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Breaking News About Santa

Caution: Bahumbug post with Santa spoilers you may not want your kids to see

Internet. I need help.

How do we explain to children that Santa brings big bountiful presents to some while others are living lives of misery? Starving. Cold. Neglected. Abused.

And not just in far-away lands.

Probably someone they know doesn’t have enough to eat. Or warm clothes that fit. Their parents can’t afford…

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My Little Miss Little is Nine!!

My Little Miss Little is Nine!!

Dear Little Miss Emma: So nine years have gone by in the blink of an eye. It’s crazy really how a human being can evolve and grow in such a relatively short period of time. I mean, think about it. Nine years ago, you were a teeny, tiny helpless bundle of mush. You wanted to be nursed around the clock, you pooped (a LOT), and, even though you couldn’t do much, you completely changed this family in…

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One YEAR Vegan-niversary!!!

Wow – I know I haven’t posted in, like, forever….but I couldn’t let today go by without acknowledging the decision I made one year ago today!!! It hasn’t been a completely perfect or easy road – but I don’t for a second regret the decision I made. I’ve been a pretty lazy vegan lately…eating processed foods and even turning the other cheek and eating some foods that I suspect *know* have some…

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#veggieburgers from #minimalistbaker 31 Meals cookbook. #vegan #plantbased 👌

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#brunch anyone?? #allvegan #plantbased #omgyum

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Today, On day five of being sick, I managed to make this delicious soup and roasted chickpeas. It may be a little spicier than my sore throat can handle, but so delicious. #vegan #plantbased #minimalistbaker #ihatetheflu

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This was a chickpea chopped salad from #minimalistbaker which is meal two of the 31 Meals cookbook. Gotta be honest, it was just ok for me....looks gorg, but the homemade corn bread croutons and roasted candied pecans didn't seem to belong and my dressing was bland... Mind you, Jeff is having seconds, so I guess it's a matter of taste. #vegan #plantbased #cantwinthemall

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#chili and #cornbread from meal one of #minimalistbaker 31 meals cookbook. #yummmm #vegan #plantbased

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#tofuscramble #vegan #plantbased

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#homemadefalafel #vegan #plantbased

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#vegansugarcookies #vegan #plantbased

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#vegandip #vegan #plantbased

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A bond that lasts forever Last week at school, Emma and her classmates had the opportunity to write stories on a topic of their choice using the school's computers.

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#simplicityatitsfinest tonight! #brownrice #corn #blackbeans topped with a little #braggallpurposesoyseasoning #omgyum #vegan #plantbased #healthyeating

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#veganfrenchtoast #healthybreakfast #omgyum #vegan #plantbased

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#roastedsweetpotatoes and #roastedredpepper on top of #brownrice topped with #homemade #spicythaipeanutsauce #vegan #plantbased #healthyeating #omgyum

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Was very tempted to eat out tonight because I had my #lazypants on. Somehow instead of heading for Pita Pit, I made #homemadefalafel and homemade #garlicanddill sauce so we could have #yummyvegan #pitas at home. #omgyum #vegan #plantbased #healthyeating #iamazemyself #minimalistbaker