And Then There Was Vesper . . . [AKA, Winter 2017]

February 11th, 2018 - posted under: The Farm » Family

Hello hello, it’s winter! Which means that here in southern California, as I write this today, it’s a frigid 66º outside. Brrrr! But it is winter, and wow, what a winter it’s been. Our little corner of the world has been through a lot these last few months, and everything feels like it’s been turned [...]

Vegan Parenting Moments: I Took Him To McDonalds

January 8th, 2018 - posted under: The Farm » Family

Vegan Parenting Moments – a collection of my own little experiences, be they “triumphs” or be they “fails”, as I navigate this wild adventure of raising a vegan child in a non-vegan world. I posted this little saga on my Instagram stories today, and WOW the response was overwhelming. So many people were messaging me [...]

Our Annual Family Disney Adventure — Take 4!

March 9th, 2017 - posted under: The Farm » Family

Last week Waits turned SEVEN, which meant that it was once again time for our annual, full-family pilgrimage to the Mouse House, for an exciting, exhausting, fun-filled adventure at the Happiest Place On Earth™. We came. We saw. We held onto our hats for the wildest ride in the wilderness! Shenanigans! On the road bright [...]

Matt Pond At Five & 1/4!!! Oh And Also, About Five & 1/4 . . .

March 2nd, 2017 - posted under: The Farm » Family

I met Jeremy at Vegan Beer Fest. Have I ever told you that story? I met Jeremy at Vegan Beer Fest. He was tall and handsome and really outgoing, and he talked a lot which was great because I was pretty shy. And if I’m being honest, I wasn’t super interested in Jeremy that day. [...]

Do Vegan Kids Get More Cavities? (Plus — How I Take Care Of My Vegan Kid’s Teeth!)

February 10th, 2017 - posted under: The Farm » Family

A few weeks back I posted that picture ^^ on Instagram, with the following caption: A picture of wee Waits the last time we went to the dentist, age 6. I recently read an article about a healthy lifestyle blogger who was raising her son vegan until he suffered from terrible tooth decay. She blamed [...]