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sugarcoatedvegan:

How to Eat Vegan On A Budget

1. Eat vegetables and fruits that are in season (they’ll be cheaper)
2. Buy from your local farmer’s market (again, cheaper!)
3. Buy in bulk (grains, legumes, pasta etc.)
4. Be creative (sometimes you can make something amazing out of nothing. I’ve done this way too many times to count.)
5. Stop buying unnecessary junk food (and make it yourself! Things like chips, crackers, granola bars, etc. It’ll be healthier as well!)
6. Take a break from processed meat alternatives and stick to whole foods.
7. Stop eating out! (this is a given for any person on a budget)
8. Make your own veggie burgers!
9. Cook in bulk 
10. Make your own vegetable broth (this will save you so much money plus it will taste WAY better than the store bought ones.)
11. Buy frozen vegetables and fruits (not as good as fresh but still nutritious!)
12. Try making big one pot meals (soups, stews etc.)
13. Stop buying canned legumes! (they’re way cheaper dried!)
14. Check Amazon (they have good deals on bulk items and spices.)
15. Start your own garden (even a tiny one can makes things cheaper.)
16. Make your own non-dairy milk (all you need is a blender! Thanks, bloodandcrust for the tip!)

I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been asked this questions TONS of times so I put together a quick little list about things that I do to eat vegan on a budget. If you have any tips or tricks, message me and I’ll add them to the list! I’ll post a link to this post on my sidebar for easy access along with the VEGAN 101 post.

Here are more extensive list on: What’s in season?
For NYC residents, here’s a link to farmer’s markets here: Greenmarkets
For other states: USDA National Farmers Market Directory

Also, on a side note I did not draw the veggies or anything in the chart, I used Photoshop brushes! Click on the image to see it bigger!

- Alexis ♥

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vegnews:

Check out our exclusive interview with Jason Wrobel of The Cooking Channel’s new all-vegan show, How to Live to 100! 

chronicallyvegan:

death-row-dogs:

TO BE DESTROYED 12/13/12 - Manhattan Center

Rufff ruff! My name is BLUE. My Animal ID # is A0952164. I am a male gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old. I weigh 64.4 lbs. I came in the shelter as an owner surrender on 11/30/2012 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was PETINJURED. (I had a cough and nasal discharge - no reason to dump me!)

12/03/12 A volunteer writes: Blue got to keep the award red scarf. He is such a good dog and good looking too….Blue is well built and healthy looking, slightly muscular and wears a gorgeous grey coat with eyes to match. I was hesitant to walk him as he looked so big in his kennel and was worried to be taken for a ride. I was quite surprised to see how well behaved Blue is. He walks well on the leash with minimal or no pulling. He seems housetrained, sits and stays on command, poses for the pictures and is very civil to all other dogs met on our way. A well brought up dog! As it was not enough, Blue is also a number one sweetheart who loves to be hugged and kissed and to smooch on the bench with me. No doubt about it, this friendly big guy will do the same for you. ….He is really a ham… Blue is at the Manhattan Care center. Blue is so worth it to meet. You will leave with him in your pocket, I bet..

Please give me a new home for the holidays before it’s too late!

I’m not sure if there’s still time to get him out but it’s worth trying!!!

mothernaturenetwork:

Paul McCartney: ‘Have a turkey-free Thanksgiving’
Musician and animal activist appears in new PETA ad urging people to avoid eating meat during the U.S. holiday.

Paul, this is weak. Go vegan already.