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I’m Kate, a decade-long vegan trying my best to live a zesty and zen life. This is a space I created to share with you all in the hope that we could inspire each other to live a healthy life, from food to travel, through every day living and collaborations. Read More…

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I want to chat about positivity. These days, with

I want to chat about positivity. These days, with everything happening, it is so easy to get swept away by all the negativity. People are scared, angry, disappointed... And often forget to look for the light. I'm also guilty of this from time to time, when I think about our holiday plans (next week) that got cancelled, our Christmas vacation to the US that are looking less and less likely, etc. 😢 Then I stop and think: I'm lucky! I think of everything I DO have, everything I CAN do and the wonderful people pups surrounding me... And I know it'll be ok. We're in this together, don't forget that. Let's all be there for one another. 💖
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Outfit : my faithful @april.cornell hat (I'm pretty much never without it) and tote also from April Cornell. Dress from a cute little boutique in Chelsea, Michigan called The Attic. 👗
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#whatiwear #paleskinned #beautifuldresses #choosejoy #chooselove #wordstoliveby #wereinthistogether #vegansofinstagram #vegangirl #lifestyleblogger #crueltyfreebeauty #consciousliving #zen #teal #ootdinspiration #styleinspo #aprilcornell

Treat your body well and it will thank you! Indulg

Treat your body well and it will thank you! Indulging yourself is ok, as long as you nourish it with healthy and nutritious food on a regular basis. Remember that it's not about diet... It's all about balance. I don't stop myself from eating what I want, I simply do so in moderation. 🌟
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If you want to try a delicious and filling meal, why not try my "marinated baked tofu salad"? You won't regret it... And neither will your body! 😘
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#veganrecipes #salads #eatyourveggies #eatmoreplants #eatgreen #tofu #nomeat #whatveganseat #plantbasedmeals #veganlife #govegan #bestofvegan #balanceiskey #eathealthy #gloobyfood #saladbowl #feedfeed #feedme #veganpower #veganprotein

12 years vegan today! 🎉🌱 . I still remember

12 years vegan today! 🎉🌱
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I still remember the day I purchased the book "Skinny Bitch" in Dublin, Ireland... The day that changed my life. 🌟 This "girls trip" ended up being the start of a new journey. As soon as I travelled back to Scotland (where I lived at the time), I started reading it and immediately became vegetarian. Over the following year and a bit, I transitioned to veganism. I have never looked back. Was it always easy? Definitely not! Especially as good vegan products were hard to come by back then... And expensive! 12 years on, I'm still going strong. Healthy, happy and doing my bit for the planet and all its inhabitants. 🌸
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#veganstrong #veganism #govegan #veganlife #vegansofinstagram #vegangirl #veganpower #veganfortheanimals #healthyliving #greenlife #veganfortheplanet #plantbasedlife #choosehealthy #veganblogger #wellnessjourney #plantstrong

My person of the month! 🌟 . Because there are s

My person of the month! 🌟
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Because there are so many great accounts out there, so many amazing women, I decided to start featuring my favourites. Once a month, I will share one with you and tell you why I love them so much. Women support women! 🌸
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The first fabulous woman to be featured is my friend Korrie @korrieskorner . 💫 I met her several years ago through a common interest (or shall we say "obsession") with Outlander... And our shared book addiction. I liked her right away and through the years, my great opinion of her just kept growing. I love this girl, I truly do. I love how honest she is. I love how "hands on" she does everything. I love how involved she is... How committed. She's an inspiration to many! She's so driven that watching her go actually pushes you to do more. 💖
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She's involved with two great companies: Perfectly Posh (in the top 5 sellers in the USA no less!) and The Body Shop. She's also soon launching a spa themed box, which you can follow here: @boxofspa_byk
So if I have any questions about green beauty products, she's my go-to girl. 🌸
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While being everything I wrote, she's also much more than that! She's a great and supporting friend, mother and wife. She's power, kindness, determination and passion in one stunning package. She's a warrior. She's my friend Korrie. 🌼
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#womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #healthyliving #choosejoy #greenbeauty #gofollow #womeninspiringwomen #womanpower #inspirational #healthylife #lifestyleblogger #bloomandgrow #friendshipforever #bookworm #wellnessjourney #zen #consciousliving

If you're looking for something easy and different

I stumbled upon this book while browsing on instag

I stumbled upon this book while browsing on instagram last week and immediately ordered it. As a big Jane Austen fan, I simply couldn't resist! 🙊
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I started reading it last night and I'm really enjoying it so far. It is well written, the author @authornataliejenner clearly using her own style instead of trying to write "like" Jane Austen. Bravo! 🌸
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I'm still getting to know the characters and I'm really curious to find out where they'll take me. Historical fiction Austen style? Count me in! 💖
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#bookworm #currentread #janeausten #historicalfiction #historicalromance #booksarelife #booklover #booknerd #readmorebooks #booksbooksbooks #bookshelf #bookcommunity #bookpassion #bookish

Time. Taking time to enjoy the little things. Taki

Time. Taking time to enjoy the little things. Taking time to self-care. Taking time to just be. Time has been so appreciated since we started working from home back in March. It's amazing what we can do when we don't have to commute, when we don't have to rush. I am truly going to miss that when we are called back to the office. 💖
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When walking through our neighbourhood the other day, I noticed this gorgeous rose archway and thought it would be the perfect background. So pretty. 🌸
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I'm wearing another gorgeous dress from @april.cornell, my straw hat also from #aprilcornell and my @katespadeny cactus bag. 👗
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Have a lovely day and remember: take time. 😘
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#summerlook #prettydress #taketime #rosegarden #beautifulflowers #outfitoftheday #vegansofinstagram #vegangirl #mtlblogger #lifestyleblogger #itsthelittlethings #whatiwear #summervibes #fashionpost #fashiondiaries #supportsmallbusinesses

The Brit in me needs a London Fog as often as poss

The Brit in me needs a London Fog as often as possible, ideally daily. As I tend to enjoy one in the afternoon, I usually choose a herbal tea and delicious unsweetened vanilla oat milk from @earthsowncanada. ☕️
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Oat milk is my absolute favourite plant-based milk. On top of frothing amazingly well (I mean, look at that froth! 😍) it is so much better for the planet as it's grown with 7x times less water than almond or cow's milk. Yes, you read that correctly! 😱With Earth's Own, you are also guaranteed gluten & glyphosate free oats. 🌟 Why is the latter so important? Well because glyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant... Used to kill weeds. I don't know about you, but I don't want this in my body! 🤢 Basically, by choosing Earth's Own, you're saving the planet and keeping it Canadian. Win-win! 🇨🇦
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#wedigplants #earthsown #oatmilk #healthyliving #choosehealthy #cuppa #londonfog #veganlife #vegansofcanada #supportlocal #healthyoptions #lifestyleblogger #plantbasedmilk #plantbased #oats #glutenfreedairyfree #govegan #veganfortheplanet #veganfortheanimals #bestofvegan

Time to talk book again! 🤓 This time, I thought

Time to talk book again! 🤓 This time, I thought I'd mention The Kilgannon series, which I first read around 10 years ago, back in the UK. I came upon those when looking for historical romance books, based in Scotland (I blame Outlander! 😉). I truly enjoyed these, which is why they moved to Canada with me... And I'm thinking it may be time for a reread! 📖
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It's taking place in the early 1700's during Queen Anne's reign. It's also written in the first person, which doesn't always work for me... But in this case, it only amplified the immersion feeling. The author, Kathleen Givens, sadly passed away in early 2010 (on her birthday, no less). I really enjoy her writing style and her character development... And I can only imagine all the books she would have carried on writing should she still be with us. ♥️
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#bibliophile #historicalromance #bookshelf #bookrecommendations #bookaholic #booklover #bookster #totalbooknerd #readmorebooks #ilovebooks #bookish #lifestyleblogger #booksarelife #bookcommunity #bookworm #bookwormlife

When you accidentally wear a dress that matches yo

When you accidentally wear a dress that matches your mask... A photo must be taken! 📸
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Speaking of masks, I like many others, often receive backlash anf dirty looks for wearing one. I just wish that people would truly take the time to realize the WHY it is so important instead of focusing on the "lack of freedom" it supposedly bring. 🤷🏼‍♀️
Not taking precautions against the virus doesn't make you brave, just clueless.
People following the basic recommendations of wearing a mask, washing their hands properly and regularly, and social distancing to 2 meters are NOT afraid. They are protecting others. 😷
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Now, let's lighten the mood and talk outfit! ✨ I'm wearing my favorite straw sun hat from @april.cornell, a mask from Connie's Custom Quilts, a dress from @marshallscanada, and sunglasses from somewhere in California... Honestly can't remember where! 👗
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Happy Monday!
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#wearamask #wearadamnmask #outfitinspiration #colorcoordinated #whatiwear #myoutfit #fashionaddict #greenliving #veganlife #lifestyleblogger #mtlblogger #canadiangirl #pandemic #healthyliving #healthandwellness #wellnessjourney #veganstyle

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