I’m Kelly, a 30-something vegan trying to make the world a little bit better for having been here. Living a cruelty-free lifestyle is one of the best ways to do that. I’ve been vegan since 2009, and making that change was one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever done.

In recent years, I’ve also committed to buying ethically made clothing and shoes — because the compassion for animals that drives my cruelty-free life needs to extend to human animals, too. And I’m working on a low-waste lifestyle, getting rid of single-use plastics in favor of more earth-friendly, reusable items. I’m not perfect, but that’s OK.

When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen or obsessively researching ethically made, eco-friendly, leather-free shoes, I’m working on craft projects (check ’em out here), reading, or planning my next travel adventure. I grew up in Rhode Island, went to school in Minnesota, and worked in Wisconsin for a few years, but I now live in Maryland with my partner, Steven, and our adopted dogs, Moria (at left below, pictured with Luna) and Rosie (below right). I’m a senior editor at a national animal welfare nonprofit, but all opinions in this blog are thoroughly my own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Send me an email if you want to connect or just chat about vegan food — I’m always happy to talk!

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Product reviews

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