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Vegan & Sustainability gift guide 2023

7/12/2023

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​Ceramica Vendula Grace Bag

​If you're already missing the sunny days, looking at this bag will make your summer last a little bit longer... The Ceramica Vendula Grace Bag comes in a ''burnt orange'' vegan leather that'll remind you of the clay used to make traditional plates and pots. It is roomy and easy to carry as a handbag or over the shoulder depending on your mood and the occasion. The pottery artwork and the various patterns and textures give this bag the greatest look and will make you the most colourful Vendulette in the neighbourhood!
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​Reflections Wellness Journal


Discover the essence of self-expression with the "Head & Heart Journal." Embrace your Two Minds as you journey through your thoughts and feelings in these weekly journals. This isn't just a journal; it's a testament to your beautifully messy life story.

● NAVIGATE LIFE'S MAZE: Let the "Head & Heart Journal" guide you through the twists and turns of life and celebrate the journey!
● SPLIT LAYOUT – Featuring weekly affirmations and challenges on one page, and split ruled and dotted notes page opposite
● EMBRACE YOUR QUIRKS AND IMPERFECTIONS: The emotionally empowering weekly affirmations sections allow you to celebrate your uniqueness and emotions and connect with your authenticity.
● PEN YOUR STORY: Capture moments, dreams, and doodles on its welcoming notes pages, whether it be on the structured lines or the creative bullet section.
● 100% RECYCLED PAPER - Go Green: Feel awesome writing on eco-friendly paper, saving both your mind and the planet.
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​Tropical Fruit Mango Butter & Jojoba Oil Shampoo Bar


This tropical shampoo cleanses while providing moisture through its concentrated oils, leaving the hair feeling soft, nourished and looking great! With zero plastic to waste this bar is perfect for keeping your hair healthy - at home or on-the-go 
Features:  
  • Mosturising Mango Butter 
  • Soothing Organic Jojoba Oil  
  • pH Balanced for All Hair Types 
  • Zero waste packaging
  • Leaping Bunny certified
  • Conditioning Pro-Vitamin B5 
Benefits:  
  • ​​Moisturises, Softens and Detangles Hair 
  • Jojoba Oil is a known Anti-Inflammatory ingredient
  • Pro-Vitamin B5 is known to penetrate deep into the hair shaft helping to improve its texture 
  • Concentrated oils and butters prevent drying of the hair and scalp 
  • Equivalent to 2-3 bottles of shampoo
Hair Types:
  • Suitable for all hair types including, normal, dry, curly, coloured and oily hair.
Weight: 75g
Our Mango butter which is a moisturising ingredient rich in Vitamins C & E and Jojoba oil which is certified as organic and a well known anti inflammatory agent.
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peppersmith mints & gum TASTER PACK


​MIX THINGS UP
Our taster pack of sugar free mints, gum and pastilles is perfect for anyone wanting to try all the flavours for the first time. Everything is sweetened with 100% xylitol, a naturally derived ingredient which helps keep teeth healthy. Flavoured with 
English peppermint and spearmint from Hampshire, real Sicilian lemons, natural eucalyptus oil and natural strawberry and vanilla flavourings. Our mixed box contains:
  • 2 x 15g packs of English peppermint gum
  • 2 x 15g packs of English spearmint gum
  • 2 x 15g packs of English peppermint mints 
  • 2 x 15g packs of extra strong mints 
  • 2 x 15g packs of Sicilian lemon mints
  • 2 x 15g packs of strawberry and vanilla pastilles 
XYLITOL CONTENT
Each pocket pack contains approximately 25 mints or 10 pieces of gum. Each mint contains 0.5g of xylitol, each piece of gum contains 1g of xylitol.
Peppermint gum:
INGREDIENTS
Sweetener: xylitol (oats), gum base, peppermint oil, natural menthol, natural mint, thickener: gum arabic, emulsifier: lecithin, stabiliser: glycerol, glazing agent: carnauba wax.
Allergens in bold.
Also, may contain traces of soya lecithin.
Suitable for vegans. Gluten-free.
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​Yankee Medium Jar Pine Cone 340g

​Big enough for all of your friends to enjoy, the Yankee Candle® Home Inspiration® Medium Jar Candle is the spitting image of the Yankee Candle® iconic apothecary shape. With the most wax, you'll be getting the longest burn possible — perfect for filling larger rooms.
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Cooking with Kids - vegan cook book for
​kids and parents

​From award-winning author and presenter Susanne Kirlew
At last – a child-friendly vegetarian cookbook that will make it exciting to help Mum and Dad in the kitchen! Your little ones will gain healthy cooking and eating habits for life. 
Grab your pans and wash your hands, because your kids want to help you to cook! TV chef Susanne Kirlew (also known as Kirly-Sue) shares her passion for healthy, wholesome vegan cooking with infectious enthusiasm, and she wants to help you train your children to do the same.
Every recipe has a difficulty rating so that you can judge how much your child can assist you, and there’s everything you need to know to make the switch to a vegan lifestyle and set up your perfect kitchen.
From bibimbap to beany balls, and from plantain porridge to banana bread, there are soups, salads, breakfasts, dinners, smoothies and desserts galore in this charmingly illustrated healthy cookbook. Who knew that vegan cooking could be so much fun?
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​Bamboo Cutlery Set with Palm tree
​Cotton Pouch

The plastic free alternative perfect, for any food on the go!~ Sustainable  
~ Biodegradable  
~ Recyclable  
~ Compostable
 

The best kind of feeling is knowing you are making a difference. So, pop a bamboo cutlery set in your bag and have the peace of mind that you are the change that needs to happen. 
We aim to reduce single use plastic, which is why all of our products are biodegradable. So once at the end of their life simply compost or recycle the bamboo and be sure that your bamboo cutlery won't be floating around our oceans for decades to come!
how to look after your bamboo cutleryTo maintain quality of your bamboo cutlery hand wash with soap and warm water and dry completely before returning to the cotton pouch. Do no put in the dishwasher or microwave as this may cause the bamboo to warp and dry out. As this is a natural product some substances may cause discolouration after prolonged use. Remember our products are not toys and should be handled with care. 
  • BambooBamboo is a sustainable material that grows quickly
    in China and other parts of Asia making it perfect for our plastic alternative.
  • Giving back20p from every purchase is donated to reducing plastic from our oceans
  • PackagingAll Packaging we use is made from Kraft paper packaging which can be recycled at most roadsides or compost at home
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tHE ULTIMATE PRAYER JOURNAL FOR GIRLS

THE ULTIMATE PRAYER JOURNAL FOR YOUNG GIRLS
This handy prayer journal is a creative way for girls to experience and understand the importance of prayer. Each page features different spaces to record what and who you are praying for and also spaces to thank God for what He has done as well as asking for God’s guidance.
This is useful so that girls can look back on their prayers and see how great God has worked in their lives. This prayer Journal
will not only encourage girls to spend time talking with God about the things that matter most. In addition, it will also help them build a healthy spiritual habit of continual prayer that can stay with them for the rest of their lives.
This creative prayer journal is suitable for girls and features:
  • A great way to keep track of answered prayers is to see practically how God works for you and to express your gratitude.
  • A user-friendly size that is easy to carry around.
  • Space to record the date.
  • Nicely designed interior pages
  • Sections to guide each prayer.
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Microplane 48310 Ginger Tool 3in1 Grate Peel Slice Stainless steel ​

About this item
  • 3-In-1 tool grates, slices and peels ginger
  • Non-slip base and handle for comfort and stability
  • Hold at any angle or lay flat on surface to grate
  • Photo-etched, ultra sharp stainless steel blades
  • Comes with a knob on the side to quickly remove the peel of knobby, fresh ginger root
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​Microplane Bowl grater Extra coarse for cauliflower, zucchini, cabbage, potato, apple and cheese, with razor-sharp stainless-steel blades

About this item
  • Photo-etched, long-lasting, ultra-sharp stainless steel blade - Made in USA. Protective cover included.
  • Designed to fit in various positions inside or on-top of your mixing bowl.
  • Easy to clean - also dishwasher safe.
  • Non-slip soft-touch handle for safe and comfortable work.
  • Effortless grating for superior results. The natural aroma is released to enhance flavour.
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​Bible Verses Colouring Book For Adults

Bible Verses Colouring Book For Adults
This inspiring coloring book will bring peace and joy to your life. With 50 unique scripture-inspired pages, you can relax and meditate on God's Word as you color. Enjoy the extra benefits of premium matte-finish cover design, high-quality stock paper, and bright white paper. Here's what you'll find in this book:
Benefits:
* Rejuvenate your soul with beautiful scripture-inspired art
* Connect with God's Word in a calming and creative way
* Transform your life through the power of prayer
What's Included:
* 50 unique images to color
* Premium matte-finish cover design
* Printed on high-quality stock paper
* Printed single-sided on bright white paper

Don't miss this opportunity to find peace and joy through scripture-inspired art. Buy now before the price changes!
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Vegan and Sustainability Gift Guide 2022

12/12/2022

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Vendula Hand Bag

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  • Printed and embossed vegan leather
  • Hand stitched detail in vegan leather and cotton
  • Brass closing clasp
  • Comfortable handle
  • Detachable and adjustable shoulder strap
  • 1 main compartment with zip closure
  • 1 inside zipped pocket
  • 2 inside open pockets
  • 1 external back zipped pocket
  • Brass stud feet
  • Fully lined with Vendula London Lining
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​Tracklements Festive Four – Condiments 

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The Festive Four Gift Pack
Show someone you love them and spread Christmas cheer with this glorious, festive gift pack. No Christmas Day feast or Boxing Day spread is complete without these merry condiments, including our Christmas Spice Chutney, which contains a host of festive spices, and our Cranberry, Port & Orange Sauce, which cuts through rich savoury dishes with its tingling tartness
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Umazing Miso & Shitake super boost umami powder

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Umazing Miso & Shiitake Superboost Umami Powder from our earth to your plate.
Umazing harnesses natural ingredients to help season your dishes. With bursts of flavour from mushrooms, tomatoes and miso, Earthly Umami can help flourish your cooking.
Add Umazing Miso & Shiitake to your meal to enhance your food with a delicious and full-bodied taste, a gift from nature. With the Umazing Miso & Shiitake experience, the fifth taste joining, complement and enhancing the sour, sweet, bitter and salty tastes.  
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OCEAN MOSS - SEA MOSS GEL

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l00% Wildcrafted Sea Moss Gel / Sea Moss is said to Contains 92 of the 102 minerals of which the body is made of ,the Sea Moss is Washed and soaked in Kangen water.
 What is Kangen water ?
Kangen water is alkaline water produced by alkaline ionizer and water filtration machines which turns tap water to the ideal PH level of 9.8.
use code KIRLY-SUE to get 10% off ​
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​Handmade Jamaican calabash Bowls

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​Handmade Jamaican calabash Bowls
Authentic Handmade Jamaican Calabash bowls, Due to the nature of them being handmade the size may differ from each one.
Small size approximately 17cm
Medium size approximately 20 cm
Large size approximately 23cm
 
Designs
small triangle, small rainbow, small straight lines,
medium rainbow, medium triangle, medium straight line, large rainbow,
 large triangle, large bird pattern, large straight lines, medium star, Large Star
use code KIRLY-SUE to get 10% off 
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hOLIDAY cARDS

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Holiday Cards
 
What makes LELEKA holiday cards unique?
⋆ each card pack features artwork created by a child
⋆ each card is printed on recycled and recyclable paper
⋆ each sale benefits at least three young artists from Ukraine

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VEGAN HAPPY - RIBBED BEANIE HAT

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Vegan Engineered Ribbed Beanie in 13 colours.
 
Technically designed to have a close-fitting crown, the engineered knit ribbed beanie utilises the latest innovations in product development. Comfortable, stylish and available in a medley of bright colours this beanie is perfect for hitting the slopes or your next autumnal adventure; and that’s not all, created from a single layer knit.
 
  • Fabric: 97% Acrylic, 2% Polyester, 1% Elastane
  • Weight: 80g
  • 100% ANIMAL CRUELTY FREE
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Vegan Happy Unisex Oversized Cosy Shaggy Sherpa HoodiE

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Vegan Unisex Oversized Cosy Shaggy Sherpa Hoodie in 2 colours. Super cosy and reversible and perfect vegan loungewear, with subtle vegan logo. 
100% Vegan & Animal Cruelty Free.
 
Super-shaggy faux fur with snuggly sherpa reverse. Large hood keeps your head warm and comfy. Oversized – one size fits most, including children – with large pocket to keep your hands as warm as toast. Reversible – choose your favourite way!
 
Fabric: 100% Polyester
Weight: 900g
Size: One size (165 x 110cm)
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Cooking With Kids
Vegan Cookbook for kids and parents

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​Cooking With Kids
Vegan Cookbook for kids and parents
 Grab your pans and wash your hands, because your kids want to help you to cook! World-famous TV celebrity chef Susanne Kirlew (also known as Kirly-Sue) shares her passion for healthy, wholesome vegan cooking with infectious enthusiasm, and she wants to help you train your children to do the same.

Every recipe has a difficulty rating so that you can judge how much your child can assist you, and there’s everything you need to know to make the switch to a vegan lifestyle and set up your perfect kitchen.

From bibimbap to beany balls, and from plantain porridge to banana bread, there are soups, salads, breakfasts, dinners, smoothies and desserts galore in this charmingly illustrated healthy cookbook. Who knew that vegan cooking could be so much fun . . . ?
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​Travel Vegan Brush Collection

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​Travel Vegan Brush Collection
This Travel Vegan Brush Collection by Delilah is the perfect versatile set to pack with you on your travels. The sleek travel case is constructed in vegan leather with gold detailing and includes a set of four soft vegan brushes - ideal for endlessly stylish makeup looks on the go.

This collection includes:
Mini Powder Brush - For applying bronzer, blusher or loose powder
Mini Lip Brush - Perfect for applying lipstick or lipgloss
Double Ended Eyeshadow Brush -To perfectly apply and blend eyeshadows
Double Ended Liner Brush - For lining eyes with shadow or gel liner.
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RECIPE JoURNAL

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Keep all your favourite recipes in one place. The perfect gift for anyone who likes to cook
  • Do you want a personal cookbook with the recipes you love the most?
  • Do you want to keep all of your family recipes in one place?
  • Are you tired of having all of your favourite recipes in different places?
Then this handy recipe journal is just for you – the perfect way to keep all your favourite recipes in one place.
In this recipe book:
  • Record 50 of your favourite recipes
  • Easily mark the recipes’ rating, difficulty, cooking time and servings
  • Extra space for additional notes
  • Space to put a photo of your recipe creation
  • Handy cooking references to help you with measurement equivalents and temperature conversion

It is a great size (6 x 9inch) – not too big and not too small with enough writing space to write down everything needed. A great gift for foodies, friends and family members who love to cook and want to record and organise their delicious culinary creations – everyday meals, soups, appetizers, main courses, desserts, pies, beverages, and much more.
Get this blank cooking book now and start filling it with your personal collection of recipes.
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ITAL RECIPE JOURNAL

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Jam Rock Recipe Diary: Blank Recipe Book 
This Blank Recipe Book is perfect to record all your favorite recipes. It is beautifully designed, easy to use and well organized and includes large spaces to write in. You can write down all of your most loved recipes.
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Vegan Options from kelly loves

29/6/2022

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Kelly Loves products are loved for their awesome name and their delicious flavour. The brand has lots of vegan options its repertoire Which includes:
  • Sushi Nori
  • Korean Rolls
  • Aloe Vera Juice
  • Tofu Miso Soup
  • Fried Onions
  • Kimchi
  • Sushi Vinegar
 Aloe Vera Juice
This is one of the most popular drinks in Japan. Not only does it taste good, but there are certainly lots of health benefits to drinking aloe vera juice regularly. Our Kelly Loves aloe vera juice is sugar free and contains nutritious aloe vera pulp. 
Sushi Nori
The foundational ingredient to any sushi roll. These toasted seaweed (Nori) sheets provide a subtle flavour and make it easier to roll your sushi together with our sushi rolling mat. Pack of 7 ready to eat Nori Sheets.
Korean Rolls
Wollamssam, a traditional Korean meal during the summer months, now in a handy and easy to make kit. Simply add your veg and choice or meat alternative if you want to make it vegetarian or vegan. This delicious kit contains 20 rice wraps, bulgogi marinade, sweet chili dipping sauce and rice vermicelli. The kit will keep two to four people satisfied and full.
Tofu Miso Soup
Each pack contains 3 servings of tofu miso soup. The Tofu miso soup contains a good serving of high quality and delicious miso paste (not powder!) and a generous garnish for a full flavour soup
Fried Onions
Deliciously crisp shredded onion, provides an excellent flavour and texture to finish off your home made Sushi rolls and give them that professional look and taste.
Kimchi
Kimchi is a traditional mainstay of a Korean diet. Fermented cabbage is mixed with red pepper, onion and garlic to create a delicious treat that can be eaten on its own, with rice or fried up in a wok with noodles.
Sushi Vinegar
Simply add to the rice to give your sushi rice a subtle and authentic flavour.
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Kelly Loves is a rapidly growing, deeply authentic food company. Their success is anchored by Kelly’s values which are: to be a force for good, change the game, and restore balance to people’s lives. They guide and encourage other startups with the same values, providing mentorship and training. And they help organisations that can prove their positive impact on food poverty. As a priority, Kelly Loves makes certain that business is always done with ethics and integrity.
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vEGAN AND SUSTAINABILITY GIFT GUIDE 2021

22/11/2021

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Make someone’s Christmas merry and bright with a vegan friendly sustainable gift. Searching for the perfect gift isn't always easy. And if the person you are buying the gift for happens to be vegan, well, things can get a little tricky as you search for eco-friendly and cruelty-free options that your person will love. But I'm here to help make it easier for you with these vegan gift ideas! Here are 12 different types of gifts you can get that vegan person in your life  ​

Transformulas,wake up and glow, daily age defenders

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DAILY AGE DEFENDERS
Repair + Protect + Radiance
These multi-tasking skincare staples are the holy grail of complexion transformers for visibly more radiant skin. Packed with powerful anti-ageing peptides, intensive skin hydrators and environmental protectors, in state-of-the-art formulations that make a dramatic difference to the appearance of your skin and eyes, restoring radiance, enhancing skin tone and clarity, minimising lines and wrinkles, as well as reducing signs of puffiness tiredness around the eye area

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Sweet Lounge, vegan sweets

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Truly a sweet shop for grown-ups.  See their plastic-free vegan gummy pouches! Providing only the highest quality unique chocolates and the best tasting candies and jellies. Our treats are deliciously moreish, plant-based, gluten-free, contain no artificial colours or flavours. They're not accidentally vegan, they ARE vegan.
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flower & white's vegan chocolate covered meringue

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Flower & White, the low-calorie melting meringue and Fairtrade chocolate-based bars and bites, is adding vegan offerings to its popular range of ‘better-for-you’ confectionery. Two new vegan variants – Chocolate Dipped Strawberry and Double M!lk Chocolate bars are being launched in response to the clear growth of veganism in the UK, and the current demand for healthier, lighter snacks.  All products are available to order from www.flowerandwhite.co.uk and from selected Asda stores across the UK.
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spice kitchen's Gingerbread flavour hot chocolate

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Relax and indulge in the ultimate hot chocolate experience...... traditional hot chocolate, gingerbread hot chocolate and chai spiced hot chocolate.
We all know that there aren't many things in this world more sublime than good quality chocolate.
That's why Spice Kitchen has explored the planet to discover what we believe is the finest quality cacao powder. These tasty treats are available from artisan food and drink platform www.MeltedInside.com
 



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Moringa hamper box

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The Moringa Family Product Group have a range of products including Hamper Boxes
The Hamper boxes com[rise a range of theor moringa products for more details 
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primaberry red shopping bag
​(made from cork)

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​Natural cork colour tote bag with a horizontal red rectangle at the front. PrimaBerry’s logo is on a small metal plate at the bottom.
Made from Portuguese cork. the harmless harvesting for trees, its 100% biodegradability and its high quality make ck one of te most sustainable materials available today

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be earth friendly notebook & orchid bloom notebook - 

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Be Earth Friendly Notebook 
A minimalist, line printed, eco-friendly notebook made using high-quality Portuguese cork, one of the most sustainable materials available today, and recycled paper.
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Orchid Bloom Notebook
Looking for a different type of notebook? This green cork notebook with orchids is perfect for nature lovers who feel inspired to write in the park or a gift suggestion for orchid lovers.
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vice reversa - skin care solutions

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Vice Reversa creates targeted skincare solutions utilising revolutionary Microneedle Technology. Our Eye Rejuvenator anti wrinkle patches are the perfect under eye masks to help to plump the delicate eye area and reduce fine lines. Our Spot Stoppa microneedle pimple patches are hydrocolloid patches supercharged with the power of over 550 salicylic acid and totarol microdarts. The super spot dots can help to beat zits in at little as one application and are a hygienic, soothing, solution to deep pimples, even if you suffer from severe acne.
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vegan papmer box

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The Vegan gift box contains cold-pressed organic handmade soap, a fully certified vegan candle, rose skin good, lime body cream, almond lip balm, facial scrub, rose body scrub and vegan chocolates.
An absolute decadent treat for any vegans out there … or for anyone, for that matter!

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​Biocera Alkaline Water Filter Jug

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Excellent quality drinking water is always to hand with the Biocera Alkaline Water Jug. The simplest, most cost-effective way of getting alkaline antioxidant water, the Biocera jug goes above and beyond the typical water filter jug. With the included Alkaline Filters, you can quickly and easily transform ordinary tap or bottled water into alkaline water, rich in hydrogen.
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vegan cookbook for kids and parents

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​​“Cooking With Kids” is a plant based cook book for parents and kids. From bibimbap to beany balls, and from plantain porridge to banana bread, there are soups, salads, breakfasts, dinners, smoothies and desserts galore in this charmingly illustrated healthy cookbook. With stunning food photography and more than 75 individual recipes, “Cooking With Kids” reveals a glimpse into the inner workings of her TV shows and philosophies. There are updates of time-proven favourite recipes, inventive new ideas and contemporary twists on some multi-ethnic dishes from around the world.
 Who knew that vegan cooking could be so much fun . . . ? Get Your Copy Now
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​Roll Top Backpack

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Introducing the Wave Roll Top Backpack - where functionality meets performance. This stylish and sustainable backpack is made from recycled plastic material (RPET) - with up to 40 plastic bottled used to make each one.
It features a roll-top closing system with zip closure. The main compartment has an inside padded laptop pocket (up to 17’) with a secure velcro strap and organiser pockets - ideal for getting your gadgets and small items from A to B!
Made for everyday travel, the roll top bag is waterproof with padded adjustable straps so you can keep your items safe and dry.
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5 Meals I Eat Every Week (Vegan) student friendly

14/9/2021

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5 Vegan Dishes
Here are 5 different savoury dishes that you can make, that are  quick, simple, and tasty, using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, or if not, they are easily available locally.

The first one is pulled jackfruit, all the videos for these recipes will be listed below, at the end of this blog post. Pulled jackfruit has only become popular probably in the past 5 to 10 years. Jackfruit is a fruit that usually is eaten when it's ripened and it's sweet, but the young jackfruit before it's ripe can be used in savoury dishes. In the UK where I live, pulled jackfruit is made using tinned jackfruit, or some of them come in like a shrink, wrapped package. But in terms of getting fresh Jack fruit, that's quite difficult to get here in the UK. However, if you live in a country where you can get fresh jackfruit, I always recommend that you get fresh ingredients where possible. If you're using your fresh jackfruit, use the young jackfruit, not the sweetened. It goes well with some wild rice, basmati rice or whole grain rice. I usually put some baked plantain on the side, baked plantain goes well with lots of dishes. So, I put a link to that recipe below for you as well.

Number 2 is Butterbean Curry again this is delicious, and easy to make. Sometimes, when people want to make something vegan, they get stuck and think, “I don't really know what to do”. Here in the UK. curry is one of the most popular dishes, even though it's not an English dish, but Indian food is super popular. There is an abundance of Indian restaurants in the UK. I use tinned butter beans in this, but you can use dried butter beans. It is important to soak them overnight or cook them in a pressure cooker first to make sure they're not tough. For the lentils, I usually use red lentils because red lentils cook quickly. They're high in protein as well so when people say, hey where do you get your protein? Lentils are high in protein as well. This is a good nutritious dish, easy to make and I like to serve this with naan bread. I'm going to make a video on how to make naan bread in the future. You'll be so surprised how quick and easy it is to make naan bread.

So, the third one is stew peas, which is one of my favourite dishes. So, for those of you who don't have a Caribbean background, the name of the dish can be a little misleading for you. Stew peas is made with kidney beans. In the Caribbean, all legumes, beans, and pulses are called peas. So, when it says stew peas, it's actually kidney beans that are cooked in different seasonings in coconut milk and it tastes wonderful. The traditional recipe for stew peas does have meat in it. It has, either pork or oxtail. But if you follow the normal traditional recipe and just ignore the fact that there's meat in there, you won't miss it. I promise you, and you can put little dumplings in there as well. Some people put little vegetables as well and its taste wonderful. It's cheap to make as well. Particularly if you have people come over for dinner or afternoon lunch, this is cheap. And, if you are a student, you can also have it with white rice and a side dish. You could also thicken it and have it in a burrito with vegetables it's quite versatile. Or you can thin it out a little bit and have it as a soup. In Jamaica, we call it red pea soup. It's the same thing.

The next dish is Cauliflower steaks. Now I always used to think that cauliflower steaks are really complicated to make. I always try to make life easy for you guys, I always try to make the dish so that you look at it and think, oh yeah, I can do that. So yes, cauliflower steaks, they're quick, they're easy to make and If you're on a low carb diet or low-fat diet this is good for you. It's cheap as well. Also, if you're a student, this comes in handy or if you're just budgeting in general, we're in these lockdown coronavirus pandemic times. So, you know, everybody's trying to save a few pennies here and there.

And then the final one is chickpea curry. I always have chickpeas in my cupboard because they're so versatile. You can do so much with them and most people like chickpeas. You can have it with rice or potatoes. You can have it with whatever you like. Naan bread would go with it as well. It's nice. It's easy to make, it's a no brainer. So, it's going to make you feel more confident in the kitchen when it cooks to comes to cooking, vegan dishes. I had to suggest this dish once for an event, because I was at an event in a 4-star hotel, my friend, who was one of the organizers and she said, oh, could you just go in the kitchen and check on what it is that they're doing for vegans? And when I went in there, they were doing nothing. In fairness to them, even though the head chef was qualified chef, he just didn't know much about vegan cooking.
So, I said, “all right, let me help you out, So, do you have any chickpeas?”
He says, “yes, I have chickpeas”.
I said “have you got various seasonings and have you've got coconut milk. So just make a chickpea curry”
The chef’s response was “oh, I didn't think of that”
That's like an easy go-to dish that you can make if you have people coming over. Or if you just want to make something quick for yourself or if you're having any event and you think right, there's going to be vegans so what am I going to make? Chickpea Curry is the easy answer, it goes with so many other things as well.
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So there have the five dishes pulled jackfruit, butterbean & lentil curry, stew peas, cauliflower, steaks, and chickpea curry that you can make for a mid-week meal. Or if you want to cook something at the weekend, they're all quick and easy. You can prep some of these in advance. Because most of these dishes, I don't know about the cauliflower steaks, but everything else you can cook and freeze and have it later in the week or a couple of weeks later if you like. So, these are some great vegan dishes that you can make and feel more confident about making a plant-based meal. And if you do make any, please post a pic on Instagram and tag me because I love it when you send me pictures of what you're making. Is there a particular dish you'd like me to veganize please comment in the comment section below. I do read all the comments. I try to keep up with answering as many of them as I can, I will get round to you. I promise. 

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a vegan youtube channel you need to subscribe to now

14/9/2021

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If you are new to my blog you may not know that I have a YouTube channel. The channel is packed with great vegan recipe videos. So if you are you trying to find some vegan recipes that are quick and easy to make, then you've come to the right place. I'm a vegan cook, I'm an award winning author, I'm also a food colonist and a TV presenter.  On my YouTube channel you're going to find lots of really great tasty recipes that are easy to make, and it uses ingredients that you can probably find anywhere in the world, in your local supermarket and you might have in your kitchen already.

I have side dishes, main course, desserts, smoothies, drinks, all kinds of lovely vegan recipes that you will definitely want to make over and over again. So, if you want to see regular vegan recipes and a little bit of information about the vegan lifestyle, just hit that red subscribe button and turn on the notification bell and you will be notified every Wednesday at 7:30 PM UK time, which is when I upload videos every single week and by the way, subscribing is completely free so subscribe now.

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Iron sources for vegans

13/9/2021

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Are you getting enough iron? Many people don’t get enough iron in their diet. It’s an important element because it carries oxygen throughout your body. It’s required for digestion and many functions on a cellular level. Without enough iron you will feel fatigued and can get sick. Women and children are particularly susceptible to iron deficiency and supplementation is often recommended to prevent anemia.
There are many vegan options. The following are the vegan choices that are richest in iron:
Seeds
Squash and pumpkin seeds are among the highest in iron. One ounce contains 4mg of iron or 23 percent of your recommended daily value. An ounce of sesame seeds also contains 23 percent of your daily value, sunflower seeds have 11 percent and flax seeds have 9 percent of your daily value. As you can see, a handful of seeds can help you get the daily iron you need. But they’re not the only food that is high in iron.

Nuts
Nuts including cashews, pine nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, and almonds all have a good amount of iron. An ounce of cashews has 1.7 mg or 9 percent of your daily value. An ounce of pine nuts also contain 9 percent of your daily value, Hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, and pistachios all have 7 percent, and Macadamia nuts have 6 percent of your recommended daily value.

Beans
White beans and lentils have a good amount of iron in them. A cup of cooked beans has 6.6mg and 37 percent of your daily value. Other beans that are high in iron include soybeans, kidney beans, chickpeas, lima and navy beans, black beans, pinto beans and black eyed peas. For many vegans, a diet of beans and rice is a staple because it also provides a complete protein.

Whole Grains
Whole grains also have iron, and quinoa is the highest with 15 percent of your daily value in a cup. Oats, barley and rice also contain a good amount of iron and fortified grains and cereals may contain more.
 Finally, let’s not forget dark leafy greens like spinach and chard which have 36 percent of your daily value in a cup. There are more items like chocolate and soy that have iron. The goal is to make sure that you get enough. If not, your doctor may recommend supplementation.
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August 13th, 2021

13/8/2021

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During these times of enduring a global pandemic, it is a welcome change to see a sanitising handwash the smell great too. We are washing our hands more than ever and this Plum & Mulberry sanitising handwash by Bio D is a sheer delight to use
 
Bio-D are passionate about creating products that not only help to contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet but also doesn’t cost the earth for you. This fruity and refreshing plum and mulberry hand wash is vegan, cruelty free and hypoallergenic whilst killing 99.9% of harmful bacteria. It’s a brilliant bathroom and kitchen essential that keeps you protected but is still gentle on skin.
 
The delicious fragrances of Plum and Mulberry combine to create a comforting fruity hand wash that will leave your hands soft and germ free!
This fast-acting favourite is tested to BSEN1276 (food grade standard) – it neutralises 99.9% of harmful bacteria including E.coli, Salmonella and MRSA,
 
This lovely handwash is also Vegan, Cruelty Free, Suitable for Septic Tanks, Pet Friendly, Ethical Consumer Best Buy, Conforms to BSEN1276, and has a 100% recycled post consumer waste bottle
 
To get a bottle click HERE now

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Blanco Nino Totilla Chips -  Review

9/8/2021

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Blanco Nino made a tasty change to ordinary tortillas. They have a great crunch and the flavour of the lime really came through but was not overpowering. Delicious by themselves or with a dip. Many major manufacturer of snack products have their own line of tortilla chips that range in shape from triangles to circles to strips to custom shapes designed to enhance the scooping and dipping experience. It's amazing what new innovations they come up with each year.
The main ingredients used are:
  • Non-GMO white corn (78.7%)
  • sunflower oil, sea salt (1.1%)
  • Celestun salt (0.2%)
Blanco Niño use the authentic aztec recipe and freshly cooked, volcanic stone ground corn to create their tasty tortilla chips. Crunchy, morish, and so deliciously addictive, Blanco Niño tortilla chips will take your taste buds straight to the hills of Central Mexico.
A few years back, founder Phil set out on what would become quite a serendipitous journey across Mexico. Visiting the milpas, molinos and tortillerias of Mexico, Phil learnt how to make proper corn tortillas. Inspired by the tastes and traditions of Mexico, Phil returned to Ireland and in 2015, along with a great team, he opened the doors to the Tortilleria in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

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Erbology Products Review

4/8/2021

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Erbology is food to make you feel good. I have been looking at this company and have found that they scour the world to source rare plant-based ingredients that nourish your body and create simple, delicious health foods. 
They are a thought-leader in plant-based nutrition and are taking powerful plants and making them accessible everyday in delicious foods and drinks.
Their range of delicious food includes:
  • Sea buckthorn and aronia berry Granola
  • Jerusalem artichoke and dark chocolate Granola
  • Organic aronia shot
  • Organic bergamot shot
  • Aronia berry energy balls
  • Nopal cactus energy balls
  • Cashew cheese raw activated crackers
  • Spicy kimchi raw activated crackers
  • Tkemali Beetroot raw activated crackers
Plus many more tasty treats
want to feel inspired, and to inspire you to embrace healthy, happy living that
Erbology feel it’s also important to have a positive impact on the world around us. They work closely with independent farmers. Their products are organically grown and free from chemicals and additives.
They are constantly looking for new ways to integrate nature’s marvels into our busy lives. They believe healthy foods can taste great, and add a touch of excitement to everyday recipes.

 
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