omega 3 & Scientific Benefits of Taking Them
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
5y ago
We’ve all heard the buzz around essential fatty acids aka ‘EFA’s. Omega supplements, particularly those for Omega-3, are touted for everything from improving skin to healing eyesight and protecting cartilage. And while they are pretty great, common knowledge tells us that the best sources for getting these essentials are via foods like fish, meat and eggs. Which, as you can imagine, would be pretty difficult for vegans and vegetarians. But, never fear, you can definitely find animal-free EFAs. First, let’s take a look at why they’re so important. So…What Makes Them So ‘Essential ..read more
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Supporting Sustainable Farming: Food Forests for Tatin Village, Guatemala
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
5y ago
As most of you already know, part of my motivation for becoming and remaining vegan is out of desire for a more sustainable lifestyle and to lessen my personal environmental impact. While I’ve chosen the internet as my way of reaching and teaching others, my high school classmate, Sean Dixon-Sullivan, co-founder of agro-reforestation organization, Contour Lines, has been living and working in Guatemala on an amazing project, ‘Food Forests for Tatin Village’. Preparing the land for planting. Photo Courtesy of Contour Lines. Via their website, Contour Lines describes their mission this ..read more
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Vegan on the Go: Tulum Vegfest
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
5y ago
I’ve mentioned this before, but Tulum will always hold a special place in my heart for being the place where I first decided to go vegan. I first stepped foot in this boho oasis on a day trip a little over two years ago and was immediately transfixed. This was my first visit back since that fateful vacation and while much has changed, the overall tranquil vibe of Tulum seems the same.   I was in town for Tulum Vegfest a 48 hour conference and festival featuring speakers, culinary demonstrations, vendors and local artisans. We decided to extend the stay and turn it into a long weekend, a ..read more
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Vegan on the Go: Eating Vegan in Italy (& Monaco)
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
5y ago
When I first announced that we’d booked a 2-week trip to Italy and Monaco most people were immediately excited and then just as immediately aghast because ‘what on EARTH are YOU going to eat in Italy?!?!?!?!?!’. Well, rest assured. Not only did I escape death by starvation (quite the opposite in most places, actually) I was pleasantly surprised by some of the offerings — high end dining knows what’s up — and blown away by others — vegan cheese in Italy is an absolute revelation. Between Happy Cow, the kindness of strangers, and the surprisingly good Italian I picked up thanks to Pimsleur ..read more
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From Houseplants to Produce
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
5y ago
Over the past few years my interest in keeping and growing plants has grown by leaps and bounds. And, based off the reactions to some of my recent IG posts, I’m not alone. Our new home was nearly 2 years in the making. Shortly before the process began in earnest I became super interested in home gardening and ways to maximize small spaces. I knew there would be some challenges with growing in the desert but as I did more research I realized it wasn’t impossible — but more on the ‘how’ later. For now, let’s talk about what made me want to do this in the first place. Reasons to Grow Your Own ..read more
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Finding Friends Across the World with Pimsleur
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
5y ago
Does ‘learning the language’ really impact your travel experience? I’m about to find out. ❝Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.❞ Rita Mae Brown While I’ve stayed put for the first half of 2019, the tail end is a whirlwind of travel. I’m going to be traversing the globe, visiting old faves (here’s looking at you, Cabo), exploring the jungles of Tulum, hitting my third Hawaiian island, Maui, and taking in some awesome concerts. First up on the list, though, is my first ever trip to Italy with a stop in Monte Carl ..read more
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Invest in a Better World with COIN
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by Mazeratie Sweet | Msweet185
5y ago
Sponsored by COIN Conventional wisdom says we should start investing as soon as possible. The younger you are when you begin, the more time you have to build interest and the more money you’ll bank. But, for many of us (at least for me) investing still feels scary. When I think of investing and investors I imagine lots of stuffed suits with overly coiffed hair, carrying briefcases and trying to convince me to put my money in some big box superstore because ‘it’s a ‘sure’ thing’. At this point in my life, those types of investments are completely opposite of who I am as a person. Wha ..read more
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