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# GirlieGirl Army

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- [The Secret to Endless Kitten Cuddles (Without Adopting Another Cat)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20260709/the-secret-to-endless-kitten-cuddles-without-adopting-another-cat/) - Love Endless Kitten Cuddles, But Not Ready for the Lifetime Commitment? Foster. This National Kitten Day, July 10, fostering helps overwhelmed shelters—and gives you all the snuggles, with no forever promise required. By Deborah Felin Magaldi, Director, Helen Sanders CatPAWS July 10 is National Kitten Day, which means your feed is about to fill up
- [Your Clutter Isn’t a Character Flaw. It’s Trying to Tell You Something.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20260707/your-clutter-isnt-a-character-flaw-its-trying-to-tell-you-something/) - If you’ve ever stood in the middle of a room, looked around at the piles, and thought, What is wrong with me? I’d love to gently challenge that question. After more than 15 years as a Professional Organizer, I’ve worked with thousands of clients from every imaginable walk of life. Doctors. Teachers. Stay-at-home parents. CEOs.
- [A Different Kind of Sanctuary: Where Empathy Becomes a Lifestyle](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20260407/a-different-kind-of-sanctuary-where-empathy-becomes-a-lifestyle/) - On a quiet morning in central Israel, a cow named Ruthi stands in the sun as a young calf presses close, nursing gently. It may look ordinary- until you know the story. When Ruthi arrived at Freedom Farm Sanctuary in the center of Israel, she was 13 years old- the oldest cow in Israel at
- [Beauty Without the Hate: Jewish-Owned Brands Worth Your Support](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20260130/beauty-without-the-hate-jewish-owned-brands-worth-your-support/) - Beauty should be an act of celebration, not a concession to division. In an age when our digital feeds are crowded with brands touting sparkle and sass but sometimes fall short on values, it feels more vital than ever to spotlight the companies that not only create products we reach for every day — but
- [Get in the Know: The Ultimate GIRLIEGIRLARMY Discount Code Round-Up (And Why You’ll Love These Steals)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20260126/get-in-the-know-the-ultimate-girliegirlarmy-discount-code-round-up-and-why-youll-love-these-steals/) - Let’s be honest: saving money never goes out of style. In fact, it’s kind of a core life skill — right up there with knowing your favorite lip shade and exactly how much caffeine your brain needs before 10 a.m. That’s why we keep a special closet-list page of discount codes that are guaranteed to
- [Why Whatnot Feels Like Walking Into a Digital Shtetl — And Why I Love It](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20260123/why-whatnot-feels-like-walking-into-a-digital-shtetl-and-why-i-love-it/) - Whatnot Is Shockingly Jewish — And Yes, I’m Completely Obsessed (Plus: Here’s Your Code to Join) Yentas, gather ye round! I have to tell you about the Whatnot app because I have fallen down the most unexpected, delightful, “wait, why does this feel like my grandmother’s living room and a sample sale had a baby?”
- [A Beanie, a Legacy, and a Promise Kept](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20251218/a-beanie-a-legacy-and-a-promise-kept/) - The Beanie Project: Honoring Nat with Love and Purpose Nat will forever be remembered with a smile on his face and a beanie on his head. He was a devoted family man and the best father in the world, who faced a short but courageous battle with kidney cancer and fought with incredible strength. To
- [GirlieGirlArmy Holiday Gift Guide - Featuring All Jewish Woman Owned Brands!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20251119/girliegirlarmy-holiday-gift-guide-featuring-all-jewish-woman-owned-brands/) - Featuring All Jewish Woman–Owned Brands! And yes — this isn’t new for us. We’ve been championing Jewish women–owned brands since the early days of GirlieGirlArmy (we've been here 30 years!) - decades before it was a trend. Because supporting our sisters is woven into the DNA of everything we do. Every single item in this
- [6 Must-Try Pickle-Flavored Snacks ahead of National Pickle Day](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20251104/6-must-try-pickle-flavored-snacks-ahead-of-national-pickle-day/) - National Pickle Day is right around the corner (November 14), the perfect excuse to celebrate all things tart, tangy, and crunchy. From chips to nuts, pickle-flavored snacks continue to dominate store shelves and social feeds, proving that America’s love for briny flavor knows no bounds. Below is a roundup of dill-icious finds to help you get
- [Dental Floss Could Save Your Heart and Brain and Prevent Dementia](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20250320/dental-floss-could-save-your-heart-and-brain-and-prevent-dementia/) - Poor dental hygiene can break your heart. Literally. The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, which has operated continuously since 1987 with funding through 2028, has found that sub-par dental hygiene is associated with higher risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib). The findings were presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025 held in Los
- [One-Third of Israeli Children Living in Poverty Amid War](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20250130/one-third-of-israeli-children-living-in-poverty-amid-war/) - One of the largest humanitarian aid operations in Israel is spotlighting the desperate condition of more than 1 million Israeli children living in poverty and hunger amid the nation’s ongoing war against Iran-backed terrorism. “Most Americans think of Israel as a prosperous, high-tech nation,” said Joel Chernoff, founder and executive board chairman of Joseph Project
- [GirlieGirlArmy's 18 Gift Ideas We Love From Jewish-Owned Brands!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20241219/18chanukahgifts/) - With Jew-hatred at its most alarming levels in years and Jewish businesses facing doxxing and destruction, supporting Jewish-owned businesses this holiday season has never been more crucial. Around the world, Jewish people are standing up to demand their civil rights as a minority, and one of the most impactful ways to support this movement is
- [A Brother’s Relentless Pursuit: Moshe Or’s Journey to Find Avinatan and Fight for Justice](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20241122/a-brothers-relentless-pursuit-moshe-ors-journey-to-find-avinatan-and-fight-for-justice/) - Moshe Or learned of his younger brother Avinatan’s kidnapping in the most unimaginable way. Avinatan, Noa’s boyfriend, had been at the Nova music festival on October 7 when he was taken. Moshe, meanwhile, had been called to serve, completely unaware of the nightmare his brother was living through. He had no idea that Avinatan had
- [Rosh Hashana Gift with a Purpose – Israeli Wine & a Triple Mitzvah!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20240909/rosh-hashana-gift-with-a-purpose-israeli-wine-a-triple-mitzvah/) - The Project 24 "It's A Date" program is a great way to support our brothers and sisters in Israel - order Israeli wine, and proceeds are turned into vouchers for reservists to go on a much-deserved date night, in restaurants impacted by the war. And now - there are special Rosh Hashana gift boxes for
- [10 Things Vegan Protein is Not](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20240828/10-things-vegan-protein-is-not/) - Despite the increasing popularity of plant-based diets, hesitations, and misconceptions, particularly around vegan protein, persist. Controversy in everyday discussions frequently surfaces and deters individuals from exploring this diet. According to Christine Lewington, the founder of PIP International, a neutral-tasting pea protein ingredient producer, vegan protein can be cost-effective and does promote better health. This challenges
- [Confessions of a Female Rabbi](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20240821/confessions-of-a-female-rabbi/) - Believe it or not, all religions evolve and change. As church and synagogue attendance is in record decline, this young female rabbi has found a way to meet families from a variety of backgrounds in the modern world and help them connect with the traditions and practice that they crave. Rabbi Rebecca Keren Jablonski has
- [Thoughts From a Jew On The Upcoming Election](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20240814/thoughts-from-a-jew-on-the-upcoming-election/) - I cannot explain why I had such a visceral response to October 7th. It’s as if some inner knowing – some deep-rooted pain passed down, I can only assume, from my great grandmother in the shtetl in the old country– opened my eyes, and I set upon the great work of mourning and survival. All
- [The Best Sleepaway Camp Visiting Day Gifts For 2024](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20240709/the-best-sleepaway-camp-visiting-day-gifts-for-2024/) - Every year we write this story, it's a smash hit, so without further ado - our Best Sleepaway Camp Visting Day Gifts For 2024!!! If you're a camp newbie, you'll find this list endlessly helpful - but even an old pro with two kids about to age out of camp will still get some useful
- [Jewish Sisters Open Delicious Vegan Restaurant In Los Angeles](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20240403/jewish-sisters-open-delicious-vegan-restaurant-in-los-angeles/) - Hey. Sunshine Kitchen is a plant-based restaurant founded by two adorable (like, you want to squeeze them they are so damn cute!) Jewish sister mompreneurs and authors of two epic, yummy cookbooks, Jenny Engel and Heather Golden Ray. The restaurant’s mission is to inspire the community to nourish their inner shine through plant-based eating. The
- [My Daughter Was A Hero For Animals And Showed Us All How Easy It Is To Make A Difference](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210913/my-daughter-was-a-hero-for-animals-and-showed-us-all-how-easy-it-is-to-make-a-difference/) - Article updated April 2024; A mom can sense it - the moment when your baby is about to say their first word. It brews for a little while, and you can see it bubbling up, steadily making its way from deep in the soul. For my daughter Scarlett, it exploded from her like confetti, as
- [Companies To Support That Are Vocally Pro-Israel](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20231027/companies-to-support-that-are-vocally-pro-israel/) - This is going to be a living document where we regularly update as we hear from companies, readers, and friends. While uninformed, hateful college students are chanting "We Want Jewish Genocide!" the least we can do is support companies that support our existence. Those attempting to Boycott Jewish business's must be sure to boycott vaccines,
- [Jewish-Themed Mom Businesses Since 10/7 Are Popping Up Everywhere: Meet ShopPOPByMare and Sababa Social Club](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20240226/jewish-themed-mom-businesses-since-10-7-are-popping-up-everywhere-meet-shoppopbymare-and-sababa-social-club/) - Since 10/7 antisemitism has hit it's high in the States, and many of us Jewish Mothers (yes, that is capitalized because we say so) have sat, hearts broken, jaws agape with the putrid rot of Jew hate that has been freely empowered across the world. Many of my Jewish Mom friends have since gone to
- [Is Your Job Making You Sick?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20240223/is-your-job-making-you-sick/) - Work-Related Anxiety Triggers and How to Ease the Stress The pandemic caused many to re-evaluate where they live, their life goals and their careers. For those who did choose to remain in their existing jobs, it’s become a matter of how to do so as happily and healthily as possible. Whether you work from home
- [Not All Vegan Cheeses Are Heart Healthy - Read This Before Indulging](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20240223/not-all-vegan-cheeses-are-heart-healthy-read-this-before-indulging/) - You may have noticed “Go Red for Women” posts on social media, the American Heart Association’s February campaign for heart health, particularly women’s heart health. Not many people know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Improved heart health is one of the gifts that come from eliminating
- [Healing Childhood Trauma— What Social Media Reels Aren’t Telling You](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20240221/healing-childhood-trauma-what-social-media-reels-arent-telling-you/) - Childhood trauma can occur in different ways. It might be overt physical abuse or neglect, or it might be growing up without an attuned and present adult who genuinely cares for you. Trauma can be a thousand tiny papercuts over many years or one big event that changes everything. Childhood trauma can leave deep emotional
- [Dayenu](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20240207/dayenu/) - Dayenu by Daphna Rowe Since October 7th I have been screaming, I have been crying, I have been reasoning, and I have been educating. Like most Jews, I have also been hyper vigilant and not sleeping well. I have been perpetually exhausted, anxious and sad. And now, I am done jumping through hoops. I don’t
- [New Studies Show Multivitamins Reduce Cognitive Aging by Two Years](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20240202/new-studies-show-multivitamins-reduce-cognitive-aging-by-two-years/) - Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that affects upwards of 6.7 million Americans over the age of 65. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates diagnoses will reach 14 million cases by 2060. New data from the cognitive sub-studies of the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) conducted at Harvard Medical
- [South Africa: Dark Shadows Beneath a Rainbow Nation](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20240130/south-africa-dark-shadows-beneath-a-rainbow-nation/) - There was palpable jubilation in South Africa this past Friday, reminiscent of when the country won the Rugby World Cup in France, just a few months before. Adorned in Palestinian Keffiyehs, the national executive committee of South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) sat triumphantly watching a big television screen, cheering and applauding
- [The Most Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts Ever](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20240126/the-most-thoughtful-valentines-day-gifts-ever/) - Most women I've polled just send their husband's or partner's a link for Valentine's Day of what to buy them. Can we not expect better of our beloved? Let them work! Here are some hints for each kinda person, although I sort of feel like I fit under nearly all of these categories, so if
- [Enter To Win Over 1k Of Fabulous Prizes In Our New Year/ New Vibes/ Good Luck Contest!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20240109/goodluckcontest/) - Who doesn't need a new vibe and some good luck moving into 2024! Here's a chance to try your newfound fresh start luck with an epic GirlieGirl Army contest featuring ALL brands we LOVE - many indie Jewish women owned! You've heard us talking about LoveLeeOr's kabalistic spiritual jewelry made by our friend Lihi, our
- [Jewish Intergenerational Trauma Is On Full Display In This Important Documentary](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20240115/jewish-intergenerational-trauma-is-on-full-display-in-this-important-documentary/) - Interweaving super 8 family films, archival material, and experimental animation, a granddaughter takes a deep dive into the remarkable life of her indomitable grandmother — a writer, WWII refugee and Holocaust survivor. ANYUKA (Hungarian for mother) explores intergenerational trauma in ANYUKA, by Maya Erdelyi. The Jewish diaspora, immigration, motherhood, and religious identity — to tell
- [As We Near 100 Days: Make Sure To Do These 3 Things](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20240112/3thingsfor100/) - 1. Sign this petition. As we reach 100 DAYS THAT HOSTAGES HAVE BEEN HELD, we urge everyone to sign this petition. We are looking for 1 million signatures on this. The hostages have to be released. Every single second counts. 2. In solidarity with the hostages families - join me on the 100th day of
- [5 Simple Ways To Support The Jewish Community From Your Couch](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20240108/5-ways-to-support-the-jewish-community-from-your-couch/) - Chances are, if you ask a Jewish friend if they are doing okay since October 7th, they will tell you they are not. Antisemitic hate crimes have gone up 37 percent in the US, reaching the highest number in almost three decades, and second-highest number on record. So where are our non Jewish friends? Mostly
- [A Coffee Date Chia Latte Recipe That Will Change Your Morning Routine](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20240103/a-coffee-date-chia-latte-recipe-that-will-change-your-morning-routine/) - With recent calls to "boycott the date" - I was even more excited to read this delicious morning recipe that uses dates by our friend Amie Hamlin, the Executive Director of the wonderful organization Coalition for Healthy School Food, which gets healthy plant-based foods into the school system! Here's her delicious, soul-warming recipe that makes
- [This Is Your #1 Responsibility As A Parent](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20181022/this-is-your-1-responsibility-as-a-parent/) - "Mindfulness: Allowing an emotion to take hold and pass without acting on it." -Benedict Carey “Mindfulness: Not hitting someone in the mouth.” -11 year old who completed a mindfulness training at his school, quoted in the New York Times Being a parent loads you with so many responsibilities that it may surprise you to hear
- [Meaningful New Years Rituals for Families](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20231226/meaningful-new-years-rituals-for-families/) - “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” - Brad Paisley Children are fascinated by the passage of time, which seems magical to them. They LOVE the idea of a new year, a new beginning, a celebration of life. And so do adults! We can all use the
- [How We Can Help The Children Whose Parents Were Murdered By Hamas](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20231221/how-we-can-help-the-children-whose-parents-were-murdered-by-hamas/) - There is an abundance of help needed in Israel right now. It feels mountainous, all-encompassing, and agonizing. Hearts are broken, spirits are hurting, and our indigenous Zionism has never been more important to our Jewish communities globally. The amount of help needed feels overwhelming, and in the diaspora we often feel helpless in ways to
- [GirlieGirl Army's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide - Featuring Jewish Women Owned Businesses!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20231125/girliegirl-armys-2023-holiday-gift-guide-featuring-jewish-women-owned-businesses/) - This is a special edition of our Holiday Gift Guide - where we are specifically featuring as many Jewish Woman Owned Business (hereto referred as JWOB ✡ or JOB ✡ - Jewish owned business) as possible due to the horrific rise of antisemitism globally. For 25 years on GirlieGirl Army we have been featuring marginalized
- [5 Ways To Show Your Favorite Micro Influencer The Love This Holiday Season](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20231213/5-ways-to-show-your-favorite-influencer-the-love-this-holiday-season/) - As you know, we have never charged a penny for GirlieGirlArmy.com content in any capacity, and although we are not a non-profit - we operate as one! It's just a few of us, working for the love of the GGA Crew for 25 years to bring you information, love, and calls to action. We don't ask
- [Seats Of Hope: How You Can Bring Hope Into Your Home This Holiday Season](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20231207/seats-of-hope-how-you-can-bring-hope-into-your-home-this-holiday-season/) - Our hearts are still broken and we feel incomplete, as pieces of us are still being held hostage in the brutal hands of the terror organization Hamas, since October 7, 2023. Seats of Hope initiative, as part of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, invites you to save a spot for a hostage at your
- [Retail Therapy: 10 Things To Buy Yourself Right Now To Spark Jewish Joy (& Give Back To Israel!)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20231107/retail-therapy-10-things-to-buy-yourself-right-now-to-spark-jewish-joy-give-back-to-israel/) - Shloshim are over, now it's time to amplify our Jewish Joy - in prayer, song, laughter, and retail therapy! If we lose our lust for life, the terrorists win, and we won't let that happen. Since October 7th, none of us have been the same, nor will we ever be again, but tiny actions each
- [Apparel And Media Brand Celebrating Jewish Sports Icons Launches](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20231206/apparel-and-media-brand-celebrating-jewish-sports-icons-launches/) - Stars of the Tribe™ is a new media and apparel brand celebrating Jewish champions that challenge stereotypes launched online and across social media to inspire the TikTok Generation and negate stereotypes. As parents, we know how crucial it is for our kiddos to have Jewish s/heros. Representation always matters, but right now - more than ever.
- [Avichai Brodutch On Getting His Wife and 3 Children Home From Gaza](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20231127/avichai-brodutch-on-getting-his-wife-and-3-children-home-from-gaza/) - Since receiving the unimaginable news that his wife Hagar and his 3 children (Ofri – 10, Yuval – 8, Uria – 4) were kidnapped to Gaza by Hamas on October 7th, Avichai Brodutch from the small Kibbutz Kfar Aza in the south of Israel, went on a public struggle to bring his family back home.
- [Neuropsychologist Provides Tips To Handle Difficult Family Dynamics Over Thanksgiving](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20231121/neuropsychologist-provides-tips-to-handle-difficult-family-dynamics-over-thanksgiving/) - Dealing with difficult family members during Thanksgiving can be challenging, but navigating these situations with patience and understanding is possible. Dr. Aldrich Chan is a Miami, Florida, Neuropsychologist who shares some strategies to help you manage difficult family dynamics during the holiday: Set Boundaries: Clearly establish your personal boundaries and communicate them prior to the event, if necessary. Let
- [Should I Stay Or Should I Go?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20231116/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/) - The world is currently feeling pretty unsafe for many of us right now, in particular in big cities. The country and suburbs have been my own personal salve, but everyone has their own chosen cocoon. I found my happy place during covid using a brilliant company named Suburban Jungle – which gets to know you (FREE OF
- [Thanksgiving Rituals To Teach Gratitude To Children](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20171120/thanksgiving-rituals-to-teach-gratitude-to-children/) - "If we want to be happy, and to raise happy kids, we need to practice gratitude — deliberately, and consistently, or we may end up feeling more entitled than appreciative. When we feel entitled, we often stew about unfulfilled expectations. Entitlement makes us more likely to feel disappointed when we don’t get what we think
- [Leave No Stone Unturned At This CT Holiday Shopping Event To Benefit Victims Of Terror](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20231112/leave-no-stone-unturned-at-this-ct-holiday-shopping-event-to-benefit-victims-of-terror/) - Join us and the No Stone Unturned team for a special charity shopping event benefiting the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Victims of Terror Fund this November 29th in Westport, CT. No Stone Unturned was founded to plan luxury shopping events in Fairfield County (Connecticut) for non profits the team is passionate about. Since October 7,
- [AhimsaAhava Challah: Vegan and Allergy-Friendly Company Launches In CT](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20231109/ahimsaahava-challah-vegan-and-allergy-friendly-company-launches-in-ct/) - We recently stumbled onto a Vegan Facebook page where member Court Pereira simply made a completely seemingly non controversial post sharing her new Vegan Challah brand. What happened in the comments section next only proved that one simply must say "I'm Jewish" to be barraged with hate and confrontation. We weren't going to let that
- [A Rally Cry for My Jewish Brethren: From An Italian American Christian](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20231108/a-rally-cry-for-my-jewish-brethren-from-a-catholic-american-christian/) - Another piece of my heart fell off on October 7, 2023. I suppose my hypersensitivity to death is because I lost both of my amazing parents a week apart in April of 2020 to Covid. Eighteen months later, I lost my younger sister to cardiac arrest. She never got over the fact she brought in
- [Vegan Legendary Artist Justin Bua Launches Street Art Throwdown TV Show On Oxygen](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20150204/vegan-legendary-artist-justin-bua-launches-street-art-throwdown-tv-show-on-oxygen/) - Our friend, world-renowned street artist Justin Bua brings art to life with his groundbreaking, adrenaline-charged competition series “Street Art Throwdown,”which premiered last night, Tuesday, February 3 at 9 PM ET/PT. Justin BUA serves as host, co-judge and executive producer on the show, which pits 10 of the country’s most promising artists against one another. The series tests
- [The Audacity of Jewish Strength: A Call To Personal Power](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20231023/the-audacity-of-jewish-strength-a-call-to-personal-power/) - THE AUDACITY OF JEWISH STRENGTH: a call to personal power By Daphna Rowe The days of the cowering Jew are over. We have been told for generations to keep our head down, don’t get into fights, fly under the radar, and to hide that we are Jewish in certain company. We have been told to
- [Jewish Women: You Need To Sleep](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20231020/jewish-women-you-need-to-sleep/) - We hear you, we get it, we feel it ourselves - this is a living hell. Every mother was us. Every child brutally massacred, our own. The agony is never ceasing. The photos and videos of savagely murdered Jewish families and young teens will play over again and and again in our minds for eternity.
- [12% Of Me Isn't A Jew: What The Best Gift Of My Life Taught Me](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20161122/12-of-me-isnt-a-jew-what-the-best-gift-of-my-life-taught-me/) - Once, a long time ago, a very snobbish member of my family referred to a half-Jewish member of our family as "not a thoroughbred." Beyond being horrified by said family-member and giving them a piece of my mind, I pondered aloud how much of my orthodox Jewish-raised self was also "not a thoroughbred." After all, how
- [The Bloody Hands Of Virtue Signallers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20231018/the-bloody-hands-of-virtue-signallers/) - The Bloody Hands Of Virtue Signallers by Daphna Rowe There is a reason why history repeats itself and it’s not because we don’t learn from our mistakes. It’s because the desire to be perceived as good, to be accepted, is far more important to us. In the age of social media this couldn’t be more
- [Make Your Home New Again: Seven Backyard Improvements That Make a Difference](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20231002/make-your-home-new-again-seven-backyard-improvements-that-make-a-difference/) - The housing market always has its ups and downs, and home renovations appear to be hitting some record highs in the last few years. With more people staying home to work, relax and play, many homeowners have chosen to renovate rather than move to a new home to obtain their dream house and have it
- [Why I'm Swapping Out Of In-Ear Headphones For Myself And My Kids](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20231002/why-im-swapping-out-of-in-ear-headphones-for-myself-and-my-kids/) - Safe & Sound: 5 Reasons to Swap Earbuds for On-Ear Speakers Aside from the super swaggy aesthetics of non-invasive on-ear speakers and open-ear wireless earphones, these audio devices can also be considered safer, healthier and generally more optimal as compared to in-ear headphones or earbuds. This due to their design for external wear coupled with
- [10 Mega Cozy Things Your House Needs To Have For Fall](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20230930/10-mega-cozy-things-your-house-needs-to-have-for-fall/) - It's snuggle season! Soups, apple picking, pumpkin bread, broomsticks, warm socks, and hiking - oh my! Whatever you do - learn about living a hygge lifestyle, and up your cozy ante. According to the dictionary; noun: hygge is a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."why
- [Are Medspas The Walmarts of Esthetic Medicine?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20230928/are-medspas-the-walmarts-of-esthetic-medicine/) - Are Medspas The Walmarts of Esthetic Medicine? When Should You Choose an Esthetic Physician Practice Instead of a Medspa? Americans spent more than $14 billion on esthetic services in 2021,1 and Florida is currently home to 2,924 medical spas (also known as medspas).2 Medspas provide simple cosmetic medical treatments, and their number has exploded with the increasing demand
- [Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Work From Bed](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20230926/nearly-1-in-5-americans-work-from-bed/) - MattressNextDay asked Americans questions about findings regarding sleep duration, bedtime routines, technology usage, and partner dynamics, amongst other critical aspects of sleep quality. They also asked what Americans do in bed other than Sleeping, and the results found the following: What do you do in bed other than sleeping % To watch movies / series
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- [Being Hard on Yourself Doesn't Make You a Better Parent. Here's What Does.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20230913/being-hard-on-yourself-doesnt-make-you-a-better-parent-heres-what-does/) - Kids like to get their way. But there's something every child wants even more. Someone who loves you, no matter what. Someone who doesn't yell when you make mistakes. Who is calm and patient, even when you're mad or whining. Someone who controls their own emotions so they can listen and empathize, even when you're
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- [Using Indian Tobacco To Help Quit Smoking](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091002/using-indian-tobacco-to-help-quit-smoking/) - We recently bumped into a Girlfriend on the street who has been having some serious troubles quitting smoking. Smoking supports an industry that does horrific animal testing, yes. It also kills you, undoubtedly. We asked Holistic Healer Etirsa Coons for her tips to share with our friend struggling with her addiction. We hope this helps
- [Creepy TikTok Beauty Practices Trending For Teens](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20230718/creepy-tiktok-beauty-practices-trending-for-teens/) - Is Being Au Courant Putting Your Face at Risk? A Beauty Chemist Weighs In. In the ever-changing beauty world, TikTok has emerged as an influential platform that amplifies trends and techniques like never before. As millions of users fervently chase the latest beauty TikTok trends, it is crucial to shed light on the alarming repercussions
- [The Must Have Sleepaway Camp Visiting Day Gifts For 2023.. And Some Top Tips For Sneaky Letters](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20230630/the-must-have-sleepaway-camp-visiting-day-gifts-for-2023-and-some-top-tips-for-sneaky-letters/) - Perhaps you're here because our last years visiting day list was such a smash hit, or maybe you're a new camp parent! Either way, welcome newbs and pros - one and all. The bad news about sleepaway camps is that they are all currently the same price as private schools in most non urban environs,
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- [Sex Toys of the '90s: Where Are They Now?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20230626/sex-toys-of-the-90s-where-are-they-now/) - Some things from the ‘90s will never go out of style — the fashion, the music, Meg Ryan. But when it comes to sex toys, it’s not quite as cool to go vintage considering most pleasure products from that era were straight-up toxic. Nevertheless, sex toy technology wouldn’t be where it is today without the vibrators and
- [What To Buy For Garbage Mothers For Mothers Day.. And The Good Ones Too](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20230502/what-to-buy-for-garbage-mothers-for-mothers-day-and-the-good-ones-too/) - FROM THE MOM WHO SUCKED A chic card made with recycled paper, eco-friendly inks, and pretty peonies, and that's about as good as she deserves. The sucky ones are always cool - that's the best compliment you can give her, so go with the hat. And support Ariana (Scandoval alert!) who sells these hats, while
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- [The Most Requested Sleepaway Camp Visiting Day Package Items](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20220708/the-most-requested-sleepaway-camp-visiting-day-package-items/) - UPDATE: AFTER HIGH DEMAND, WE CREATED AN AMAZON LIST OF ALL OUR GO-TO CAMP BUYS! FOLLOW & SHOP IT HERE. Whether your visiting day was cancelled - or is bravely sullying forth - one thing has remained... visiting day packages! From wizened Camp Moms putting together camp baskets a decade after their first tearful summer,
- [For the Love of Norman: On Gaining a Grandparent in My 30s](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20230408/for-the-love-of-norman-on-gaining-a-grandparent-in-my-30s/) - When my grandma died when I was 10, I didn’t fully buy it. I knew she was dead and understood what dying meant but I also sensed there was a way around it - that I could somehow bypass the logic of the universe and see her again, one last time. I told my dad
- [Join Us For Vote Mama’s Fourth Anniversary Celebration In NYC](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20230402/join-us-for-vote-mamas-fourth-anniversary-celebration-in-nyc/) - I am very excited to invite you to Vote Mama’s fourth anniversary celebration in support of Vote Mama’s PAC on Thursday, April 20th from 6-8pm in SoHo. There is a powerful lineup of Vote Mama partners and special guests including: Congresswoman Grace Meng, State Senator Samra Brouk, State Senator Iwen Chu, State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton,
- [10 Ways to Support a Friend Struggling with Anxiety or Depression](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20230325/10-ways-to-support-a-friend-struggling-with-anxiety-or-depression/) - When I was a new mom, and in the throes of postpartum depression, I remember just wishing someone could understand. And now, many years later, I still wish some days that we talked more about mental health, and what it feels like to parent with a mental illness like anxiety or depression which is why
- [Bun in the Oven, Bats in the Belfry: Conquering Post Partum Depression](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20140220/bun-in-the-oven-bats-in-the-belfry/) - One Mom's Story of Pregnancy Anxiety After Childhood Sexual Abuse: Brook Bolen is a survivor (she's also a vegan, AP, BF, activist, pit-bull rescuing, Mom) who is brave enough to share her harrowing emotional pregnancy experience with our GGA readers; Bun in the Oven, Bats in the Belfry: Conquering Post Partum Depression Conventional wisdom holds
- [Why Don't Kids Listen Until You Tell Them Five Times?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20230312/why-dont-kids-listen-until-you-tell-them-five-times/) - "In one fairly typical encounter, a father asked his eight-year-old son five times to please go take a bath. After the fifth plea went unheeded, the father picked the boy up and carried him into the bathroom. A few minutes later, the kid, still unwashed, wandered into another room to play a video game." -Elizabeth
- [When Your Body Doesn’t Feel Like Home ](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20230227/when-your-body-doesnt-feel-like-home/) - Sometimes it feels like our bodies don’t quite fit. They don’t move how we move. They don’t look or we look. It’s as though we’re buried in a sumo suit of flesh and emotions that don’t accurately reflect who we really are. The real you is less messy, more grounded, less anxious and more confident. The real you is comfortable in
- [What Moon Circles Have To Do With Fitness](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20230221/what-moon-circles-have-to-do-with-fitness/) - As the moon offers unique connections to the mind, body, and soul, its phases can also be used to align your body with your spirit. By utilizing the emotional aspect of the moon, you are not necessarily working out, but rather working in- encouraging you to go deep into your subconscious and call forth your
- [A Way To Make Money From Home That Doesn't Include Working](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20230123/a-way-to-make-money-from-home-that-doesnt-include-working/) - Times are tough, we're entering a recession, and after the holidays - everyone can use a way to bring in some extra cash. Consider online focus groups! Focus Groups are discussions where consumers, in this case you; share your opinion about new products or services with a professional moderator. Cristie Diamond of NYC Focal shared
- [The Great Backyard Bird Count Of 2023](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20230208/the-great-backyard-bird-count-of-2023/) - The Annual Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 17-20) is a great way for people – especially families and kids – to engage with the outdoors right in their own backyard, and everyone can participate. “Mulligan the TurfMutt and I sit outside in our backyard and watch birds for hours,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of
- [Run, Molly, Run: What a Golden Retriever Can Teach You About Life](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20230207/run-molly-run-what-a-golden-retriever-can-teach-you-about-life/) - Two years ago, while writing my memoir, Incongruent; Travel, Trauma, Transformation, I stood in a New Mexico desert and visibly watched happiness unfold. My Golden Retriever Molly, the usual solemn old soul of a puppy, was running at full speed. Across the desert landscape, her long legs in a fully extended gallop. She circled the
- [The Best Travel Hacks For Vegans](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20230206/the-best-travel-hacks-for-vegans/) - Here are some things to consider when traveling while vegan; Just Ask 1. Finding an option can be as simple as asking - Most restaurants will allow some kind of substitution when it comes to ordering food. You can look for vegetarian options on the menu and request them without dairy and eggs or find
- [The Ultimate Brunch Recipe: Vegan Crab Cake Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20230203/the-ultimate-brunch-recipe-vegan-crab-cake-benedict-with-hollandaise-sauce/) - Chef Spike Mendelsohn developed "Easy Morning-after breakfast: Mind Blown Crab Cake Benedict with Vegan Hollandaise Sauce" (or substitute hearts of palm for Mind Blown Crab Cakes) will be the best Valentine's Day breakfast they ever had! MIND BLOWN CRAB CAKE BENEDICT WITH VEGAN HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Ingredients: 1 Box Mind Blown Crab Cakes 1 package of JUST
- [Five Ways to Create Healthy Boundaries](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20230202/five-ways-to-create-healthy-boundaries/) - Creating healthy boundaries is an essential skill to balancing your needs while building productive relationships. For many of us, setting boundaries is a process we aren’t ever taught. We learn that we should go above and beyond in every aspect of our lives. Research tells us that healthy boundaries are a crucial component of self-care,
- [Instagram Dad With 1.1 million Followers Reveals Deeply Honest Mental Health Journey](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20230201/instagram-dad-with-1-1-million-followers-reveals-deeply-honest-mental-health-journey/) - You may have seen Instagram Dad Jonathan Joly sharing the ins and outs of life with four children with his family's almost 2 million YouTube subscribers or talking about affirming his daughter's gender identity on Instagram with a name-day celebration. His memoir All My Friends Are Invisible has been called "a starkly elegant account" in the UK Sunday Times where
- [60 Of The Funkiest Valentine's Day Gifts To Buy For Your Own Darn Self](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20230127/60-of-the-funkiest-valentines-day-gifts-to-buy-for-your-own-darn-self/) - 'Aint nobody, loves you better than YOU. Forget waiting for gifts from a phantom lover, or uninspired spouse - BUY IT FOR YOURSELF! You deserve it. Period T. These are the quirky, useful, cooler than diamonds gifts to treat yourself with this V day. Okay, maybe you want to buy just one of these for
- [New study reveals eating just one freshwater fish a year can equal a month of drinking water laced with cancer causing 'forever chemicals' such as PFAS](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20230126/new-study-reveals-eating-just-one-freshwater-fish-a-year-can-equal-a-month-of-drinking-water-laced-with-cancer-causing-forever-chemicals-such-as-pfas/) - New study reveals eating just one freshwater fish a year can equal a month of drinking water laced with cancer causing 'forever chemicals' such as PFAS Alarmingly high levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ such as PFAS have been found in freshwater fish such as bass and salmon by a new studyin the United States, sparking a
- [A Way To Support American's With Disabilities On National Popcorn Week](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20230124/a-way-to-support-americans-with-disabilities-on-national-popcorn-week/) - Prospector Popcorn is more than just a gourmet popcorn brand, but one that provides competitive and inclusive employment for people with disabilities. They sparkle and transform their passions into professions, while earning paychecks with competitive wages. Around 75% of its 125 employees self-identify with a disability. Approximately 80% of Americans with disabilities don’t have a job. Meaningful
- [The Decade Effect: What To Expect From Your Period Based On Age](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20230109/the-decade-effect-what-to-expect-from-your-period-based-on-age/) - The Decade Effect: Let’s talk about your age as it relates to your period As women get older, their hormones shift and your period changes. There’s a noticeable change from decade to decade, which leading women’s health specialist Navya Mysore, MD refers to as the Decade Effect. So, in essence, every decade, you need to
- [The Coolest New Vegan Foods & Supplements For 2023](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20221229/the-coolest-new-vegan-foods-supplements-for-2023/) - We're a sucker for innovative plant-based food trends. Some are a major flop (never could get into the macadamia nut milk or canned vegan tuna) and some are forever keepers (cashew cheese!) Here are our newest picks for keeper turf! Buy them and serve them before your neighbors do, and allow yourself to feel an
- [Why Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy is Blowing up Right Now](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20221219/why-ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy-is-blowing-up-right-now/) - Combining therapy and ketamine infusions, there has been long term success from depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. But don't listen to us - because we haven't tried it - listen to Goop, and the Doctors below. According to many, Ketamine and Therapy assist in processing trauma and mental health cognitions with immediate relief of symptoms,
- [16 Groovy Gifts For Stoners](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20221208/16-groovy-gifts-for-stoners/) - All the cool kids know cannabis is the new wine - minus the hangover. If you're lucky enough to live somewhere where THC is legal, or about to be, there's a bounty of options at your door. Here are some fun gifts for everyone from the old school hippy stoner to your cannabis-curious bestie! Edibles
- [Find Your Best Home Office Set Up Based On Your Myers-Brigg Personality Type](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20221205/find-your-best-home-office-set-up-based-on-your-myers-brigg-personality-type/) - With searches for ‘working from home remotely’ increased by +231%1 over the past year, it is clear that the ability to work from home is a massive plus for most people. But how do different employees prefer to work and in what environment would an introvert vs. an extrovert thrive? To find out, Ebuyer has teamed up with
- [Free Pet Adoptions And Meet Santa Tomorrow In NYC... And All Month Long At Best Friends In Utah!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20221202/free-pet-adoptions-and-meet-santa-tomorrow-in-nyc-and-all-month-long-at-best-friends-in-utah/) - Embrace Pet Insurance, a leading pet insurance provider for dogs and cats in the U.S., and Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, have teamed up this holiday season to help more families find new best friends! For all
- [Elevate your Christmas Party with Event Planner Holiday Hacks](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20221201/elevate-your-christmas-party-with-event-planner-holiday-hacks/) - Emily Burton, an internationally-known celebrity wedding planner, event designer, producer, and prop stylist, shares her top hacks for throwing the best holiday party in town: 1. If you have limited space, try a Christmas Tree with command hooks in the shape of a tree and hang your ornaments. 2. For a unique spin on Christmas
- [Not Yo Mama's 2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Out Of The Box Gifts For Cool Kids & Adults](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20221122/not-yo-mamas-2022-holiday-gift-guide-out-of-the-box-gifts-for-cool-kids-adults/) - GROWN, OR GROWN-ISH FOLKS Lazy and cozy, but make it fashion. Keep her holiday ready with this glam sweatshirt, perfect for boozing it up on the couch and binge watching Home Alone. The IT gift for yogis, this deck is used by over 35,659 yogis around the world. The random pulling of these cards creates
- [16 'Bussin' 'Hype Beast' Gifts That Will Make Your T(w)eenager Think You're Really Dope](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20221126/dopeteengifts/) - If you use the title of this article in front of your kids they will 100% laugh, and beg you to please never attempt cool kid slang again. In the meantime, we - formerly hip teens (ahem) - will hook you up with the illest kiddo items that will make your 12 year old (who
- [Living Life On A Toxic Pendulum – Identifying Red Flags](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20221108/living-life-on-a-toxic-pendulum-identifying-red-flags/) - When you are in a relationship, you want to believe that all is well. You may even want to believe that you have finally met “the one.” We enter into a relationship with the hopes of happily ever after. But what happens when your happily ever after is not so happy, in fact at times
- [5 Benefits of Raising Kids with Pets](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20221101/5-benefits-of-raising-kids-with-pets/) - There are so many benefits to raising fur babies alongside human babies. According to The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, “A child who learns to care for an animal, and treat it kindly and patiently, may get invaluable training in learning to treat people the same way”. In addition, seventy percent of U.S.
- [Zero-Waste: Turn Breads Crusts Into Churros And Other Dessert Ideas Using Kitchen Scraps](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20221025/zero-waste-turn-breads-crusts-into-churros-and-other-dessert-ideas-using-kitchen-scraps/) - We’re all curious about finding new ways to spend less, but these don’t have to be big changes. Reducing food waste not only helps to lower our carbon footprint but can also help us save money. Many of us throw away food scraps or those past their best, not aware of the potential recipes that
- [How this Black Female Pioneer Dominated the Staging Industry with $10](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20221024/how-this-black-female-pioneer-dominated-the-staging-industry-with-10/) - Pictures in magazines and on Pinterest make us want to always have our homes perfect. We see beautiful rugs and table décor in perfectly set living rooms. Who wouldn’t want to live this dream life? But when we look up the items in the photos, we get sticker shock. Not everyone can afford a couch
- [The First Platform Matching Breast Milk Donors to Recipients in Real Time](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20221017/the-first-platform-matching-breast-milk-donors-to-recipients-in-real-time/) - As anyone who has ever visited this website knows, we are huge breastfeeding proponents. But sometimes it doesn't work out for one Mama, while another Mama can struggle with with overproduction. What then? Meet the first-ever platform connecting breast milk donors to recipients in real time, Share the Drop. Human milk is the gold standard
- [Moms Need Our Own Lobby](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20221006/moms-need-our-own-lobby/) - Childcare that costs more than college, a gun violence epidemic, a potential national ban on abortion, and even a baby formula shortage. American moms are not okay, and we’re fed up with the status quo. One week ago Vote Mama PAC launched the Vote Mama Lobby — a political empowerment app that mobilizes fed-up moms
- [Try This Game Changing Busy Mom Baking Hack!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20220928/try-this-game-changing-busy-mom-baking-hack/) - I am an incredibly busy Mom on the move who happens to be a lousy baker. Sure, I can cook, but baking has not only never been my forte, but who on earth has the time! I have found the ultimate busy Mom baking hack for patisserie-level goodness in a whisper of the time. Meet
- [How To Winterize Your Garden And What To Plant Right Now](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220928/how-to-winterize-your-garden-and-what-to-plant-right-now/) - For home gardeners, staying in tune with the seasons is a huge part of a successful harvest year after year. Unless you don’t live in Southern California, Arizona or Florida, chances are the weather is starting to cool, and it is time to think about winterizing your garden! Consider Cover Crops After your summer harvest,
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- [Vinegar Your Veggies - And Other Ways To Reduce Food Waste](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20220831/vinegar-your-veggies-and-other-ways-to-reduce-food-waste/) - Are your vegetables going off after just a few days? Throwing away fresh food before you’ve had a chance to eat it? US households throw away around $240 billion worth of food annually – this equates to roughly over $700 per person. For many, knowing how to make fresh food last longer has become essential,
- [17 Ways To Love Yourself And Stay Uplifted As Summer Waves Goodbye](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220826/17-ways-to-love-yourself-and-stay-uplifted-as-summer-waves-goodbye/) - You are in a great mood, sun-kissed and cocktailed, when suddenly the kids come back from camp, start bickering, and brisk evenings roll in. It's a shock to the system, but there are ways to temper that shock. What better way to move into another season than honoring yourself? Love yourself up a little extra
- [Psychologist Tips For Kids Back To School Anxiety](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20220824/psychologist-tips-for-kids-back-to-school-anxiety/) - Did you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 million children and teens who suffer from anxiety. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 25 percent of teenagers have anxiety issues, and the statistics don't consider the young people who are undiagnosed or
- [The Ultimate Healing Greens Soup](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20220803/the-ultimate-healing-greens-soup/) - I swear by this soup to the depths of my being. I'm not positive why it works, although surely a scientist, nutritionist, and wizard could tell us why. I just know it WORKS. Anytime I feel a bit of yuck coming on - from a summer cold to something more serious - I swear this
- [A Life-Changing 10 Day Detox Diet](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120809/a-life-changing-10-day-detox-diet/) - Detoxing does not mean that you need to starve yourself and only drink juices all day so that you want to rip everyone's (kids, husband & co-workers included) head off who get within a 10 block radius of you. A detox diet gives your body a break. While you may experience occasional cravings or headaches (especially
- [20 Things To Prep Before Your Kid Gets Home From Sleepaway Camp](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20220802/20-things-to-prep-before-your-kid-gets-home-from-sleepaway-camp/) - As of writing there are 2 weeks til all our kids come home from full session (7 weeks) camps - sweaty, exhausted, and potentially in culture shock at being back in the digital universe. If you've never done sleepaway camp before, prepare for a very well-behaved child for the first week or so after camp.
- [Go With The Slow: On August Lethargy](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20220801/go-with-the-slow-on-august-lethargy/) - If you've been feeling lethargic and unmotivated to do anything, even socialize, you're not alone. It is assumed that Seasonal Affective Disorder only rears its head during winter but according to experts, many of us feel it in the summer.⁠ ⁠ SOME REASONS:⁠ ⁠ 1. Disrupted Summer Schedules⁠ If you’ve had depression before, you probably
- [How Cannabis is Saving My Sex Life](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20220727/how-cannabis-is-saving-my-sex-life/) - Cannabis is saving my sex life, and that’s a surprising statement to come from a woman who has been in a monogamous, heterosexual relationship for five plus years. I’m not exactly the person you’d pick off the street to say such a thing. I’m from Orange County (the conservative part of California), have a full
- [Fancy Up Your Olive Oil With These DIY Herb Infusion Recipes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20220716/fancy-up-your-olive-oil-with-these-diy-herb-infusion-recipes/) - You could use plain olive oil when you cook, but why not live a little - reach for hot pepper oil or truffle oil to kick it up a notch! Step 1: Start with a high-quality olive oil. Here are a few we like: "The Honest Olive Oil," a range of imported premium, yet affordable
- [Create a Dream Yard for Your Dog This Summer](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220715/create-a-dream-yard-for-your-dog-this-summer/) - According to the ASPCA, 23 million households in America – and 3.7 million in Canada – welcomed a new pet into their pack during the pandemic. People have been using their backyards more in recent years for everything from working and entertaining to vacationing and working out. But for dogs, this backyard business is old
- [For My Ambitious Ladies](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20220712/for-my-ambitious-ladies/) - Hi Friend, I wanted to take a moment out from busy summering to dare you to do something for yourself, and share a little advice from my friend Michelle Pollack; If you’re anything like me, you’re exhausted from pretending you have your shit together all the time and putting everyone else’s needs before your own. As
- [Mom and Son's Hilarious "How Did You Get Me In Your Body" Video Going Viral](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20220708/mom-and-sons-hilarious-how-did-you-get-me-in-your-body-video-going-viral/) - Jessica Penzari, Mommy to 4 year old Hendrix was completely caught off guard when he started asking about how babies were made! At just 4 he had some seriously complex questions and kept wanting to dig deeper on exactly how you make “humans” and how the baby “gets in your body.” TOTALLY unprepared for this
- [Skip The Canned Clams: New Study Finds They Are Seriously Contaminated](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220707/skip-the-canned-clams-new-study-find-they-are-seriously-contaminated/) - FDA: Canned clams contaminated with extremely high levels of common ‘forever chemical’ Extremely highly levels of a common “forever chemical” linked to cancer have been detected in canned clams. The Food and Drug Administration found a sample of canned clams contained 20,000 parts per trillion, or ppt, of PFOA, one of the most common members of the
- [4th of July Vegan Jello Shots for the WIN](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20220628/4th-of-july-vegan-jello-shots-for-the-win/) - Jello shots are meant to be delicious, fun, and a great way to get the party started without passing around a shot glass full of vodka. The downfall? - The guilt of sugar and gelatin. Most health conscious adults and vegans would pass entirely. Simply Delish is making it easier than ever to whip up a
- [6 Hacks for Better Digital Wellness](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220620/6-hacks-for-better-digital-wellness/) - So what is "digital wellness?" For me, it’s all about maintaining a “tech-life balance” by understanding how digital technology affects 4 pillars in my life–Focus, Mental Health, Physical Health, and Relationships–and how to balance these using technology while minimizing the negative effects. Here are some of my favorite small hacks that anyone can do to
- [These Products Will Upgrade Your Summer From Feh To Fab](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220616/these-products-will-upgrade-your-summer-from-feh-to-fab/) - Summer is finally here which means entertaining, and that certain l'aissez faire feeling you get where you are likely to have that extra drink or buy that fabulous sun dress. Here are the items we've tested/ tried on/ eaten. These special things will elevate your summer from whatever to wtf levels of fun and freedom!
- [Brown Skin Brunchin'](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220607/brown-skin-brunchin/) - As brilliant as it is important, Brown Skin Brunchin' is a new monthly brunch series are dedicated to bringing together women of color who have a desire to expand their personal and professional circles in an unconventional, yet fun way. Each month Brown Skin Brunchin’ collectively has over 1000 members attending a brunch organized for
- [The Only Father's Day Gift Guide That You Need](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220531/the-only-fathers-day-gift-guide-that-you-need/) - It's been a long year, this nobody could deny. Dad has had a hard year - who hasn't! Let's all enjoy this summer as much as possible, and remember that life is for living (in between protesting, donating, fighting for our rights, and mourning those in struggle.) Here are the items we've tested in house
- [The Elder Revenge: 'Senior Discount’ My Ass](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220504/the-elder-revenge-senior-discount-my-ass/) - Hissy Fit On July 27, 2022, I become a 60-year-old woman. What in the bloody hell? En serio? Vraiment? My mind wants to butt in: Pas problèm!, because thoughts randomly pass through in languages other than English due to my pandemic-birthed foreign Netflix obsession. (Escapism is my favorite.) But fuck that shit, it is a
- [The Mother's Day Gift Guide For Formerly Cool Moms](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20220503/the-mothers-day-gift-guide-for-formerly-cool-moms/) - All we really want for Mother's Day is equal pay, a poop in privacy, and a massage.. but these items are a close second. You know that old tee shirt wearing Mama who fronted a Riot Grrrl band in the 90's, but may never tell you? That's the Moms we are talking to with this
- [Handling Defiance: An Age-by-Age Guide](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20220421/handling-defiance-an-age-by-age-guide/) - Defiance. It's guaranteed to push a parent's buttons. After all, we're supposed to be in charge, right? Defiance rubs our nose in the fact that we can't really control another person, whether he's three or thirteen, unless we use force. And who wants to be that parent? Because when we overreact to defiance, we escalate
- [A 5 Second Trick To Turn White Wine To Bubbly At Home](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20220330/a-5-second-trick-to-turn-white-wine-to-bubbly-at-home/) - The empty cans of seltzer are piling up in your recycling bin, and you've got friends coming over for brunch in an hour - but no champagne for mimosas. Is this a first world problem? Yes. Is there a solution for this problem? Also yes. Enter the Drinkmate Beverage Carbonator - the ONLY machine on the
- [25 Inspiring Kids Changing The World](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20220325/25-inspiring-kids-changing-the-world/) - Founded by author T. A. Barron, the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders (in the US and Canada) ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people or the environment. Fifteen brilliant kids top winners each receive $10,000 to support their service work or higher education.
- [What Sarma Really Wants You To Know](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20220323/what-sarma-really-wants-you-to-know/) - "In the early 2000s, Sarma Melngailis seemed to be living the charmed life of a glamorous celebrity chef and foodie media darling. Her very glamorous raw food restaurant, Pure Food & Wine was adored by the glitterati, (and also practically my second home) and her camera-ready image as the ‘Queen of Veganism,’ seemed poised to
- [Soap Wrapped In Loofah: The Best Soap I've Ever Used!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20220322/soap-wrapped-in-loofah-the-best-soap-ive-ever-used/) - We all have that one friend who is just more thoughtful than anyone else - in my life that friend is Ginger. She texts me when she's thinking of me, understands exactly what I'm feeling, and sends me Galentine's day packages across the country that include the most brilliant products I've never heard of. We
- [GirlieGirl Army's Spring 2022 Must Haves](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20220317/girliegirl-armys-spring-2022-must-haves/) - It's been a rough winter, and it may not get better before it gets worse. Still, we can dream, and online shop away our worries. But fist, donate towards Ukrainian survival efforts. These items may seem hodgepodge, but trust us - you'll need them all. Here are our picks for this spring! Protect your face
- [How Vital Pet Supplies Are Getting Into Ukraine.. And How You Can Help](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220315/how-vital-pet-supplies-are-getting-into-the-ukraine-and-how-you-can-help/) - The Romanian Red Cross and Humane Society International have launched an unprecedented agreement to get vital pet food into Ukraine to help tackle a worsening animal welfare crisis. Hundreds of animal shelters, veterinary clinics and rescue centers, as well as thousands of families with pets who remain in Ukraine, are struggling to find food for
- [6 Reasons Why Black Women Should Create A Birth Plan](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20220307/6-reasons-why-black-women-should-create-a-birth-plan/) - COVID-19 has changed the birth plans of pregnant women in the United States. Being black and pregnant can be scary considering the amount of black women dying at higher rates according to the most recent maternal mortality study from the Centers for Disease Control. The study found sharp disparities across racial groups, with the maternal
- [Gifts They'll Actually Want For Valentine's Day 2022](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220208/gifts-theyll-actually-want-for-valentines-day-2022/) - The most beautiful gifts are the ones that are truly individualized for the receiver, so let your mind float around your virtual database as you thumb through this gift guide. Are we the only ones who read gift guides just to pin stuff we love for ourselves? Didn't think so! Remember to do not-so-subtle hints
- [Afro Latina Mother Launches The Worlds First Hemp Fiber Period Products Company](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20220215/afro-latina-mother-launches-the-worlds-first-hemp-fiber-period-products-company/) - The idea for hemp period products came to founder Val Emanuel in 2020 from her great love for the plant as the perfect substitute for cotton. RIF stands for "Regenerative International Female." Hemp is regenerative; it creates cleaner air and healthier soil - so why aren't we using it more? Conventional chemistry is typically used
- [Mother's Day 2021 Gifts: It's The Least You Could Do](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210427/mothers-day-2021-gifts-its-the-least-you-could-do/) - Us Moms have had a HELL OF A YEAR. From homeschooling or hybrid schooling to masking up wild monkeys - it's been a heavy time. We are all exhausted, over it, and thankful for our health simultaneously. As much as we'd all love a massage, those of us still taking covid very seriously aren't risking
- [New Non-Profit Aims To Support Single Moms Through Financial Support](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20220202/new-non-profit-aims-to-support-single-moms-through-financial-support/) - Mother Boost after working for four years connecting separated, divorced, and single moms to one another in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Hope Hanner-Bailey She saw a very clear and persistent need to connect struggling mothers with community members to not only obtain holiday gifts for their children, but to help them
- [Moncler Goes Fur-Free](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20220125/moncler-goes-fur-free/) - plummeting mink industry, the writing is on the wall: fur is out of fashion. Moncler has been one of the last hold out's on this issue, so this is a big deal! ​While avoiding talk of fur for the most part, Moncler's press release makes it clear they are ready for the new world; "At
- [Easy Homemade Presents to Make With Kids](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20211221/easy-homemade-presents-to-make-with-kids/) - 1. Booklet of favorite memories. Have your child draw illustrations and dictate his or her favorite memories of/with the recipient and put it into a binder along with photos to make a very special gift book. Resist the urge to correct misspellings or funny comments; that’s part of what makes this gift endearing. 2. Anything
- [Bone Appétit! 41% Of Pet Owners Make A Special Holiday Meal For Their Pets (And Other Data!)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20211216/bone-appetit-41-of-pet-owners-make-a-special-holiday-meal-for-their-pets-and-other-data/) - Wild Earth, shows that pet parents love including their furry friends on special occasions. As if we didn't know! Some of the latest holiday pet statistics include: >> 93.5% of pet owners will do something special during the Holiday season! Only 6.5% of pet owners don’t do anything special with their pets - which means
- [How Helping a Relative with Down Syndrome Led to a Company Focused on Cruelty Free Fashion](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20211215/how-helping-a-relative-with-down-syndrome-led-to-a-company-focused-on-cruelty-free-fashion/) - After searching high and low with no luck, she finally decided that the solution would have to be a totally new, custom-made shoe. Who would’ve guessed that the answer would be a cactus? Over the following months, Nimreet plunged into researching everything about shoes, from design and raw materials to manufacturing and packaging. Also, as
- [Chef Chloe's Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookie Recipe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20211208/chef-chloes-raspberry-chocolate-chunk-cookie-recipe/) - Chloe Coscarelli -- known for her decadent, award-winning vegan desserts and recipes! Chef Chloe has partnered with children’s plant-based nutrition brand, Else Nutrition, to create healthier versions of Santa’s favorite milk & cookies, not only to be considerate of Santa’s lifestyle changes, but to teach families about the benefits of exploring plant-based alternatives for beloved
- [Easy Vegan Loaded Breakfast Nachos](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20211207/easy-vegan-loaded-breakfast-nachos/) - PLANT & PLANET: Sustainable and Delicious Vegetarian Cooking for Real People came out today, and it's a must for your holiday shopping! There are 75 plant-based recipes to choose from with several low-waste strategies included—like ways to grow your own ingredients and turn your scraps into delicious treats—to help people live a more sustainable life.
- [GirlieGirl Army's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20211109/girliegirl-armys-2021-holiday-gift-guide/) - Hey Sexy! It's just about time to get gifting, or at least to get orders in so you aren't stressed in 3 weeks. We all have enough junk - so we tried to include truly useful and dual purpose items in this guide. Scroll ALL the way down to the bottom of the guide for
- [GirlieGirl Army's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20211109/girliegirl-armys-2021-holiday-gift-guide-2/) - a section of GGA exclusive discount codes for some of your favorite brands! FOR THE GROWN UPS This adult Fruitloop scented, safe soy candle is ready for your breast friend with a good sense of humor. You're the tits Candle, $25.99 @bossypantscandle.com Sleigh all day with the sweetest snow ride they'll
- [Feng Shui: The Importance Of Color In Your Home](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110726/feng-shui-the-importance-of-color-in-your-home/) - Imagine how you would feel walking into a stark white room versus the same room with walls painted with an enveloping comforting earth tone such as golden bisque. You would feel very different in each of those two rooms, wouldn’t you? Color has the power to change the entire energy of an environment and is
- [Why This Workout You’ve Never Heard Of Is Perfect for Moms](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20211101/why-this-workout-youve-never-heard-of-is-perfect-for-moms/) - “Steel mace training? What is that?!” This is the response I get every single time when I talk about my favorite way to exercise. A year ago, I didn’t know what it was either. But, deep in the coronavirus lockdown, lonely and depressed, I got myself a steel mace. I had just started dating a
- [Why You Need To Be Checked If You Buy A Doodle Dog](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200826/why-you-need-to-be-checked-if-you-buy-a-doodle-dog/) - It's National Dog Day, and a perfect time to reflect on the choices we've made - both individually and as a Nation - when it comes to helping, versus hindering, our animal friends. This piece by Zizi Zarkadas is a rescuers point of view - from a lifelong devotion to saving lives. We hope it
- [How To Throw A Green And Cheap Wedding](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090130/how-to-throw-a-cheap-and-green-wedding/) - Most the people we know have weddings that cost anywhere from 30G's to a cool million bucks (yep, we really know people who have spent that much and more on the big day). We try not to judge, but it's hard, when there is so much strife and poverty in the world to imagine
- [How To Clear Predecessor Energy From Your Home](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20140210/how-to-clear-predecessor-energy-from-your-home/) - Have you ever heard of predecessor energy? Have you ever searched for a new place to live but noticed that some spaces just don't feel good, even though they look appealing? You were probably intuitively feeling the predecessor energy of the space. How To Clear Predecessor Energy From Your Home What is Predecessor Energy? Predecessor
- [3 Tips to Practice Optimism and Live Longer – From a Harvard Psych Instructor](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20211026/3-tips-to-practice-optimism-and-live-longer-from-a-harvard-psych-instructor/) - The way we think has a powerful influence on our health and well-being, potentially adding years to our lives. Research has shown that having optimism - a mix of positive thinking, goal-driven behavior, and confidence – can help achieve exceptional longevity. This stems from a combination of how we explain what happens to us and what we expect to happen in
- [12 Way Easy Eco-Friendly Swaps For Your Life](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20211020/12-way-easy-eco-friendly-swaps-for-your-life/) - We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite environmentally friendly products that can help you cut down on waste and lower your carbon footprint. You may not even realize that many of your everyday items can be easily replaced with eco-friendly products. Check out these sustainable ideas below to help make the switch! Introducing
- [How to Dive into Plastic-Free Living This Summer](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210722/how-to-dive-into-plastic-free-living-this-summer/) - Admit it - you're still buying solo cups or plastic cutlery when the whole fam comes over. Stop, drop, and roll! You don't need to make that choice even once when endless alternatives exist. Today author Sandra Ann Harris (and founder of ECOlunchbox) shares tips for starting small during Plastic-Free July (and August!) When news
- [11 Perfect Objects - From DIY Mushrooms to Sunglasses - Rocking Our 2021 Summer](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210723/11-perfect-objects-from-diy-mushrooms-to-sunglasses-rocking-our-2021-summer/) - The delta variant is spreading, people are tossing their masks off like freedom has arrived, and winter could be precarious. What to do when teetering on the brink of extinction? Choose to enjoy this summer like it's the last fun you'll have for another year. And don't be a fool - keep your mask on
- [Mink Fur Production Drops To Historic All-Time Low In The Us  ](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210729/mink-fur-production-drops-to-historic-all-time-low-in-the-us/) - According to the Humane Society, the number of mink killed last year for their fur dropped 49% to 1.4 million, the lowest number on record. Every year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture releases a report on mink fur production, and this year’s report shows a promising outlook for mink, a species that suffers immeasurably for nothing but trim on a jacket, a pom on a hat
- [The Many (many!) Problems with the Meat in Your Pet’s Bowl](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20210811/the-many-many-problems-with-the-meat-in-your-pets-bowl/) - Eliminating 25% of meat’s environmental impact would be enormous, but is it possible? Today Shannon Falconer, PhD CEO, and Cofounder of Because, Animals explains how it is and shares the genius behind her new company - the only company developing cultured cell-based meats for pets. Animals have always been a huge part of my life.
- [Laura Ashley Did A Collab With Aerosole And It's The Cottagecore Eco-Vegan Shoe Collection Of Our Dreams](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210805/laura-ashley-did-a-collab-with-aerosole-and-its-the-cottagecore-eco-vegan-shoe-collection-of-our-dreams/) - Like any good 80's kid, my bedroom was swathed in iconic British brand Laura Ashley's curtains and comforters and bed skirts and more (tissue box covers? check!) I still covet their tiny floral prints, and wistful lavender prints - so imagine my bliss when Aerosole announced their all eco-friendly, conscious vegan (!!) shoe collaboration with
- [5 Items That Will Make Back To School Week Easier](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210829/5-items-that-will-make-back-to-school-week-easier/) - The first week of school is no joke for any child - transitions can be tough. We've found these 6 items to be so useful in the fragile first days of school! Write it out Big Life Journal is all about social and emotional growth. For kids ages 6+, Big Life Journal offers guided activities
- [I'm In My Mid 40's And Went To A Fancy Cosmetic Derm So You Don't Have To](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210819/im-in-my-mid-40s-and-went-to-a-fancy-cosmetic-derm-so-you-dont-have-to/) - If you're anything like me, you've been taking what you thought was good care of your skin since your 30's. Once the 20's chain smoking, tanning, and intense makeup regimen disappeared - in came the organic green juices, face oils, and annual facials. But when is it time for something more? When I hit 44,
- [The Trick To Getting Your Child Out the Door In the Morning With A Smile On Their Face](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210910/the-trick-to-getting-your-child-out-the-door-in-the-morning-with-a-smile-on-their-face/) - "Now that school is back in session and I need to get both kids out the door and myself to work, I’m always running late. No matter how early I get up and get everything prepared the night before, my 4 yr. old is sooo slow and it is a nightmare... No matter how I
- [7 Covetable Non-Costume Things To Wear This Halloween Season](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210917/7-covetable-non-costume-things-to-wear-this-halloween-season/) - Let's face it, masks are the new forever-normal and - thanks to Texas - all year long is now creepy for women in the South. The coming on of Halloween and fall makes things feel somewhat normal, cozy, and not entirely upside down. After all, we can still pumpkin pick and eat candy! Here are
- [Why All Women Should Take A Creative Writing Class](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20210915/why-all-women-should-take-a-creative-writing-class/) - Do you have a story inside you that you've never fully gotten out? Are you stuck in a rut in life or love? Journaling and writing it all out is a proven form of therapeutic movement! Autumn is the time for fresh starts. Why not give yourself the gift of a creative journey? Our dear
- [Eating Our Way To Extinction](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20211005/eating-our-way-to-extinction/) - Brand new feature documentary, Eating Our Way To Extinction, narrated and executive produced by Academy Award® winning actress Kate Winslet, is a hard-hitting and visually stunning film experience, produced by Broxstar Productions and released by Fathom Events is now available online. Eating our Way to Extinction takes audiences on a cinematic journey around the world, from
- [God or What’s Faith Got to do With It?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210923/god-or-whats-faith-got-to-do-with-it/) - If you've spent the last year wondering how to keep the faith in such dark times, you're not alone. Many of us have struggled with loss of belief or sadness - seeing so many ill and so many lose their jobs and homes. So how can we continue to believe in a higher power? Well,
- [Perks And Freebies For Covid19 HealthCare Workers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20200326/perks-and-freebies-for-covid19-healthcare-workers/) - Health care workers - we salute you. You are the s/hero's of 2020, and we can only imagine the immeasurable stress you're currently under. The least you can have is a few perks and freebies to make this heart wrenching journey slightly more comfortable. Here are some offers for you: FREE WEDDING DRESSES FREE CROCS
- [5 Ways To Be A Good Grandma In The Age Of The New Grandma](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20141113/5-ways-to-be-a-good-grandma-in-the-age-of-the-new-grandma/) - We live in the age of the new Grandma -- you know the type, the one who would rather get her nails done or upload embarrassing facebook selfies than invite her Grandkids over and cook them a meal. This could have evolved from the new 'young mommy' look that has become more popular in Mothers.
- [Family Who Lost Everything in Fire Gets Second Chance in New Eco-Bungalow](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20150112/family-who-lost-everything-in-fire-gets-second-chance-in-new-eco-bungalow/) - In the feel-good story of the day, wherein human beings and big businesses come together for a family in need - this is the heart-warming story of a family who lost everything in a tragic fire, but was given a second chance thanks to a community of design/construction/furnishing professional, who built a new, eco-friendly home
- [Why Care About Queer Kids?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20171117/why-care-about-queer-kids/) - In my mid 20s, I did a stint working for the Metro Washington, DC chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), where in addition to carrying out everyday office tasks and keeping board minutes, I fielded emails and phone calls from families whose kids have come out, along with kids who
- [Do you CBD? If not, you should!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20180716/do-you-cbd-if-not-you-should/) - "When we are willing to stay, even a moment, with uncomfortable energy, we gradually learn not to fear it." –Pema Chodron Because you're an in-the-know, hip kind of warrior wandering our troubled world as it attempts to establish a new way of being, you may already be enjoying the benefits of CBD in one form
- [Leveraging Digital In The New World](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20200413/leveraging-digital-in-the-new-world/) - In times of business collapse, one thing on the rise is digital media and online sales. Today, Jeremy Davis - digital design expert and owner of award-winning app & website design company Craft & Valor - chimes in on how you can still grow a business when everything is closed down; We know a lot
- [5 Tiny Diet Upgrades That Will Change Your Life](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20170109/5-tiny-diet-upgrades-that-will-change-your-life/) - Dietician-nutritionist and co-owner of Perelandra Natural Foods Allison Buckingham knows a thing or two about a healthy diet. That's why during the time of year where many people are on quick-fix juice cleanses and extreme unhealthy diets, she knows that it's the small, smart long-term diet changes that matter. Today she shares her 5 simple diet
- [New Study Reveals How To Help Consumers Stay Vegan](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20210630/new-study-reveals-how-to-help-consumers-stay-vegan/) - If you’re interested in removing animal products from your diet but worry the transition will be too difficult, there’s good news: A new report from research organization Faunalytics suggests that imperfection is part of the journey when switching to veganism or vegetarianism (collectively referred to as veganism). After studying hundreds of U.S. and Canadian consumers
- [Top Tips To Veganize Your Home Decor](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210629/top-tips-to-veganize-your-home-decor/) - Easy Ways to a Chemical and Cruelty-Free Home: Here are some top tips to veganize your home. You greened your eating, but not your home? There's work to be done! Only purchase personal care products whose ingredients are not animal tested. When replacing your furniture, choose pieces that are made from non-animal, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly
- [The Best And Easiest Whole Fruit Blender Frozen Margarita Ever](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20210607/the-best-and-easiest-whole-fruit-blender-frozen-margarita-ever/) - Forget straining and chopping and shaking 100 ingredients, toss a handful of things in your Vitamix, blend 3 minutes and you have yourself a frozen goblet of heaven. Don't have a Vitamix, use another blended - it should work just as well, although in our house Vitamix is Queen! It's worth the investment in endless
- [The Idea Of Balance Is Bullshit](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20210604/the-idea-of-balance-is-bullshit/) - I think the idea of balance is bullshit. Women are expected to “have it all.” Be a rock star in the workplace Be superwoman at home Be a great and present mom Take good care of ourselves …and at some point, we have to sleep! I mean seriously…there aren't enough hours in the day. I
- [20 Things From Amazon Your Summer Will Thank You For](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210529/20-things-from-amazon-your-summer-will-thank-you-for/) - You may still not be going to every store for all the little items your summer needs just yet, even if vaccinated, and we don't blame you! Here are the summer finds we scored on amazon and are loving! Make all the cocktails this summer. You deserve them. This kit comes in under $30, and
- [Are You Willing To Choose Peace?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20210528/are-you-willing-to-choose-peace/) - A friend recently said to me, “I just want to feel at peace.” “I understand,” I said. “That is the ultimate goal for all of us. Are you willing to choose peace?” “Yes,” she said. Then I saw her eyes light up, like, Wow, that was easy! And it is that easy. If you want
- [MTV News Supports The Jewish Community With Special "Fighting Hatred Together"](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210527/mtv-news-supports-the-jewish-community-with-special-fighting-hatred-together/) - Today, MTV News announced the premiere of With One Voice: Fighting Hatred Together, a new hour-long special in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Produced by ATTN:, With One Voice: Fighting Hatred Together chronicles four young Jewish activists on the front lines of the fight against antisemitism and hate in all of its forms. Hosted by 60 Minutes+ correspondent Laurie Segall for MTV
- [10 Cute And Comfortable Vegan Sandals Under $50](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210429/10-cute-and-comfortable-vegan-sandals-under-50/) - Comfy, cool, and easy to wear with just about anything - these cruelty-free kicks are the perfect start off to your summer of love. All coming in under $50 (some way under) and nearly all available on amazon (the easiest ever try on's or returns) make shopping your summer shoe virtually a no-brainer.
- [Let's Phone Bank for Texas Mama Candidates!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210422/lets-phone-bank-for-texas-mama-candidates/) - As many of you know, I serve on the Leadership Council for Vote Mama, an organization that coaches, funds, and endorses progressive moms running for office up and down the ballot across the country. Since its launch in 2019, Vote Mama has helped more than 100 moms run for office. This year alone Vote Mama
- [The 12 Year Old Vegan Chocolatier You Should Be Ordering From For Mother's Day](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20210421/the-12-year-old-vegan-chocolatier-you-should-be-ordering-from-for-mothers-day/) - Sweet Henry’s was started in 2020 by little animal rights activist Henry Langer, who was 11 when he started his company, and is now a whopping 12 years old. Feel like a slacker yet? Henry is a Los Angeles kid who is passionate about animal rescue, and some of his products benefit rescue groups and
- [3 Dummy Proof Things To Do To Celebrate Earth Day That Aren't Recycling](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210420/3-dummy-proof-things-to-do-to-celebrate-earth-day-that-arent-recycling/) - If you're a longtime reader of this website you know by now that the biggest contributor to global warming is factory farming - so consider this earth day choosing whole foods, local, sustainable, plant based eating the following ways: Buy from your local farmers market. This is just good, common sense. Buying from a farmers
- [4 Ways A Plant-Based Diet Helps Save The Planet](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20171022/4-ways-a-plant-based-diet-helps-save-the-planet/) - So you've heard a ton about going plant-based (aka vegan) but haven't made the leap yet? This should help. Beyond a healthier body for you, happier (alive) animals, and a cleaner planet - there are endless ways and reasons to go veg. Here are 4 simply environmental reasons; A Plant-Based Diet Reduces Your Carbon Footprint
- [Donate Soccer Balls And Cleats For Eritrean Kids](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210419/donate-soccer-balls-and-cleats-for-eritrean-kids/) - When kids are inspired to do something kind, we must amplify their voices. The Schlafman girls (Haley, Riley, and Lily) of New Canaan, Connecticut - impassioned by their love of soccer and giving back - are putting together an on-going cleat/soccer ball drive this spring season, summer, and fall for African youths living in Eritrea.
- [What is Elimination Communication?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210413/what-is-elimination-communication/) - Ever heard of elimination communication, or as it’s abbreviated, EC? The idea behind EC is that children can learn to pee and poop in the right place (i.e. the potty) much earlier than we typically think. Hardcore EC parents start from birth, helping their baby pee in a tiny “top hat” potty. My family is
- [Homemade Vegan Macadamia Nut Cheese](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20210406/homemade-vegan-macadamia-nut-cheese/) - Sure, everyone's making plant-based cheese, dips, and spreads with cashews and almonds - but what about the oft overlooked and delicious macadamia nut? Macadamia nuts can: Reduce the risk of inflammation which is often the cause of chronic diseases Have the best omega 3:6 ratio of any nut Promote brain health Improve metabolic syndrome and diabetes
- [Why You Need Cacao Nibs In Your Cabinet](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20210329/why-you-need-cacao-nibs-in-your-cabinet/) - Cocoa beans are dried after harvesting, then fermented and cracked to produce small, dark bits called cacao nibs. Nibs have a bitter, slightly chocolate flavor. The nibs can be eaten on their own; in fact, I use them in place of walnuts when nut allergies are an issue. When they are ground to a liquid
- [How To Wear Rainbow Prints This Summer](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180613/how-to-wear-rainbow-prints-this-summer/) - From the runways to the red carpet, rainbow prints are sure to brighten up any wardrobe this summer! Whether a neutral rainbow, a pop of rainbow, or going full throttle Dorothy, don't you get a Rainbow Bright middle school bounce in your step when you add a little rainbow to your look? Here are some
- [Rainbow Vibed Looks and Gifts For Spring](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210325/rainbow-vibed-looks-and-gifts-for-spring/) - Yea whatever, I'm 43 and I still love the color purple, rainbows, and unicorns. And I know I'm not alone. There is something about a Lisa Frank moment that brings us all a little inner peace and remembrances of suntans and ice pops while listening to Madonna. Here are adult-ish versions of such simple pleasures.
- [Prep For Summer With This Delish Vegan Giambotta Recipe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20210311/prep-for-summer-with-this-delish-vegan-giambotta-recipe/) - Chef Tara Punzone is the Chef & Owner of tasty vegan Los Angeles restaurant Pura Vita LA. Chef Tara is an Italian American from New York, who has thrived on a vegan diet for over 30 years. Her passion for healthy southern Italian food has been evolving since her childhood when she made the decision
- [Arkansas Forces Rape Victims To Carry Their Rapists' Baby To Term](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210310/arkansas-forces-rape-victims-to-carry-their-rapists-baby-to-term/) - We have made it clear here that we are PRO-CHOICE, with no exception. But can you imagine the desperation of a woman who has been raped and finds herself pregnant? So you can imagine we were horrified to hear this today from The Enough is Enough Voter Project; "BREAKING NEWS>>> Arkansas just passed a horrifying
- [Montana's War On Wildlife: 8 Bills Sentence Thousands Of Native Carnivores To Their Deaths](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210309/montanas-war-on-wildlife-8-bills-sentence-thousands-of-native-carnivores-to-their-deaths/) - Some Montana legislators have launched an unprecedented attack on Montana’s wildlife with eight radical, new bills that would sentence thousands of native carnivores such as grizzly bears, black bears and wolves to their deaths and damage the ecosystem as a result. Historically, policies for Montana’s native carnivores were less extreme than other states in the region. Now,
- [Elisa Solomon's Sunny Jewelry Makes Our Day](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210308/elisa-solomons-sunny-jewelry-makes-our-day/) - We recently discovered Elisa Solomon's jewelry, and her pieces just appeal to our inner, sweetest, Gaia-loving 12 year old self who understand the strong balance between elegance and cute. All teensy hearts, peace signs, rainbows, animals, and uneven edges - Elisa Solomon's shiny golden talisman simply make us smile and manifest good vibes. Elisa, a
- [If You're Not Doing This With Your Receipts, You're Wasting Money](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210305/if-youre-not-doing-this-with-your-receipts-youre-wasting-money/) - A very wise woman recently introduced us to Receipt Hog, a functional and fun app that lets your upload your receipts in exchange for cash or amazon gift cards. There is no rub, it's a market research firm - so they use the intel on what you buy for data and analytics. This not only
- [I'm An NYC Teacher Working During COVID And It's Not Easy](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210304/im-an-nyc-teacher-working-during-covid-and-its-not-easy/) - When you decide to become a teacher you do not choose this path for the money and the fame. Most people, like myself, become a teacher because another teacher inspired us at some point in our life. As the pandemic makes its one year mark, it really makes me question my decision to become a
- [I'm A Mom Of 3 And These Are - By Far - The Best Kids KN95 Masks I Have Found](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210302/im-a-mom-of-3-and-these-are-by-far-the-best-kids-k95-masks-i-have-found/) - Our kids desperately need in person school, but we know sending our kids to in person school is a risk every single day, not only for what they can get and bring home - but what they may give their teachers who brave possible infection every day for our kids. (Thank you, teachers working during
- [10 Ways To Be Kinder To Yourself - Practical Tips From A Therapist](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20210225/10-ways-to-be-kinder-to-yourself-practical-tips-from-a-therapist/) - We all have an inner voice that loves to engage in negative self-talk. It’s common to hear that voice say hurtful things such as: I look terrible, I’m not good enough, I always mess this up. Everything you say to yourself matters. Unfortunately, we all have negative things to say about ourselves at times which can
- [Today Is World Spay Day: Why It Matters](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210223/today-is-world-spay-day-why-it-matters/) - Today is World Spay Day. If you, like so many quarantiners around you, have recently adopted or are considering adopting - please make spaying and neutering your pet a non-negotiable. It simply must happen. With statistics showing adoption currently on the incline (hooray!) we must remember that a decade ago, "Dallas Animal Services euthanized nearly
- [5 Brilliant New Toys For Your Conscious & Creative Kid](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20210218/5-brilliant-new-toys-for-your-conscious-creative-kid/) - This "Fashion collector doll" with kinky curly 2-tone afro is (swoon!) a first responder! Let's glorify those who deserve it - real American women who save lives on the daily. These dolls are made by a black woman owned company, and should be saved and adored! An excellent invention that saves them from wasting 12
- [Legislation Just Introduced In Massachusetts Could End The Sale Of Fur](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210217/legislation-just-introduced-in-massachusetts-could-end-the-sale-of-fur/) - Massachusetts Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, D-Framingham, and Sen. John Velis, D- Westfield, just introduced HD 1592 and SD 1029, bills to prohibit the sale of new fur products throughout Massachusetts. Every year, more than 100 million undomesticated animals like foxes, raccoon dogs and mink are confined in small wire cages and then subjected to cruel
- [How To Compost In An Apartment](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210211/how-to-compost-in-an-apartment/) - We all want our homes to be more eco-friendly, but for those who live in an apartment, truly green living can seem impossible, or difficult at times. Whether your apartment building doesn’t recycle, or you don’t have a balcony to grow a garden, the smaller space can be a barrier for sustainable living. One thing
- [Add These 5 Cruelty Free Brands To Your Detox Beauty Regimen For A Mid-Winter Pick Me Up](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180210/add-these-5-cruelty-free-brands-to-your-2018-detox-beauty-regimen-for-a-mid-winter-pick-me-up/) - Switching up your beauty routine is a crucial way to see what is working and what isn't working. Just like we should take inventory of friendships, work situations, lifestyle choices , and our romance in the new year - we should also consider our epidermis. Even your skin gets over the same old routine, so
- [Dallas Safari Club Promotes Global Carnage Of Wild Animals At Its Annual Convention This Week](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210209/dallas-safari-club-promotes-global-carnage-of-wild-animals-at-its-annual-convention-this-week/) - Despite the pandemic, the cruel Dallas Safari Club promotes global carnage of wild animals at its annual convention this week. Prices are put on the heads of thousands of animals, from elephants and giraffes to hippos and polar bears, for the thrill of killing. The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International
- [GirlieGirl Army's 2021 Valentine's Day Gift Guide](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20210202/girliegirl-armys-2021-valentines-day-gift-guide/) - Life in a pandemic isn't easy right now, but what ALWAYS remains is love! Keep celebrating it and embracing it. Buy or craft your love/s something special. Even a cookie or a little tchotchke would be so meaningful when we're all stuck at home. Custom gifts are always nice too as they're more unique. Something
- [❤️  GirlieGirl Army's Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2016 ❤️](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20160121/girliegirl-armys-valentines-day-gift-guide/) - For your little snuggle muffin (couples who've been together under 5 years) or your old ball n' chain (couples post 10 years) - nothing but the best will do. That's why we hand picked these precious beauties, just for her/him, and basically to save you from having to do the leg work yourself. Click each image
- [10 Reasons Why It's OK Not To Be OK During A Pandemic  ](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20210202/10-reasons-why-its-ok-not-to-be-ok-during-a-pandemic/) - Without a doubt, this pandemic has been one of the hardest times to be alive in modern history. In fact, 2020 has repeatedly been compared to WW2, because the overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety people have now, compared to then, are much alike. After reading that alone, give yourself a pat on the back
- [Ms. Tyson, Thank you. For everything.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210131/ms-tyson-thank-you-for-everything/) - Los Angeles. A dozen years ago, loitering in an egregious line at Costco. Carts brimming with over-sized everything. There stood a petite obsidian-skinned elder, dwarfed by her navy-hued sweatshirt. Astutely postured. Accounting for all she'd collected. She caught my attention because Black women in LA don't JUST wear sweatshirts. It's gotta be bedazzled, embedded with
- [50 Thoughtful And Useful Gifts You Can Still Send Someone Stuck In Quarantine](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200404/50-thoughtful-and-useful-gifts-you-can-still-send-someone-stuck-in-quarantine/) - Let's be real, nobody is that happy right now, and if they are - they are likely lying. Nobody wants to be separated from their families, losing money and jobs, and/ or losing people they love to this wretched plague. Here are a handful of sweet things you can still send someone you love who
- [Hello Fresh Is Feeding Food Insecure Military & Vets](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20210128/hello-fresh-is-feeding-food-insecure-military-vets/) - Busy families and people rave about Hello Fresh (who have delicious veg options as well!). Folks find it really convenient and time saving to have meal kits show up on their doorsteps, especially during Covid. Well today, there is even a bigger reason to support Hello Fresh. They are feeding NYS military and vets, who
- [20 Ways To Ethically Purge Your Stuff](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180503/20-ways-to-ethically-purge-your-stuff/) - You have no idea the good your old stuff could be doing. Rather than letting things you no longer have use for decompose and off-gas in a big, heaping pile of trash - do the right thing and ethically purge. I promise, it's easier than you think, and you'll be so happy to see the
- [Bernie’s Mittens Aren’t for Sale—but PETA’s Are!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20210122/bernies-mittens-arent-for-sale-but-petas-are/) - The creator of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ inauguration mittens is warning thousands of would-be buyers that they’re not for sale—so PETA is stepping in with its own 100% vegan spin on the viral winter wear, now available for preorder from the PETA Shop. PETA’s special-edition vegan mittens, which—as opposed to wool mittens like Sen. Sanders’—spare sheep immense suffering. PETA and its affiliates
- [An Antidote to Chaos](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210121/an-antidote-to-chaos/) - A friend recently shared with me a little video of a woman having what you might call a right hissy fit in a takeout restaurant over a polite request that she don a mask for the safety of those in the establishment. She was provoked, to put it mildly, and flew into a wild rage,
- [A Line Of Insanely Good Vegan Empanadas And Croissants That Ship To Your Home!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20210113/a-line-of-insanely-good-vegan-empanadas-and-croissants-that-ship-to-your-home/) - This is a Covid-era dream come true. In a wild mashup, famously delicious vegan food truck and catering company Cinnamon Snail and empanada company Nuchas joined together to offer up a pretty darn exciting line of vegan products that will not only delight consumers, but will also support charitable causes important to the founders. This
- [14 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Hacks to Let Your Kitchen Shine Again](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210112/14-eco-friendly-cleaning-hacks-to-let-your-kitchen-shine-again/) - If your New Year’s resolution is to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle and you’re looking for the perfect way to ease into this new chapter of your life, we have just the right idea for you. Switching to a green cleaning routine is simple, budget-friendly and highly effective! Let’s be honest: We’ve had more time
- [Don't Snooze On Fleas and Ticks During The Winter Season](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20210104/dont-snooze-on-fleas-and-ticks-during-the-winter-season/) - If you've ever gone through the unpleasant experience of dealing with a flea infestation, whether on your pet or in your home, then you know how important it is to stay diligent when it comes to flea and tick prevention. And this means all year round, not just during the warmer months. It's commonly believed
- [5 Really Great Gifts It's Not Too Late To Order](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20201222/5-really-great-gifts-its-not-too-late-to-order/) - Ugh.. the holidays came on so quickly this year, and yet SO DAMN SLOWLY. And yet, you've still been remiss in sending someone a little cheer. No worries - we live in the modern age and things can still be ordered 2 days before Christmas to arrive on time. Our favorites for last minute Ladies!
- [You're Invited To A Holiday Party Hosted by Patton Oswalt & Will Butler (Arcade Fire)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20201215/youre-invited-to-a-holiday-party-hosted-by-patton-oswalt-will-butler-arcade-fire/) - Vote Mama's end-of-year holiday event is Monday, December 21st at 8pm est/7:00 pm cst/5:00 pm pst. Patton Oswalt will be joining us to perform a comedy sketch, and Will Butler from Arcade Fire will be joining us for a musical performance! It will be full of fun and cheer (something we need a little extra
- [A Necklace That Will Send An SOS For You!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20201212/a-necklace-that-will-send-an-sos-for-you/) - Statistics show that nearly 1 in every 5 women is attacked at some point in her lifetime. Sadly, many of these emergencies happen nearby friends/family, but there isn’t enough time to contact loved ones or police. One night after an event, invisaWear founder Rajia was walking back to her car when a car full of
- [GirlieGirl Army Holiday Gift Guide 2020](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20201201/girliegirlarmy-holiday-gift-guide-2020/) - Gift Guides have taken on a whole new vibe this year! We can even continue to refer back to the list we compiled for people in quarantine, "50 Thoughtful And Useful Gifts You Can Still Send Someone Stuck In Quarantine" since it doesn't look like that is going away anytime soon. Staying cuddled up to
- [It's OK to not be OK](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20201207/its-ok-to-not-be-ok/) - Somehow the weeks of this pandemic keep getting longer and longer. I have to look at my calendar several times a day to remember what day it is. Things feels especially hard right now. So inside of that, here’s what I’ve got: I’m sending wishes that you’ll give yourself a little extra love and care. I’m
- [Shop The Vote Mama Auction For Your Holiday Gifts and Support Women and Mamas In Office](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20201201/shop-the-vote-mama-auction-for-your-holiday-gifts-and-support-women-and-mamas-in-office/) - GirlieGirl Army's WINTER giveback this year is chairing the VOTE MAMA Holiday Auction! Vote Mama works toward gender equity by electing moms up and down the ballot and across the country, and leveraging that network of moms in office to pass family-friendly legislation. Since 2019, Vote Mama has helped elect more than 40 moms nationwide,
- [Thanksgiving for Kind Kids](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20201126/thanksgiving-for-kind-kids/) - For many people, Thanksgiving really changes once they know what turkeys endure to get onto the dinner table and/or learn how the story of pilgrims feasting peacefully with Native Americans was a beautiful fiction. A holiday that once seemed all about affirming life and peace seems like just the opposite. And once you have kids—what
- [Mental Health Issues Facing The Black Community](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20201120/mental-health-issues-facing-the-black-community/) - Racism is a public health crisis," according to a 2020 statement from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). This means that racism - whether unintentional, unconsciously, or concealed - has affected Black Americans' access to equal and "culturally competent" health care. For example, it has been widely reported that COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black
- [Immune Boosting Carrot Coconut Soup](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20201113/immune-boosting-carrot-coconut-soup/) - When my loved ones are sick, I always bust out the ginger and garlic. They are potent anti-bacterial wonders, and they taste great too. And since my husband had bought a bag of carrots from Trader Joe’s, I figured that a carrot soup would do just the trick. Bonus: this soup makes great baby food
- [The Benefits Of Adopting Senior Pets](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200924/the-benefits-of-adopting-senior-pets/) - While the world is uncertain, the love of a companion animal is not. And thankfully, more people are taking time with their pets during the pandemic, while others are opening their homes for a new four-legged friend. After all, we know the love of a cat and dog is unconditional and there are many health
- [Why You Should Listen To This District Attorney Candidate’s Podcast](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20201101/why-you-should-listen-to-this-district-attorney-candidates-podcast/) - Tali Farhadian Weinstein is a prosecutor, a professor, and a proven criminal justice reformer. She is also an immigrant, a daughter, a wife, and the mother of three girls. Tali came to America as a child on Christmas Eve 1979, having fled the violence and anti-Semitism of revolutionary Iran. Tali, in turn, has dedicated her
- [Social-Emotional Pandemic Risks To Your Child -- and Solutions by Age](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20201030/social-emotional-pandemic-risks-to-your-child-and-solutions-by-age/) - I'm worried that... "My 22 month old has to wear a mask in daycare four days a week." "My extraverted four year old never sees anyone but me and his little sister, and is getting more and more difficult." "My eight year old hates zoom school and now says he hates math and reading." "My
- [Managing Screen Time During the Pandemic Summer](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200629/managing-screen-time-during-the-pandemic-summer/) - "Since I have to work and have no childcare during the lockdown, my kids are on the ipad and computer nonstop. It definitely makes them more irritable and aggressive. I think they're actually bored at this point, but they're also addicted. They howl when I turn it off and they can't seem to find anything else to
- [Why Keeping Your Used Batteries Out Of The Recycling Bin Could Be Life Or Death](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20201028/why-keeping-your-used-batteries-out-of-the-recycling-bin-could-be-life-or-death/) - A scary problem might be lurking in your old household electronic devices like mobile phones, laptop computers and tablets, motorized toys, power tools, cameras, headphones and even electronic cigarettes: zombie batteries. If they are not recycled properly and end up in household waste, dead batteries can still cause dangerous incidents – hence the name “zombie
- [You May Be Bored At Home, But Addicts Are Dying At A Critical Number](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20201024/you-may-be-bored-at-home-but-addicts-are-dying-at-a-critical-number/) - The COVID Pandemic has brought a lot of issues that had been dormant to the surface. Problems that we did not want to look at (not yet) we have been forced to deal with. Parents are being turned into teachers and bedrooms into classrooms. Marriages that were ignoring the uncomfortable conversations have been pushed into
- [The Plant-Based Food Brand on A Mission to Fix the Freezer Aisle and Tackle Big Food](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20201021/the-plant-based-food-brand-on-a-mission-to-fix-the-freezer-aisle-and-tackle-big-food/) - Strong Roots, the brand on a mission to fix the freezer aisle, is accelerating its retail expansion with the rollout of its plant-based range, to more than 2,000 Walmart stores nationwide. This means thousands of people in food deserts or without access to healthy, affordable foods will now be serviced by this brand. What a
- [Please Join Us For A Conversation On Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20201020/please-join-us-for-a-conversation-on-domestic-violence-awareness-month/) - Please join me and the GGA team, as I co-host a conversation between my friend Tali Farhadian Weinstein and Shavar Jeffries on October 27th on 7pm in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Tali is running to be the next Manhattan District Attorney, and I could not think of a more qualified candidate to assume
- [Donate Your Old Legos With Free Shipping](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20201019/donate-your-old-legos-with-free-shipping/) - We are big fans of GiveBackBox, so we were psyched to learn that they'd paired up with LEGO to offer free shipping to donate ANY LEGO products to other kids in need. It's simple, toys LEGO's in a box, print out your free shipping label, and hand over to your postman. Give Back Box has
- [11 Eco-Vegan Deals On Amazon Prime Day You Should Take Advantage Of Today!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20201012/11-eco-vegan-deals-on-amazon-prime-day-you-should-take-advantage-of-today/) - Amazon Prime Day officially starts TODAY October 13, and goes until tomorrow October 14th at midnight! Take advantage of these great deals on conscious products from great companies while you can. Click the amazon listing images to see the NEW prices! Prices displayed on amazon listing here are PRE-SALE! 1. Inna Organic Skincare - 30%
- [The Stakes Have Never Been Higher To Join Us For This Vote Mama Online Event](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20200930/the-stakes-have-never-been-higher-to-join-us-for-this-vote-mama-online-event/) - With SCOTUS hanging in the balance the stakes have never been higher in an election. We have less than 34 days until November 3rd, and now is not the time to give up. As we fight for the country we want for our children, and mourn the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we cannot
- [7 Eco Friendly Fall Looks That Hearken The 70's](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20201009/7-eco-friendly-fall-looks-that-hearken-the-70s/) - Who could forget Penny Lane's iconic 70's style - natural curls, fake (we hope) furs, big sunglasses, platforms and bellbottoms.. sheer perfection. The fall and winter is a perfect time to throw some homage to the best decade of music - with a striped turtleneck, something corduroy, and a fitted sweater dress. No animals need
- [The Crazy Good Perks of Buying Used Furniture](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20201008/the-crazy-good-perks-of-buying-used-furniture/) - Each year Americans discard more than 12 million tons of furniture and furnishings, 80 percent of which end up in the landfill! Much of that furniture could have been put to good use as used furniture has value. Some companies are starting do something to combat this damning statistic. With more awareness, could upcycled bedroom
- [Covid-19 Has Changed The Way We Dress And Our Personal Hygiene Habits... But Apparently We Can’t Live Without Lip Balm](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20201006/covid-19-has-changed-the-way-we-dress-and-our-personal-hygiene-habits-but-apparently-we-cant-live-without-lip-balm/) - During the month of September, Premise Data, the San Francisco-based data and analytics company, surveyed a network of 500 female contributors across the United States and asked them a series of questions related to their use of beauty and personal hygiene products. The goal was to learn how product use and shopping behavior changed during
- [Brave Gentleman Just Released The Chicest Recycled Sneakers Ever](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20201005/brave-gentleman-just-released-the-chicest-recycled-sneakers-ever/) - Our favorite Brooklyn-based eco-vegan fashion brand Brave Gentleman has just released the pix of their most conscious sneakers ever. Designer Joshua Katcher has outdone himself with the production of these stylish and comfy sneaks. REVENANT is a hand-crafted, vulcanized sneaker with recycled uppers made from waste-diverted cotton and waste-diverted polyester. The materials are recycled in
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- [How To Properly Recycle Coffee Cups When On The Go](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200930/how-to-properly-recycle-coffee-cups-when-on-the-go/) - To-go coffee is known for producing substantial waste (cups, lids, sleeves, stoppers and straws), but even though coffee shops have done their best to encourage reusable cups, this year we will be revisiting the wasteful days of old due to the pandemic – reusable cups are off the table. Just think of the impact to-go
- [This Is Probably The Greatest Eco Laundry Detergent I've Ever Used](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20200926/this-is-probably-the-greatest-eco-laundry-detergent-ive-ever-used/) - The one thing I miss the most about my pre-eco conscious days was that lovely (albeit chemical) smell that emanated from the laundry machine when the loads were in full effect. Those fluffy, perfumed clothes were heaven to put on my 90's angst-ed bod. Meet the 00's when we all got hip to what we
- [Super Duper Strawberry Protein Seed Pancakes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20140311/super-duper-strawberry-protein-seed-pancakes/) - Want to healthfully protein load at breakfast? De nada, chikadee. Yea, the "do you get enough protein?" question for us vegans is as annoying as it gets. Here's the answer. But once in a while a hearty dose of plant-based protein first thing in the day gives us a big boost to get going. Like
- [Get Out the Motherf@#$ing Vote: Join Us For A Virtual Night Of Laughter & Political Action!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20200923/get-out-the-motherfing-vote-join-us-for-a-virtual-night-of-laughter-political-action/) - Join us, TueNight, Persisticon and Murray Hill October 6th at 8pm from wherever you are to "Get Out the Motherf@#$ing Vote!" - a virtual night of fun, solidarity, and making a difference in this election. Our goal is to each write 5+ postcards (with bonus laughs from: Murray Hill, Ophira Eisenberg, Marina Franklin, Jo Firestone and
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- [Falling Into Fall: Your New Music Playlist From A Music Maven In The Know](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200922/falling-into-fall-your-new-music-playlist-from-a-music-maven-in-the-know/) - As a publicist and founder of a PR/Marketing agency (The Bloom Effect) I'm allowed me the luxury of selecting who I represent. I take great pride in my client roster and extremely thankful that I have the versatility and openness to move in and out of genres so effortlessly. I’ve been this way my entire
- [How To Ensure Your Kids Make It Through A Covid-19 School Year](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200914/how-to-ensure-your-kids-make-it-through-a-covid-19-school-year/) - With the start of yet another school year fast approaching, we all find ourselves equal parts excited and nervous – what will the return to classrooms look like for our kids during the Covid-19 pandemic? Let's look at some of the ways to ensure that our kids are safe, but that they also still enjoy
- [Our Favorite New Eco-Friendly Bubbly](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20200907/our-favorite-new-eco-friendly-bubbly/) - When it comes to go-to sparkling wine, everyone knows the ubiquitous “yellow label” Champagne and mass market “blue label” Prosecco, but “green label” Faire La Fête Brut— is an authentic French sparkling whose bold green label goes beyond its aesthetic appeal. faire la fête means to live it up and to celebrate in French, and who
- [Raw Vegan Candy Chocolate Apple Wedges](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20141204/raw-vegan-candy-chocolate-apple-wedges/) - Like a healthier spin on candy apples, these 3 bite snacks are ideal after school bites or late night nibbles when your sweet tooth hits. Organic, vegan, raw, dairy free, soy free, kosher, and as delicious as when Idina Menzel hits a high note, these popsicles are going to be your new go-to snack. (IMAGES
- [Fig, Walnut, and Vegan Honey Breakfast Tartine](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20200902/fig-walnut-and-vegan-honey-breakfast-tartine/) - Eating figs feels like a spiritual experience to us, because our ancestors also enjoyed the very same delicacy thousands of years ago. Combining figs with walnuts and vegan honey piled atop freshly toasted bread takes this versatile fruit to a whole other transcendental plane. Fig, Walnut, and Vegan Honey Breakfast Tartine Serves 4 to 6
- [My Kids Went From Screen Obsessed to Screen-Free Overnight – This Is The Result](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200831/my-kids-went-from-screen-obsessed-to-screen-free-overnight-this-is-the-result/) - I’m going to go ahead and say it: I love my screens. I check my phone first thing in the morning. It’s my watch, my alarm clock, my calendar, my email, and my must-have to communicate with friends, school, family, and oh yes, my boyfriend. It’s my camera, my camcorder, and thanks to online library
- [Water For All: One Very Simple Way To Help People & Animals During Hard Times](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200828/water-for-all-one-very-simple-way-to-help-people-animals-during-hard-times/) - Water! In California, we’re facing the worst fires and an unbearable heat wave - but I’m sitting inside in my air conditioned living room while others are delivering my mail, my food, etc. I decided on a simple fix! I bought a $25 cooler on Amazon and some frozen ice packs. I filled the cooler
- [Buckwheat Blini With Almond Cream And Hijiki Caviar](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20151217/buckwheat-blini-with-almond-cream-and-hijiki-caviar/) - Matthew Kenney's Plant food and wine in Venice, CA is home to many a uniquely exquisite creation, this divine offering from their NYE menu is a perfectly impressive at-home offering for a New Years celebration: BUCKWHEAT BLINI | ALMOND CREAM | HIJIKI “CAVIAR” Blini Ingredients: 1 Teaspoon Active Dry Yeast 11/4 Cups Warm Almond Milk 2 Teaspoons
- [Why You Are An Asshole For Buying A French Bulldog](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20170801/why-you-are-an-asshole-for-buying-a-french-bulldog/) - This is Damus. He was KILLED the other day. A fluffy CUTE young 15 pound terrier mix died. Damus died because as he sat sick dumped at a pound while overwhelmed and bursting at the seams rescues were scrambling trying to find a foster home for him, but they didn’t get to him in time
- [Managing Stress Around the Upcoming School Year](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200820/managing-stress-around-the-upcoming-school-year/) - Parents and caregivers are dealing with a lot of stressors this upcoming school year due to the different structure of this year. Parents and caregivers are having to adjust to their kids doing remote learning, in-person learning, or a hybrid while also working their own jobs and taking care of household needs. One way to
- [7 Face Mask Lanyards You Didn't Know You Needed](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20200816/7-face-mask-lanyards-you-didnt-know-you-needed/) - Let's be real - we are SO nowhere near being used to wearing masks, unless we're health care workers. We are still getting used to this new world of face coverings. So in the meantime, there's a lot of in the house and out of the house - mask on and mask off. In our
- [You're Not Still Buying New Kids Clothes, Are You!? $25 Off On The RealReal Kids Today!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20200814/youre-not-still-buying-new-kids-clothes-are-you-25-off-on-the-realreal-kids-today/) - My 3 kids last a few months in a piece of clothes before they outgrow it, so buying high end boys clothing just is not something that ever made sense. Enter TheRealReal kids section. Everyone knows about my favorite adult place for eco-minded online luxury shopping The RealReal, but did you know they have amazing
- [Unrecycled Hair Gives Off Methane Gas: What Does Your Hair Salon Do With It's Leftovers?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20170209/unrecycled-hair-gives-off-methane-gas-what-does-your-hair-salon-do-with-its-leftovers/) - While other salons across the US are tossing items like foils and pouring chemicals like ammonia down the drain, George the salon Chicagohas found a way to recycle 95% of all leftover waste from daily services. Once considered garbage, leftover hair, foils, color tubes, paper, plastics, and liquid chemicals are now recycled and reused at this
- [Forget Doing Your Hair - Put A Wig On It](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20200813/forget-doing-your-hair-put-a-wig-on-it/) - Blonde wigs, red wigs, curly wigs, long wigs! My journey into the world of wigs started about six years ago, right around the time I began my music career. Being that I’m an African American woman, doing my natural hair is usually a long, tasking process. When I was younger, I didn’t feel like I
- [Yoga Animals: A Wild Introduction to Kid-Friendly Poses](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200811/yoga-animals-a-wild-introduction-to-kid-friendly-poses/) - Stuck at home without enough physical movement? Why not do yoga alongside your little one? National Geographic Kids Books and celebrated yoga instructor Tara Stiles have teamed up to create a fantastic pose-by-pose picture book for young yogis that feature animal-inspired stretches and movements — Yoga Animals: A Wild Introduction to Kid-Friendly Poses - and yes, there are
- [Getting Your Kids To Love Yoga](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20100628/how-to-get-your-kids-to-love-yoga/) - Ever thought about doing yoga with your kids? In addition to family meals and bedtime rituals, more and more families are adding yoga to their daily routines. Writer Carol Greenhouse shares her family's experience and gets advice from master teachers on how to make yoga an experience kids and parents can enjoy together. Turns out
- [Wedding Catering In a Post Corona World: How Chefs Are Still Making A Living](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20200810/wedding-catering-in-a-post-corona-world-how-chefs-are-still-making-a-living/) - It wasn’t as if I decided to be a wedding caterer. In the ’80s, I was catering mostly corporate cocktail parties. Everyone seemed to have money in the ’80s. It was the yuppie invasion. Then I catered a wedding. The wedding guests said things like, “Wow! I just ate good food at a wedding! I
- [If Covid Has Made It Impossible For You To Pay Your Rent, These Groups May Help](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200808/if-covid-has-made-it-impossible-for-you-to-pay-your-rent-these-groups-may-help/) - American's are in big trouble when it comes to paying their rents and mortgages as the Covid unemployment crisis hits new heights. So what if you've been out of work for 6 months due to Covid, with no signs of work in sight, and you have run out of savings and need to pay your
- [White Chocolate Strawberry-Rose Cheesecake Recipe {Gluten Free, Paleo, Raw, Vegan}](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20200803/white-chocolate-strawberry-rose-cheesecake-recipe-gluten-free-paleo-raw-vegan/) - What better way to end these never-ending quarantine-days than with a slice of guiltless gourmet cheesecake that pairs beautifully with a bio-dynamic rosé? Take a little time to treat yourself to this divinely crafted raw, vegan, paleo, gluten-free dessert by Joanna Stevens - you'll thank us later. White Chocolate Strawberry-Rose Cheesecake Recipe {Gluten Free, Paleo,
- [5 Super Cool iPhone Cases We Can't Stop Staring At Lovingly](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20200803/5-super-cool-iphone-cases-we-cant-stop-staring-at-lovingly/) - Since most of us are living vicariously through our phones, and there's really no need to spend money on things like clothing (to wear where exactly?) or eating out.. we may as well look down at our cell phones and find a little slice of daily whimsy. Here are some cuties we've tested at GGA
- [How To Use Tapping to Calm Kids & Help Them Process Emotions](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20170929/how-to-use-tapping-to-calm-kids-help-them-process-emotions/) - Parents often ask me how they can de-stress and stay calm with their kids. They also ask about techniques to teach children, that the child can use to calm herself when she's upset. There's a lot of research showing that breathing deeply is highly effective to calm the body and shift the emotional state. Most
- [Who Has It Worse: On Black & Jewish Unity](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200727/who-has-it-worse-on-black-jewish-unity/) - In 1996 I was VP of Student Affairs at Syracuse University – yes, go ahead calculate my age. Got it? Good. Moving on. It was the time of the Million Man March and I was in a relationship with a black man. The Nation of Islam was rising in popularity and Khalid Muhammad (who had
- [My Woman-Owned Company Exploded During COVID-19...But in a Good Way](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200726/my-woman-owned-company-exploded-during-covid-19-but-in-a-good-way/) - I started Suburban Jungle because I wanted to tackle a super common problem for (pretty much) every city parent I knew. Should we stay or should we go? I get it—I was that city parent. My husband and I loved, loved, loved living in Manhattan and the idea of raising our kids with the arts,
- [What to Do When You See Baby Kittens in Your Backyard](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200724/what-to-do-when-you-see-baby-kittens-in-your-backyard/) - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LA Animal Services recently put out a memo that they are unable to take underage kittens who currently need to be bottle fed, stray cats, or community/feral cats. There are other shelters currently too overwhelmed to take on baby kittens. So what should you do if you find a baby
- [End Your Plastic-Free July With A Plastic-Free Period](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20200722/end-your-plastic-free-july-with-a-plastic-free-period/) - Aren't as proud of your plastic consumerism as you should be? Start with a Plastic-Free July (or August if you're late to the game!)- a month-long movement dedicated to cutting back on our single-use plastic consumption so we keep our streets, oceans, and communities pristine. Plastic straws, grocery bags and disposable water bottles are so often part
- [Recycle Shave Products For A Chance To Win A Playground For Your Community](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20200721/recycle-shave-products-for-a-chance-to-win-a-playground-for-your-community/) - Now through August, CVS is teaming up with Gillette®, TerraCycle®and Fisher House to give you a chance to win a playground for a local military medical center. And all you have to do is send them your used shaving products - wrappers, those little plastic covers, the razors themselves, etc! It's as easy as 1,
- [Vegan Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Rolls Recipe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20200719/vegan-cheese-stuffed-pretzel-rolls-recipe/) - "Spork Sisters" Heather Bell and Jenny Engel are the cooking sister sweethearts of the vegan movement. Big hearted, adorable Jewesses with a knack for creating super tasty dishes, their most recent cookbook Vegan 101: A Vegan Cookbook Learn to Cook Plant-Based Meals That Satisfy Everyone should be on your bookshelf asap, whether you are longtime
- [High Levels of Weedkiller Found In Most Brands Of Hummus And Chickpeas](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20200715/high-levels-of-weedkiller-found-in-most-brands-of-hummus-and-chickpeas/) - Independent laboratory tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group found glyphosate, the notorious weedkiller linked to cancer, in more than 80 percent of non-organic hummus and chickpeas samples, and detected at far lower levels in several organic versions. Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world. It was sold for decades by Monsanto, now Bayer
- [One Mom's Covid Experience: The Parts No One is Talking About](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20200713/one-moms-covid-experience-the-parts-no-one-is-talking-about/) - I am a 41 year old mother of two young boys, 2 and 6, and I had COVID-19 in March. I had what would be considered a mild case - low grade temp, nausea, extreme exhaustion, headaches, GI issues, very mild phlegmy cough and completely lost of my sense of smell. I tried to get tested twice
- [The Weight of Fog: A Post Election Life](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20161130/the-weight-of-fog-a-post-election-life/) - I wake up every morning hoping the fog will lift. Hoping my heart won’t feel so heavy. I try not to look at Facebook but then I get curious about what Dan Rather wrote, what my friends uncovered, what otherworldly thing the Elect Tweeted. I scroll in disbelief and promise myself I won’t add to
- [Five Ways to Nourish and Renew Your Spirit](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20130423/five-ways-to-nourish-and-renew-your-spirit/) - It's 1976, and my mom and dad are sitting quietly with their eyes closed, hands resting upward - thumb and index finger touching - while my younger siblings crawl on their backs and shoulders. My older two brothers and I sit nearby, holding our own meditation poses, bored, rolling our eyes and counting the minutes
- [This Gender-Neutral Book That Mixes Torah With Yogic Wisdom Is The Spiritual Uplift We Needed](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20200713/this-gender-neutral-book-that-mixes-torah-with-yogic-wisdom-is-the-spiritual-uplift-we-needed/) - I was working as an assistant to a man, who in time became my friend, and he told me that he sold insurance to pay the bills and passed on ancient wisdom because that was his calling. His guru told him to get a few books out. They’d even written a few together, with his
- [How One Woman Made It Her Mission To Feed The Hungry In Durham, North Carolina](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20200709/how-one-woman-made-it-her-mission-to-feed-the-hungry-in-durham-north-carolina/) - Founded by Filmmaker Katina Parker, Feed Durham is a volunteer collective that organizes in answer to mounting hunger in the Durham, North Carolina area, due to COVID. Since April this Black Queer Woman-led group have gathered once a month to feed folks lovingly-prepared, nutrient-dense meals that taste good and keep them hopeful. To date, they’ve
- [Why I Started A Company Packing People Out Of NYC & Donating Their Stuff During Covid19](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200707/why-i-started-a-company-packing-people-out-of-nyc-donating-their-stuff-during-covid19/) - My name is Ann Van Epps and I am a comedian and people person who co-founded a small business called Brains and Brawn Movers and Packers as a response to the Corona Virus hitting NYC. Want to know how a comedian starts a 2 person moving company? Keep reading! I graduated from Savannah College of
- [10 Great Summer Jumpsuits and Rompers Under $30](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20200704/10-great-summer-jumpsuits-and-rompers-under-30/) - NEWSFLASH: American Men, Some women prefer baggy clothing! We know it's a shock to your system since you like to fantasize we PREFER to wear spandex and strangulating styles, but alas, most of us don't. I found the joy of a baggy overall when the look skewed grunge/ hip hop in the aught 90's. I
- [Seeing 6 White Faces And One Brown One Isn’t Diversity](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20200701/seeing-6-white-faces-and-one-brown-one-isnt-diversity/) - Don’t settle for an inclusivity ratio that leaves you wondering if you only squint your eyes really hard you’ll be able to see the diversity (attempt). Don’t settle for brands that think diversity means the same skin tone but different hair colors! Sounds about white?! I started my career in the beauty industry over 2
- [When Society As An Addict Collides With A Global Pandemic](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20200624/when-society-as-an-addict-collides-with-a-global-pandemic/) - In her 1988 New York Times bestselling book, When Society Becomes an Addict, the late author Dr. Anne Wilson Schaef compared western culture to “an active alcoholic.” I was 29 years old and in film school when I discovered this book. Even though I was still employed as the Production Editor of a travel magazine
- [Birthing Out, Adoption In?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20110804/birthing-out-adoption-in/) - We know many of our vegan brethren are anti-breeding (for humans in addition to animals) and their reasoning makes perfect sense to us. But not everything in life is done with sense, and some of us here at GGA HQ felt the deep longing and nonsensical desire to birth a few of our own flesh
- [10 Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me About Menopause & Beyond](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20161017/10-things-i-wish-my-mother-had-told-me-about-menopause-beyond/) - In the October 12 New York Times article some of us are familiar with, Jessica Leeds felt the need to include a 1978 photograph of herself she told Anderson Cooper she believed would legitimize her claims that Donald Trump molested her. She is now in her 70s, and no longer Lolitaesque. If you don’t realize
- [Research Findings On Fatherhood That May Surprise You](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200620/research-findings-on-fatherhood-that-may-surprise-you/) - This Sunday is Father's Day in the U.S., the perfect time to honor every Dad who shows up for his children. It's not an easy thing, being the best father you can be. But you're making a huge difference in your child's life -- now, and every day of your child's future. Every hug you
- [Daddy Dearest: Father's Day Gift Ideas](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090611/daddy-dearest-fathers-day-gift-ideas/) - Most of us like to treat Dad right all year long, but with busy schedules a lot of time may have passed since you really took the time to truly honor him for whatever contribution he's made to your life. Father's Day is his time to be the center of attention, and try not to
- [How to Salvage Your Summer During A Pandemic](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200529/how-to-salvage-your-summer-during-a-pandemic/) - If you live in the US, schools are still closed. Most parents improvised to make it through the school year, relying heavily on screens. Summer is just about here, but summer camps are closed. The idea of spending June, July and August cooped up inside with children is enough to send anyone around the bend.
- [A Perfect Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20200618/a-perfect-roasted-red-pepper-hummus-recipe-vegan-gluten-free/) - Pre-Covid19, I was at the library when my eye caught a book — on the cover, it said “Forewords by Alice Waters and Michael Pollan.” Well, then! The book, Twelve Recipes by Cal Peternell, can’t be bad, right? Totally right. What an amazing book. This is a quote from the chapter on beans: Soak some
- [Finding Ways To Sleep As The World Implodes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20200613/finding-ways-to-sleep-as-the-world-implodes/) - If you haven't been able to sleep since Covid19 hit your town, you're not alone. Simultaneously starting to the do work in this country to dismantle systemic racism, and our part - however small or impactful - has taken a toll on all of us. We all know that NO activist is a good activist
- [The Just Launched Black Woman Owned Sustainable Swimsuit Collection We Will Be Supporting This Summer](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20200612/the-just-launched-black-woman-owned-sustainable-swimsuit-collection-we-will-be-supporting-this-summer/) - More than Swim, is an eco-friendly black woman owned swimsuit line that focuses on the wearer feeling comfortable, while practicing sustainable fashion at the same time. Available to both men and women, and with many accessories to choose from, the collection boasts a plethora of strong animal prints and colors and (jackpot!) for each purchase,
- [Anti-Racism Resources: When You’re Accustomed To Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20200610/anti-racism-resources-when-youre-accustomed-to-privilege-equality-feels-like-oppression/) - When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression ~ Anonymous The journey through life isn't supposed to be easy; it's supposed to be real ~ Lama Surya Das When my dear friend, art therapist and the Director of Pratt's Graduate Creative Arts Therapy Program shared this compiled resource with me, I asked her to
- [What If It Works? Adventure in Off-Grid Living And Quest For Home](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200609/what-if-it-works-adventure-in-off-grid-living-and-quest-for-hom/) - In 2012, Tory McCagg and her husband, Carl built an off-grid, solar-powered house in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. It was to be a weekend getaway for the writer ("what's this pitchfork for?") and trombonist (a wannabe farmer). In December, with two cats and six newly adopted chicks, they drove up to Jaffrey from their home in
- [Father's Day 2020 Gift Guide: Gifts That Giveback](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200608/fathers-day-2020-gift-guide-gifts-that-giveback/) - It's certainly not the time to buy Dad sport tickets, a golf club membership, massage, or theater tickets. Heartbreaking times call for well thought out gifts. We've done the work for you by choosing items that giveback to applicable charities or are made by black-owned businesses. Let's put our money where our mouths are! Father's
- [The Books (& Free Materials) That You And Your Children Need To Read & See About Race Right Now](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200603/the-books-free-materials-that-you-and-your-children-need-to-read-see-about-race/) - We are watching, living, and participating in history in the making right now. It's pretty clear to kids what's going on, as our 10 year old saw the George Floyd video on TikTok (!) it was an easy opening to a deep dive into the tragedy of racism in America. "Well son, It all started
- [Lunachick Gina Volpe Releases Punk PSA During Covid19](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200601/lunachick-gina-volpe-releases-punk-psa-during-covid19/) - Gina Volpe (guitarist of legendary NYC punk band Lunachicks) released this animated video for her tune "Don’t Touch Your Face" serving as a Public Service Announcement amidst the Corona Virus pandemic. The song is a one minute tongue in cheek punk anthem that provides a window into Volpe’s own manic internal dialog. Driven by the
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- [Just In Time For Mother's Day: Research Shows That Parents Have A Favorite And Least Favorite Child](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200427/just-in-time-for-mothers-day-research-shows-that-parents-have-a-favorite-and-least-favorite-child/) - Perceptions of favoritism can take a lasting mental toll on families, according to a 20-year study following parents and their adult children Moms won’t admit to it. Families rarely talk about this, but research shows that many parents do, in fact, have a favorite and least favorite child. And more often than not, their kids
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- [How One NYC Mom Got Sick Of Quarantining Without Purpose And Raised 30K For Her City In 12 Days](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20200407/how-one-nyc-mom-got-sick-of-quarantining-without-purpose-and-raised-30k-for-her-city-in-12-days/) - After a full week of being home and "social distancing", replacing my "in person" calendar with zooms, house parties, whatsapps and skypes, there was a common theme and discussion that kept coming up - conversation after conversation - "WHAT CAN WE DO?" When someone needs us - we are taught to "go", "send", "be present"...
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- [5 Strategies To Survive Quarantine And Feel Connected](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200318/5-free-survival-strategies-to-survive-quarantine-and-feel-connected/) - Times are strange! And scary! The past two weeks have drastically changed how we interact with our friends and family, how we work, our sense of safety, and so much more. I'm personally having trouble remembering what day it is because that information seems so trivial and unimportant in comparison to what's going on around us.
- [5 Useful Things To Order On Amazon As You Learn To Homeschool During Covid19](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200316/5-useful-things-to-order-on-amazon-as-you-learn-to-homeschool-during-covid19/) - Ideally, we'd buy nothing. After all, our ginormous Mom brains can surely handle this... but we are freaked out, confined, and lacking vitamin D in a major way as quarantine sets in. Quite frankly, paper and pencils are not going to cut it when we are talking about 5 weeks. What we really want is
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- [Think Green While Planning Your Next Trip](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200302/think-green-while-planning-your-next-trip/) - Think Green While Planning Your Next Trip Spring break will be here before you know it, so get to planning your next vacation! Practicing a zero-waste and eco-friendly lifestyle at home is easy, but as soon as you leave your green tools and routine behind to go on a trip, it becomes a lot more
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- [Be A Lady They Said](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200224/be-a-lady-they-said/) - Prepare yourself for something extraordinarily powerful with this new video production version of Camille Rainville's "Be A Lady They Said" from Girls. Girls. Girls. Magazine. If you want to explain feminism to someone who has never heard the word, or doesn't quite understand it - this will do the trick in 3 minutes time. Be
- [This Is The Work](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20161113/this-is-the-work/) - You know that feeling that you're unwelcome in your own country? You know that feeling when you're afraid to walk to the park with your children? You know that feeling when you haven't cooked or cleaned your kitchen in 3 days because you are scared to go to the grocery store? You know that feeling
- [Big Noses Are Back](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20150213/big-noses-are-back/) - We'll never forget a girlfriend telling us she often stares at women who have clearly have had nose jobs (even if you think we can't tell, we generally can) and imagines what they really look like. Before the lop. What does that chop also remove? A dose of ethnic shame? Years of teasing? Low self-esteem?
- [Slow Cooked Ratatouille with Quinoa {Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20200223/slow-cooked-ratatouille-with-quinoa-vegan-gluten-free-paleo/) - Super Flavorful Slow Cooked Ratatouille with Quinoa Need a fast, healthy, crowd-approved dish for a late winter Sunday brunch or din? Ratatouille is a one-pot ride to heaven! This French "peasant" dish is a favorite at our house, and now yours! Ingredients Olive oil, as needed 1 large onion, diced small 1 large head garlic,
- [Dazzling DHA's](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20081026/dazzling-dhas/) - When our friend Mary Max (of fantastic eco grassroots group Kind Green Planet) suggested we take DHA's to ward off winter blues, we thought "Yea, sure, we'll buy another pricey supplement that will do nothing for us, and then sit in our fridge for all eternity. " So we ordered Dr. Fuhrman's (vegan) DHA's
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- [Personalized Valentine Gifts To Order ASAP](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20200204/personalized-valentine-gifts-to-order-asap/) - What would Ilana give Abby, you ask? Definitely not a generic teddy bear, an off the rack ring, or a bouquet of street roses... unless there was a great story behind them. Up the ante in terms of romantic thoughtfulness and put deep thought into a forever present etched in the timeless whisper of romance!
- [In Which Cannabis + Self-Care Combine for a Very Happy Mind, Body & Soul](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20200203/in-which-cannabis-self-care-combine-for-a-very-happy-mind-body-soul/) - Brooklyn's Sophie Saint Thomas new book, Finding Your Higher Self: Your Guide to Cannabis for Self-Care features more than 100 activities that show readers how to incorporate the calming effects of cannabis into their self-care routines and infuse their day with the healing and soothing power of marijuana. Many people already take cannabis on a
- [How Your Pregnancy Diet Can Affect Whether Or Not Your Child Has Allergies](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20160810/how-your-pregnancy-diet-can-affect-whether-or-not-your-child-has-allergies/) - We know that breastfeeding plays an important role to the development of babies, but have we been overlooking something right in front of our eyes this entire time? Is your pregnancy diet the secret to an allergy free life for your child? Recent studies have been scratching the surface of this important question and revealed
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- [The First Thing You Should Buy Yourself When You Get A Wanted Positive Pregnancy Test](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200130/the-first-thing-you-should-buy-yourself-when-you-get-a-wanted-positive-pregnancy-test/) - What is the protocol when a friend tells you they are pregnant, other than a congrats? Baby gift? TOO soon. Flowers? Don't last, and don't really support the pregnant person. Card? Sure, but it doesn't feel like enough when it's someone that's close to you. I've discovered Bump Boy and I'll never buy my friends
- [Happiness Is Closely Linked To These Three Kinds Of Habits](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20200128/happiness-is-closely-linked-to-these-three-kinds-of-habits/) - For many parents, raising happy children is the holy grail of parenting success. But too often, we think happiness is about those fleeting moments of getting what you want. Lasting happiness is actually much more complicated, but much more rewarding. And yes, you can dramatically increase your child's chances of being happy, just by the
- [9 Tips For Planning A Sustainable, Earth-Friendly Wedding](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20200122/9-tips-for-planning-a-sustainable-earth-friendly-wedding/) - "Sustainable" is the New Buzz-Term for Weddings According to Las Vegas Weddings Expert, McKenzi Taylor, sustainability goes way beyond paying lip service. Taylor produces intimate destination weddings and elopements in some of Las Vegas' most scenic outdoor locations, from picturesque nature preserves and beaches to breathtaking canyons. Beyond producing romantic memories and stunning photos to
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- [Why You Should Use A Camp Specialist](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20200108/why-you-should-use-a-camp-specialist/) - There are some parenting "musts" that you were sold in your early days of parenting that make you roll your eyes in retrospect, and others you find yourself mentioning on facebook Mom groups over and over again. For me, a person who did not like camp, I found it surprising that I loved working with my Camp Specialist Stacy Fleischman so much. In
- [10 Vegan Sweaters We Love That Are On Sale Right Now](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20200106/10-vegan-sweaters-we-love-that-are-on-sale-right-now/) - Everything you buy for the next month should be on sale, or you're doing it all wrong. If you're not scouring the web for the best deals, don't worry - we are. Here are 10 vegan sweaters we think are the bees knees that are on sale right now! This cozy butter yellow sweater reminds
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- [Vegan Potato Latkes Recipe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20101201/recipe-vegan-latkes/) - It's the first day of December, the first day of Hanukkah, and the first day in more than a month that we aren't thinking about Thanksgiving food! Enjoy these crisp, delicious latkes (that prove you don't need eggs to have Chanukah spirit) by VegNews columnist Robin Robertson, whether or not you'll be giving the old
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- [6 Fiercely Fabulous Vegan Metallic Pieces To Get You Through Winter](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20191209/6-fiercely-fabulous-vegan-metallic-pieces-to-get-you-through-winter/) - It's ice cold, but you still want to look red hot.. turn to metallics for an extra oomph during a dreary day. These golden ankle cuff boots work for jeans or a gown, and are made impeccably well. There's nothing about a puffy sleeve in gold that doesn't make every cell in our body scream
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- [10 Gifts For Your Favorite Do-Gooder/ Healthy Homie](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20191126/10-gifts-for-your-favorite-do-gooder-healthy-homie/) - She cares about everything and everyone so much, she deserves a little something for herself, n'est pas? Here are 10 easy gifts for your favorite compassionate homie. For her skin and energy: For looking foxy in her yoga class: For her morning matcha: For lounging under the stars: For an internal reminder during daily errands:
- [Kids Books That Teach Giving Back and Gratitude](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20191125/kids-books-that-teach-giving-back-and-gratitude/) - I've been thinking a lot about how to teach gratitude to our children. If your kids are anything like mine, they can whine about the most miniscule and unimportant things - the shirt is red instead of blue, or they don't like the homestyle waffles, they like the mini waffles - but how to teach
- [8 Ways To Lower The Morning Stress Level In Your Home](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20191121/8-ways-to-lower-the-morning-stress-level-in-your-home/) - Fall is in the air. Pumpkin flavors everything from coffee to candles. Football dominates the weekends. And, the kids are deep into school. It sounds great, but any parent will tell you the thick of the school year presents a new set of problems: morning madness. One mom described trying to get her kids and
- [Crying It Out = Worst Choice For Baby?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20140310/crying-it-out-worst-choice-for-baby/) - CIO - 'Crying It Out', or CC - 'Controlled Crying', are methods used by parents to train their babies to sleep, by leaving them to cry, alone. Ignoring their call for help because they're uncomfortable, hungry, lonely, or just need a nappy change. By ignoring them they eventually learn to give up or give in
- [GirlieGirl Army Holiday Gift Guide 2019](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20191118/girliegirl-army-holiday-gift-guide-2019/) - Another year has come and gone, and we have survived and thrived.. or at least are pretending to really well! Now let us celebrate with semi-reckless abandon, and personalized gifts galore. You'll find many of our gifts center around the home and bed, and that's because we are lazy and love to be under the
- [The Cat Treated Like Trash Now Treasured By Many](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20191115/the-cat-treated-like-trash-now-treasured-by-many/) - Jenna Marie was discovered by tourists in a very popular area, Jackson Square in the city of New Orleans. She was near death when found, and desperately surrendered herself in a cat carrier which had a bowl of food in it. Thousands of tourists and locals passed by her for weeks and not one person
- [Setting Healthy Boundaries](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20180719/setting-healthy-boundaries/) - Constant availability, unyielding accommodation of others, and unrealistic expectations can easily morph into time-zapping habits. Busy has no boundaries; you just keep going and going. It’s like treading water with no shore in site — you keep doing it in hopes that someone will show up and rescue you. If this sounds familiar, it’s time
- [I Care About You - But I Don't Really Give A Shit About Your Feelings](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20191101/i-care-about-you-but-i-dont-really-give-a-shit-about-your-feelings/) - ​If you want to make a change in some part of your life, if you want to make progress or have a different outcome, it’s time to stop operating based on your mood and your feelings (which change on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis). It’s time to START operating based on your commitment to yourself
- [It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Here Are 9 Things You Can Do To Manage Your Breast Cancer Risk](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20181011/its-breast-cancer-awareness-month-here-are-9-things-you-can-do-to-manage-your-breast-cancer-risk/) - A woman's risk of dying of breast cancer has dropped 39 percent over the past 30 years due to increased awareness, earlier detection through screening, improved diagnostic modalities, a better understanding of the genetic basis of disease, and advances in treatment. And yet, despite substantial progress, breast cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death
- [Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn to host the Humane Society of the United States "To the Rescue!" New York 10th Anniversary Gala](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20191028/jerry-oconnell-and-rebecca-romijn-to-host-the-humane-society-of-the-united-states-to-the-rescue-new-york-10th-anniversary-gala/) - In animal compassionista news: The Humane Society of the United States today announced that actor Jerry O’Connell and actress Rebecca Romijn will host the “To the Rescue!” New York 10th Anniversary Gala on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event will benefit and celebrate the organization’s animal rescue efforts. As previously announced, the 2019 honorees include MUTTS© cartoonist
- [How Can You Set Limits If You Don't Use Threats to Enforce Them?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20150207/how-can-you-set-limits-if-you-dont-use-threats-to-enforce-them/) - How do we "make" our child do what we want, if we don't use force? And brushing teeth is a perfect example, because I've never met a child who was internally motivated to brush his teeth -- or a parent who hasn't been frustrated trying to get kids to brush. "I'm struggling with how to
- [The Most Progressive School You've Never Heard Of: The Solutionary School](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20141231/the-most-progressive-school-youve-never-heard-of-the-solutionary-school/) - The Solutionary School NYC will be a K-12 school opening in 2016 offering an open source model based on the principles Zoe Weil discusses in her viral TEDx talk, "The World Becomes What You Teach." The differentiator is a curriculum interconnecting global issues within academics -- the first of its kind teaching students to create
- [Talking To Teens About Tough Topics](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20191028/talking-to-teens-about-tough-topics/) - If you're like me, high school brings back memories of spending lunch chatting with close friends in the cafeteria, dancing at the prom, and attending football games. Today, our teens are talking about anxiety and depression (or worse, not talking through it), worrying about what a bully might post about them online, and, more and
- [Seven Pet Safety Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20191026/seven-pet-safety-tips-for-a-safe-and-happy-halloween/) - Many folks of all ages look forward to Halloween each year, but what they may forget is that Halloween's festivities can be stressful and even dangerous for our four-legged friends. Even normally mellow pets can be confused and spooked by strange sounds and sights and unfamiliar people in costumes. Here are some tips to help
- [How I Helped Empower a Domestic Violence Victim and We all Suffered](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20191023/how-i-helped-empower-a-domestic-violence-victim-and-we-all-suffered/) - Author Heather Siegel was a Mom living in suburbia looking for a babysitter when she met Peruvian care giver Elena. Through this working relationship grew a deep friendship in which, for better or worse, Heather empowered Elena to break free from a domestic violence situation. What happened next one may never expect. This is a
- [The Best Book Series For Elementary School Age Readers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20191021/the-best-books-series-for-elementary-school-age-readers/) - Voracious readers alert! We can't keep enough books on hand for reading hour at our house, and that's why we thought we'd share our list of not only our kids favorites in the 6-11 age range, but their best friends favorites too! Some we are showing in their complete collections (if available) only because we've
- [How To Make Your Child Fall In Love With Reading](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180625/how-to-make-your-child-fall-in-love-with-reading/) - Forget Baby Einstein. Research shows that reading to children and discussing the book as you read is the single best way to increase your child’s IQ and instill a love of reading. Does your child read every day, not because it’s assigned, but just for fun? Some kids do, and those are the kids who
- [Organic Vegan Shoes Made From Biodegradable Materials](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20191021/organic-vegan-shoes-made-from-biodegradable-materials/) - ​Worldwide, we throw away a staggering 9 million tons worth of shoes each year. And ‘correctly’ disposing your shoes still has significant impacts on the environment. This is why NOAH – Italian Vegan Shoes has taken steps to care for our planet with their new range NOAH – organic, made from biodegradable materials. Vegan shoes
- [Can You Adopt A Dog That Lives In Another State?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20191020/can-you-adopt-a-dog-that-lives-in-another-state/) - It happens - you've already looked at the local shelters and rescue groups and have just not fallen in love with the right pet for you yet, and suddenly you're scrolling through facebook on a Sunday night, and *bam* you fall madly in love on sight with a beagle at a kill shelter in Detroit.
- [Teeth-Whitening Products Could Cause Bigger Problems Than Yellow Teeth](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20191020/teeth-whitening-products-could-cause-bigger-problems-than-yellow-teeth/) - Are you thinking that your teeth don't look nearly as white as the movie stars you see? If so, perhaps you're thinking about purchasing one of those over-the-counter teeth- whitening products. But buyer beware: Cosmetic teeth-whitening is a $3.2 billion-dollar industry that is not regulated by the Food And Drug Administration because it is considered
- [How The Passion Of One Special Needs Mom Turned Into A Heart Centered Business](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20191017/how-the-passion-of-one-special-needs-mom-turned-into-a-heart-centered-business/) - New York City Mom Erica Blit is one of those people you meet and immediately feel as if you've just come in contact with an angel. She's kind, funny, and no nonsense - just the sort of person you'd come to if you were in need. Which is why she was the perfect person to
- [A Prescription for Self Care](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20191016/a-prescription-for-self-care/) - Self care. Let's discuss the buzz word of the year. I hear people saying it all the time. “I need to focus more on self care.” The phrase self care may conjure images of massages and hot tubs. But it’s so much more than that. So - what exactly does self care mean? What does
- [Halloween Chocolate Scorecard: Is There Child Labor in Your Candy?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20191016/halloween-chocolate-scorecard-is-there-child-labor-in-your-candy/) - It should be obvious that we all would prefer to keep child labor out of our candy bars, but is it? Just in time for buying Halloween candy, the Green America Chocolate Scorecard ranked the major chocolate companies on their sustainability and human rights efforts in cocoa supply chains. The three lowest graded companies Godiva (F) and
- [Liuba Grechen Shirly x Chloe Jo Davis Interview](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20191010/liuba-grechen-shirly-x-chloe-jo-davis-interview/) - If you follow GGA or Chloé, you know Vote Mama and Liuba Grechen Shirly hold an extremely special place in her and our hearts. Vote Mama is the only organization of its kind - getting Moms into office, up and down the ballot! Liuba's a shero and feminist icon for nearly beating misogynist Peter King's
- [What Could Nutrition Have To Do With Autism?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20191010/what-could-nutrition-have-to-do-with-autism/) - I have been a practicing vegan author and coach since 1996. My other career as a speech and language pathologist has spanned four decades of working with children who have communication disorders. I find that my two careers are very much in sync with each other, as diet and lifestyle transformation contribute powerful changes needed
- [SpokeWoven x GirlieGirl Army Interview](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20191007/spokewoven-x-girliegirl-army-interview/) - Unless you live under a rock, you've read about (in high end fashion magazines or maybe even here) or seen (on her viral instagram images or your coolest friends house) the magnificent, wall-sized dreamcatchers made by Genga of SpokeWoven. This former film Director with an MFA has found a new way to create spiritual art
- [How To Upcycle Plastic Containers into Useful Household Items](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20191005/how-to-upcycle-plastic-containers-into-useful-household-items/) - Upcycle Plastic Containers into Useful Household Items Everyone talks these days about going plastic-free and living a zero-waste lifestyle. But what’s a green living aficionado to do with all the plastic he’s/she’s purging? Lots of people are ditching plastic food storage containers for plastic-free alternatives. Before you toss them in the recycling bin, check out
- [5 Ways To Get Angry Less Often](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20141126/5-ways-to-get-angry-less-often/) - "What I start to feel is not just anger appropriate to the situation, but old feelings I carry from the past. And those feelings have nothing to do with my child or the situation. They have come up for me to take a look at them. They are part of me. But they don't belong
- [When Your Child's Anger Triggers You](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20191004/when-your-childs-anger-triggers-you/) - "When my little boy shouts at me, it really pushes my buttons. I just can't help it. I always end up shouting back, or worse." - Shannon Many parents tell me that when their child gets defiant, they "can't help" losing their tempers. And yes, your child will definitely figure out how to push every
- [Notes From The First Vegetarian City](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20191003/notes-from-the-first-vegetarian-city/) - I am standing on a dusty, half-paved road. Motorcycles, scooters, rickshaws and buses bustle in and out of town. To my left, several vendors showcase their wares. Colorful bags of chips and chewing gum packages hang from small concrete stalls, and behind glass panes are antique cell phones and pushcarts piled high with bananas, oranges,
- [8 Cat Dresses For Your Favorite Cat Lady](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20191003/8-cat-dresses-for-your-favorite-cat-lady/) - Let's face it, cat ladies (and gents) wear their hearts on their sleeve when it comes to their love of their furries! Why not in actual print? We love using our fashion as a way to spread a compassionate message. Example; Them: "Cute dress, you must really love cats!" You: "I do - that's why
- [GirlieGirlArmy Mitzvah Fridays!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20190920/girliegirlarmy-mitzvah-fridays/) - GIRLIEGIRLARMY.COM MITZVAH FRIDAYS! We’ve invoked a MITZVAH FRIDAY in which once a Month we volunteer/ give back in a tangible way, and YOU ARE INVITED TO REAP THE MITZVAH POINTS from wherever you are! We've found our armchair activism getting a little heavy round these parts. There's nothing like physically getting involved in helping another
- [Pump 'em If You Got 'em: Breastfeeding Makes For Smarter Babies](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20130329/breastfeeding-makes-smarter-babies-other-breastfeeding-factoids/) - Warning: We feel preachy about breastfeeding today, so you are gonna feel it in this mini-rant: Why is it that breastfeeding has become a neutral "choice" for women, like.. "It's just not for me." How does that makes sense? If breastfeeding isn't for you, maybe having a baby isn't for you? And we want to
- [Summer Obsessions](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120704/current-obsessions/) - What's ringing our bell this week? Try out these new favorites that are at current high-obsession-level at GGA HQ; Nut Butters from Rawtella Delicious, raw, organic, and better than Nutella any day and twice on Wednesday - these nut butters are nutritionally jam packed with protein and antioxidants and upgrade a piece of toast to
- [Sayonara Stretch Marks: How To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120708/sayonara-stretch-marks/) - Whether you are a 15 year old supermodel or a forty plus year old Mother of many, you probably have some stretch marks somewhere. And while these beautiful warrior lines may be rejoiced by some ancient cultures, our current culture deems them something that has to go or fade.. and fast. And while we are
- [What Binds Us at Home](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120716/what-binds-us-at-home/) - Are you lacking a significant other and desire one? Do you feel as though your current relationship is draining you or has lost the luster of its early years? If so, you may want to try some of these feng shui suggestions and set a new intent for your relationships. The Bagua In feng shui,
- [Mooove Over Cows Milk](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120725/mooove-over-cows-milk/) - Read the labels. I dare you to read the labels! Contrary to what may be told to you by your pediatrician, friends and family, cow's milk does not have more calcium than almond milk. In fact, it has less! One cup of cow's milk contains just 30% calcium while one cup of almond milk contains
- [V Is For Vitriol: Harper’s Bazaar Dishes on Veganism (And It Don’t Taste Good!)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120727/v-is-for-vitriol-harpers-bazaar-dishes-on-veganism-and-it-dont-taste-good/) - Too bad a leading women’s magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, took an amazing opportunity to enlighten and educate many of their high-fashion, career savvy, and health conscious readers about the vegan diet, and flushed it down the proverbial toilet! In its August issue (pg. 168), writer Alex Kuczynski skips research and personal testimonies, and chooses instead to
- [How to Keep Gardening from Becoming a Pain in the Neck](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120731/how-to-keep-gardening-from-becoming-a-pain-in-the-neck/) - Now that summer has showered us with sunshine, fresh air, and birds full of song, it's time to get out and return to the land, if you haven't already. For many of us green goddesses, gardening tops this list. Gardening offers many benefits such as providing stress relief, an outlet for creativity and is an
- [Natural Alternatives For Allergy And Asthma Sufferers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120604/natural-alternatives-for-allergy-asthma-sufferers/) - Allergy and asthma sufferers looking for natural alternatives to combat uncomfortable symptoms and decrease trips to the pharmacy can simply increase trips to the vegetable section of their grocer - food is medicine after all. Other than the best foods to eat to get you sniffle free, Dr. Brian Clement shares his get tissue-free-fast tips;
- [Michelle Pfeiffer Goes Vegan](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120605/michelle-pfeiffer-goes-vegan/) - Michelle Pfeiffer admits in a new CNN interview that vanity played a part in her decision to adopt a vegan lifestyle, but she adds that more than anything it was because of a desire to live a healthier life. She's a Mom, a movie star, and now she's a compassionista as well! She says in
- [Brush 'Em, Brush 'Em, Brush 'Em](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120605/brush-em-brush-em-brush-em/) - Please don't tell us you are still using drugstore toothpaste! Since anything that goes into your mouth is absorbed in the body, it’s important to be aware of potentially toxic ingredients in oral care products, not to mention the horrendous animal testing that most mainstream oral care companies still invest in. Enriched with with vitamins
- [Ecocentric Mom](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20120607/ecocentric-mom/) - Considering the number of questions mothers need to ask and answer every day, should the list really have to include, “Is this soap safe?” But products from shampoo to candles to toys contain toxins we wouldn’t want our families to touch. So what’s a concerned mama to do? Enter Ecocentric Mom. The premise is simple:
- [Hotel Feng Shui](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120619/hotel-feng-shui/) - While going through security at the airport last week I was asked by the woman me behind me if there is such a thing as “hotel feng shui.” She said that she travels often for work and although she has applied many of the feng shui suggestions I have given for the home, was there
- [12 Ways To Get Your Kids To Eat Better](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20120625/12-ways-to-get-your-kids-to-eat-better/) - Do your kids like kale? Neither do most little ones. They do, however, like a lot of other great vegetables including beets, asparagus, brussels sprouts, artichokes, and avocado. Aside from providing much needed vitamins and minerals, veggies also boost the immune system, help protect against disease, improve circulation, regulate digestion, and much more. Here are some tips
- [Anne Hathaway: The Latest Beauty To Prescribe To Veganism](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120627/anne-hathaway-the-latest-beauty-to-prescribe-to-veganism/) - According to the August 2012 issue of Allure Magazine; "At our shoot, Hathaway ate a giant mixed greens salad with hummus on the side for lunch. The actress, a vegan, was preparing her body—she was planning to lose weight during the course of filming Les Misérables and was about to cut her hair for the
- [Empowered Bed Positioning](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120628/empowered-bed-positioning/) - What if we told you that the position of your bed and where you sleep each night has a great effect on your life, your health and your disposition? Hundreds of cases of “proof” have been documented that there is something to this. Bed positioning is extremely important in feng shui. No matter what school
- [Get Yo' Yoga On!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20120628/get-yo-yoga-on/) - Lookout Yoginis - we have a new favorite online destination for our daily exhale and stretch - aligno! alignyo is a free email with one simple goal: to make yoga--and all things yogic--more accessible and fun for everyone. So whether you're a yoga virgin seeking an experienced teacher, a discreet yogi seeking an at-home practice
- [Bill Clinton Talks Going Vegan](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120505/bill-clinton-talks-going-vegan/) - President Bill Clinton hit up The Ellen Show this week and discussed his vegan diet and how he's never felt so good or been so fit in his life! See for yourself; video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player
- [5 Secrets Happy Women Know](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120514/5-secrets-happy-women-know/) - We read the book The Way of the Happy Woman: Living the Best Year of Your Life by Sara Avant Stover and from page one, we knew we had a new guru to add to our deck. This is a book every woman needs to read, and then keep on her bedside for regular thumbing
- [Is Eating Chicken Worth Being Paralyzed?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120519/is-eating-chicken-worth-being-paralyzed/) - Before digging into those bird nuggets (or feeding them to your kids) you may want to read the newest findings on poultry's consumption's now being strongly linked to paralysis. This Poultry and Penis Cancer study found an association between poultry exposure and cancer mortality, but now a new study finds strong links to non-cancer mortality.
- [Lessons in Recovery: Who’s Your Daddy?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120523/lessons-in-recovery-whos-your-daddy/) - What happens when a Jewish gypsy signs up for a Christian dating site? Darrah de jour is a fearless redheaded dervish, a glamazon and "Suicide Girl" who will be sharing some of her innermosts with us from now on. We know you'll enjoy her like we do. Welcome Darrah to the family! by Darrah de
- [Cauliflower Mac & Cheese](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20120525/cauliflower-mac-cheese/) - What vegetable helps prevent cancer, was once considered a delicacy in Italy, and was given an honorable place in the gardens in 16th Century France? Cauliflower! Although many of us might consider cauliflower as being boring, tasteless and devoid of nutrients, nothing could be further from the truth! Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species
- [Can We Make Plastics Sustainable?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120527/can-we-make-plastics-sustainable/) - Plastics are a big part of our lives, but they also are rife with adverse environmental impacts. In the watchable and informative "Can We Make Plastics Sustainable?", the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment and the Center for Sustainable Polymers explore how we can enjoy the benefits of the new plastics and keep our
- [Cooking Up Positive Energy: What Does Your Kitchen Say About You?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120531/cooking-up-positive-energy-what-does-your-kitchen-say-about-you/) - In feng shui, the kitchen, considered the most vital and important part of the house, nourishes us and sustains life. We embrace the energy that feeds us physically through food, financially through money, and emotionally through our connection to our family. Alice Inoue asks the question - What does your kitchen say about you? The
- [Ellen & Portia Talk Vegan On Rachael Ray](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120521/ellen-portia-talk-vegan-on-rachael-ray/) - Could it be possible Rachael Ray is moving in a more compassionate direction? It seems a natural extension of her love of Pit Bull rescue, and her recent passionate appearance in a documentary called Lunch Hour (about getting healthy, plant-based foods into the Public School system) plus this interview makes us think she may be
- [Mushroom Seitan Hot Pot](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20120401/mushroom-seitan-hot-pot/) - Chef Jason Wyrick of The Vegan Culinary Experience (the worlds only all vegan culinary magazine) shares a delicious one-pot meal, perfect for a Sunday night dinner. Mushroom Seitan Hot Pot Serves: 2 (if you want more, double recipe) Time to Prepare: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 onion, sliced into thin strips 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- [Hip West Hollywood Boutique Chain Kitson Lies About Their Faux-Fur](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120411/hip-west-hollywood-boutique-chain-kitson-lies-about-their-faux-fur/) - The Humane Society of the United States revealed that popular Los Angeles area boutique Kitson recently sold three different items as “faux fur” that were actually real animal fur. These findings are based on independent laboratory analysis using microscopy. The items, which were sold through the boutique’s online store, are a “Canada Goose” brand jacket
- [Tell Village Voice Media to Stop Child Sex Trafficking](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120423/tell-village-voice-media-to-stop-child-sex-trafficking/) - Groundswell fuels a movement for justice that transcends partisan politics. When they shared this letter with us from former child prostitute Alissa, we had to share with you; I am one of many girls who have been exploited and sold for sex online. And I was sold for sex on a website called Backpage.com, which makes $22
- [Eco-Friendly Sun Protection That Works](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120428/eco-friendly-suncare-that-works/) - It may feel a bit dreary outside to think about sunscreen right now, but a few short weeks from now the sun will be pounding down on our noggins so why not be prepared? Skincare and make up specialist Kaylin Johnson shares the best of all natural sun protection products that will keep us bronzed
- [Red Carpet Green Dress at the Oscars](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120301/red-carpet-green-dress-at-the-oscars/) - Actress Missi Pyle, who plays the vain starlet in this year’s best-picture Oscar winner, The Artist, entered the 84th Academy Awards ceremony Sunday wearing a stunning and sustainable gown designed by Valentina Delfino, chosen winner of another glittering contest – Red Carpet Green Dress. Delfino – born in Venezuela and based in Miami – was
- [Ten Ways To Tell If You’re Dating A Sociopath](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120303/ten-ways-to-tell-if-you’re-dating-a-sociopath/) - You need to be aware who you let into your life, single ladies and menfolk. Sociopaths are often hard to spot, as they can be charming with amazing social skills. Sociopaths are smooth talkers, always have an answer, and can seem very exciting. But their charm hides a chilly selfishness designed to torment. Learn how
- ["Liberals Who Eat Meat Can Go F* Themselves"](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120314/liberals-who-eat-meat-can-go-f-themselves/) - Jamie Kilstein is smart funny, not fart joke funny. Though if he told a fart joke, we imagine it would be tremendous. That said, read this piece (or put your diaper on and read his pee- funny last piece "Vegans Are Not The A-Holes" for GGA first) and then immediately buy tickets to see him
- [You May Not Know It.. But This Is Poisonous To Your Dog](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120324/you-may-not-know-it-but-this-is-poisonous-to-your-dog/) - Chocolate Ache: Ainsley Drew shares her dogs terrifying trip down the Hershey highway; [Note: If you’ve stumbled on this page somehow because the Internet led you here in the event of your pet being poisoned, call The National Animal Poison Control Center Hotline at 1-800-548-2423.] I went to Nebraska with Booger in tow. Well, technically
- [When Flour Meets Fur](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120326/when-flour-meets-fur/) - There is much ado about Kim Kardashian being "flour bombed" this past week because of her (atrocious) fur wearing. Kimmy dear, flour is a pittance compared to the torturous, excruciating existence animals live and die on fur farms. The celebrities who usually mock her have been taking to twitter to "poor Kim" up the wazoo,
- [New Investigation Reveals Widespread Cruelty at Dairy Farm](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120328/new-investigation-reveals-widespread-cruelty-at-dairy-farm/) - A new undercover investigation at Upstate New York-based Adirondack Farms - supplier to the producers of Cabot cheese - reveals horrific cruelty to cows, including calves' horn buds being burned off without painkillers, cows being electro-shocked in the face, mother cows with bloody vaginal prolapses languishing in pain for months without veterinary care, and cows
- [Valentine's Day Gifts That Won't Get You A Night In The Doghouse](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120202/v-day-gifties-that-wont-get-you-a-night-in-the-doghouse/) - Obviously we don't need new diamonds and godivas - an ethical lass chooses vintage (if diamonds) and fair-trade (if choc) - but everyone wants to be spoiled a little on Valentine's Day. So here's a few gifties we heart; Why we love it: Olia infuses all her jewelry with reiki (she's a reiki master) -
- [Win This Mommy Lifesaver](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20120203/win-this-mommy-lifesaver/) - If you are a parent or are about to become one, you know all about the stress of making sure your baby or toddler stays warms in winter. You’ve seen kiddo’s in funny sleeping bag looking contraptions in their strollers and wondered which brand is the best. You may have even noted how ugly most
- [Innovative Landfill Turns Trash Into Gas](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120205/innovative-landfill-turns-trash-into-gas/) - The United States produces 390 billion pounds of garbage every year, and finding places to dispose of it is a serious environmental and economic challenge. But what if we could change the way we think about garbage, from something to be disposed of to something to be harvested? THE LANDFILL (a short film) profiles a
- [Snooki Promotes Mink Fur Eyelashes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120220/snooki-promotes-mink-fur-eyelashes/) - This is what effective Los Angeles anti-fur group FurFreeLA calls an "Epic. Meatball. Fail." Jersey Shore reality star (okay, let's call it what it is, a forum for twenty somethings to be really embarrassed by their behavior in ten years) is putting her name on a product more suited for animals than her eyeballs. This
- [How To Make A Healthy Vegan Meal From Bodega Stuffs](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20120223/how-to-make-a-healthy-vegan-meal-from-bodega-stuffs/) - Ella Nemcova is not only the genius behind Faux Gras (vegan foie gras, fit for a Queen,) the founder of vegan catering company The Regal Vegan, she's also a sassy Russian Yidbot (single, gents) with brilliant ideas. Like making a dope vegan meal off of the wretched offerings of the average bodega. New Yorkers are
- [Daddy Issues: The Postpartum Papa](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20120227/daddy-issues-the-postpartum-papa/) - I’ve written more than once about my gym crushes: Dead Eyes, Hot Dad, and Triplets of Belleville, who is also, coincidentally, a hot dad. (For the purposes of this post, I’m going to omit Dead Eyes, as I don’t believe he’s a father and I fear he might succumb to either his drug addiction or
- [The Hair Raising Truth About Your Weave](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120229/the-hair-raising-truth-about-your-weave/) - The use of hair extensions has become increasingly common in the last few years as hair lengths and hemlines go up and down with the fashion--even celebrities like Jessica Simpson have jumped into the game with their own lines of clip in extensions. The American market alone for hair extensions has been estimated at over
- [Resolutions Made To Stick](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120112/resolutions-made-to-stick/) - When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, the year ahead looks all shinning and new, and ripe for making lifestyle changes that will stick. Now, 12 days into the new year, are your resolutions still holding strong? We’ve all been there before – resolved to make big changes and then normal life comes crashing
- [Riverside Church, Occupy Wall Street, Patti Smith, Russell Simmons to Hold Massive Candlelight Vigil Honoring Martin Luther King](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120112/riverside-church-occupy-wall-street-patti-smith-russell-simmons-to-hold-massive-candlelight-vigil-honoring-martin-luther-king/) - Religious leaders, artists, and members of the Occupy movement will unite globally on January 15th, 2012 to honor the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At 6:30 p.m. hundreds of Occupy Wall Street activists will assemble on the steps of the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Avenue) and at 7:00
- [Flash Sale Websites Go Green](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120113/flash-sale-websites-go-green/) - If you are still buying retail regularly, check yourself, Spend Thrift Sally! It' s great to support your Mom n' Pop shop on occasion, but absolutely every brand you love goes on major sale eventually, why not be in on all that savings? Though you may live in a town that regularly advertises sample sales,
- [Alana, Age 6, Best Beauty Pageant Kid, Ever](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20120114/alana-age-6-best-beauty-pageant-kid-ever/) - We watched this jaw agape, and couldn't stop re-watching it. That said, there is nothing green or vegan about this post. It's just damn funny. Not so funny is her guzzling Mountain Dew like it's water. Still worth a chuckle and a share. Talk about a hilarious spirit!
- [5 Chinese Herbs You Should Know About](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120118/5-chinese-herbs-you-should-know-about/) - All medicine stems from traditional roots or herbs, why not go to the pure and clean source next time you are feeling under the weather? Eliza Grimes, L.Ac. Acupuncturist & Herbal Medicine Woman shares her tips; People ask me all the time about Chinese herbs. I am an herbalist as much as I am an
- [The Problem With Skinny Bashing](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120120/the-problem-with-skinny-bashing/) - Calling All Women: Let’s Stop Body Bashing and Widen Society’s View of What is Beautiful! Full figured women have long been under assault. They aren’t represented on television, in movies or in print. And if they are, they aren’t the heroine or the love interest. They are the friend. If the media were to be
- [Going With The Flow](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120121/going-with-the-flow/) - Fountains are desirable in feng shui because they bring the energy of water into the environment in a beautiful and elegant way. Water was important to farmers in ancient China because the success of their rice crops depended on having abundant water. Plentiful water resulted in plentiful rice, so over time water became associated with
- [Notox: Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Botox](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120122/notox-everything-you-never-wanted-to-know-about-botox/) - At risk of using a double-negative, I’ll let you know that I don’t like not being fifteen years old. Not as if being fifteen years old was a devil’s food cakewalk, but at least back then I was all young, dumb, and full of cum. (The first one’s the only variable that’s changed.) Basically what
- [Paula Deen's In Hot Oil](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120123/paula-deens-in-hot-oil/) - Say it Ain’t So, Paula: Although I follow a plant-based diet, I admit to enjoying a full range of omnivore cooking shows on the Food Network, from Giada and Bobby Flay to Cupcake Wars and Iron Chef. While I admire Paula Deen’s unapologetic Southern sass, I could never really get into her programs. To me,
- [Completely Bare Salon Pimp Cruel Fox Fur Merkins](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20120123/completely-bare-salon-pimp-cruel-fox-fur-merkins/) - Not only does Cindy Barshop (that fired NYC Housewife) promote women spending thousands of dollars to look like hairless cats, she is now producing fox fur merkins. Clearly only to be bought as a gag gift (who would actually wear these "luxury vagina coverings"?) - awful is the only description we find apt for how
- [A Doctor Weighs In On Paula Deen](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120124/a-doctor-weighs-in-on-paula-deen/) - The year before he died of lung cancer, actor Yul Brynner taped a commercial for the American Cancer Society. “Now that I’m gone,” he pleaded into the camera, “I tell you: Don’t smoke, whatever you do, just don’t smoke.” He didn’t want anyone else to end up like him. Celebrity chef Paula Deen, known for
- [Egg On Your.. Prostate?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20120126/egg-on-your-prostate/) - What everyone may not know is, the egg industry is notorious for abusing animals and deceiving consumers. Finding out these shockingly cruel truths are mind blowing for anyone with a compassionate heart. Now research shows that eating eggs can be deadly for men. Alert your beloved menfolk: A study recently published in the peer-reviewed medical
- [Body Bashing: 5 Ways to Fix It](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120130/body-bashing-5-ways-to-fix-it/) - Last week we published an article titled, "The Problem with Skinny Bashing." Born from my own frustration with how women were insulting other women's bodies on social media, the article explored how hurtful it can be when people proclaim their body type to be superior to another’s. The most recent facebook phenomenon of posting images
- [How to Switch Your Dog to a Home Cooked Vegan Diet](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20120131/how-to-switch-your-dog-to-a-home-cooked-vegan-diet/) - Meat nearly killed my dog. First, a little history... We adopted our Chow/Shepherd mix, Knish (yup, that's his name!) in 2006 and fed him good old fashioned commercial dog food; kibbles and canned meat. But we found that our boy had quite the sensitive stomach. For months we tried different commercial brands to try and
- [Mamatinis: Cocktails For The Breastfeeding & Pregnant Set](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20111204/mamatinis-cocktails-for-the-breastfeeding-pregnant-set/) - Do you have a bun in the oven, but spend more time dry heaving than wistfully looking at baby clothes? Help is on the way. Dried Ginger: (gan jiang) is a "hot, pungent herb that's great at dispersing internal cold and warming the channels, therefore treating loose stools, chronic low back pain and cold sensations
- [Chanukah 101: From Jelly Donut Twinkies to Maitake Mushroom Latkes!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20111220/chanukah-101-from-jelly-donut-twinkies-to-maitake-mushroom-latkes/) - Chanukah is all about miracles, and we could all use a miracle. If you aren't into the religious aspect of Chanukah, use the 8 days as a time to make wishes, give kisses, and pray for peace. Some of our favorite activities and nosh on this holiday ; SPIN THE DRIEDEL Okay, it's not 7
- [Fur Coats Banned At NYC Bars](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20111221/fur-coats-banned-at-nyc-bars/) - An expensive fur won't get you past the velvet rope at Johnny Barounis' East Side bars — in fact, it will stop you in your tracks, according to a new article in DNAinfo. Barounis, who owns establishments on the Upper East Side, the Lower East Side and in the East Village, is refusing to serve
- [80's Studded Leather Jackets Return](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20111125/80s-studded-leather-jackets-return/) - This look reminds us of Axl Rose when he was hot and hanging out in the East Village when it was actually dangerous. In those days we were leather clad, these days we know better. Leather is an ethical and environmental catastrophe. Here's how to wear the look, without the skins and outrageous prices.
- [Fashion Sense or Fashion Suicide? Leather Tanneries Are The "Most Toxic" Place On Earth](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20111125/fashion-sense-or-fashion-suicide-leather-tanneries-are-the-most-toxic-place-on-earth/) - According to “The World’s Worst Toxic Pollution Problems Report, 2011″ prepared by Green Cross Switzerland and Blacksmith Institute, the 62 chrome tanneries spanning South Asia, South America, Africa, and Central America have contributed to the chromium poisoning (this can lead to eye damage, ulcers, bronchitis, and kidney and liver damage) of 1.9 million people. As
- [Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake with Pretzel Crust](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20111123/pumpkin-pie-cheesecake-with-pretzel-crust/) - Inspired by this non-vegan recipe from the Whole Foods website, I tried my hand at a vegan version of this delicious concoction. Have at it. Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake with Pretzel Crust Serves 12 This rich and creamy pumpkin dessert features pretzel crisps to make the sweet and salty crust. Ingredients 6 tablespoons Earth Balance coconut
- [From Turkeys To Bestiality: One Street Corner Conversation](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20111123/from-turkeys-to-bestiality-one-street-corner-conversation/) - Just the other day, I was walking along a bustling stretch of Central Park West in the heart of NYC. The bleachers were already in place for the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade and I was reflecting on the holiday to come. I was walking at a brisk pace when I I cut into Central Park
- [It Pays To Recycle](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20111123/it-pays-to-recycle/) - Why sit on piles of things you don't use when it pays you to recycle your old stuff? Do a clean out to pad your wallet and free your psyche from unwanted clog. Even $100 makes a big difference when holiday shopping is on our heels! Since my workplace has began using recycling machinery such
- [Holiday Fashion CPR](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20111115/holiday-fashion-cpr/) - Go from background decoration to sparkling mistletoe with these three wardrobe saviors. When your closet is one big, dated, ratty yawn - invest in these pieces that will take any snooze-able black dress to the next level. AN EVENING DUSTER A perfectly designed red coat is so holiday, it almost carols when you put in
- [Vegan Toasted Marshmallow Shake](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20111114/vegan-toasted-marshmallow-shake/) - Inspired by Chef Spike Mendelsohn's non vegan "creamy marshmallow milkshake," here's our much more compassionate and delicious version; Servings: Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bag marshmallows (use Sweet & Sara brand, any flavor) 2 cups almond or soy milk 1 Tbsp. vegan sour cream (Tofutti makes a good one) 2 cups creamy vegan vanilla ice cream
- [Socialite Cornelia Guest Launches Vegan Handbag Line](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20111109/socialite-cornelia-guest-launches-vegan-handbag-line/) - New York socialite Cornelia Guest has launched an entirely cruelty-free line of uber chic accessories - proving the Hamptons set does have heart. Daughter of American fashion icon CZ Guest and polo champion Winston Frederick Churchill Guest, Cornelia has been able to use her media attention and professional contacts to support animal issues. She says;
- [Beware Pinkwashing!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20111011/beware-pinkwashing/) - Breast Cancer Awareness Month is October, and that means a sea of pink crap marketed at us gals (pink windex, pink labeled pork chops, pink plastic thigh masters, basically anything and everything we don't need) and very little, if any, money actually goes towards a cure for breast cancer. Pinkwashing is putting pink ribbons on
- [Truth In Advertising: TV Ads We Actually Want To Watch](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20111025/tv-ads-we-actually-to-watch/) - Three newly launched Mercy For Animals commercials serve serious food for thought - exposing the cruel plight farmed animals endure on factory farms before being turned into burgers, nuggets, or pork chops; You’re rushing through the fast-food drive-thru grabbing your lunch. As you reach for your cheeseburger, blood begins to gush from the bag –
- [The Italian Gelato Maker In Poland (Who Went Vegan)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20111027/the-italian-gelato-maker-in-poland-who-went-vegan/) - This is a story that is almost hard to believe it's so obscure and awesome; An Italian ice cream craftsman living in Gdynia, Poland randomly sees a copy of Earthlings with his wife. They both go vegan overnight. His passion for ice cream (traditional gelato) doesn't trump his disdain for the dairy industry, so he
- [Simone Reyes Takes A Trip To Lilydale To Find Proof Of Heaven](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110911/a-trip-to-lilydale-proof-of-heaven/) - Lily Dale is a spiritualist community of the Modern Spiritualist movement located in Chautauqua County, New York. It's a place of pilgrimage for many Spiritualists and others interested in the paranormal. A large population of Mediums and Spiritualist Healers reside in Lily Dale. So when "Running Russell Simmons" star and animal rights icon Simone Reyes
- [NYC Fashionistas: Have Mercy! This Thursday Night](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110913/nyc-fashionistas-have-mercy-this-thursday-night/) - The gals who brought us the stellar Vegetarian Food Festival in April are back with a new agenda.. fashion! One things for sure, these ladies know how to draw the masses, with their last event boasting thousands of attendees and lines around the block. Fur-less fashion is the theme for U.S. Veg Corp's latest event
- [Stand Against Genetically Engineered Food (GMOs)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20110913/stand-against-genetically-engineered-food-gmos/) - Most Americans agree we have a right to know what’s in our food, and a right to choose safe, healthy food for our families and ourselves. And yet 80% of the packaged foods in America contain Genetically Engineered ingredients that have not been proven safe, and are not labeled! Between October 1st and October 16th
- [Eating Chicken Gives Your Kid A Small Penis](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20110916/eat-chicken-gives-your-kid-a-small-penis/) - This new study (watch video below) claims that eating chicken during pregnancy may affect the size and development of boy fetus's penis and scrotum due to phthalate contamination of the meat. If this (coupled with the obvious ethical, health, and environmental reasons) isn't enough to get off the bird-guzzling, we aren't sure what is.
- [Your Tax Dollars Go Towards Murdering Animals?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110922/your-tax-dollars-go-towards-murdering-animals/) - Help the 100 million animals who are tortured and killed in experiments every year by taking a stand. We used to be torn on animal testing (pre-veganism) because we thought it actually had made strides in curing deadly diseases, but that's generally not the case according to numerous Doctors we've spoken to. We are sparing
- [Keeping Your Titties Tubular!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110923/keeping-your-titties-tubular/) - Don't trust our advice on breast cancer prevention tips, listen to a brilliant doctor! Michael Greger, M.D., Director of Public Health at HSUS, sets us straight about what we can do keep our breasticles safe and bouncy forevermore; October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a concept invented more than 25 years ago by
- [RECIPE: Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110924/recipe-chocolate-chip-banana-pancakes/) - An old classic gone gluten free and vegan from one of our new favorite websites Look Book Cook Book which combines fierce fashion, hip imagery, and gorgeous girls with vegan recipes. There is a god(dess.) Luckily, the doll behind the site has generously shared some genius recipes and images with us that we will be
- [Why You Should Make Sure Your Cosmetics Are BDIH Natural Cosmetic Certified (Trust Us)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20110926/why-you-should-make-sure-your-cosmetics-are-bdih-natural-cosmetic-certified-trust-us/) - BDIH Natural Cosmetic Certification--what is it and why should you seek products with this seal? Cosmetic additives and ingredients can negatively impact our health, our environment, and the well being of animals. Many products contain a laundry list of potentially dangerous and gross ingredients, some obvious, some insidiously hidden (the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found
- [How To: Hair Do For A Hat](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110926/how-to-hair-do-for-a-hat/) - Previously the territory of the very upper crust British or Philip Treacy runway model, hats have gone mainstream thanks to Lady Gaga and Pippa Middleton. The question is always, what to do with your hair when you wear a statement hat? Down is too young (paging Blossom) and takes away from the hat, and a
- [Feng Shui Tips: Wall Pictures Tell Your Story](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110927/feng-shui-tips-wall-pictures-tell-your-story/) - According to Feng Shui, what types of pictures should I have my home? We asked an expert, here's what she said; The types of pictures you have in your home should depict something with a positive message. Many people don't realize it but the pictures you have on your wall are "speaking" to you, constantly
- [Try This Look: Turbans](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110928/try-this-look-turbans/) - My Grandmother used to wear the fiercest Pandora-esque turbans, with a billion studs and colors and doodads on them. The ultimate in drag. Bring back this hotness. Great for cooler temps (like wearing half a hat,) and an easy statement piece when you are too lazy to do your hair. Then: (Joan & Babs) Now:
- [Got Ethics? Check This Sexist Campaign](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20110929/got-ethics-check-this-sexist-campaign/) - A provocative new anti-milk ad has being rolled out in response to controversial PMS-themed ads by the milk industry, which were yanked after drawing criticism from people nationwide. In a bid to set the record straight about the milk industry’s true relationship with the female reproductive system, the national animal protection group Mercy For Animals
- [A Week Of Cheap Vegan Meals](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110930/a-week-of-cheap-vegan-meals/) - Rarely in life is anything fast, good and cheap, food included. Usually, you have to pick between two of the three. Food is often fast and good (as in healthy and tasty), but then it's not cheap. Or else it's fast and cheap but not good. Or cheap and good but not fast. So what
- [The Easiest Diet Plan Ever](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20110808/the-easiest-diet-plan-ever/) - Do you need to get in better shape? Be honest with yourself. If so, Leo Babauta's " Simplest Diet for Lean Fitness" may be the best five minutes you ever spent reading online. With no foods to buy, books to highlight, lectures to attend, pricey supplements to purchase, or gurus to follow.. this absurdly simple
- [Wear & Plant It: Cornflower Blue](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110810/cornflower-blue/) - When in doubt, wear colors in nature that make you smile. And you'll be hard pressed to not smile when you pass a cornflower, if you can find one. Electric in color, but relatively simple in design (kinda an ornate daisy) these little flowers often grew as weeds in crop fields, hence its name (fields
- [You Are Never Too Old For An Ice Kream Party](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20110813/you-are-never-too-old-for-an-ice-kream-party/) - We've decided we should knock out that C and toss in a K, because there is nothing delicious about stealing mothers milk from a cows baby. Want to read our manifesto on dairy? Here you go. Now that you've read that, and are totally on the vegan train, let's throw a partaaay! There are only
- [RECIPE: Cheesy Kale Chips](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110823/recipe-cheesy-kale-chips/) - Who isn't addicted to these guilt-free and absurdly healthy little suckers? Instead of spending $10 for a tiny bag you go through in minutes, make your own! These are the alternatives to chips you've been dreaming of your whole life! Packed with nutriton and gluten-free/ dairy-free, these little bastardos are better for you than a
- [Tons Of Reasons (& Recipes) To Go Raw](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110703/tons-of-reasons-recipes-to-go-raw/) - We've got to admit, we here at GirlieGirl Army eat more cooked foods than we'd like. Why? Because the one time we went raw, we'd never been thinner, felt better, or had more of a fabulous bounty of energy. And we can now thank Katharine Pennington for giving us a kick in the tuchus to
- [RECIPE: Flax Seed Crackers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110711/recipe-flax-seed-crackers/) - They are on the shelves at nearly every health food store, some costing as much as $10 for a tiny container. Why not make your own? It is guac season after all... Flax Seed Crackers Ingredients: 5 Red Peppers 3 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice ½ Red Onion 3 Stalks Celery 3 Cloves Garlic 1 Tsp.
- [Rocco DiSpirito Goes Vegan](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110713/rocco-dispirito-goes-vegan/) - Okay maybe just for one night, for one part of the meal. Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito has been giving the world a taste of his exclusive New York City parties on Bravo's Rocco's Dinner Party. This self-contained competition series gives three highly skilled chefs a shot at crafting the perfect evening for DiSpirito and his handpicked
- [BREAKING NEWS: Free People Debuts Vegan Leather Collection While Selling Fur](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110722/free-people-debuts-vegan-leather-collection-while-selling-fur/) - Is it opposites day or did I get two emails from readers today that said virtually opposite things about the same company? Free People debuts a vegan line of leather skirts and tops while Anthropologie debuts rabbit fur jackets for fall. Email #1: "I just wanted to let you know that Anthropologie, which has been
- [Irish Moss: Put It In Your Banana-Macadamia Pudding](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110604/irish-moss-put-it-in-your-banana-macadamia-pudding/) - Kate Moss's healthier sister has taken over the health food world. You may have been hearing a lot about Irish Moss lately. During the potato famine in Ireland, coastal Irish people lived off of Irish moss, which they harvested from the waters of the Atlantic. Today, Irish moss is mostly harvested to make the food
- [400 Years Later And Still Slaves To Soul Food](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110606/400-years-later-and-still-slaves-to-soul-food/) - We've often heard that soul food referred to, in the plant-based world, as the last chains of slavery, and always wanted someone to fully analyze this concept. Ayinde Howell takes the chicken shacks to task with this important piece of work; You can have a life: culture without eating meat?! About the prospect of having
- [Paris Hilton: An Enemy To Animals](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110607/paris-hilton-an-enemy-to-animals/) - Someone needs to get this through Paris Hilton's not-so-thick skull: Buying live animals and wearing dead ones is SO not hot. Carole Raphaelle Davis shares (via her dog, Jinky) tells Paris what us true animal lovers really think of her; Watching Paris Hilton's new show, "The World According to Paris Hilton" is about as boring
- [Binge Eating Build Up Bites Back](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20110620/binge-eating-build-up-bites-back/) - We love that Laurie Gerber always checks us on our bs. Like this binge eating that happens in the after work hours in front of the TV. What is that about? We tell ourselves we need it, deserve it, or are hungry. But are we really? Here she shares some helpful tips to keep that
- [Swimsuit Sister Support](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110620/swimsuit-sister-support/) - One thing that goes unfailing each year is the hatred women feel towards swimsuit shopping. Even lauded supermodels and celebrities from Cindy Crawford to Kim Kardashian have insecurities about the way they look and scrutinize their bodies (perhaps that's why they both wear so much fur!) We’ve asked stylist, Jene Luciani, to give us a
- [Supportive Home Design: Love It Or Lose It](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110625/supportive-home-design-love-it-or-lose-it/) - Take a good look around your home. Do you see things you love and cherish, or things that are just there “because”? Feng Shui expert Alice Inoue shares her reasons to dump/ donate that display case of oddities; I often see items on display in homes that I’m curious about, and when I ask the
- [New Jewish Words](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110511/new-jewish-words/) - If you aren't a Jew, or don't live in New York, you may want to skip over this post.. it's pretty tribe-specific! These new Jewish words are being added to our vocab stat. And yes, this originated as a chain email from our Father. Read it anyway. Torahfied (n.) Inability to remember one’s lines when
- [Makeup Tutorial #5: 80′s Style Smoky Brown Eyes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110519/makeup-tutorial-5-80s-style-smoky-brown-eyes/) - This shimmery twist on the classic smoky eye look is great for any eye color, and borderline fool-proof. It reminds us of Brooke Shields, circa hairy eyebrows, and sort of makes us long for Cavariccis. Note, we said sort of. Watch GirlieGirl Army / Ethical Bella correspondent Annabella Asvik show us exactly how to do
- [Natural Sugar-Based Hairspray](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110521/sugar-based-hairspray/) - Kiss your pompadour and thank the goddesses - your prayers have been answered. A hairspray that works, is entirely all-natural, cruelty-free, vegan, and sugar-based (can you put it on top of a cupcake?) Can you say hell yea?! Suncoat Hair Spray uses sugar biopolymers (polysaccharides) instead of synthetic resins found in many so called 'natural'
- [Lessons In Parenting From A Barely Hatched Robin](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20110522/lessons-in-parenting-from-a-barely-hatched-robin/) - Yesterday I met up with my Mom in Riverside Park here in New York City. She waited about ten minutes to tell me that she had found an abandoned half hatched (still in it's egg) robin or sparrow's egg on the street. It has been super rainy and windy the past week, so it must
- [Bulk Up](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110526/bulk-up/) - Bulkier is better, at least when it comes to buying your groceries. The more food you get, with the least packaging, the less ends up in our landfills. Bulk is hella cheaper than pre-packaged goods too, it's essentially a win-win. That's why we are loving on the Bulk is Green Council (BIG), a non-profit advocacy
- [My Most Embarrassing Moment On The Job](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110529/my-most-embarrassing-moment-on-the-job/) - Guest Blogging Goddess Brook Bolen shares her story "The Best Time I Accidentally Edited a Sex Toy Into a Home Health Care Franchise Manual." Here is her 100% true, 100% mortifying story. Needless to say, we've yet to meet someone who can top her "most embarrassing moment on the job" story. I was working the
- [Mother’s Day & The Feminist’s Dilemma](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20110430/mothers-day-the-feminists-dilemma/) - A. Solomon wrote this piece for us, and we loved it so much, we thought it would be a good reminder to repost it just before Mother's Day. Send this to all the women in your life that you love, and then praise the cashew cheese out of them; I’m a proud feminist, as anyone
- [D.R.O.P It Likes It’s Hot](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110406/d-r-o-p-it-likes-its-hot/) - It doesn't get any greener than this. A product sold without having to go through the entire production cycle is true sustainability, zero production. We are loving on this new service, which allows you to consign your gently used designer items with D.R.O.P, a full service designer resale program, with a free nationwide pick up
- [The Soy Debate Rages On](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20110407/the-soy-debate-rages-on/) - We've covered this topic before, and the comments then were as controversial and split as we are sure they will be again. Here Marisa Miller-Wolfson addresses the soy debate. Is soy sexy or to be dissed like last week's hook up? If you don't live in a vacuum, chances are, you've heard soy at turns
- [The Little Boy Who Loves Pink Nailpolish](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20110413/the-little-boy-who-loves-pink-nailpolish/) - This story is amazing, even a Mother's beautiful love and acceptance of her son isn't safe from right-wingers. The clothing store J. Crew released an ad this week (below) that featured the company's president and creative director Jenna Lyons painting the toenails of her son Beckett. The text read: "Saturday with Jenna: Lucky for me, I
- [Junk Your Junk Mail](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110416/junk-your-junk-mail/) - You haven't wanted the Frederick's of Hollywood catalog since the internet was invented, so why do you still get bombarded with them Monthly? Americans receive 100 billion pieces of unsolicited mail, resulting in tons of waste, consumer privacy issues and environmental degradation. Junk Your Junk Mail To help save thousands of trees this Earth Day,
- [What To Do And Eat Vegan-Style In Seattle](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110418/eat-pure-what-to-do-and-eat-in-seattle/) - My first trip to Seattle was a short one, a mere 2 1/2 days. But I managed to make the most of my time and eat at some truly incredible places. And as luck would have it, the sun was shining the entire time. As soon as I landed, I headed straight to Pike Place
- [Shocking New Undercover Investigation: Baby Calves Beaten, Neglected, & Abused](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110420/shocking-new-undercover-investigation-baby-calves-beaten-neglected-abused/) - We will go so far as to say, if you aren't crying, angry, or changing your lifestyle after watching the video below, there is something wrong with you. A new Mercy For Animals undercover investigation provides a horrifying look into E6 Cattle Co., which supplies thousands of calves for the dairy industry. For over two
- [Cupcakes For Change: Join The Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110422/cupcakes-for-change-worldwide-vegan-bake-sale/) - Calling all sweet lovers and bakers, novice and pro! Because a carnivore on a bicycle leaves more of a carbon footprint than a vegan in a hummer, we thought we'd share the sweetness of a vegan lifestyle on Earth Day. *Every day is Earth Day when you are vegan!* It’s time for the third annual
- [RECIPE: Peanut Butterscotch Fudge Bites](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110424/recipe-peanut-butterscotch-fudge-bites/) - Peanut Butterscotch Fudge Bites sound like your idea of a good time? These are vegan, raw, and the kind of thing that would convert a staunch meat-eater. Chef Tina Jo hooks us up with the tasty details; Peanut Butterscotch Fudge Bites Ingredients: 1 cup cacao butter, melted 1 cup dark agave nectar 2 tsp butterscotch
- [RECIPE: Rosemary-Kissed Orange Thumbprint Cookies Tuscano](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110314/recipe-rosemary-kissed-orange-thumbprint-cookies-tuscano/) - When we saw this recipe in Better Homes And Gardens at a recent Doctor's visit (when else would we be reading Better Homes And Gardens?!) we almost plotzed. After we surreptitiously ripped the page from the magazine, we promptly veganized it for you and yours and ours. Enjoy! RECIPE: Rosemary-Kissed Orange Thumbprint Cookies Tuscano Prep:
- [Being Vegan Is SO Gay](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110316/being-vegan-is-so-gay/) - Ari Solomon (creator of our gorgeous, green, and vegan candle line A Scent of Scandal ) explains why some find it incongruous to be gay and not vegan; I’m gay. I’m also vegan. To most people, these two things would seem to have nothing to do with one another. To me, the connection is as
- [Decorate on a Dime](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110304/decorate-on-a-dime/) - Lia Fagan of DailyWorth.com shares some wonderful and cheapola decorating tips that the broke, thrifty, and fabulous shall enjoy! Original artwork is expensive, so many people opt for nothing at all, for fear that DIY solutions will appear cheesy or inelegant. It doesn’t have to be this way. Find prints. As I describe on Mod
- [Raising a Child According to Your Values](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20110317/raising-a-child-according-to-your-values/) - Robyn Moore is a mother with a big, kind heart and even more compassionate values. Her baby girl Charlotte will be raised entirely without animal products. Here's why; When I tell people that I'm raising my child vegan, I sometimes feel as though I have to defend and explain my decision. My decision is passive—I'm
- [Soothing Your Aching Liver](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20110318/soothing-your-aching-liver/) - Whether or not you imbibed in St. Patty's day festivities yesterday, we'd guess your liver probably needs a good cleansing. Eliza Grimes knows quite a bit about the body, she's an acupuncturist and herbal medicine pro; A big transition is taking place from the yin, cold, internal nature of winter to the yang, explosive, evolving
- [Whoopi Goldberg Is An Ignorant Gasbag](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110321/whoopi-goldberg-is-an-ignorant-gasbag/) - We usually love us some Whoopi, she's hilarious and talented, but her self-righteousness when she spews on topics she is totally heartless and uneducated about (fur and animal products ring a bell) - it really piss us off. When you are speaking to millions of people and are as influential as Whoopi is, one would
- [Calling All Flower Children](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110324/calling-all-flower-children/) - Although much of the nation is still coping with cold temperatures, one non-profit organization is focusing on spring’s blossoms and blooms. Flower Power for Senior Dogs, the annual campaign by the Grey Muzzle Organization, is hoping to bring brighter days to homeless dogs nationally. The Grey Muzzle Organization improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs
- [Elizabeth Taylor: Fur Hag Or Hero?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110325/elizabeth-taylor-fur-hag-or-hero/) - While Hollywood, the media, and publications all over the world laud Elizabeth Taylor as a hero and angel philanthropist, Carole Raphaelle Davis (via her dog, Jinky) questions the true impact the violet eyed vixen left on the world. Even here at GGA, we were quick to send out a RIP tweet (GirlieGirlArmy “There are so
- [Join Us At The New York City Vegetarian Food Festival](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110327/join-us-at-the-new-york-city-vegetarian-food-festival/) - What do belly dancers, blind horses singing, a chef named Cricket, a vegan cupcake-eating contest, and weight-loss guru Dr. Neal Barnard all have in common? Oh, just give up! And give in… to your healthiest and most delicious cravings, by attending the first annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, happening Sunday, April 3, at
- [RECIPE: Green Olive Chorizo Burger](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110328/recipe-green-olive-chorizo-burger/) - Though we have to say, the new Gardein Burgers are sinfully, scarily realistically beefy (we ate them all weekend!), there is nothing like a homemade burger! Try these Green Olive Chorizo Burgers whenever you need an extra dose of spice and protein, which for us.. is all the time! Green Olive Chorizo Burger Type: Burger
- [NYC: Comedy (For Karma) With Olivia Munn](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20110330/nyc-comedy-for-karma-with-olivia-munn/) - THE 4th ANNUAL COMEDY FOR KARMA: A comedy benefit for the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary is in New York next week. Laughter, booze, hotties, and supporting a unbelievable organization? Check. When: Tuesday, April 5th, 8:00pm / doors 7:30pm Where: Gotham Comedy Club 208 West 23rd Street between 7th & 8th Avenues New York City What:
- [Apologizing For Your Blackness/ Veganism/ Homosexuality](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110203/apologizing-for-your-blackness-veganism-homosexuality/) - A few days ago I recieved an email that I get in different forms pretty regularly. It read as follows; "Hey...just wanted to let you know I watched Oprah yesterday (except for the RUDE news interruption). My Husband even watched the last 30 minutes of it. WOW! Can't tell you how upsetting it was to
- [Recipe: Tartlettes Au Citron (Little Lemon Tarts)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110211/recipe-tartlettes-au-citron-little-lemon-tarts/) - Oh là là! The subtle, sweet-and-sour contrast of sugar and puckery lemon pairs nicely with tea – and sympathy. If you are single this Valentine's Day, and don't want to be.. you may want your dessert a bit sour. Here's a wee tease from Dynise Balcavage's upcoming cookbook, inspired by all those hours she spent
- [Fashion Week Ethics](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110217/fashion-week-ethics/) - While many of us are hitting parties and watching the runway shows on fashion websites, Joshua Katcher is out on the streets sneakily sneaking compassionate content into the hands of the careless and narcissistic. Katcher, deemed, “The New Sexy Vegan” by UK’s The Guardian and a “Vegan superstar” by Oprah.com, and creator/author of The Discerning Brute blog, the
- [6 Life-Enhancing Things Worth Buying Online](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110222/6-life-enhancing-things-worth-buying-online/) - We still have yet to find certain things at our local store, for these few items - we go online and feel no shame. Hey, that's what offsetting is for. Here they are; 1. Veganu Soap We've yet to find a vegan soap (yep, most soaps contain repulsive things like animal bones or sheep sweat)
- [What To Do And Eat - Vegan Style - In Kansas City](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110227/eat-pure-what-to-do-and-eat-in-kansas-city/) - Ready to get your gourmet feasting on in all the major cities.. sans animal flesh and emissions ? Eat Pure…A Monthly Taste hooks you up with Sarah-Mai Miller’s adventures. Sarah is the foodie behind Eat Pure, a veg food + travel blog. She shares her culinary adventures with us monthly, and this Month is Kansas
- [Makeup Tutorial: Don’t Be Afraid Of Blue Eyeshadow](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110106/makeup-tutorial-dont-be-afraid-of-blue-eyeshadow/) - Vegan bombshell Annabella Asvik of ethicalbella.com shares her tips on wearing the eyeshadow color formerly relegated to incestuous southern states Tammy Wynette and stonewashed jeans; Inspired by the DVF Fall/Winter 2010 runway makeup, we created this brilliant, blue look with non-toxic, eco and cruelty-free Sante cosmetics. Here’s how you can create this look: 1. Line eyes -
- [Using Martin Luther Kings Words to Help End Animal Suffering](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110117/using-martin-luther-kings-words-to-help-end-animal-suffering/) - Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most courageous figures in history—and he's also one of the wisest. His words have inspired countless individuals to become better people. Here are a few of writer Robyn Moore's favorite quotes, followed by her thoughts on how his brilliant words can be used to help animals. A
- [RECIPE: Coconut Vinegar–Cured Tofu Scallops with Lemongrass-Basil Cream Sauce and Cilantro-Garlic Coconut Rice](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20110122/recipe-coconut-vinegar–cured-tofu-scallops-with-lemongrass-basil-cream-sauce-and-cilantro-garlic-coconut-rice/) - Jenn Shagrin's blog, “Veganize It…Don’t Criticize It”, is the ramblings of a comedienne and vegan cookbook author. Jenn's recently released cookbook, “Veganize This!” published by Da Capo press is going to be your go-to cookbook for impressing your future in-laws. The recipes are gourmet, healthy, and totally decadent. Want it, own it, share it. Jenn's
- [The Best Vegan Uggs Ever](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110125/the-best-vegan-uggs-ever/) - We would never wear the tortured skins of sweet sheep on our fine feet. Millions of sheep have been killed to make Uggs. It fact, it takes multiple sheep to make one pair of Uggs (about 8 smaller sheep). Most Uggs aren't made in Australia. They are currently made in China from imported sheep
- [Taco Bell: “Think Outside the Bun”…. and Go Vegan](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110127/taco-bell-think-outside-the-bun-and-go-vegan/) - There has been a lot of media attention this week over the recent lawsuit against Taco Bell, alleging the company's "meat mixture" contains only 36 percent meat instead of the 40 percent required to fit the definition of beef. But Mercy For Animals. a national non-profit animal protection organization, has a solution to Taco Bell's problem
- [Make Up Tutorial: Golden Girl](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110131/make-up-tutorial-golden-girl/) - Just because we are still enveloped by snow.. doesn't mean we can't have a glow-y look. Inspired by the Roberto Cavalli fall/winter 2010 runway makeup, we created this bombshell of the ball look with 100% vegan Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics: you can by the shades at occmakeup.com. How to create this look: The OCC color concentrates work both
- [Fast And Nourishing Food](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20101208/fast-and-nourishing-food/) - Marisa Miller-Wolfson of Vegan At Heart shares her strategy on getting fed, in a nutritionally sound way, on the quick; It's true, special diets require a fair amount of planning at the beginning. Once you incorporate enough meals into your repertoire, shopping, prepping and cooking will just get easier and easier. There are really three
- [Start a Group for Vegan Parents And Kids in Your City!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20101210/start-a-group-for-vegan-parents-and-kids-in-your-city/) - Robyn Moore is a badass activist. She's also a Mommy who wants to meet other Mommy's who would never consider stuffing chicken "fingers" in their kids mouth. She created a group to support her decision to raise her child ethically. This is one of the posts that us Editors had a hard time not bolding
- [The Best Vegan Thing I Ever Ate: Pure Food & Wine’s Sarma Melngailis](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20101219/the-best-vegan-thing-i-ever-ate-pure-food-wines-sarma-melngailis/) - The Best Vegan Thing I Ever Ate: The Christmas Edition Featuring Sarma Melngailis and her new puppy, Leon…with bonus gift ideas and recipe! This monthly feature on GirlieGirl Army is inspired by a show on the Food Network where “famous” chefs are interviewed about their favorite foods, including where to get it and in some
- [Makeup Tutorial: Deep Plum Eyes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20101221/makeup-tutorial-deep-plum-eyes/) - Glam goddess Annabella Asvik of ethicalbella.com serves up smoky eyes in a new way. VIDEO: HOT HOLIDAY ECO MAKEUP: Deep Plum Eyes Inspired by the Carolina Herrera Fall/Winter 2010 runway makeup, we created this wild vixen look with non-toxic, eco, and cruelty-free Sante cosmetics. You can buy the shades at santeamerica.com. 1. Apply a deep brown eyeliner under
- [Recipe: Simple Butternut Squash Soup](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20101223/recipe-simple-butternut-squash-soup/) - Yummy, warming, fat-free, and loved by all.. you can't go wrong with Butternut Squash Soup. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 Tbsp. whole peppercorns 1 bay leaf 1 cup white wine 5 cups water 2 large onions, diced, with 1/4 cup reserved 3 cups peeled and diced
- [Veg Family Reading … From Start to Finish!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20101228/veg-family-reading-…-from-start-to-finish/) - Have a vegetarian or vegan family, or have plans to in the future? Look no further! We have myriad books for you to read, from having a vegan pregnancy … to raising a vegan child … to vegan family cooking … to animal-friendly books to read with your child from vegan mamazon Robyn Moore. I
- [How To Support Stay-At-Home Moms While Supporting Yourself](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20101230/how-to-support-stay-at-home-moms-while-supporting-yourself/) - Do you need a little help running your small business while running your household, but can't afford a full time staff? Duh. That's why we really loved this tip from our sisters over at DailyWorth.com; If "spending money to make money" has never made sense to you, consider the return on investing in a virtual
- [Fire Safety Month Goes to the Dogs (and Cats)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20101102/fire-safety-month-goes-to-the-dogs-and-cats/) - What could be less sexy than "National Fire Safety Month”? Maybe "National Polka Week"? Petplan pet insurance and Wag’N Enterprises pet safety gear are joining forces to offer free rescue window alerts for dogs and cats during Fire Safety Month. Petplan offers the only window alerts that can be customized to feature a loved pet’s
- [4 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Greens In Daily](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20101101/get-yer-greens-girl/) - Need some easy ways to get more greens in your diet? How about dessert? Yep. There is nothing more powerful than adding more greens to your diet! Greens are high in calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, zinc, Vitamins A, C, E and K, folic acid and chlorophyll. Greens help purify the blood, prevent cancer, improve
- [10 Fascinating Facts About Turkeys & Thanksgiving Alternative Traditions](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20101117/10-fascinating-facts-about-turkeys-thanksgiving-alternative-traditions/) - Did you know that turkeys communicate their emotions by way of color changes in the skin on their necks, faces and snoods (the flap of skin that hangs over the turkey's beak)? And that a turkey’s snood turns bright red when he is upset or during courtship? This is just one of the fascinating facts
- [The Breast Advice You Ever Got: Breastfeeding Basics](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20101119/exclusive-the-breast-advice-you-ever-got/) - Breastfeeding Primer Checklist to Prepare for Breastfeeding Success Okay, so maybe not all of you are Mommazons yet, but you will be one day, or you have a pregnant friend. So this is info you will really want to know. And if there is one thing we can promise you a Glamazon always does.. it’s
- [Gift Guide #2: The Chanukah Countdown Is On](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20101119/gift-guide-2-the-chanukah-countdown-is-on-2/) - Only a few more weeks til good ole Chan hits us in the latke! Prepare for an ambush of Gift Guides from us, because nothing makes us happier than buying for others. For your glamazon bff, the perfect bracelet for everyday.. with just the right amount of bling. Onyx and diamond bracelets ranging from $195
- [The Famous Faces Who Won’t Be Eating Turkey On Thanksgiving](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20101124/the-famous-faces-who-wont-be-eating-turkey-today/) - This Thanksgiving many celebrities are looking forward to celebrating turkeys, not eating them! Did you know that Chrissie Hynde, Lea Michelle, Emily Deschanel, Russell Simmons, Woody Harrelson, Coretta Scott King, Sandra Oh and Tobey Maguire all call themselves proud vegans? In fact, there are hundreds of notables who wouldn't be caught dead noshing on tortured
- [The It Bag Of The Season](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20101006/the-it-bag-of-the-season/) - Here she is.. isn't she stunning? The Charlie can be work in the nook of the arm, on the hand, over the shoulder, like a messenger bag, and as a hat or extra large condom (okay... kidding about that last part.) This bag is massive enough to be used as a diaper bag or
- [Radiant Skin 101](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20101009/radiant-skin-101/) - Your epidermis is showing! And if it looks like it could use some tlc, read this Guest Blog by student of nutrition, Talia Fuhrman, who also happens to be the daughter of legendary Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Heed her advice if you want to glow as the days grow shorter; As the kick ass animal lovers
- [Five Ways To Make And Save Cash Without Selling Your Ass Or Soul](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20101010/five-ways-to-make-and-save-cash-without-selling-your-ass-or-soul/) - Buy in bulk, cook in bulk. It's amazing what a pound of brown rice and green lentils can do. You can stay fed for a week! For a few bucks! Become Bff's with the bulk bins at your local health food store. Sell anything you truly don't use. It's good for your mind to keep
- [Vegan Freezer Friendly Recipes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20101012/freezer-happy-recipes/) - The Incredible Vegan Cook 'n Freeze Today Marisa Miller-Wolfson of Kind Green Planet shares her favorite way to stock up on Fall dinners! If you're like me, you love a good potluck. But what if, instead, you hosted a gathering of friends not to bring cooked food and eat it on the spot but
- [Blog Action Day](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20101015/you-ain’t-gonna-miss-your-water-’til-your-well-runs-dry/) - You ain't gonna miss your water 'til your well runs dry. Bob Marley It's not just GGA Founder Chloe Jo Davis' Birthday, it's also Blog Action Day! Blog Action Day 2010 is an annual event that unites the world's bloggers to post about the same topic in order to alter the online conversation. Last year
- [The Pinnacle Of Chic](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20101016/the-pinnacle-of-chic/) - It's about to get cold, and we want to make sure you know how we really feel about fur.. as if you didn't already know. When Cindy Crawford appeared on the cover of New York Magazine wearing an Anti-Fur Pin in 1994, the stage was set to nail the lid on the coffin of the
- [The GirlieGirl Guide to a Vegan Halloween AND  Bonus Peanut Butter Cup Recipe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20101025/the-girliegirl-guide-to-a-vegan-halloween-–-bonus-peanut-butter-cup-recipe/) - Halloween can be tough for vegan kiddies and grown-ups alike since much of the trick-or-treating candy given out at homes and schools is not vegan. Here are some quick tips to help make Halloween healthy and fun for all! Consult the VegNews Official Guide to Halloween Candy. This is a trust-worthy and very vegan comprehensive
- [10 Sordid Not-So-Vegan Confessions](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20101026/10-sordid-not-so-vegan-confessions/) - We weren't all born with a hemp spoon in our mouths. And some of us didn't take to being vegan as a slab of tofurky takes to veganaise. In fact, some of us slipped, messed up, and cheated our way to veganism. I called myself a "pesco-vegan" for 5 years before I finally
- [Grow Gourmet Mushrooms On Recycled Coffee Grounds!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20101027/grow-gourmet-mushrooms-on-recycled-coffee-grounds/) - It was Spring '09 - Nikhil Arora and Alex Velez were seniors at UC Berkeley. Both of them had offers in corporate America. Investment banking and consulting seemed to be the futures waiting after graduation. All that changed one day after listening to a lecture in their business ethics course when they first heard about
- [Answer to the Age-Old Question “Where do you get your protein?”](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20101031/answer-to-the-age-old-question-“where-do-you-get-your-protein”/) - Tell us something we don't already know.. veganism is just plain healthier. Not to mention more environmentally friendly, kinder, and karmically where its at! Farm Sanctuary and The Lewis and Clark Animal Law Clinic has submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding
- [Exclusive: Daily Deals for the EcoFashionista And Win a $500 Gift Certficate!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20101031/exclusive-daily-deals-for-the-ecofashionista-and-win-a-500-gift-certficate/) - "I want to live better. Please, oh powers, give me a place 100% devoted to selling conscious, eco-friendly, organic lines. And if possible, can everything be on sale...all the time? Please?" You've been heard. Enter Pure Citizen, a spankin new site delivering daily deals for the conscious consumer. (Pssst.. that's you!) Think Gilt, minus the
- [RECIPE: Farfalle with Shallots and Chard](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100902/farfalle-with-shallots-and-chard/) - Chef and Author Dynise Balcavage knows a thing or two about chowing down on a plant-based diet on a budget. Here's a meal that won't cost you an arm and a leg, that can feed the whole fam healthfully, deliciously, and easily! In my opinion, shallots are one of the most neglected veggies in
- [Why Eating Dairy Is Simply Heartless](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100904/why-eating-dairy-is-simply-heartless/) - After watching a buncha kids chow down on cheese slices yesterday in the Park, we thought we'd reiterate a few reasons why feeding our children dairy is just absolutely disgusting - from a place of health, a place of compassion, and a place of basic human decency. We'd like to acknowledge all the wonderful mothers
- [Meatless Mondays: A List Of Vegan Pantry Must-Haves](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100906/meatless-mondays-a-list-of-vegan-pantry-must-haves/) - Today Marisa Miller Wolfson of Kind Green Planet shares her list of what needs to be in your kitchen to make kick-ass cruelty-free fare! How many times have you drooled over a recipe only to realize that you have two of the ten ingredients? So often, it's the little things that get in our way
- [Break Out Your Grunge Gear: Fall Trends Are Here](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100907/break-out-your-grunge-gear-fall-trends-are-here/) - As New York Fashion Week is around the corner, and chunky September issues of your favorite mag rags are on newsstands that are chocked full of fall styles, DJ Susie G (author of the very cool Click/Clash Blog) has put together a list of trends of what will be hitting the streets in the next
- [Me & Healthy Chow Down By The School Yard](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20100913/me-healthy-chow-down-by-the-school-yard/) - If you have kids or pass a yellow bus now and again - you know that school is back in session. And with it school lunch. No reason it needs to be the blues. The New York Coalition for Healthy School Food has partnered with the NYC Office of SchoolFood (the largest
- [Wedding Recycling](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100915/wedding-recycling/) - Brides & bridesmaids unite to save the Earth (and their wallets!) Yep, it's possible. Tracy DiNunzio is the owner of Recycled Media and founder of the eco-resale websites RecycledBride.com, RecycledTyke.com, and RecycledStyle.com. Her sites help users to maximize their budgets and minimize their consumer waste. Tracy writes about how to create a smarter, greener
- [Hell Yea To Fall: Vegan Baby Shoes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20100917/hell-yea-to-fall-vegan-baby-shoes/) - You sport the latest OlsenHaus and Cri De Coeur on your swank toesies, why shouldn't your little one? Here are some of our favorite cruelty-free (as if we'd put dead baby animal skins on our little baby!) kicks for Fall. PS: OlsenHaus designed a small collection of vegan baby shoes, mustard faux-suede motorcycle boots,
- [RECIPE: "Whole Lot Of Lava" Chocolate Hazelnut Cake](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100919/recipe-whole-lot-of-lava-chocolate-hazelnut-cake/) - Deserving Girls Deserve Dessert! Taking care of our bodies, taking care of the planet....What's a girl to do when cravings must be satisfied and that sweet tooth has got to indulge? Raw vegan chocolate cake anyone? Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cake. Not only will it knock your socks off, but it will impress anyone lucky
- [Cheapskates Rejoice: Making Haggling a Habit Works!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100922/cheapskates-rejoice-making-haggling-a-habit-works/) - License to bargain Most people assume that bargaining should be limited to homes, cars and silly tchotchkes you buy on vacation. Noooooo, say expert hagglers. When it comes to haggling, everything and anything is fair game-from flat screen TVs to MRIs to your next mani-pedi. Name your price According to a 2009 survey, 66% of
- [RECIPE: Desperately Delicious Almond Cheese](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100924/recipe-desperately-delicious-almond-cheese/) - Here is an easy almond cheese spread recipe for you to take the edge off those feta-cravings. It takes a couple of days to prepare, because you soak the almonds overnight, then allow the finished product to sit in the fridge for another night, but your actual "cooking time" will be about 20 minutes. We
- [How to Pack a Healthy Lunch that You Feel Good About and Your Children Actually Eat!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20100930/how-to-pack-a-healthy-lunch-that-you-feel-good-about-and-your-children-actually-eat/) - Lunches are such a tricky thing: on one hand all of the children are comparing what they got in their lunchboxes (and do you really want them to be the ones with the sprout-sandwich for lunch?) and on the other hand, you want to send them off with something nutritious to fuel them through their day that
- [The Best Vegan Thing I Ever Ate: Vegan Ice Cream Sundaes with The Urban Housewife, Melisser Elliott](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100809/the-best-vegan-thing-i-ever-ate-vegan-ice-cream-sundaes-with-the-urban-housewife-melisser-elliott/) - Welcome to "The Best Vegan Thing I Ever Ate"! This Monthly feature on GirlieGirl Army is inspired by a show on the Food Network where "famous" chefs are interviewed about their favorite foods, including where to get it and in some cases, how to make it. In this feature, Kathryn Hostettler will be interviewing awesome
- [EXCLUSIVE: Are You An Exhibitionist?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20100813/are-you-an-exhibitionist/) - You have heard us rave about Michael & Sloan's gorgeous collection Exhibitionist before. These guys are the originators of the current trends in jewelry - the original rock n' roll jewelry designers. There isn't a rock star in creation who hadn't been seen at their NYC Lower East Side shop. In fact,
- [The Sexual Politics of Meat](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100814/the-sexual-politics-of-meat/) - The Sexual Politics of Meat by Carol J. Adams released in its 20th anniversary edition. In it, Adams examines our culture of meat-eating through a feminist lens and makes discoveries that feminists, feminist supporters, and animal activists will mostly likely find profound. Specifically, Adams presents a highly compelling (and fascinating) argument connecting meat-eating with male
- [DIY Aromatherapy 101: Make Your Own Aromatherapy Lotions And Potions](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100815/aromatherapy-101-make-your-own-aromatherapy-lotions-and-potions/) - When you think of aromatherapy, do you think of hippies on a commune or the dank nether regions of Michael's candle making section? Diana Gonzalez is a professional crafter and holistic practitioner. Everything she does is inspiring and cool. Here she shares the basics on aromatherapy, and hooks us up with a few juicy recipes
- [A Vegan Walking Tour of Park Slope, Brooklyn](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100820/a-vegan-walking-tour-of-park-slope-brooklyn/) - Want to check out a new hood? Maya Gottfried gives you the rundown on the most vegan parts of lovely Park Slope Brooklyn; I'm so excited to be leading a walking tour for Farm Sanctuary, exploring the very best of vegan Park Slope/Prospect Heights (neighboring 'hoods in Brooklyn, NY). We'll be meeting this coming Sunday,
- [A Smoky Eye Make Up Tutorial](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100823/a-smoky-eye-make-up-tutorial/) - A Sexy Smoky Eye in Five Easy Steps Vegan make up artist Christopher Drummond teaches us how to adjust our look from Day til' Night in just 5 minutes, with a sultry, sexy, & sophisticated Smoky Eye. We heart his line Christopher Drummond Beauty, all organic, vegan, and no animal testing! Step 1: Prep the
- [Attention Ladies: Fat Does Not Make You Fat!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100827/attention-ladies-fat-does-not-make-you-fat/) - Contrary to what many of you might think or have been led to believe by well-meaning health professionals or manufacturers of low fat foods, I have an important secret to tell you- eating "fat" does not make you fat! Counting calories does not make you skinnier either but we will leave that for another
- [Green Your Wedding With Living Centerpieces](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100701/green-your-wedding-with-living-centerpieces/) - Think you are the only Gal in town who wants to plan a sustainable wedding or special event? Throwaway floral centerpieces are *SO* 90's. Which is why we are crushing out on special events planners Green with Envy Events (out of San Diego and Washington, DC) who create some of the most glorious looking
- [Ethical Millionairesses: $50/ Week x 45 Years = $1 Million](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100707/ethical-millionairesses-50-week-x-45-years-1-million/) - $50/Week x 45 Years = $1 Millionare. Yep. Here's the math; Many people think: "I'll never be a millionaire!" But with the power of compound interest, and time, you too can have a million bucks and do something amazing with it - from starting off that pit bull sanctuary you've always dreamed of to buying
- [Survey Reveals: Women Shun Big Brand Products In Favor Of Natural Beauty](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100710/survey-reveals-women-shun-big-brand-products-in-favor-of-natural-beauty/) - New research suggests we are truly entering an age of natural beauty. When choosing what to put on their skin, more than twice as many women say natural ingredients matter more to them than the brand. This new survey also found that more than two thirds of women prefer products that are not tested on
- [RECIPE: Homemade Popsicles: Beat the Heat with These Healthy Summer Treats!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100711/recipe-homemade-popsicles-beat-the-heat-with-these-healthy-summer-treats/) - Oh, how we love the hot lazy days of summer where we can just kick back and enjoy being outdoors! And, when the hot weather hits, there is nothing more refreshing than popsicles! Peruse the shelves of the grocery store, though, and you will be hard-pressed to find ones that are not laden
- [Fabulous Flax Seeds](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100715/fabulous-flax-seeds/) - Flax seeds are endlessly good for you. With an abundance of fish-free omega-3 fatty acids, anti-inflamatory properties, protection against heart disease, cancer and diabetes.. it's kind of a no-brainer to toss some flax in everything you eat daily. We love to shake 'em in our lunch salads and morning shakes, even our evening stir-frys!
- [Veg Celebs Dine Together For The Animals](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100715/veg-celebs-dine-together-for-the-animals/) - Nights at the Round Table is a new web series from Gotham City Films featuring celebrities and notables discussing important issues over a thematically appropriate dinner. This mini episode features Farm Sanctuary and a dozen celebrities who support bringing an end to factory farming. Full episodes will follow a similar format. You heard the grumblings
- [DIY: A Provocateuse Teaches Us How To Make A Self Portrait Purse](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100723/diy-a-provocateuse-teaches-how-to-make-a-self-portrait-purse/) - If you're foxy and you know it, clap your hands! Show the world you love your hot/ curvy/ flat/ bumpy/ strong/ womanly/ boyish body by making a purse in your own image. Too narcissistic for you? Make it in the image of your Kid, Boyf, BFF, or Pup.. whatevers clevs. This great
- [DIY: Growing Sprouts In The City](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100731/sprouts-in-the-city/) - Nutritional Consultant and Healthy Glam Mama Katherine Pennington of Be In Balance gives us the 411 on the importance of adding sprouts into our food daily. Yep, daily. Sprouts & All Things Green At Union Square! This morning I took a trip to the Union Square farmer's market to visit my favorite vendor
- [Seven Savory Summery Sandwich Recipes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100606/seven-savory-summery-sandwich-recipes/) - It's summer! And that means sandwiches on the beach or by the lake, since salads are slightly too complicated for on-the-go picnics. Already sick of hummus sandwiches and PBJs? So are we. So let's get slightly creative with different sandwich ideas that are perfect for taking to work or to a
- [RECIPE: Ethiopian Collards on Mini-Injeras](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100607/ethiopian-collards-on-mini-injeras/) - Smart Cars. Mini-skirts. Haiku. Good things come in small packages. Since space is limited in petite urban kitchens, cookbook author Dynise Balcavage decided to downsize traditional LP-sized injera bread to a more manageable pancake round in this divinely tasty recipe. Topped with spicy, ginger-infused collards, this dish makes an elegant appetizer or light summer meal.
- [3 Ways to Avoid a Personal Energy Crisis](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100614/3-ways-to-avoid-a-personal-energy-crisis/) - Roberta Mittman is a dedicated alternative health care practitioner and licensed acupuncturist. Last week she handed all the patients who came into her office a checklist of health challenges that they face. They were asked to rate them by priority. The results: #1 was lack of energy. It even outranked weight issues, much to her
- [RECIPE: Screw Joe, Cook up these healthy Sloppy Jane's!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100622/recipe-screw-joe-cook-up-these-healthy-sloppy-janes/) - Bored with summer salads already? Get your hearty meal on with these divine (and good for you!) Sloppy Jane's; INGREDIENTS: Veggies 3 cloves of chopped garlic 1/2 red onion chopped 1 yellow onion (NOT sweet) chopped 4 shallots chopped 8 mushrooms chopped 1 red pepper chopped 1 green pepper chopped 3 diced tomatoes (large
- [The Case For Taking A Vacation Without Your Kids](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20100623/the-case-for-taking-a-vacation-without-your-kids/) - Business woman and Mamazon of two, Amy Abrams, is here to convince you to go on a vacation... without your kids; While my last post espoused the importance of ignoring most advice, I have decided to continue to dole out advice. That being said - my "advice" will not be in the form of "you
- [How To Help Animals In The Wake Of The Oil Spill](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100504/how-to-help-animals-in-the-wake-of-the-oil-spill/) - In the coming days our country will begin to suffer the consequences of the worst oil spill in U.S. history. The aftermath of the spill will be truly devasting to animals and their habitats across the gulf coast. PATH (People Protecting Animals & Their Habitats) has determined a need for logistical, supply and
- [An Eco-Fabulous Mother's Day: From Gifts To Grub](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100504/an-eco-fabulous-mothers-day-from-gifts-to-grub/) - If you've gone through childbirth, you know that your Mother really does deserve something special once a year, if not once a week! Make sure to do something special for your Mamazon this Sunday.. even if it's just making her a cake, sending her a beautiful email, or donating to her favorite charity. Of
- [Vegan Bridal Shoes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100511/vegan-bridal-shoes/) - When I married my husband just over four years ago, I went a little bit crazy looking for bridal shoes. Satin is the favorite material for brides, and most companies don't label whether or not silk was used in the making of the fabric. And of course, I had to find something without leather soles.
- [Natural Pregnancy: Going With The Flow](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20100517/natural-pregnancy-going-with-the-flow/) - Knocked up and hoping for a perfectly "by the book" pregnancy? Things don't always go precisely as we expect them to. Today Malaine Poore, a Mamazon with tattoos, a DIY spirit, and 2 gorgeous kids with amazing names (Lyr and Isis!) shares her goddessy and helpful preggy tips; I have two children,
- [The Most Controversial Book Title Of The Year "Meat is for Pussies"](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100531/meat-is-for-pussies/) - Before you start writing us hate mail based on the title of John Joseph's new book, MEAT IS FOR PUSSIES, listen up. This book has a controversial title, yes. But the content is pure life-changing. The Most Controversial Book Title Of The Year "Meat is for Pussies" With MEAT IS FOR PUSSIES, John
- [The Right Earrings for Your Face Shape](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100403/the-right-earrings-for-your-face-shape/) - Earrings are a great fashion accessory! They come in so many different shapes, sizes and designs, which is great for styling different outfits and even face shapes. Of course, some of us have preferences, like studs only or drops for evenings, but some say that certain styles or earrings suit different face shapes. So, huggie
- [Double Love Chocolate Cake](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100406/recipe-double-chocolate-love-cake/) - Let your chocolate flag fly with this tasty (and cruelty-free!) recipe you'll fall in love with. This cake is one of Martha Stewart's vegan recipes, yep the Queen B* knows her vegans are listening! Use a heart-shaped baking pan or a bundt pan, and serve it up with some fresh fruit and soy or
- [The Second Annual Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100412/the-second-annual-worldwide-vegan-bake-sale/) - What could be better than eating and/ or baking sweet treats and saving lives? The second annual Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale (WVBS) is fast-approaching - this April 24 through May 2, 2010. Thousands of independent groups will be holding vegan bake sales in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. In
- [Her Milkshake Brings All The Vegans To the Yard: Pamela Anderson Launches Vegan Milkshake!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100413/her-milkshake-brings-all-the-vegans-to-the-yard-pamela-anderson-launches-vegan-milkshake/) - Seems as if you can't swing a stiletto without hitting a celebrity who has launched their own milkshake at Los Angeles mainstay "Millions of Milkshakes." Us dolls in the know would never participate in imbibing boob milk meant for baby cows (why here.) Not only does dairy suck for your body, it sucks for
- [The Best Vegan Thing I Ever Ate: Vegan Chicken Marsala Masala with Fresh Morels](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100421/the-best-vegan-thing-i-ever-ate/) - Meet the new monthly blog from Kathryn Hostettler, "The Best Vegan Thing I Ever Ate." Get your napkin on and start chowing! This blog is inspired by a show on the Food Network, The Best Thing I Ever Ate where Famous chefs are interviewed about their favorite foods, including where to get it and in
- [World’s Leading Environmental Experts Agree:  Best Way to Go Green is to Eat Less Meat](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100422/world’s-leading-environmental-experts-agree-best-way-to-go-green-is-to-eat-less-meat/) - Just in Time for Earth Day, our favorite non profit Farm Sanctuary Launches Groundbreaking Campaign to Introduce Green Foods Resolutions in Cities and Towns Nationwide! It is one of the most under-reported stories of the decade, yet the science could not be more conclusive: if we really- really - want to get serious about tackling
- [The Best Way to Get Cheap, Local, Organic Produce](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100423/the-best-way-to-get-cheap-local-organic-produce/) - The next best/cheapest thing to growing your own organic produce is to buy a share in a local farm. Sound complicated? Not at all now that CSA programs are sprouting up all over. Here's how it works: You pay for produce up front in the winter or spring to help the farmer plant and grow
- [Clean Out Your Pantry, Clean Out Your Life!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100426/clean-out-your-pantry-clean-out-your-life/) - Guest Blogger and Nutritional Consultant Katherine Pennington of Be In Balance explains why the state of your pantry is a metaphor for the state of your life; Have a pantry overstocked with food and unable to see what is there? Perhaps you often feel overburdened with life and need to simplify! Have a pantry
- [Cucumbers: Not Just Sex Toys Anymore!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100306/cucumbers-not-just-sex-toys-anymore/) - Okay, sensational title for a post on health. We realize you are all way too sexually sophisticated for 'cumber sex. But eating Cucumbers really are your answer to strong nails and shiny hair! Guest Blogger and Nutritional Consultant Katherine Pennington of Be In Balance gives us the how and why; Have your nails
- [Dreamy Vanilla Cupcakes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100307/recipe-dreamy-vanilla-cupcakes/) - Whether you make these super-simple cupcakes from VegNews vegan dessert expert Beverly Lynn Bennett for a birthday party or for your Oscars' party tonight, you can't go wrong with their perfectly delicious vanilla flavor. Makes 24 cupcakes What You Need for the Batter: 4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 2 cups unbleached sugar 4-1/2 teaspoons baking
- [The Most Troublesome Clothing for Women, And Our Solutions!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100317/the-most-troublesome-clothing-for-women-and-our-solutions/) - Some clothes are really, truly hard to find: the perfect jeans, the bra that doesn't hurt your back, the heels you can dance in all night long. OneStopPlus.com, the world's largest online shopping destination for plus-size women, reported what women find the most frustrating styles to find for their body type in a recent interactive
- [How To Get Your Rip Van Winkles](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100319/how-to-get-your-rip-van-winkles/) - We all know that sleep deprivation affects the body's essential functions. Sleep is a key component to health. Getting under 8 hours of sleep can lead to illness, obesity, and poor overall daytime performance. Feeling trapped in a cycle of daily fatigue and nighttime wakefulness? Applying the 3Rs will give you some solutions from the
- [RECIPE: Roasted Beet, Sweet Tofu Ricotta, and Horseradish Sandwich](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100320/recipe-roasted-beet-sweet-tofu-ricotta-and-horseradish-sandwich/) - Whenever I am in San Francisco, I love going to the Ferry Building where I can be found caressing chanterelles at Far West Fungi, fondling fruit at the Ferry Plaza farmers market, waxing poetic about the (vegan!) dark chocolate key lime apples at Recchiuti Confections, and drooling over the amazing bread from Berkeley's Acme Bakery.
- [Life-Changingly Simple Advice For New Moms](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20100324/life-changingly-simple-advice-for-new-moms/) - Amy Abrams is the co-founder of In Good Company Workplaces, a collaborative workspace and community for women business owners in NYC. Amy is also the co-founder of Artists & Fleas, a marketplace for emerging artists, designers and vintage collectors in Brooklyn. Over the past 10 years, Amy has worked with thousands of individuals to help
- [Something Juicy On The Seder Plate](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100325/something-juicy-on-the-seder-plate/) - My twenties took me cross-country five times in a biodiesel VW camper van. I went to Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, Rainbow Gatherings, Vipassana meditation, and yoga retreats. I worked at a Unitarian Universalist New Age conference center, built strawbale houses on an ecovillage in Missouri, and wore my dreadlocks proud in the Santa Cruz gay
- [Recovery Bites](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100326/recovery-bites/) - Guest Blogger Ainsley Drew takes on the much discussed connection (or lack thereof) between eating disorders and veganism - from personal experience; In freshman year our Western Civ teacher with the dishwater hair and lateral lisp took all of the girls into the auditorium and spoke to us about healthy eating. Although it was disguised
- [Martha Davis (of The Motels) Is Not Lonely, But She Is Green.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100329/martha-davis-of-the-motels-is-not-lonely-but-she-is-green/) - You may remember Martha Davis from Los Angeles band the Motels during the 1980s. Over the next decade, the Motels would release five records and notch a pair of Top Ten singles with "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer" (it's really worth re-watching the video below!) Martha earned a place as one of
- [RECIPE: Vegan Maztoh Brei](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100331/recipe-vegan-maztoh-brei/) - Passover just isn't passover without a large serving of tasty morning Matzoh Brei. Traditionally most Matzoh Brei's are laden with eggs, which makes them neither vegan nor healthy. What to do? Why, reach out to badass Jewess Chef, Isa Chandra Moskowitz (who can veganize just about anything Jewy) who shared both her
- [Chocolate-Covered Almond-Tangerine Balls](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100207/chocolate-covered-almond-tangerine-balls/) - Although many of you are thinking about balls today, on Superbowl Sunday, we are thinking about food. What else is worth thinking about on a freezing Sunday morning? Make these today to bring to your Superbowl parties later! These unique and tangy treats make a great host/hostess gift! Chocolate-Covered Almond-Tangerine Balls This recipe
- [Green, Grown, & Sexy: Eco Valentine's Day Goodies](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100208/green-grown-sexy-eco-valentines-day-goodies/) - Did the title of our last Valentine's Day Gift Guide (These Valentine's Are As Vegan As Your Vagine) scare you? Not to worry, these less frightful options will make sure you know what to buy him or her... but hustle.. only 1 week left to get your eco-presents in gear! And don't forget prezzies for
- [Born To Rescue](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100209/born-to-rescue/) - Some folks are born to shop, others are born with a will and desire to fight injustices and protect those without a voice. Kathryn Hostettler is one of those people. Check out her inspiring story; I think I was born with an innate desire to protect helpless creatures, evidenced by the menagerie of
- [If I Could Turn Back Time](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100210/if-i-could-turn-back-time/) - I'd be in the video with Cher... showing my tattooed buttocks to all the world. Alas, I'm a pregnant green vegan in NYC watching the City be blanketed in snow, and thinking about eco time pieces. Married to a collector of Vintage Rolex's, I have never cared much for watches since his obsession
- [Barfin' Rainbows, Sanctuary Style.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100212/barfin-rainbows-sanctuary-style/) - Today the wonderful Jenny Brown, Co-Founder and Director of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, tells us what real love is all about - across the species lines; Pig love, goat love, rabbit love...I knew when I started the animal rescuing business that I myself was doing it out of a deep respect and love for animal
- [10 Steps to Healthy and Sustainable Grocery Shopping on a Budget](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100215/10-steps-to-healthy-and-sustainable-shopping-on-a-budget/) - If your family is like mine, groceries are a major part of your budget. We only purchase organic and Earth friendly products, so it is essential that we take several steps to stretch our grocery shopping budget. Here are the ten steps that my family takes to make our grocery shopping trips as healthy and
- [Gorgeous At Green Fashion Week](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20100216/gorgeous-at-green-fashion-week/) - While phonies air-kiss and fur coats mingle in coat check, there is another game in town during New York Fashion Week... and it's called THE GREEN SHOWS, aka Eco Fashion Week. Now, don't get us wrong.. plenty of fur hags (many who call themselves greenies) stalked these shows too, and most of these designers
- [The Tough Cookie Who Sued Google… And Won: The Story Of Liskula Cohen](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100217/the-tough-cookie-who-sued-google-and-won/) - Liskula Cohen is a dear friend of the GirlieGirl Army. In fact, a member since it's inception - and someone we have loved for over 15 years. She is loyal, she is tough, and she doesn't mince words (our favorite kinda person.) When she was the victim of a hideous and emotionally
- [Cannoli with Ancho Cream Cheese](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100219/recipe-cannoli-with-ancho-cream-cheese/) - Who says you can't make gourmet Cannoli at home? Have we mentioned these are vegan, parve, and crazy delicious? These won't be easy to make, but they suuuuuuuure are worth it! So put on that apron, Sissy, and start baking! Cannoli with Ancho Cream Cheese Type: Dessert Serves: 8, Time to Prepare:
- [Got Plants: Is Animal Protein Necessary?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100222/got-plants-is-animal-protein-necessary/) - Every veggie gal or guy's least favorite question is "But how do you get your protein?" Guest Blogger and Nutritional Consultant Katherine Pennington of Be In Balance weighs in on this hot button issue; Most of us have been taught that the only way that we will get ample protein in our diets
- [Dear Me, I am So In Love With You Today](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100224/dear-me-i-am-so-in-love-with-you-today/) - In need of a little spirit boosting today? Why not remind yourself how much you have (and will always) love YOU. Is it that devilish way you make yourself giggle, or the way you make yourself gourmet tea every morning without fail? Whatever it is, you have every reason to be in
- [The 1 Vitamin Most of Us Are Deficient In](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100225/the-1-vitamin-most-of-us-are-deficient-in/) - Today your mission is to get the one vitamin most of us are deficient in. And Guest Blogger Marisa Miller Wolfson (of Kind Green Planet) will tell you exactly how; This vitamin is actually acts more like a hormone, and we produce it naturally when we get enough sunlight. You know where I'm going with
- [The Healing Connection Between Food And Mood](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100110/the-healing-connection-between-food-and-mood/) - Are you depressed.. or is it sugar blues? Did you notice the energy spike and then serious dip after that french toast splurge last week? Make no mistake about it, there is an inescapable link between depression and what we put in our temples. Here gourmet, raw, vegan Chef Tina Jo Stephens shares this intimate
- [How To Promote Animal Rights](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100111/how-to-promote-animal-rights/) - If you've ever sympathized with the plight of animals used for dog fighting, abused in circuses and laboratory research or killed for trophy hunting, fur and factory farming, you can make a difference by acting on your convictions and allying yourself with an organization that reflects your viewpoints. If you believe that animals deserve the
- [Skating In Uganda](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100112/skating-in-uganda/) - Jackson Mubiru is the devoted director of the Uganda Skateboard Union, Kitintale Skate Park. Located in the Kampala district of Uganda the skatepark has been existent for about 4 years now and is going into its fifth year. From the initial amount of kids skating the numbers have grown due to an increasing popularity of
- [Grilled Tempeh Reuben Sandwiches](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100112/recipe-grilled-tempeh-reuben-sandwiches/) - Allison Rivers Samson doesn't only make (and sell) the best ever vegan fudge. In her VegNews Magazine column, 'Veganize It!' this Month, she shares her recipe for Grilled Tempeh Reuben Sandwiches. Hearty, savory, and classic, this Reuben is straight out of your favorite New York deli. Admit it: we had you at "grilled," didn't we?
- [TOTALLY OBSESSED With Faux Gras!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100115/totally-obsessed-with-faux-gras/) - Foie gras (translated literally from French as "fatty liver" and pronounced 'fwah grah') is produced by cruel and inhumane farming practices. At just a few months old, ducks are confined inside dark sheds and force-fed enormous amounts of food several times a day. To fully understand, take a moment to watch this short video: A
- [The Only Health Tips You Need For The New Year!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100116/the-only-health-tips-you-need-for-2010/) - The Only Health Tips You Need for 2010? The official trainers, yogis, and nutrition coaches of the GirlieGirl Army are the soulful goddessses of the Barefoot Tiger Squad. These chicks don't only train people whose bodies you drool over in magazines, they do it with love and TLC. Here are some tips from the head
- [Peanut Butter Mini-Cheesecakes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100117/recipe-peanut-butter-mini-cheesecakes/) - These sweet treats will blow the balls off your body (should you have balls, if not.. you may be safe). This perfect show-off recipe will melt in your mouth and in your hand. Peanut Butter Mini-Cheesecakes YIELD: 12 MINI-CHEESECAKES Chocolate-Peanut Butter Crust 24 chocolate wafer cookies, 18 chocolate tea biscuits, or 12 chocolate sandwich
- [Are You A Sugar Junkie?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100118/are-you-a-sugar-junkie/) - Nutritional counselor & Regular GirlieGirl Army Blogger, Katherine Pennington (of Be in Balance,) wants you to drop the Twinkies, stat! Americans on average consume 576 cans of sugar-based soda per year, causing multiple health conditions including diabetes and obesity. Increase of sugar consumption has risen to a staggering 142 pounds of sugar per person per
- [Smelling Like Heaven Is Easier Than You Think](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20100120/smelling-like-heaven-is-easier-than-you-think/) - All us compassionate Glamazons know, You don't have to be cruel to be kind. And now, you don't have to spend a fortune, be covered in chemicals, and reek like a strip club to smell like full-blown heaven. Recently launched out of NYC - Tallulah Jane is a 100% natural and 100% cruelty free perfumery
- [10 Life Changing Ingredients To Add To Your Diet ASAP](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20100122/10-life-changing-ingredients-to-add-to-your-diet-asap/) - It's pretty simple to get healthy, just grab yourself by your glittering bootstraps and make the choice to add at least two healthy new ingredients to your diet per day. If you can't give yourself the gift of commitment, how on earth do expect anyone else to? Before you know it, you'll be on
- [Top 5 Ways to Save On Your Wedding (& Win A Copy Of "The Tax Deductible Wedding")](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100125/top-5-ways-to-save-on-your-wedding-win-a-copy-of-the-tax-deductible-wedding/) - Sabrina Rivers, Author of The Tax-Deductible Wedding wants you to know you really don't have to blow your savings on that one special day. The Tax-Deductible Wedding is a fantastic resource to help take the mystery and anxiety out of financing for your wedding. This book is your wedding-cost-control survival guide and provides practical advice
- [Make Almonds Your New BFF](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100126/make-almonds-your-new-bff/) - Nutritional counselor & Regular GirlieGirl Army Blogger, Katherine Pennington (of Be in Balance,) is nuts for nuts, and we don't blame her. Super high in protein and calcium, splitting a necklace or a sticker book with Almonds seems like a smart move; Increasingly, one of my favorite foods (that I eat a lot of
- [Numerous Ways To Get Off Your Arse, And Help Haiti!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20100127/numerous-ways-to-get-off-your-arse-and-help-haiti/) - One of the most common comments I get from Animal Rights haters is "Why don't you guys help PEOPLE!? Forget about animals!" My response usually makes it clear that the Animal Rights activists I've met over my years in this community are the most philanthropically giving of any group I've ever come in
- [Eco-Vegan High Fashion SAMPLE SALE (Fri/Sat NYC!)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20100128/eco-vegan-high-fashion-sample-sale-frisat-nyc/) - What's better than being chic & good to the earth & the animals? How about all that at 30-85% off for 2 days only! WHAT: the Vegan. Sustainable. Sample Sale! 2 Days ONLY! WHERE: 1133 Broadway #1020 (between 25th & 26th), NYC WHEN: THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY. 11am-7pm on Friday, Jan 29. noon-6pm on Saturday,
- [Save Money And Energy By Daylighting Your Home](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100129/save-money-and-energy-by-daylighting-your-home/) - Are your lighting and heating bills killing your paycheck? If 10,000 of us cut our lighting bills by 10%, we'll save a collective $131,604 per year. It could be worth speaking to an electrician (like saltle.com/electrical-services-austin-tx/electrical-troubleshooting/, for instance) to check your system to ensure all is working as it should to help save money. Want
- [Happy Breakfasting! Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20100130/happy-breakfasting-banana-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-muffins/) - Good morning, sunshine. Don't reach for that box of cereal! Saturdays and Sundays call for freshly baked goods, for Goddesses Sake! You worked hard all week, and you deserve a house that smells of heavenly goodies that take mere minutes to throw together. Despite our deep and abiding love for bananas, every
- [Popcornomics](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091229/popcornomics/) - A highly underrated, affordable, and fat-free snack we should all be grooving on way more often? Popcorn! From the 1890s until the Great Depression popcorn street vendors were common in towns and cities across America. Pushing their steam or gas powered popping carts through parks, fairs, parades, and public events they supplied popcorn to
- [Tax Write Off Heaven](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091228/tax-write-off-heaven/) - Need a quick karma boost? Do good: Donate extra stuff you don't need before the year ends, so you can take advantage of tax deductions come April 2010, while spreading a little New Year cheer. It's an easy gamble. Most donations are tax deductible (and we won't tell if you take next year's tax refund
- [Sorry Natalie, Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20091223/sorry-natalie-two-wrongs-dont-make-a-right/) - The New York Times recently ran a piece by Natalie Angier called "Sorry Vegans, Brussels Sprouts Like to Live, Too". It was categorized under the "Science" section, with the further distinction of "basics". In other words, the author wants to let us know that making an ethical argument to curtail the science-fiction and horror-movie-like indignities
- [Raspberry Almond Torte](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091223/raspberry-almond-torte-recipe/) - This torte recipe is as impressive as it is delicious. The rich almond base is the perfect complement to the delicately (not cloyingly) sweetened raspberry topping. It packs a lot of guilt-free sweetness, and it's totally free of cholesterol, dairy, and gluten! Bake it tonight and bring it to a holiday party! Ingredients: 11/2 cups
- [Win An Eco-Trip to Fiji With Eric Nies](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20091222/win-an-eco-trip-to-fiji-with-eric-nies/) - Fiji sound like a good enough way to fight the winter cold? MTV/VH1's Eric Nies, our favorite raw foods hottie, is now hosting fun filled eco adventure cruises and private charters in the salty South Pacific where you enjoy the sun and surf, while doing good for others. Sound awesome? You can enter
- [How To Create A Raw Zen Kitchen](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091221/how-to-create-a-raw-zen-kitchen/) - I strive to live a life that is more Zen (mindful, non-judgmental, and in the moment), and believe me, I'm a work in progress. That being said, I make a point to be particularly aware of my Zen-ness when I'm in the kitchen preparing Raw food. Why? Because it helps me create the most delicious
- [Blow 'Em Away With Your Baklava](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091215/blow-em-away-with-your-baklava/) - There is a great deal of debate amongst food historians about the place and time of origin of baklava, with some claiming it was created during the height of ancient Mesopotamia, others claiming it was served up during the reign of the Byzantine empire, and others claiming that the modern version of baklava didn't spring
- [Gifts For The Girl Who Has Everything](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091210/gifts-for-the-girl-who-has-everything/) - Let the lovers in and tell the haters to hit the road with this brilliant doormat, which from one angle, is a welcoming invitation into your home, reading simply "Come In," or turn it around and it keeps away unwanted guests with a not-so-subtle "Go Away"! This super warm and elegant "Pleece" shawl (made from
- [Smoke Your Marijuanica, It's Time To Celebrate Hanukkah With These Delicious Recipes!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091209/smoke-your-marijuanica-its-time-to-celebrate-hanukkah/) - Starting at sundown on Dec. 11 and lasting for eight days, menorahs will burn brightly all over the world as a testament to the story of a triumph of a small band of Jewish religious freedom fighters, known as the Maccabes, during the reign of Greek King Antiochus. As legend tells, the Maccabes fought and
- [Dateless During The Holidays](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091208/dateless-during-the-holidays/) - What to do if you are single during the time of mistletoe? Gorgeous GirlieGirl Daiva Deupree shares her (hilarious) tips to surviving the holidays solo; It's holiday party season, my dears. I love this time of year, and all the festivities that surround them; but after a year of flying solo to weddings, baby
- [Are You Pulling the Wool Over Your Own Eyes?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20091207/are-you-pulling-the-wool-over-your-own-eyes/) - Guest Girlie Blogger Nicole Capobianco spills the truth about sheep, shearing, and why it's time to ditch the itch for good; Every year around this time, when fall and winter fashions make their way into our field of vision, I inevitably find myself in a conversation with an otherwise ethical person about the wool industry.
- [Gifts That Don't Suck](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091205/gifts-that-dont-suck/) - If you are a regular to GirlieGirl Army you already know we will never tell you to get someone a Gift Card or a Membership to a Steak-of-the-Month club. But what we will share are unusual, ethical, and fun gifts for everyone on your list in numerous Gift Guide blogs coming in the following
- [Pecan-Dusted Pumpkin Cheesecake](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091203/pecan-dusted-pumpkin-cheesecake/) - It's time to get serious. We're at the 11th hour, the final countdown, the insert-your-own-metaphor-here. It's time to blow away your holiday guests with outrageously good (vegan, parve) desserts. Sure, the holidays also have a little something to do with spending time together and celebrating, but really? Who's kidding whom, here? It's all about the
- [An Experienced Doula's Tips for a Holistic Pregnancy and Birth](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20091216/an-experienced-doulas-tips-for-a-holistic-pregnancy-and-birth/) - We have a secret in our culture, and it's not that birth is painful. It's that women are strong. -Laura Stavoe Harm Last night I supported one of my doula clients through a natural birth and I'm still buzzing with post-birth energy. This Mama took an evening prenatal yoga class from 6:30 - 8:00,
- [7 Easy Steps to Avoid Gaining a Pound This Holiday Season!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20091211/7-easy-steps-to-avoid-gaining-a-pound-this-holiday-season/) - Supermom and nutritional counselor Katherine Pennington (of Be in Balance) gives us some incredibly useful tips on how to keep your gorgeous figure this holiday season; If you are anything like me, right now you are probably racing around like crazy trying to address all of your holiday cards, fighting the lines at American Girl
- [10 Tips To Naturally Boost Your Immunity](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20091203/10-tips-to-naturally-boost-your-immunity/) - Looking for ways to ward off the cold and flu? Your first line of defense is to raise your own awareness and listen to your body's internal cues. By identifying the factors that are contributing to your physical vulnerability, you can begin to prevent seasonal threats to your immune system. You can then make conscious
- ['Tis The Season For Nog (Cupcakes!)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091213/tis-the-season-for-nog-cupcakes/) - Love Eggnog, but not eggs? We got your back with tasty alternatives.. including a divine recipe for Vegan Eggnog cupcakes! This Seasonal Soy Nog is a healthier, vegan alternative to eggnog. Rather than using eggs, it calls for silken tofu and soymilk. Traditional nog features rum or brandy, but this AA/ family-friendly version substitutes
- [Surviving Thanksgiving Amongst Carnivores](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091124/surviving-thanksgiving-amongst-carnivores/) - Marisa Milller Wolfson (of Kind Green Planet) helps new and old veggies survive the holidays with carnivorous relatives with her thoughtful tips. It's best to read this blog before starting to the throw pie and threaten familial divorce; I can hardly think of a topic more emotional than food. You can debate health care
- [Savory Vegan Thai Stew](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091103/recipe-savory-thai-stew/) - With the strident arrival of fall, it's time for hearty, savory soups and stews that combine all your favorite flavors in one big, satisfying bowl. This Thai-spiced stew is perfect for chilly nights spent planning your Thanksgiving menu. Serves 6 What You Need: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced 4
- [Remembering Irena Sendler: A True Glamazon](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091108/remembering-irena-sendler-a-true-glamazon/) - There recently was a death of a 98 year-old lady named Irena that we think is worth noting. During WWII, Irena Sendler, got permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a Plumbing/Sewer specialist. She had an ulterior motive. She knew the Nazi's plans for the Jews and smuggled infants out in the bottom of
- [Preggy Ladies: How To Usher In The Soul Of A Saint With Your Baby](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20091119/preggy-ladies-how-to-usher-in-the-soul-of-a-saint-with-your-baby/) - Alexandra Aitken is a noted Kundallini Yoga instructor who teaches all over Los Angeles and holds retreats and workshops worldwide. Here she let's us Preggy gals know how to make sure your baby comes into the world on a higher spiritual plane; The ancient yogis say on the 120th day of pregnancy the soul
- [Much Ado About Adam](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091130/much-ado-about-adam/) - Guest Blogger Ari Solomon (creator of our favorite eco candle line A Scent of Scandal ) says what we have all been thinking about Adam Lambert's much blasted performance; There were a couple of legitimate criticisms of Adam Lambert's seemingly unremarkable performance at the AMA's the other night: the choreography was not the most imaginative,
- [How To Veganize Your Pantry](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091112/how-to-veganize-that-pantry/) - Sisters Jenny and Heather Goldberg of Spork Foods teach vegan cooking classes in Los Angeles and emphasize the use of whole grains and organic fruits and vegetables. They strongly believe that the closer your food is to nature, the better you will feel (it's also an environmental, political, and humanitarian statement to choose
- [Gourmet and Healthy Holiday Recipes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091120/gourmet-and-healthy-holiday-recipes/) - Don't just suffer through another Thanksgiving only eating only the side veggies! A healthy, vegetarian Thanksgiving as easy as reading the recipes below, putting on an apron (with heels if you feel naughty) and getting going! Or just forward this blog to Mom, she knows what to do. Vegetarian Paate en Crote 1
- [Giving Old Duds New Life: How To Dye Your Clothes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20091122/giving-old-duds-new-life-how-to-dye-your-clothes/) - Resident GirlieGirl Army fashionista Karina Erdelyi shares her fantastic tips on how to dye your clothes and give something you may have otherwise tossed or donated a sparkling new life! Why dump that adorable summer dress simply because the dogs muddy paws created a stain that you can't seem to get out? Just dye
- [Connecting To The Source: Living Your Yoga Practice](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091104/connecting-to-the-source-living-your-yoga-practice/) - How a getaway to Rhode Island reminded one fabulous City chick how to live her yoga all the way; Yoga, an ancient Indian practice that dates back to 1500 B.C.E. in a time known as the Vedic Period, becomes increasingly popular in the U.S. with each passing year. Many of us walk into our first
- [Before It Was Cool To Be Green…](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20091105/before-it-was-cool-to-be-green/) - Long before it was cool to "be green," critically acclaimed and much-beloved actress Alicia Silverstone came forward as a passionate and vocal advocate for animal and environmental causes. In her new book, THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet, Alicia reveals how eating a plant-based diet will
- [An Open Letter to Cruella De Ville AKA Sherri Shepherd](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20091113/an-open-letter-to-cruella-de-villa-aka-sherri-shepherd/) - Guest Blogging Glamazon Ari Solomon sends a strong message out to cold hearted Sherri Shepherd letting her know NO true glamorous beauty would be caught dead in the tortured skins of baby animals; To the producers and stars of The View: I was appalled and disgusted to see you glorifying and joking about fur on
- [A Peanut Butter And Banana Smoothie To Knock You Out Of Your Food Coma](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091127/a-peanut-butter-and-banana-smoothie-to-knock-you-out-of-your-food-coma/) - Still locked up in a side-clutching Tofurky coma? Make this protein packed smoothie (shared by lovely Guest Blogger Ali Berman) to get you headed on the right nutritional path this morning so you have enough energy to get stepping to Black Friday Sales, or hit up your loved one for some holiday morning loving; If
- [The Feminist’s Dilemma](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20091008/the-feminist’s-dilemma/) - I'm a proud feminist, as anyone who cares about the plight of women on our planet should be. In many parts of the world, women are still treated as property. They have few, if any, rights and are subject to exploitation, indignities, and violence on a daily basis. As we feminists struggle for an end
- [The Conscious Cook Rocks Oprah's Socks Off](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091028/the-conscious-cook-rocks-oprahs-socks-off/) - Tal Ronnen has broken the bar and re-set it on a Mountain top when it comes to gourmet vegan cuisine. He has been personal chef to Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Kathy Freston, and many other beyond a-list stars, and now you can steal his recipes to recreate for your own family.
- [The Big Secret: Downlow and Pregnant In The First Trimester](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20091014/the-big-secret-downlow-and-pregs/) - A friend recently confided in me that she's knocked up, but that I'm one of a chosen few she has shared this little piece of info with, and to keep my mouth shut about the big secret. (Stop trying to guess who it is, you don't know her and even you did, my lips are
- [Sea Vegetables: Not Just for the Fishies!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091023/sea-vegetables-not-just-for-the-fishies/) - Nutritional counselor & Regular GirlieGirl Army Blogger, Katherine Pennington (of Be in Balance,) gives us the scoop on Sea Veggies; Sea vegetables are perhaps one of the most overlooked vegetables in terms of nutritional value and taste! Sea vegetables contain high levels of calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, iodine, chlorophyll, enzymes and fiber and offer more
- [Key Lime Cheesecake](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091024/key-lime-cheesecake/) - This rainy Saturday morn, we bring you cheer in the form of this luscious lime cheesecake. Ultra-rich and satisfying, this incredible dessert comes from our darling friends at VegNews Magazine, who supply us with much of our food porn. Want to see exactly how to make this cake step by step? Check out the informative
- [Food Friends With Benefits](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091022/food-friends-with-benefits/) - Whether you're just looking for a quick pick-me-up, or ready to take your healthy diet to a new level, superfoods are the hot ticket. You've heard us wax rhapsodic about these tasty treaters before, but now (with some love from our Homies at Navitas Naturals) we are giving you the total rundown of what is
- [Financial Tip: Know What You Spend](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091030/financial-tip-know-what-you-spend/) - You need to know what you spend, every month. You can't manage your finances, amass savings, take nice vacations, donate to animal charities, or buy new Stella boots for fall without that annoying guilty aftertaste, unless you know how much your life really costs. You might think you need $8,000 per month, but until you
- [Apple Dumplings](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091001/recipe-apple-dumplings/) - Tart Granny Smith apples are the perfect match for the flaky dough and sweet syrup. Serve these delicious dumplings alone or with a heaping scoop of your favorite nondairy vanilla ice cream. For the Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3 1/2 Tbsp. sugar 3 Tbsp. cold margarine,
- [Alicia Silverstone Eats Her Way Through NYC (& We Meet Her for Cupcakes)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091022/alicia-silverstone-eats-her-way-through-nyc-we-meet-her-for-cupcakes/) - Check out this adorable video our veggie-goddess-homegirl Alicia Silverstone posted on her wonderful new site The Kind Life today. She eats her way through NYC, and course, we meet her for cupcakes and cinnabuns at Babycakes cuz that's the kind of supportive friend we are. On your agenda today: book a meal at a veggie
- [Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sage Polenta and Seitan Bourguignon](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20091031/ginnifer-goodwin-urges-public-to-adopt-a-turkey-this-thanksgiving/) - Instead of tortured, diseased birds for a loving, family dinner... why not try: Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sage Polenta and Seitan Bourguignon Serves 8 Squash 4 acorn squash 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Polenta 5 cups water or light vegetable stock 1 1/2 cups polenta 1 tsp
- ["Terrorist" Isn't Spelled V-e-g-a-n](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20091012/terrorist-isnt-spelled-v-e-g-a-n/) - Here, Guest Blogger, Sociologist and Activist, Brook Bolen shares her friend Caitlin's story. Be forewarned: it will infuriate you and make you damn positive that you'll want to know what your rights are: Something we can pretty much all agree on--and a basic tenant of Sociology 101--is that conformity to typical and normative behavior
- [Shop for Clothes, Don't Lose Your Shirt](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090914/shop-for-clothes-dont-lose-your-shirt/) - Oh, glorious department stores and boutiques. Your aisles burst with such colorful possibilities! Your wares call to me like Ulysses and the sirens! As you're heading off to Barney's, your favorite vintage shop, or the ultimate sample sale, consider this: physical wealth has less to do with what you earn and more to do with
- [Raw Fruit Pie](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090919/recipe-raw-fruit-pie/) - Raw Foods Glamazon Gabrielle Brick prepared a raw fruit pie for one of her private clients yesterday, and we begged her to share the recipe. Not being one to resist our charms, she hooked us up stat. Phone photo, and all. Talk about yummy!!! Normally with my clients I come prepared with recipes
- [Queer (and not in good way) Bedfellows: Michael Vick and the Humane Society](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090901/queer-and-not-in-good-way-bedfellows-michael-vick-and-the-humane-society/) - Guest Blogging Goddess Brook Bolen isn't afraid to make some of you mad when taking on Michael Vick AND the Humane Society (HSUS) all in one fell bloggin' swoop; The subject of pit bulls is immensely important to me. I'm lucky enough to be the mother to the greatest rescued pit bulls on the
- [Must-Have Boots For Fall/Winter 2009](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090902/must-have-boots-for-fallwinter-2009/) - Like it or not, there is a sweet crispness in the air which signifies the clear delineation of Summer from Fall. Doesn't mean you need to pull all your sweaters out just yet... but you definitely need to start thinking fall boots. Here are some of our top picks! And do we
- [Mercury & Tuna-Free Sandwiches That Will Knock Your Socks Off](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090909/mercury-tuna-free-sandwiches-that-will-knock-your-socks-off/) - Tuna-Free Sandwiches Maybe you are pregs and aren't doing fish.. maybe you are vegan and don't want to partake in the mass killing of beautiful fishies and the eradication of our oceans.. or maybe you simply think tuna is icky. Perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, late-night snacks, and pretty much any other time you might need
- [Leopard Print Is Here To Stay](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090907/leopard-print-is-here-to-stay/) - My Mother is (and always was) a die-hard fan of all things leopard print. I remember one particular leopard print outfit she wore regularly in the 80's from Norma Kamali that was literally head to toe dealio - a hair band, jacket, skin tight dress, and super high heels - all in leopard.
- [Know Thine Impact, Man](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090920/know-thine-impact-man/) - I don't know what brings you girls and boys out to the cinema -- maybe it's a good drama, maybe it's a good laugh, maybe it's vampires (you know who you are, Twilight whores). But for me, nothing is better than a great documentary. So last weekend a couple of my peeps and I saw
- [Is Your Digestion As Good As It Could Be?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090923/is-your-digestion-as-good-as-it-could-be/) - Dr. Sharada Hall thinks your digestion could probably use some work.. she's probably right. Not sure if she's going to get us completely off our morning fruit breakie.. but it's great to be reminded (yet again) how important carbs are! Is your digestion as good as it could be? According to Ayurveda, the
- [How To Make Herb Infused Oils](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090918/how-to-make-herb-infused-oils/) - Darlings, why would you pay extra moolah for gourmet herb infused-oils, when you could so easily make your own? Yea, you could use boring old olive oil when you cook, but why not reach for hot pepper oil or truffle oil to kick it up a notch? Mixing together savory herbs like thyme, rosemary,
- [Hit The Road, Bugs!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090907/hit-the-road-bugs/) - What happens when an animal loving vegan's cats (and home) get flea infested? Barefoot Tiger's Kendra Coppey shares her story of how she scratched the flea itch. I never thought a day would come when I would be so excited about bug spray that I wanted to shout "I love this stuff!" from the rooftops.
- [Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Pie](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090929/carve-a-pumpkin-save-a-life/) - What to do with those pumpkin insides? Why, make a pie of course! Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Pie: When you serve this pie, don't feel obligated to tell your family or guests that it's crust-free, fat-free, gluten-free, or vegan, but if they do wonder what's left after so much is left out, tell them "Flavor,
- [GirlieGirl Army Founder Chloe Jo Interviewed For "POSERS" Series](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090914/girliegirl-army-founder-chloe-jo-interviewed-for-posers-series/) - "POSERS - Yogastyles of the Movers and Shakers" is an edgy new web-based series, documenting a wide array of personalities; actors, musicians, "captains of industry," and famous Instructors who offer their take on Yoga and what it means to practice. In 2-3 minute weekly segments, famous yogamentary practitioners are recorded expressing their favorite Pose.
- [Don't Blame Swine for the Flu](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090911/dont-blame-swine-for-the-flu/) - Gorgeous Girlie Girl Army Boy Sgt, Ari Solomon (creator of our absolute favorite green, vegan candle line A Scent of Scandal ) blogs his sexy little heart out about the creepy fact that many diseases come directly from factory farming and consuming animal products. He's not just hypothesizing, homeboy backs it up. Read
- [Bid On Couture Purple Gowns Today to Raise Funds For Epilepsy](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090916/bid-on-couture-purple-gowns-today-to-raise-funds-for-epilepsy/) - The "Purple Event" fashion fundraiser for epilepsy awareness went down in NYC on September 10th. Guest Blogger Jessica Keener couldn't wait to tell us about it.. and how she needs fashionistas to step up to the plate asap by shopping for to-die-for purple gowns on ebay asap! I just came back from a super charged,
- [An Interview with Isa Chandra Moskowitz! PLUS: Grapefruit Ice Box Cookie Recipe!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090930/an-interview-with-isa-chandra-moskowitz-plus-grapefruit-ice-box-cookie-recipe/) - We are deeply obsessed with the Veganomicon cookbook, and have handed out copies to nearly everyone in our crew, vegan or not. It's that gourmet, that tasty, that divine... and it celebrates people who love to EAT. We ain't talkin' dressing-free salads and celery stick gals, but full-blown noshers who can throw down
- [Absurdly Useful Household Tips](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090901/absurdly-useful-household-tips/) - It all started with a chain letter in the Midwest.. a few experienced housewives sharing (unbelievably useful) household tips with each other. That little chain letter turned into an encyclopedia of say-it-'aint-so tricks that even the most cleanliness impaired amongst us will appreciate. This is one you'll most definitely want to forward to your girls
- [A Glamazon Knows Her Net Worth](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090908/a-glamazon-knows-her-net-worth/) - You aren't just a hot piece of ass, you are finely educated woman (or man) of the world who knows her (or his) worth goes way beyond what's in your bank account. However, you are (as our Grandma used to say) "old enough and ugly enough" to know that money matters, and to know you'll
- [30-day Health Challenge!! PLUS: Win FREE training sessions!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20090909/30-day-health-challenge-plus-win-free-training-sessions/) - We Challenge YOU.... to challenge yourself. September is here and we all know what that means - put down the BBQ and the Sangria, and get that Fall bod in tip-top shape! Who said summer is the only time to feel good inside and outside? No need to have commitment phobia or dole out
- [Overcoming Excuses that Hold You Back](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090815/overcoming-excuses-that-hold-you-back/) - Guest Blogger and Life Coach Laurie Gerber helps us face all the b.s excuses that are holding you back from living your dream life right now! All of us struggle with issues like finding time for exercise, finding a new job, and finding your dream guy or gal special. And for every solution we are
- [Orange Cardamom Pistachio-Date Granola](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090819/orange-cardamom-pistachio-date-granola/) - You can get with this, or you can get with that. You can buy a fancy, so-good-it-tastes-like-cake organic granola for $15... or you can make your own for a fraction of the price. Your choice, lazy bones. If you are going to buy, we highly recommend me+goji for pure divinity. If,
- [Maca: Miracle Energy Enhancer?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090801/maca-miracle-energy-enhancer/) - Over the last few years, there has been a lot of buzz and much written about Maca. Is it really a "superfood" that enhances energy (sexual and otherwise?) We even recently heard a women claim it helped her get pregnant! What's the real spiel on Maca? We asked Nutritionist Katherine Pennington for
- [Idiot Proof/ Eco Hair Curlers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090813/idiot-proof-and-eco-hair-curlers/) - Have you finally learned what our Grandma's have always known? Hair curlers RULE! Whether you need a bit of oomph in your roots or a quick fix of dirty hair before a night out on the town... your go-to should always be your curlers before your hair dryer. After all, stick straight hair
- [Five Steps to Getting Your Book Published](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090804/five-steps-to-getting-your-book-published/) - Our GirlieGirl Army readers are not only glamorous and compassionate, they also wildly intelligent. In fact, we know many of our readers are not only voracious readers - but exceptional writers! We often get asked "How does one go about publishing a book?" and our answer is usually to buy Writer's Market.
- [Fake That Bake: How to Get a Natural Looking Fake Tan](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090806/fake-that-bake-how-to-get-a-natural-looking-fake-tan/) - We would all love to spend everyday all day grilling our hard bods to an envious glow...but lets get real. The majority of us sure as hades do not have enough time or cash to spend toting ourselves, our pets and all the veg snacks we can shove into our totes, to the beach
- [Etirsa Inniss: A Model-Turned-Holistic-Healer's Must Haves](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090805/a-model-turned-holistic-healers-must-haves/) - Etirsa Inniss has walked the runways of Oscar De La Renta, Giorgio Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen, Collette Dinnigan, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. You've probably also seens her in the tons of TV commercials she's starred in like Verizon, Mercedes Benz, Macy's, Miller Lite- just to name
- [Cruelty-Free Cowgirl Kicks](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090804/cruelty-free-cowgirl-kicks/) - You know how we feel about leather. Producing leather heavily contributes to global warming, land devastation, environmental pollution, usage of valuable natural resources, water supply contamination, the abuse of billions of animals, and diseases in adults and children. And we have facts to back it up: read this blog. But not to
- [Chesapeake Tempeh Cakes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090814/chesapeake-tempeh-cakes-post-punk-kitchen-star-rocks-vegan-brunch/) - Isa Chandra Moskowitz is known for bringing a rock 'n' roll attitude to vegan cooking. Her recipes are always fun, easy to follow, never too serious, and-most importantly-delicious. Now Isa's bringing the same edge to one of her favorite meals in the new cookbook Vegan Brunch. Vegan Brunch is full of revamped classics that are
- [Being Vegan Sucks](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090818/being-vegan-sucks/) - Guest Blogger and Girlie Girl Army Boy Sgt, Ari Solomon (creator of our - and many big time celebs - absolute favorite candle line A Scent of Scandal ) sounds off on what he should of said to the chick who told him vegans suck; My husband and I were invited on a day
- [Bad, Bad Baby Carrots](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090707/bad-bad-baby-carrots/) - That baby carrot ain't so cute. Bigger is definitely better in the land of Carotenoids and Carrot Cake. Think those baby carrots you toss into your grocery cart are adorable, portable, and free of the hassle of having to peel? Think again bunny babies. Those bite-sized nuggets are hiding an ugly truth behind their seemingly
- [Chloe Jo won't keep her clothes on or her mouth shut!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090707/chloe-jo-wont-keep-her-clothes-on-or-her-mouth-shut/) - For those of you who know our GirlieGirl Army Founder Chloe Jo Berman, you know she has a problem staying quiet (and keeping her clothes on)... especially when it comes to speaking up for the rights of animals, and promoting veganism! She's ferociously vocal about going veggie and explaining how practicing ahimsa has changed
- [Chicken and Fish Don’t Grow On Trees](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090709/chicken-and-fish-don’t-grow-on-trees/) - Do you consider yourself a pescatarian, or do you "only" eat chicken and fish? Then this is for you. Over the last couple years, I've noticed some similar recurring responses that people have when I tell them I'm vegan. They go something like this, "Oh, I'm practically a vegetarian. I mean, I don't eat red
- [Mango Sorbet-Macaroon Tartlets](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090714/recipe-mango-sorbet-macaroon-tartlets/) - Ani Phyo is the host of the most popular "uncooking" show on YouTube, Ani's Raw Food Kitchen Show, and is the author of internationally acclaimed best-seller Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable, Living Food Recipes. Ani inspires global audiences with her fast, easy, delicious, healthy recipes that never fail to impress the shit out of
- [Sudanese-style Eggplant Paate](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090717/recipe-sudanese-style-eggplant-pate/) - Need a delicious hors d'oeuvre-style dip that will fill your tummy and impress your guests? Sudanese-style Eggplant Pate Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplant, peeled and sliced sea salt grapeseed oil for frying 1/2 ts ground coriander seeds 2-3 Tb lemon juice 2-4 Tb creamy or crunchy peanut butter, according to your taste red pepper flakes to
- [Giving Good (Cruelty-Free) Face](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090723/giving-good-cruelty-free-face/) - What the heck is all this cruelty-free junk we wax on about ad nauseum, and what does it have to do with keeping your lip gloss poppin'? We get your emails all the time; "What's the best all-natural mascara?" or "How can I be sure my deodorant hasn't been tested on dogs eyeballs?"
- [Get Your Furry Fix by Fostering](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090727/get-your-furry-fix-by-fostering/) - Can't commit to being a full time Doggy/ Kitty Mommy/ Daddy right now? Here the wonderful Dr. Pia Salk, who has extensive experience fostering pets, gives you the scoop on fostering; Get Your Furry Fix by Fostering If you can't adopt a pet but want to get a temporary furry cuddle fix, support the
- [Cash for Clunkers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090729/cash-for-clunkers/) - Betcha didn't know you can get cold hard cash for your old car from the Government. President Obama signed into law the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), aka "Cash for Clunkers." $1 billion in federal funding is available to help sell new vehicles (2007). That means you can get a $3,500 to $4,500 credit
- [Pear Flax Seed Muffins](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090730/pear-flax-seed-muffins/) - We love it when good for you meets delicious, don't you? These easy to make muffins are full of good for you ingredients! Flax seeds contain high levels of lignans and Omega-3 fatty acids which benefit the heart and possess numerous anti-cancer properties, Soy milk is high in protein (here's what we think
- [80's Style is Totally Tubular](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090731/80s-style-is-totally-tubular/) - You've seen the sardonic hipsters prancing around in stonewashed jeans and silver bejewelled belts with teased bangs. Unless you are 18 and supermodel-pretty (and can therefore get away with absosmufly anything), this is not ever, ever, ever a good look. But the 80s weren't all bad, like the look above, there are some trends
- [July 4th High Style](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090629/july-4th-high-style/) - July 4th means stuffing ice pops and veggie hot dogs in your mouth while staring drunk, sweaty, and dazed at the fireworks... why not go all the way with some Independence Day themed garb? Though you may not love everything our Country stands for, we have certainly come a long way. Wikipedia tells us; "The
- [Grilled Summer Vegetable Terrine](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090628/grilled-summer-vegetable-terrine-recipe/) - It's hot as Hades, your thong is sticking to your tramp stamp tattoo, and you want to chow down at a BBQ sans the flesh of tortured, factory farmed animals... what to make? Vegan Chef and GirlieGirl Army Loyalist, Ella Nemcova of The Regal Vegan (a fabulous catering service for healthy and gourmet eats
- [Alexandra Jamieson Hates Styrofoam](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090625/alexandra-jamieson-hates-styrofoam/) - Want to figure out one easy way to make school lunches healthier? Healthy gourmet chef, certified health and nutrition counselor Alexandra Jamieson (who has been seen on Oprah, The Final Word, 30 Days, and Super Size Me, amongst a zillion other hot-shot appearances) puts on her Mommazon chapeau and speaks out against creepy styrofoam
- [Passing Up Cocktails With The Girls For My Birthday](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090619/passing-up-cocktails-with-the-girls-for-my-birthday/) - Guest Blogger Louise J. Schnaier is a Psychotherapist and the Director of International Adoption at Spence-Chapin. We also happen to think she's an angel. Louise blew us away with her simple request; please forgo buying me (or yourself) a cocktail this weekend, and save a child's life. Showing us how simple (and
- [Lusting after Mink](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20090618/lusting-after-mink/) - Not Mink fur... as if! The Mink of which we speak is deliciously fun and bright Rebecca Brough Mink's eponymous line out of Cali. Rebecca, a former model, has devoted her entire life to the mission of preserving the planet and the humane treatment of animals. She was torn (like many of us)
- [The Wine Rack: Booze Directly From Your Boobs?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090616/the-wine-rack-booze-directly-from-your-boobs/) - If you're going to whine about being flat-chested - may as well wine about being flat-chested! The Wine Rack drink dispensing sports bra will increase your bust line by 2 cup sizes AND get you and your friends buzzed via a sort of nouveau breastfeeding. This is particularly good for us vegan, organic gals who
- [The Best Natural (and Cruelty-Free!) Sunscreens](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090610/the-best-natural-and-cruelty-free-sunscreens/) - Want to know how to sun your buns and not get burned - the cruelty free way? Summer season and tiny bikinis go hand in hand, but when you're showing a little more bosom, sun protection is key. Most health care providers will tell you that lathering on any sunscreen will do the trick,
- [Agave Nectar: Nature's Miracle Sweetener](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090609/agave-nectar-natures-miracle-sweetener/) - Are you addicted to sugar? Do you have to have sweetener in your coffee or tea or like something sweet on top of your toast or oatmeal in the morning??? Well, most people do! Believe it or not, Americans consume 20 teaspoons of sugar on a daily basis, which adds up to 142 pounds of
- [Salt Crystal Lamps Rock](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090508/salt-crystal-lamps-rock/) - Not only are salt crystal lamps incredibly beautiful and artistic, they also have tremendous health benefits! How can a pretty lamp help your health, you ask? A salt lamp is a chunk of mined salt that has been hollowed out to allow room for a lightbulb or tiny candle. The light glows through
- [Holy Mole-y!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090512/holy-mole-y/) - If there's one thing you need to do before this summer... it's get your nekked bod checked by a dermo. Kendra Coppey of Barefoot Tiger hooks you up with details you do and do not want to know! There's nothing worse than sitting in a Doctor's office wearing a piece of paper, having some
- [Chai Tiramisu](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090515/chai-tiramisu-recipe/) - This Chai Tiramisu serves 12, but you may need to eat the entire thing yourself, depending on where you are in your Menstrual cycle. If there is something better than sex, we think we've found it in this recipe. Jason Wyrick, the executive Chef and publisher of The Vegan Culinary Experience (the world's only
- [Down with down](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090516/down-with-down/) - Guest Blogger and Girlie Girl Army Boy Sgt, Ari Solomon (creator of our absolute favorite candle line A Scent of Scandal ) sheds some light on the often under looked down feather industry. Prepare to be schooled. The other day, I was listening to my favorite podcast, Vegetarian Food For Thought hosted by Colleen
- [Is Your Diet Toxic?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090517/is-your-diet-toxic/) - We've spoken before about goddess Kathy Freston, and her mission to change lives - both human and animal with her beautiful spirit and inspiring books. Now our veggie sister is an EXTRA TV correspondent, and in a recent must-watch interview with Dr. Colin Campbell, she reveals that our diets very well may be toxic!
- [Juicy (Online) Memorial Day Sales!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090522/juicy-online-memorial-day-sales/) - This weekend officially marks the kick off to summer - and that means crushes that give you butterflies, dewy skin, mojito's that never end, and teensy summer dresses! Hurrah! Although you'll want to be mostly outside, take a couple hours to shop this weekend - either online or in person for cuhrayze deals at
- [Adam Lambert is a Gay Jew, Of Course He Lost.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090523/adam-lambert-is-a-gay-jew-of-course-he-lost/) - American Idol is usually the last thing we would watch on TV, but when someone sent us a clip of the glorious Adam Lambert killin' some old school rock songs in a totally new way, we became insta-fans. His loss was a sharp reminder of America's deep seeded biases. Did Adam Lambert lose
- [Los Angeles Angels: Get Your Hair "Did" For a Cause!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090527/los-angeles-angels-get-your-hair-did-for-a-cause/) - The lovely Cristophe Salon in Los Angeles is offering 50% off all salon services this Thursday, May 28th. And it gets even better; 50% of the proceeds benefit Farm Sanctuary! From 6-9pm enjoy complimentary organic, vegan lite bites and festive drinks... and peep the hottie in the chair gettin' blown out next to you.
- [Your Epidermis is Showing: Chemical-Free Summer Beauty Tips!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090528/your-epidermis-is-showing-chemical-free-summer-beauty-tips/) - Our friend, longtime GirlieGirl Army Sgt and Beauty expert Allison Tray ofTres Belle Spa in Brooklyn, New York shares her tips for summer beauty with us. Why should you trust her? Because we do - and cuz mad celebutantes be hittin' her spot for everything from laser hair removal to eyelash extensions on the
- [What is Water Kefir? Move Over Kombucha!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090506/what-is-water-kefir-move-over-kombucha/) - Raw foods expert and maker of the worlds most delicious raw, vegan, organic chocolate bars, Gabrielle Brick gets us hip to the Water Kefir craze; What is Water Kefir? They weren't joking when they spoke about turning water into wine! Well, actually more like champagne! That's right, Water Kefir is delicious AND there are incredible
- [The Cruelest Show on Earth: Why our kids won't be going to the circus.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090409/the-cruelest-show-on-earth-why-our-kids-wont-be-going-to-the-circus/) - Guest Blogger Nityda Coleman is about to change anything you ever believed about the circus. And if you can't change your mind, are you sure you have one? "STEP RIGHT UP! STEP RIGHT UP! IT'S THE CRUELEST SHOW ON EARTH!" Going to the circus seems to be a great American pastime, among the ranks
- [Nights in White Denim](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090413/nights-in-white-denim/) - There is something about white denim that invokes images of Ralph Lauren models in 1988, luxuriously strewn on yachts hugging Golden Retriever puppies. As much as our inner activist snubs our noses at such displays of disparate wealth, there is something truly gorgeous about those deep tans and Basinger good looks. This summer,
- [The Simplest And Most Delicious Banana Bread Recipe Ever!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090415/bodaciously-simple-and-delish-banana-bread/) - You will feel like a billion bucks after getting your potassium, carbohydrates, and natural-sugar rush after imbibing this delicious and ridiculously easy-to-make bread. This bread tastes divine with a slab of Pumpkin or Apple Butter gobbed on top, but Earth Balance, Marmalade, or nothing at all is perfection too. And talk about a
- [A Yogi Screws Up and Tells All](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090416/a-yogi-screws-up-and-tells-all/) - We all have days where we say something mean to someone we do or don't love, eat the wrong food for lunch, and surf the net more than we work. Our favorite Boston Yogi, Deborah Spielman discusses her imperfections and what she does on the days where she royally f*cks up. Oh to screw up..
- [Crazy for Kimchi](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090417/crazy-for-kimchi/) - I'm neither Korean nor a Kimchi expert, but I know one thing and it's that I LOVE KIMCHI!!! It's a staple in my refrigerator. I die for the spicy hot chili combined with the fermented flavor and juicy cabbage and/ or radish pieces. Kimchi (also spelled gimchi, kimchee, or kim chee) translated, means "to
- [Emily Deschanel and Rory Freedman Fantasize About Their Dream Earth Day Date!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20090421/emily-deschanel-and-rory-freedman-fantasize-about-their-dream-earth-day-date/) - Emily Deschanel (Bones) and Rory Freedman (Skinny Bitch) are BFF's, and one of their common bonds is their love of animals and the earth (and of course GirlieGirl Army). We asked them what their perfect friend date would be in celebration of Earth Day, and this is what they told us; Rory Freedman: B-b-b-b-b-b-b-bones!
- [Leave Your Guilt At The Door: Earth Day PRIDE](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090422/leave-your-guilt-at-the-door-earth-day-pride/) - We beat ourselves up all the time. "Oh, I forgot to bring my bag to the store today. I'm an idiot!" or "If I had managed my time better, I wouldn't have had to take a cab/my car to this place; I could've walked or ridden my bike and now I'm killing the planet. Waaaah!"
- [Princess Superstar's Creamy Strawberry Mousse Recipe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090423/princess-superstars-creamy-strawberry-mousse-recipe/) - Princess Superstar is not just a highly in-demand DJ, famous rapper, East Village Legend, and noted Glamazon. She's also a raw living expert, who says that her recipe for creamy vegan strawberry mousse is not only sugar free and super sweet, but has made many a man fall madly in love with her after
- [Pimp my Tofu – Vegetarians Got Soul!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090307/pimp-my-tofu-vegetarians-got-soul/) - When we heard that the book "The Vegan Soulfood Guide to the Galaxy" by Afya Ibomu had just been released, we knew we had to find out more about this innovative sister and her delectable galaxy! Nothing is more delish than vegan soulfood (get your ass over to Soul Vegetarian, a chain of vegan
- [How to Save Your Pets Life](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090310/how-to-save-your-pets-life/) - When Health Expert Nityda Coleman told us she wanted to blog on the dangers of commercial pet food, we said yes, PLEASE! After reading "The Nature of Animal Healing : The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat" by Martin Goldstein D.V.M. we completely shifted the way we feed our pets.
- [Praise Cheeses!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090311/praise-cheeses/) - Guest bloggin' blondie Marisa Miller Wolfson (of Kind Green Planet) sings the delicious, and oh-so-healthy praises of dairy-free cheeses. Whether you are weight conscious, vegan, lactose intolerant, or Kosher - vegan cheeses have made some serious advancements and are yummier and healthier than ever! Read on: Today your mission is to open your
- [Is Leather Eco-Friendly?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090312/is-leather-eco-friendly/) - As Lucky Magazine's newest issue touts leather as a completely eco-friendly choice, we went to eco-vegan shoe designer Elizabeth Olsen (from banging hot and editorial darling line OLSEN HAUS) for the real scoop. IS Leather eco-friendly, or are those touting their Birkin bags and calling themselves "Green Goddesses" kidding themselves? Here are the cold,
- [Little Pretty: The Art of Gretchen Ryan](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20090313/little-pretty-the-art-of-gretchen-ryan/) - Gretchen Ryan is one of those people that you meet and instantly fall in love with, or at least I did. Her energy seems almost saint-like, above gossip and frowns. She also is supermodel gorgeous, a tremendous artist, sweet as pie, and genuinely seems to care deeply about every living creature. The fact
- [Purple Nurple](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090314/purple-nurple/) - Purple continues to be the color du jour -- and from what I've seen from the '09 collections, it look like the purple craze is going to continue well into fall. Purple is the color of Queens, Eggplant, and Amethyst. If poetry had a color, I think it would be this rich, majestic
- [Bone Strengthening Elixirs](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090315/broken-bones-and-broken-hearts/) - Nutritional Consultant Gabrielle Brick advises us on bone strengthening (did you know there was such a thing?!); To be strong on the outside we must be strong on the inside. Seems pretty simple, right? What I'm about to share with you is one of the steps in The Alchemy of Self which is a
- [I scream, you scream, we ALL scream for (vegan) ice cream!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090316/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-vegan-ice-cream/) - This blog may get some people's panties in a bunch and cause some controversy, but it's time to get honest about dairy. What's cold, sweet, healthy, delicious, and doesn't come from the nipple of a tortured animal? Why vegan ice cream, of course. As information on the dairy industry continues to repulse, sadden,
- [Krazy for Kombucha: The tea that gets you drunk and healthy!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090318/krazy-for-kombucha-the-tea-that-gets-you-drunk-and-healthy/) - We've waxed rhapsodic about the way Kombucha makes us feel before. We are totally addicted to it, in the best of ways. It tastes like a strong soda, and it somehow makes us feel like a mixture of a marathon runner, and a little high. Since we discovered it a year
- [Beyond Skin Fabulosity](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090319/beyond-skin-fabulosity/) - With glamorous, wearable, and affordable "green" shoe lines abounding like Olsen Haus, Neuaura, Mohop, Charmone, and Mink - it's no longer a shlep and a search to find eco-friendly and cruelty-free shoes! Rejoice vegan fashionistas! Ethical shoes are no longer the property of plastic Payless (sweatshops!) or luxe Stella McCartney (who can afford 'em?).
- [Who doesn't love a good BJ?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090320/who-doesnt-love-a-good-bj/) - Get your mind outta the gutter, we meant BETSEY JOHNSON. Betsey Johnson, who we have loved since we were 12, is hosting a Gift Card Giveaway til March 22, so take advantage of it (wherever you are) this weekend. Here's how it goes down: Spend $250 receive a $25 gift card. Spend $500 receive a
- [Sayonara Paper Towels!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090323/sayonara-paper-towels/) - We are so over paper towels; the cost, the waste, the constant refilling! Annoying/ expensive/ eco-evil! We have pretty much cut our paper towel usage almost entirely out since we discovered the dope-on-a-rope SKOY cloths! These fabulous, absorbent, biodegradable and natural multi-use cloths have taken the place of our sponge and paper towels.
- [Estate Sales: It’s Not Quite Grave Robbing](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090324/estate-sales-it’s-not-quite-grave-robbing…/) - For all you boys and girls out there on a budget (isn't that pretty much everyone these days?), estate sales are going to be your new weekend obsession. Thanks to Guest Blogger Ali Berman, you now have the perfect 101 guide below. Every weekend on Fridays, Saturdays and sometimes Sundays, homes of the recently
- [16 Year Old War Survivor Transforms Bullets into Treasures](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090325/16-year-old-war-survivor-transforms-bullets-into-treasures/) - Talk about making lemonade out of lemons: Lovetta Conto, a 16-year-old war survivor who was one of two top finalists for the 2008 International Children's Peace Prize, has set an ambitious new goal for herself: to raise enough money to help move a family of orphans from the refugee camp where she grew up to
- [Gourmet Triathlon Fuel](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090325/gourmet-triathlon-fuel/) - Brendan Brazier is a badass athlete who dispels the "vegans are scrawny" myth like nobodies bidness. He is a professional Ironman triathlete, two-time Canadian 50km ultra marathon champion, bestselling author on plant-based performance nutrition, formulator of Vega whole food nutritional products (available at a health food store near you), and just overall a truly
- [Lady Parts:  A Single Girl Takes On Breastfeeding](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090331/ladyparts/) - Funny girl Daiva Dupree take a moment to contemplate Breastfeeding from a Single Mommyless Gal's perspective. All three of my cousins and two of my friends, just had babies. Now, a lot of my friends have had children, but never have I been more confronted by breastfeeding than over the last six months. Before I
- [I Did Not Sleep Train My Boys – They Are Now 4 and 8 Years Old And Here’s How They Sleep](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20190116/i-did-not-sleep-train-my-boys-they-are-now-4-and-8-years-old-and-heres-how-they-sleep/) - ​By far, when moms send me emails, it’s to talk about their new baby’s sleep issues. My #1 blog post is my High Needs Babies – My Experience Raising a High Needs Toddler, where I share my struggle raising a baby who never, ever wanted to sleep. At the time, I did not know if
- [How To Practice Peaceful Parenting With Elementary School Aged Children](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20190109/how-to-practice-peaceful-parenting-with-elementary-school-aged-children/) - ​There's no such thing as parenting perfectly. We're all doing the best we can with the resources we have in that moment. True, if we use a positive parenting approach when our children are toddlers, they're easier when they're older. But you can start peaceful parenting any time, and you'll see a difference in your
- [Super-foods for a Super Body!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090222/super-foods-for-a-super-body/) - How to reach peak performance and your best body ever? Raw foodies have been raving about "Super Foods" forever. What are they and why do they rawk? Raw foods expert and maker of the worlds most delicious raw chocolate bars, Gabrielle Brick shares her super little secrets below; There is more to
- [The (vegan) Oscar Look for Less!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090224/the-vegan-oscar-look-for-less/) - From jaw dropping gowns to ridiculous jewels, celebrities pulled out all the stops on Sunday night's red carpet. Were you gagging for Taraji P. Henson's vintage diamond necklace? How about Natalie Portman's to-die-for Stella shoes? Once again, GirlieGirl Army fan favorite the vegan/ cruelty-free/ eco Look for Less returns for a delicious
- [Top 15 Fruits and Vegetables to Buy Organic and WHY](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090220/top-15-fruits-and-vegetables-to-buy-organic/) - We all know that eating organic produce takes chemicals (some seriously dangerous suckers) out of your diet and keeps all the delicious, healthful vitamins and goodies in. Organic produce is more nutritious, not genetically modified, tastes better, and is much better for the environment - it's an easy sell. Pesticides cause cancer, damage to
- [Win a Chance to be a character in the Wonder Woman Comic Books!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20090218/win-a-chance-to-be-a-character-in-the-wonder-woman-comic-books/) - Hey SuperGirls, Wonder Women, Green Lanterns, and Assorted Superhero readers: A contest to lift our mid-week blues and remind us of the power of that illustrated (and illustrious) lady of the lasso. Now you can live your tween dream and Win a Chance to Have Your Likeness Drawn Into an Upcoming Wonder Woman Comic Book!
- [Reworking your old duds into incredible kiddie clothes!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090216/reworking-your-old-duds-into-incredible-kiddie-clothes/) - Susi Lux is surely becoming an underground eco fashion star with her terrifically green business venture "Luxos Kid." By recycling Mom n' Dad's old gear, and making it into the cutest kids clothing, Susi is single-handedly keeping thousands of pounds of clothes out of landfills all over the world! Here's how it works: Parents
- [A Twenty-Something American Comments On The Sri Lankan Genocide](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090215/a-twenty-something-american-comments-on-the-sri-lankan-genocide/) - We know you are used to reading fashion, diet, and glam living tips in our little online universe but when GirlieGirlArmy reader Jessica Small (this is a pseudonym, as we need to keep her identity secret to protect her safety) reached out to us and asked us to bring some attention to the Sri Lankan
- [How to Shop for Vintage](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090213/how-to-shop-vintage/) - Love vintage dresses, but scared to shop for them? Guest blogger Chrissie Eden Vazquez gives you the 411 on how to find the right dress, and what to do once you get it home. Springtime is just around the corner, and with it, the beginning of Celebration Season. You know what I'm talking about--that
- [Finola Hughes Spills The Green Beans On Her Eco-Fabulous Life](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090212/finola-hughes-spills-the-green-beans-on-her-eco-fabulous-life/) - Emmy Award-winning actress Finola Hughes is far from just an 80's icon, she's a real deal modern day green goddess! Finola hosts the Style Network's popular makeover series "How Do I Look?" (which recently celebrated the airing of its 100th episode), has developed a jewelry line for QVC, released a book with Ballantine Books titled
- [Step Away From the Bottle!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090210/step-away-from-the-bottle/) - Water bottles = evil. Think you already knew how bad? Check out these scary facts, and commit even further to your Sigg's. I recently watched the 2008 award-winning documentary FLOW (For the Love of Water) which frighteningly lays out the international water crisis. It tells the tale of a quickly dwindling fresh
- [My Funny Valentine](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090207/my-funny-valentine/) - V Day is hot on your sky high heels... have you planned something spectacular for your Lovebug yet? Break out the lace doilies and chocolates, tis the season to be a walking cliche. Planning on cooking him or her a gorgeous at-home meal? Fabulous! For those romantic meals at home, some tips from
- [How to Get the Cheapest, Freshest, Eco-friendliest Veggies Around](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090206/how-to-get-the-cheapest-freshest-eco-friendliest-veggies-around/) - While some of you have started your own organic gardens (yay, you!), there is another option for those of us who want cheap, fresh, organic veggies but who have black thumbs and/or live in a concrete jungle. Here's how Community Supported Agriculture generally works: Instead of paying a farmer after the harvesting of his/her veggies,
- [Pregnant And Green](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20090202/knocked-up-and-green/) - Since so many of our GirlieGirl readers are preggers, we thought we'd ask a real deal eco Momma for her favorite Green Pregnancy Tips. Guest-Blogger Francesca Olivieri is a Mommazon of 3 vivacious kidlettes, and is here to offset your carbon emitting nerves as our resident Green Earth Mother! I can't think of a
- [From "The Grind" to Grinding Cacao: An Interview with Eric Nies](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090202/from-the-grind-to-grinding-cacao-an-interview-with-eric-nies/) - Eric Nies was the object of many girls (and boys!) fantasies in the 90's as host of MTV's "The Grind" and on the first season of "The Real World," but after a spell of decadence and overindulgence, this genuinely authentic guy had his "aha" moment and now spends his days promoting a holistic raw lifestyle.
- [Send a Valentine to a Chained Dog!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090129/send-a-valentine-to-a-chained-dog/) - There are millions of dogs in this country who suffer terribly because they are kept chained outside 24-7. That is, they are constantly chained to a doghouse, fence, garage, or post, left to endure rain, snow, wind, heat, and cold. They suffer from severe agitation and loneliness because they can't go for a walk, play
- [GirlieGirl Deal to Die for: Lingerie fit for an Eco-Princess!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20090122/girliegirl-deal-to-die-for-lingerie-fit-for-an-eco-princess/) - Just because are in love with Clare Bare, a Brooklyn based lingerie company that designs and produces one- of-a-kind and limited edition lingerie from vintage and eco-friendly and organic materials, doesn't mean we don't still love you more than peach pie! Every piece designed by Clare is dainty, comfortable, and sweeter than agave. And
- [The Importance of Dry Shampoo](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090121/the-importance-of-dry-shampoo/) - How do you think our Grandmothers kept those 'hives alive for DAYS? My Grandmother (a shockingly bright redhead who still sports "pieces" and huge faux flower clips on her pompadour) went for a once weekly "shampoo and set" where her "girl" teased her borderline-fuchsia locks into oblivion. Her hair always looked sexy
- [Dirty Dolls Lingerie](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20090119/dirty-dolls-lingerie/) - Dirty Dolls Lingerie just launched its to-die-for pretty inaugural collection! Designed by two ethical Glamazons (and GirlieGirl Army readers) - Erica Paul and Courtney Newman - this dreamy line offers hard to find bra sizes that most retailers do not carry. The bra size range starts at 30C and goes up to 44DDD (can you
- [Your Winter Survival Guide](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090117/your-winter-survival-guide/) - Your Winter Survival Guide Life in the Bell Jar is a drip and a drag. For those of us who live in cold climates, winter can really hang you up the most. Carbs n' dry hair. Depression n' layers. Those extra 5 pounds sneaking their way around your tummy, and the
- [The (Cruelty-free) Golden Globes Look for Less](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090114/the-cruelty-free-golden-globes-look-for-less/) - The Golden Globe Awards may be the pinnacle of glitz, glamor, and trend setting styles - but they are rarely a hotbed for vegan or ethical fashion moments. That would be before you had GirlieGirl Army Angels scouting the scene for you. Angelina's Jimmy Choo's may not be in your budget or in
- [Put A Cork In It](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090112/put-a-cork-in-it/) - We've often been told we yap too much, but a simple cork au vin couldn't stifle our timbre! Cork... just the word alone invokes hazy, memorable evenings in sky high 40's style wedges by musty fireplaces with red velvet drapes, and clove cigarettes. Wait, was that us or Tom Jones? Either way,
- [Should You Eat Before Working Out?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20090112/should-you-nosh-before-you-work-out/) - I feel like a lazy sod lately when I exercise. I thought maybe I wasn't eating enough before hitting the gym, so I asked my trainer, nutritionist, and all-around-guru Kendra Coppey, what's the shpiel on eating before working out? Here's her response: Eating before your workout is a good thing. But knowing what and
- [Navajo Inspired Chic](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20090110/navajo-inspired-chic/) - Yes, gorgeous and ornate Navajo inspired prints were all over the runways and will soon find their way to your best knock off spot. But our re-found love for all things Southwest slouch comes from a little lady named Marilyn Whirlwind (anyone remember "Northern Exposure"?). Marilyn was a woman of few words, who
- [Ch-ch-chia](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090107/ch-ch-chia/) - Not the fluffy haired creatures from infomercials, silly. Chia Seeds. I've been stuffing 'em in my smoothies and salad dressing regularly, and definitely feel a little extra (veggie) pepperoni in my step and a tad less hungry. Why? Chia seeds are one of the most powerful, functional, and nutritious superfoods in the world.
- [Weight Loss Myths and Juice Fast Tips](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20090101/weight-loss-myths-and-juice-fast-tips/) - Happy New Year, Skinny Bitches! We know some of you aren't at your ideal weight, and that today marks the first day of your new diet. Good for you! Feel the empowered spirit and eat that kale! Katherine Pennington of Be in Balance is guest bloggin' her way to heaven below with some of her
- [Cookie Monster](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20081222/cookie-monster/) - We feel like we are always starting every blog with something about our PMS; "During one particularly bad PMS binge, we ate all the contents of our fridge in 20 minutes" or "Last week, when PMS struck, we almost smacked our doorman for having the nerve to say hello to us! Can't he see
- [DIY iPhone Gloves](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081217/diy-ipod-gloves/) - Crafter/Blogger (I Heart Switch)/Author/TV personality Alison Lewis's book "Switch Craft: Battery-Powered Crafts to Make and Sew" includes some surprisingly simple DIY electric crafts. How do you use your iPod and iPhone in the winter without taking off your gloves, without freezing your fingertips off? Craft up a Gadget Glove (for yourself or as a really cheap
- [Give your Presents A Presence](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20081213/giftguide3/) - What is less cool than a present that has so obviously not been bought specifically for you, perfectly chosen for you? If you ever are in that much of a pickle - a really gorgeous bottle of wine, box of fudge, or potted plant is ten times better than trying to grab something at
- [Give Me Cher, Bowie, And Elton!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20081209/give-me-cher-bowie-and-elton/) - Miss. Guy isn't only a rock n' roll, downtown legend... he's also a dog lovin' mush who says brilliant things like "Give me Cher, Bowie, and Elton!" (which we'd be happy to sport on our gravestone or spraypaint on our tits). Guy is not only a DJ who has been a mainstay at the hippest
- [Trends With Long Legs](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081208/trends-with-long-legs/) - These classic trends aren't going anywhere, anytime soon. With good reason. MOTORCYLE STYLE JACKETS From Steve McQueen racing down the highway in his hog to 80's supermodels strutting the runways, a man or woman in a (faux) leather, puffy, or fabric motorcycle style jacket always gets our juices going. You can find some
- [Gift Ideas For The Gracious Goddess](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20081206/gift-ideas-for-the-gracious-goddess/) - We can't get over the fun we've had choosing the gifts you'll want to buy your loved ones this Holiday Season. A key rule in gift giving is - if you wouldn't buy it for yourself (and it wasn't specifically requested) do not buy it for him or her. Kick off your faux-marabou slippers and
- [The Protein Myth](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20081201/the-protein-myth/) - Every veggie gal or guy's favorite question is "HOW do you get your protein?" Today, Guest Blogger Katherine of Be In Balance weighs in on this hot button issue; Contrary to what you might have been told, you do not have to eat meat to get adequate supplies of iron. It is a
- [Spicy Gingerbread Cookies](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20081128/spicy-gingerbread-cookies/) - We know you are in Tofurky induced food coma right now, and the last thing you want to consider doing is eating more... but it won't last long. In mere minutes - the carb craving will come fast and furious and you'll be gladder than glad to have this tasty, cholesterol free, vegan, yummorific
- [Gift Guide For The Picky Biatch](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081130/gift-guide-for-the-picky-biatch/) - We know you guys have plenty of bff's to please this gifting season, and unlike your dog, they won't be satisfied with a kong full of peanut butter. Enjoy our first Holiday Gift Guide of the season, and be prepared for regular blogs chock full of unique prezzie ideas - from breaking the bank
- [Loyale: More Than Just Pretty Clothes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081120/loyale-is-more-than-just-pretty-clothes/) - Loyale is a fashion-forward, sustainable clothing company for men, women, and the wee eco nuggets. We think it's simple, comfortable, and utterly easy (kinda like us - minus the comfy part) on Prom night. While designing at fashion companies, such as Calypso, Catherine Malandrino and Kate Spade, 30 year old compassionate cutie pie Jenny
- [Fig & Wild Rice Seitan Roulade](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20081119/fig-wild-rice-seitan-roulade-recipe/) - Learn how to make it by watching the video below - or simply follow the actual recipe below and stuff your sexy, filthy little face. This is a perfect recipe to wow your family with on T-day! Put on your apron and make like Martha, dollbaby. xo Fig & Wild Rice Seitan
- [Weekly Faves: Love it!!!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081118/weekly-faves-love-it/) - WEEKLY FAVES! We get all excited about new things every single week. Like shoes and food and books and music and nipple clamps. Okay, JK on the last one, our nips are way too senstive for clampin'. Save that for Jed. Get your trigger finger ready to shop n' forward. These
- [Baaaah Baaah Black Sheep?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081117/baaaah-baaah-black-sheep/) - Why don't vegans wear wool - and what the hell else are they supposed to wear? Oh, sister, we have got you covered!! According to VegforLife.com; Sheep have been purposely bred to produce excessive wool. As a result of having an abnormal amount of wool, many sheep suffer from fly infestations, skin sores and
- [Kick up your Holiday Spirit with a Fabulous Party!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20081116/kick-up-your-holiday-spirit-with-a-fabulous-party/) - Beautiful souls of the GirlieGirl Army, You shine with your inner and outer utter gorgeousness! It's outrageous how much your smile lights up the night! Had enough ass kissing? Okay, Lieutenants; we need your holiday spirit in high gear! As the first of the seasonal cards trickle in, let's take action for
- [Vegan Coat Round up!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081110/vegan-coat-round-up/) - More to come lovebugs, but here's one of more coming lists (in addition to those we list weekly on the newsletter) for the vegan coat seekers. Until very glamorous Vaute Couture coats are available, we'll have to settle for these broads; EXTRA WARM COATS FOR ICE PRINCESSES: Steve Madden Women's Full-length Coat with Hood
- [Absolutely Mad For: Weekly Favorites!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081110/absolutely-mad-for-the-maysles-weekly-favorites/) - As Little Edie, in one of our favorite pictures "Grey Gardens" spontaneously combusted; "I'm mad about the Maysles!" Here are some things we are just mad for this very week; I'M TIRED BRACELETS This eco friendly bracelet, made from recycled tires and metals, is not only very rock n roll - it's all about raising
- [Evil Influenza Grasps Us In A Headlock!!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20081110/evil-influenza-grasps-us-in-a-headlock/) - When I got the flu last year this is how it went down; It's really just the monotony of being sick that's the pain in the ass. The rest is tolerable. The isolation, for a social b-fly like me, requires discipline. After the first cuddly day of movies and tea...which is quaint..
- [La Dolce Vegan Strikes Again!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20081023/la-dolce-vegan-strikes-again/) - Sarah Kramer is one hot mama. From posing perfectly in the cutest pin-up outfits ever - to writing best selling cookbooks; How It All Vegan, The Garden of Vegan and La Dolce Vegan - Sarah Kramer doesn't stop moving. Oh, did we mention she's also a photographer, owns/runs Canadian Tattoo shop; The Tattoo Zoo with
- [Betsey Johnson Sample Sale, NYC.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081022/betsey-johnson-sample-sale-nyc/) - Admit it, you still have party dresses with floofy petticoats in your closet from Betsey Johnson circa 1988. Admit it, you still love her flirty, retro, sexy, girlie style. Well now you can shop til you drop at Betsey Johnson's best Sample Sale ever (or so their PR gal says)! Located on the 6th
- [Because The Night Belongs To Lovers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081018/because-tonight-anything-can-happen/) - It was a long-standing joke with my friends. When appearing on a TV show talking about how I love nightlife in NYC (hey, I was 22 and star of a reality show- give me a break) I wistfully looked into the camera and said "Because tonight, anything can happen." It was earnest, it
- [Turkey Talk](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20081018/turkey-talk/) - Laura Nyro had a song called "Gardenia Talk" in one of her last records. She sang "Gardenia Talk, oooh oooh" over and over again. This morning, as a sliver of frosty chill seeped into my bedroom through the tiniest of cracks, and the dogs snuggled by my feet, I woke up thinking "Turkey
- [Veggie Burgers That Will Fool A Carnivore](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20081016/veggie-burgers-that-will-fool-your-favorite-carnivore/) - Getting hardcore about burgers: If there was a such thing as a PERFECT meal; it would be "The Big Macque" at Madeline's Bistro in Tarzana, CA (just 20 mins from LA). It is so good, we'd seriously consider selling our first born for a taste. Not being particularly into burgers (pre and post
- [Viva La Nameplate!!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081010/viva-la-nameplate/) - Carrie Shmarrie, we still wear our name-plate necklaces with pride. In fact, we kinda love personalizing things. Otherwise, we'd be at peril, drifting in a sea of H&M sameness. Get jiggy with these fun ways to show the world exactly who you are (on the outside). Just cuz "Sex in the
- [Christine, Strawberry Girl](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20081013/christine-strawberry-girl/) - DISCOUNTS MAKE THE HEART GROW FONDER: Darling new eco-line alert: Marchuska, by former day trader Christine Marchuska. Exclusively for GirlieGirl Army readers, take 20% off any item on the site until 11/22/2008 when you enter the discount code "GirlieGirlArmy" at checkout. Our favorite? The adorable "Christine Dress" - an A line button dress made of
- [Vegan Bakery Goodness](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20081007/face-down-in-a-cupcake/) - That's where you'll find me on October 15th (my Birthday, for those of you whose head I haven't drilled it into yet). Why are Birthday's such a nuisance to some people, and such joy to others? I guess I feel extraordinarily attached to making sure my Birthday is extra fun because (insert sob story
- [Booting up for Fall](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20081004/booting-up-for-fall-with-whips-and-chains/) - Fashion Trend Alert: If you don't have a pair of low booties yet, you are out of your mojo mind. Here's a happy moment for you; you can buy these $19 Grey booties (that completely encompass the trend), OR these fantabulous Stella McCartney's for $1400. Your call. Both are magnificently high, and work with everything
- [An Interview Terri Nunn (of "Berlin")](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20081002/an-interview-with-the-ultimate-glamazon-terri-nunn-of-berlin/) - Terri Nunn is a singer and actress who took our breath away (bet noone has ever written that before!) as the lead singer of "Berlin." She's still rocking harder than anyone you know, saving the world one Prius at a time, and making music better than any 20 year old wannabe on the L.E.S.
- [Eco Winter-Coats-a-Go-Go](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20080930/winter-coats-a-go-go/) - Eco Winter-Coats-a-Go-Go Ah, the age old "I can't find a vegan coat" adage! As our girl Leanne over at Vaute Couture (an upcoming line of cruelty-free winter coats) line is not yet available, we have continued our hunt for a fierce winter coat. Spending hours looking through an affordable range of winter coats, ensuring that
- [The 411 On Prop 2](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20080927/sarah-silverman-is-a-mad-genius-and-the-411-on-prop-2/) - Coming at you from sunny lovely Los Angeles! Here working to enact passing PROPOSITION 2 for Californians, new legislation that will ban cruel confinement systems for animals. This is a practice so archaic and devastating that all of us - Californians or not - need to set the standards for humane and compassionate
- [Seeking Gorgeous, Semi-Naked Girls.  Isn't everyone?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20080924/seeking-gorgeous-semi-naked-girls-isnt-everyone/) - GirlieGirl Army Member Laura Little (aka LOLA) is currently putting together a new "body" of work for her show opening in December. She's currently casting uber gorgeous women (in NYC, or willing to travel to NYC) who are comfortable being photographed semi and fully in the buck. All photos are tasteful and magnificent.
- [DIY, Earth-lite Cleaning Products](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20080923/diy-earth-lite-cleaning-products/) - Yes, I know. An eco-glam fellow or lass can buy Mrs. Meyers or Shaklee almost anywhere, but let's hypothetically say you are cheap or broke or would just rather make deliciously green cleaning products at home, how would you do it? We got your back, as always. Most cleaning products leave more toxins
- [Supermodel Turned Vegan Clothing Designer Activist!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20080922/supermodel-turned-vegan-clothing-designer-activist/) - Calling all fabulous animal & earth loving artists & fashion designers! Now through October 7th, Chicago conscientious fashion newbie, Vaute Couture, Inc. has launched an open source fashion experiment to birth the ultimate winter coat- vegan, eco, green, and warm enough for a Chicago winter... But they need YOU to design the winning looks! Just
- [This Brilliant Idea Will Cleanse Your Jewelry Box!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20080917/a-brilliant-idea/) - Old BFF half necklaces from friendships gone quite wrong? Name charms from your boriqua jewelry stage? Grandma's cat pendant missing a ruby from its eye? The star of David from Aunt Ruth from your Bat-Mitzvah that you never wore again? What else is sitting at the bottom of your jewelry box wasting space? Imagine if
- [Laura Marling Warbles Her Way Into Our Hearts](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20080916/laura-marling-warbles-her-way-into-our-hearts/) - Laura Marling is a folk-pop singer-songwriter from Hampshire, England. Marling has toured with a number of well-known indie artists in the UK, and is now about to kill it in the US (don't say we didn't tell you so). Her new record "Alas, I Cannot Swim" is one of those records where you will just
- [Chocolate Ravioli](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20080919/chocolate-ravioli/) - A big thank you to wunderkind Chef Hannah Kaminsky, author of My Sweet Vegan, for graciously sharing this dreamy recipe with the GirlieGirl Army. Fun little fact about Hannah; She finished "My Sweet Vegan" before she'd even begun college and is about to release cookbook #2! Her site is full of divine recipes, awe-inspiring crafting/
- [An Interview with EcoBag Designer to the VeganStars: Crystalyn Kae](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20080913/an-interview-with-ecobag-designer-to-the-veganstars-crystalyn-kae/) - Crystalyn Kae Accessories tout themselves as "distinctively smart handbags." In terms of eco-friendly, vegan handbags that are easy to wear and use on the daily, and can take a major beating and be machine washed; it doesn't get any better than Crystalyn Kae. We had a chance to sit down with Crystalyn recently and pick
- [The Beauty Of A Specialty Market](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20080915/the-beauty-of-a-specialty-market/) - In the search for affordable bulk seaweed (I'm a noted addict), my GirlieGirlfriend and personal trainer - aka life saver - Kendra Coppey suggested I head to Sunrise Mart (above my absolute favorite Independent bookshop St. Marks). Sunrise Mart is a tucked away nook of a genius in NYC's East Village. It's a Japanese grocery
- [(You Can't) Beat This Meat!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20080911/you-cant-beat-this-meat/) - Father, forgive me. I have sinned. It's been 31 years since my last confession. I cannot stop loving my Field Roast Sausages. I want to everything with them. They are sheer perfection in an animal-free casing. Divinity. Honestly, I just love Field Roast in general. I love their sausages, I love their roast, I love
- [Matt Boren; from “Momma’s Man” To Pap Dodging](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20080908/matt-boren-from-mommas-man-to-dodging-the-paps/) - Matt Boren is a writer/actor who is currently blowing us away as the star of "Momma's Man," the new film from the producers of "Half Nelson" and "Maria Full Of Grace." This is a performance deserved of an Oscar, and we interviewed Matt, an actor teetering dangerously along the freaky paparazzi filled edges of mega
- [The Best Hair Conditioner Ever](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20080906/things-we-love-the-worlds-best-hair-conditioner-and-tea-that-gets-you-drunk/) - WHAT WE ARE CRUSHING ON THIS WEEK:JEEPERS CREEPERS, HOW'D YOU GET THOSE PEEPERS! Just some of the truly icky stuff in Mascara (just inches from your peepers!!!) are synthetic oils, petrolates, phthalates, glycols and FD&C, all of which can give you all sorts of scary ailments. Imagine our hand-clapping joy when we found vegan mascara
- [Buying Love Via Boots](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20080904/you-really-can-buy-love-plus-these-pleather-boots-were-made-for-walking/) - WALK N' BID, BITCHES!!! It's kind of like sit n' spin... but the grown up version. CHARITY BUZZ: Money CAN buy you love. Okay maybe not love, but definitely a date with a hot celebrity. Today, shop GirlieGirl Army's favorite Charity -Farm Sanctuary- for an online Auction to support the animals, and your jewelry habit.
- [We Are Big Boobed](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20080901/we-are-big-boobs/) - Not sure what your bra shopping experiences have been like. Maybe you had a slew of supportive female Aunties who brought you bra shopping at age 13 to the perfect little bra shop where they measured your growth inch by inch, hand crafted you the most supportive and comfy brassiere, and then showered you with
- [A Love Letter To Nori](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20080830/we-have-fallen-for-you-nori/) - Nori, how could we have been so blind? We thought we KNEW you. We thought you were not to be looked at outside of Nobu! We thought you were the property of Master Sushi Chef's and Marcobiotic wunderkinds, and not to be looked at by naive, klutzy cooks. We didn't realize you were ours to
- [Dating Tips For The Tragically Shy Or Unlucky](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20080824/dating-tips-for-the-tragically-shy-or-unlucky/) - DATING TIPS FOR THE TRAGICALLY SHY: We know you want to get your final summer fling poppin' - here are some tips to help make it happen. Most of us ballsy broads at GirlieGirl Army HQ have never had a problem with dating. Though we've been mostly serial monogamists, when we are single - we
- [Itsy Steps To Betterment](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20080828/itsy-bitsie-steps/) - This link BLOWS me away. The link takes you to a ticking clock which shows you EXACTLY how many crops and animals are being produced and used in the United States each second. You'll find the numbers STAGGERING, and maybe even bone chilling. Take a moment and ponder how much crap we all USE. (link
- [How To Make Your Own Body Oil](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20080826/make-your-own-damn-body-oil/) - We love our natural, fancy skin care products as much as the next hot mess, but once in a while it's fun to get down n' dirty and DIY. Invite over a couple homies and have a crafting party! The great thing about this is - there is no EXACT science to it. Play around
- [Why You Should Wear Eco-Fabrics](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20080825/why-eco-fabrics-ill-tell-you-why/) - What are the new eco-fabrics? Obviously recycling or buying vintage is the most green way to shop. But if you jones for new clothes faster than Samantha Jones goes through condoms, the newest eco-fabrics got you covered. You already know about organic cotton, so we won't bore you with the why's and where's (okay, maybe
- [Your Eco Veg Living Bible: From Food To Fashion!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20080812/eco-veg-living-101/) - GO GREEN 101; A German study conducted by the Institute for Ecological Economy Research in 2008 concluded that a meat-eater's diet is responsible for more than 7 times as much greenhouse gas emissions as a vegan's diet. Therefore; living a vegan lifestyle is one of the best things you can do to help animals, yourself,
- [The 72 Best Children's Books](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20141208/the-72-best-childrens-books/) - This the perfect list for new parents, or Mamas and Papas over their home library, this list will inspire your little reader to say "More, more, more books!" I've read my share of kids books to my own children, nephews, and years upon years of teenage babysitting. From the classics, to the new-school - they
- [The Real Skinny on Fat Camp for Skinny Girls](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20190301/the-real-skinny-on-fat-camp-for-skinny-girls/) - The mood could only be described as tense as the three of us walked across the pebbled pathway leading to the guest house in silence. As diehard Manhattanites, we do fear the outdoors and are always hypervigilant for signs of any type of wildlife, but tonight, we walked with purpose immune to the nature all
- [3 Gorgeous Oscars Trends You Can Find Used, Eco, & Cheap(er)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20190226/3-gorgeous-oscars-trends-you-can-find-used-eco-cheaper/) - According to the Grande Dame of fashion periodicals, WWD, the trends from the Oscars that received the most snobbic (not a word) style acclaim this year are.. (try not to pass out from the sheer fashion lady boner moment this is..): Capes, Velvet, Metallic, and "Pretty in Pink." Did someone just screengrab my high school
- [University in Atlanta Offers Scholarships To Qualified DREAMers, Despite Being A "Locked Out" State](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20190225/university-in-atlanta-offers-scholarships-to-qualified-dreamers-despite-being-a-locked-out-state/) - ​TheDream.US is an organization you should know about, if you don't already. It's the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers. We all believe that all DREAMers need is an opportunity. TheDream.US provides dreamers with financial support to attend one of their Partner Colleges, committed to their college completion. As you can imagine,
- [A New App That Makes It Easy To Recirculate Toys Amongst Neighbors – For Free](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20190224/a-new-app-that-makes-it-easy-to-recirculate-toys-amongst-neighbors-for-free/) - Thousands of Bay Area families will play their way to a smaller toy footprint this Earth Day, thanks to TOYCYCLE, a new program that aims to help families save money and reduce waste by connecting them locally to give and get free, used toys and games to and from other families in their own neighborhoods.
- [Free, Amazing Children's Books... With No Catch!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20190224/free-amazing-childrens-books-with-no-catch/) - Okay, there's a little catch in that your kids have to be Jewish (or half or partially Jewish..) But the books don't feel religious or overtly Jewish, they just include a kind, compassionate core. Our kids have LOVED every book they've gotten from PJ Library, and we wanted to share this little known secret
- [Eco-Friendly Ways To Dump Your Mattresses](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180621/eco-friendly-ways-to-dump-your-mattresses/) - It’s time to say goodbye to the old mattress. Before you call your friends to help you drag it to the curb, consider all the other ways to put your old mattress to new uses. Read more to find out how you can give your mattress a second life that won’t harm the environment. You’ve
- [The Soul-Warming Turmeric Milk / GoldenMilk Recipe You've Been Looking For](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20190220/the-soul-warming-turmeric-milk-goldenmilk-recipe-youve-been-looking-for/) - During this cold and flu season, here's Kendra Coppey Fitzgerald, nutrition & fitness expert, and founder of The Postpartum Sisterhood's go-to recipe for the popular Turmeric Milk. Turmeric Milk, also known as GoldenMilk is loaded with anti-oxidants, may help reduce inflammation and sore joints, is said to improve memory and mental function, and more. What
- [6 Ways To Banish Winter Blues Without Antidepressants](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20190217/6-ways-to-banish-winter-blues-without-antidepressants/) - If you suffer from seasonal depression, you are not alone. It's completely normal to feel blue and like winter will never-fucking-end by this time of year on the east coast. We've been suffering from it for years, it'll pop up for a day - but run away quick as a scared chihuahua when we follow
- [10 Really Good Reasons To Donate Cash To Your Favorite Blogger](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20190215/10-really-good-reasons-to-donate-cash-to-your-favorite-blogger/) - ​We're sending a little love this week to those who make things that make the world more lovely: the writers, artists, experts, and out of the box wordsmiths who make our daily lives just a little bit better with their daily posts, blogs, and social media feeds. Bet you never thought about why you should
- [How To Send A Cold, Lonely Dog A Valentine](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20190213/how-to-send-a-cold-lonely-dog-a-valentine/) - While many of us are fortunate enough to spend our evenings indoors with our loved ones this month, imagine those who are struggling just to survive the bitterly cold nights. Lonely dogs —chained outside without adequate shelter as temperatures plummet below freezing— will spend hours lying awake, shivering uncontrollably. They need help. They need you. You can
- [Dog Save The People: The Podcast For All Dog Lovers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20190206/dog-save-the-people-the-podcast-for-all-dog-lovers/) - Fashion Designer and animal activist aren't traditionally two descriptions you'd hear about one person. But with John Bartlett's illustrious career in fashion AND angelic reputation as fierce animal advocate, it makes complete sense. He's just launched a podcast interview series called Dog Save The People about how dogs make our lives better. John says; The
- [Gal Pal Valentine's Day Gifts That Give Back](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20190201/gal-pal-valentines-day-gifts-that-give-back/) - Our favorite thing to do on Valentine's Day is to spoil our girlfriends with little tchatchke's they may not buy for themselves. But what's better than buying your bestie a lil' something that helps other women/ children at the same time? Nothing, that's what. Here are a few quick-to-buy and awesome gal pal V day
- [A Prayer for Compassion: A New Film Looks at Animals, Food, and Faith](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20190130/a-prayer-for-compassion-a-new-film-looks-at-animals-food-and-faith/) - 7.2 billion people on planet earth identify as religious. Add to that the many “spiritual, but not religious” folks and that’s a lot of men and women, almost all of them eating God’s other creatures. Filmmaker Thomas Wade Jackson, winner of a Student Academy Award for his short film, Slow Dancin’ Down the Aisles of
- [How To Know If Your Wifi Is Being Hijacked](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20190130/how-to-know-if-your-wifi-is-being-hijacked/) - Would you know if your WiFi network has been hijacked and what you should do? Do you know how to protect your network from being hijacked? What can happen if your network is hijacked? All of those questions have been answered by Sophie Kaemmerle, Communications Manager at Neighborwho, which helps you understand your neighborhood and
- [The Bikini Kill Breakdown](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20190120/the-bikini-kill-breakdown/) - The now grown up riot grrls of yore were pissed as f this week about not getting tickets to Bikini Kill's first reunited show in forever. So what exactly happened? As The Gothamist's Ben Yakas wrote; "We were all very excited when it was announced earlier this week that the original lineup of DIY punk
- [The 10 Best Cities In America For Vegetarians](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20190118/the-10-best-cities-in-america-for-vegetarians/) - Vegheads, rejoice! Dining out is no longer limited to meat-shaped soy entrees and underwhelming salads. These 10 cities take “veggie friendly" to a whole new level. Meat-free eating has never tasted so good. The top cities based on vegetarians businesses per resident Spread out across the country, the 10 best cities in America for vegetarians
- [Millennials & Alcohol Misuse: Why We Can't Afford to be Laser-focused on Opioids Alone](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20190117/millennials-alcohol-misuse-why-we-cant-afford-to-be-laser-focused-on-opioids-alone/) - Millennials are on the cusp of surpassing Baby Boomers as the nation's largest living adult generation this year, according to population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau. A whopping 73 million Americans fall into this millennial category. And while the nation is (justifiably) fixated on the opioid crisis that killed about 42,000 people last year,
- [How To Update Your Beauty Routine With Natural Oils](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20181010/how-to-update-your-beauty-routine-with-natural-oils/) - Essential oils are commonly used for aromatherapy purposes to help you relax after a long day, but have you ever considered adding these natural oils into your beauty routine? There are several ways to use organically extracted oils for multiple benefits across a range of issues, such as acne, dry skin, fine lines-and even hair
- [5 Hidden Dangers In Popular Video Games Like Fortnite](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20181009/5-hidden-dangers-in-popular-video-games-like-fortnite/) - If you're the parent of an older child, tween, or teen, you've likely heard of Minecraft and Fortnite-most likely on repeat. Video games like these are all the rage and a common obsession amongst kids today. While video games designed for kids should be fairly harmless, there are hidden dangers lurking below the surface that
- [A Quick Start Guide To Reading Tarot Cards](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20190108/a-quick-start-guide-to-reading-tarot-cards/) - In honor of the new year and today's refreshing dark moon solar eclipse in Capricorn, beginners to the art of reading Tarot cards are getting some special attention. At first glance, reading Tarot cards might seem very complicated to a beginner, when in fact it can be quite simple. If you've chosen a deck with
- [Finally: A Co-Sleeping Sized Mattress For The Family Bed](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20171127/finally-a-co-sleeping-sized-mattress-for-the-family-bed/) - We've been advocates of co-sleeping since we first tried it 7.5 years ago, and did our research on its benefits. After co-sleeping with 3 kids, we cannot imagine doing it any other way, and have found it to be magical for all parties involved! Simply put, there's a difference in the energy of kids who
- [We've Been Saving Real Money Using This Web Browser Extension](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20170928/weve-been-saving-real-money-using-this-browser-extension/) - Do you ever wish your computer would automatically find and apply coupon codes when you shop online, and then reward you for it? Look no further, I've discovered Honey. This free extension for your web browser immediately detects if the product you are about to buy can be found at a lower price, and then
- [How To Achieve Your Highest State Of Wellbeing In 2019](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20190105/how-to-achieve-your-highest-state-of-wellbeing-in-2019/) - January is a time when we all set resolutions and, in 2019, my goals include continuing to help each of you to achieve your highest state of wellbeing. During my 25 years serving patients with cancer, I have seen firsthand that much of the illness in our society is effectively self-induced. Our habits are literally
- [This California Couple Is Disrupting The Plastic Epidemic](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20190102/this-california-couple-is-disrupting-the-plastic-epidemic/) - A husband and wife team named Farzan and Jen from California have eliminated over 37 Million single use plastic bags by reinventing the traditional grocery bag with the Lotus Trolley Bag, which spreads out accordion-style in your cart to allow for easy packing and organization. There is an insulated bag for cold items, pockets to hold eggs,
- [Winter 2018 Fashion Trends: The Only Looks You Need to Know](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190102/heres-every-single-model-walking-in-the-2018-victorias-secret-fashion-show/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [36 Pairs of Winter-Ready Ankle Boots We're Quite Psyched About](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20190102/is-tumblr-a-safe-space-for-women-to-consume-porn/) - Waking up to great hairstyles is such a great feeling. It is like doing up your hair while you sleep, literally. Fortunately, there are some no-heat hairstyles, which won’t do any damage to your hair (that sometimes happen with heat) and are the best handy solution. The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do
- [The Influencer We Actually Do Check Every Day for New Outfit Ideas](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190102/how-two-emerging-talents-channel-their-heritage-into-designs/) - Although we all bade goodbye to 2018 and welcomed 2019 with open arms, the film world is revisiting every venture from 2018 and making judgement calls on best movie, best actor, best cinematography and many more. The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has
- [The Versatile Flat Shoe Style That's Probably Missing From Your Wardrobe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190102/influencer-luka-sabbat-wants-court-to-dismiss-case/) - The only parenting book I read before my almost-four-year-old son Leo was born was Pamela Druckerman’s 2012 Bringing up Bébé. As an American transplant raising kids in France, Druckerman observed that the French child is not the sun in the familial solar system. I prepared myself to nurture and prune a bien-élevé (well-mannered) toddler—the kind
- [I'm Happy This Comfortable Trend Is Still Going to Be Cool in 2019](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190102/is-virtual-reality-conquering-the-fashion-shows/) - The demand for transparency in the fashion industry has resulted in brands like Burberry and DVF vowing to go fur-free, and most recently, Chanel forgoing the use of exotic skins and fur in their future collections. To kick off the new year, Tiffany & Co. joins this fold, announcing plans to share the provenance (the
- [Know A Travel Pro’s Tips For Staying Moisturized On Long Flights](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190102/how-to-anchor-the-seasons-latest-trend/) - When Rachel Zegler, a 17-year-old high school student from New Jersey, posted a tweet of her singing a pitch perfect cover of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's "Shallow" back in December, she went viral. To date, the 30-second clip has over 83,000 retweets and 335,000 likes. Now, just a month later, the teen has been
- [Taylor Swift Just Surprised Elisabeth Moss at the Golden Globe Awards](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/taylor-swift-just-surprised-elisabeth-moss-at-the-golden-globe-awards/) - Turns out it will be just a few months until Noah Centineo returns to Netflix as its dream boyfriend. The streaming platform announced this afternoon that Centineo will star alongside Riverdale's Cami Mendes and Austin & Ally's Laura Marano in The Perfect Date. Centineo once played Dallas, a love interest of Marano's Austin & Ally
- [Beyoncé Celebrates With Her Mom at Tina Knowles' Surprise Party](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/beyonce-celebrates-with-her-mom-at-tina-knowles-surprise-party/) - Fashion designers have always taken a liking to Disney characters. In 2016, Kenzo saluted classic Disney movie The Jungle Book; Coach put an edgy spin on beloved Disney princesses for its Disney x Coach collection released last year. And with the Chinese New Year quickly approaching, Gucci is celebrating the Year of the Pig with
- [Inside Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden's Super-Private Marriage](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/inside-cameron-diaz-and-benji-maddens-super-private-marriage/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [Why Nikki Bella Was Ready to Dive Back Into the Dating Scene](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/why-nikki-bella-was-ready-to-dive-back-into-the-dating-scene/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [Here Are Some *Actual* Stylish Peeps to Follow on Insta](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/here-are-some-actual-stylish-peeps-to-follow-on-insta/) - After becoming the talk of the internet over the holidays, the viral Netflix sensation You has been confirmed for a second season, much to the delight of fans everywhere. The thriller series, which stars Gossip Girl's Penn Badgley, follows Joe Goldberg—a psychopathic stalker-kidnapper-murderer who masquerades as a beguiling New York City bookstore manager and self-professed
- [Penelope Cruz On Why She Almost Didn't Play Donatella Versace](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/penelope-cruz-on-why-she-almost-didnt-play-donatella-versace/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [Céline Dion is Launching a Gender-Neutral Kids Clothing Line](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/celine-dion-is-launching-a-gender-neutral-kids-clothing-line/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [Our Fave Looks From the Chanel Métiers d’Art Show](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/our-fave-looks-from-the-chanel-metiers-dart-show/) - Eighty-five looks weaved around the Temple of Dendur at the Met on Tuesday night, but we distilled it to the 13 best for your viewing pleasure. The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly
- [All the Best Looks on the Golden Globes 2019 Red Carpet](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/all-the-best-looks-on-the-golden-globes-2019-red-carpet/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe That Will Last a Lifetime](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/how-to-build-a-capsule-wardrobe-that-will-last-a-lifetime/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [When Your Heart Is Breaking, These Songs Will Help It Mend (Sort Of)](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/when-your-heart-is-breaking-these-songs-will-help-it-mend-sort-of/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [Kate Moss's Money-Saving Style Trick From the '90s Still Works Now](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/kate-mosss-money-saving-style-trick-from-the-90s-still-works-now/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [How to Get Rid of Unwanted Christmas Gifts Without Anyone Finding Out](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/how-to-get-rid-of-unwanted-christmas-gifts-without-anyone-finding-out/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [I Don’t Ski, but I’m Still Very Much Here for These Chalet Girl Trends](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/i-dont-ski-but-im-still-very-much-here-for-these-chalet-girl-trends/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [2019 Horoscopes: What the Universe Has in Store for Your Sign!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/2019-horoscopes-what-the-universe-has-in-store-for-your-sign/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [As a Teen, I Quit Ballet. 20 Years Later, I’m Dancing Again](https://girliegirlarmy.com/default/20190101/as-a-teen-i-quit-ballet-20-years-later-im-dancing-again/) - The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how do we know? Because the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert has just hit screen. And the star is a certain Holly Willoughby - and her enviable wardrobe. We can't stop thinking about the fabulous purple coat that she wears during the ad - which is FINALLY available to
- [How My Pet Bunny Helped Launch A Knitwear Line](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20181230/how-my-pet-bunny-helped-launch-a-knitwear-line/) - Inspiration comes from many places. My house rabbits are apparently the main source these days. My previous rabbit, Roebling, was the star of the BrooklynBunny.com webcam from 2005-2015. Yes, I operated a live bunny cam for ten years from my home studio where I am also a graphic designer. Launched before the rise of popular social media
- [Decadent, Resolution-Friendly New Years Eve Breakfast Recipes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20181227/decadent-resolution-friendly-new-years-eve-breakfast-recipes/) - That hangover is hitting hard and you need carbs, and fast. But what to make to start the new year off sweetly and kindly? These dairy-free recipes from macadamia milk company Milkadamia, which is cholesterol-free, an excellent source of vitamins D and B12, and packs 50% more calcium than 2% dairy milk! Milkadamia’s products are
- [Life Hacks For Moms: Interview With Chloé Jo Davis](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180326/life-hacks-for-moms-interview-with-chloe-jo-davis/) - Krishelle Ochner is a parenting consultant who works specifically with new parents who are transiting from pregnancy to life with baby. This particular time can be both exhausting and stressful, so Krishelle, a Mama who has already raised 2 boys, decided to launch BabyLIFE Hacks, a "no-fucks-given guide to getting your body back while getting the
- [The Holiday Grind May Be Damaging Your Teeth](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20131127/why-the-holiday-grind-may-be-damaging-your-teeth/) - The holiday season seems to start earlier and earlier each year which, for many people, means longer and longer periods of heightened stress, say integrated health specialists Dr. Michael Gelb and Dr. Howard Hindin. "For many people, stress causes teeth grinding – bruxism – during the day or while they're asleep at night and it's
- [In The Hot Seat: ‘Celebrity Rehab’ Star and Recovering Love Addict Rachel Uchitel Talks Motherhood](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20121114/in-the-hot-seat-celebrity-rehab-star-and-recovering-love-addict-rachel-uchitel/) - Rachel Uchitel sits down for some spillage with Darrah de jour in this weeks hot seat; Rachel Uchitel is famous for being infamous. She starred on Dr. Drew’s riotous reality show Celebrity Rehab, on which she spoke candidly about her destructive tendencies as a love addict with a proclivity toward various pills. In the past,
- [America Is Begging For This New-Style Inauguration](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20181217/america-is-begging-for-this-new-style-inauguration/) - What America needs is more activists, more poets, more truth-speakers like Rachel Kann. We need to unstick ourselves of the normalization of political evil. Rachel Kann geniusly provides the lesson plan and backdrop to this call-to-action in video and written form below. If this doesn't give you shivers in your tiniest of toes, you may
- [Cute Nail Studio Partners with Out Youth to Provide Free Salon Services for Austin Trans Youth](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20181214/cute-nail-studio-partners-with-out-youth-to-provide-free-salon-services-for-austin-trans-youth/) - Cute Nail Studio, an Austin, Texas-based art nail and esthetics studio just announced that they have partnered with Out Youth, a local nonprofit providing health and wellness services to LGBTQIA+ persons aged 18-23, to provide weekly free salon services to Out Youth clients enrolled in the Trans Wellness Program. “One of our main goals in
- [The Spiritual Activist From Cincinati We'd Follow To The Moon And Back](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20181210/the-spiritual-activist-from-cincinatti-wed-follow-to-the-moon-and-back/) - Anna Ferguson, vegan, yogi, and spiritual activist is revolutionizing yoga. A noted yoga teacher and co-creator of World Peace Yoga studio and Heärt Montessori in Cincinnati launches her Yoga Revolutionized Kickstarter campaign today, December 10. This woman is exquisite inside and out, and in terms of peace and happiness—we’ll have what she’s having. Enjoy our
- [GirlieGirlArmy's 2018 Holiday Gift Guide](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20181130/girliegirlarmys-2018-holiday-gift-guide/) - 'Tis the season to be horny for life.. if we can get deforestation, climate change, and Trump off the old noggin for enough time to swig some Tito's that is. We deserve to do good for others and ourselves this time of year, so start with some brain-enhancing, body-empowering, titillating gifts for those you love.
- [This New Sustainable Stroller Ticks All Our Boxes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20181119/this-new-sustainable-stroller-ticks-all-our-boxes/) - Finally, a truly eco-friendly stroller that gets you from newborn to toddler, at a low price point, with the interest of your baby's safety in full view! The Safety 1st RIVA Travel System Riva Flex is the first stroller made in the U.S.A from a special blend of recycled materials, that transports little ones with ease. This stroller is a sustainable choice
- [Forget Black Friday, Choose Shop For Good Sunday](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20181120/forget-black-friday-choose-shop-for-good-sunday/) - The Sunday after Thanksgiving—November 25th—is Shop for Good Sunday. This is the day to spend our holiday shopping dollars on companies that make the world better. Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Americans spend over $1 trillion each year on holiday gifts. By pledging to use our purchasing power to support brands that do good for
- [The First Package Free And Bulk Food Store Opens In Brooklyn](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20181115/the-first-package-free-and-bulk-food-store-opens-in-brooklyn/) - Bushwick's Precycle aims to address the growing problem of plastic pollution by empowering customers to reduce food and packaging waste by making different (but convenient) choices while shopping. A hybrid between a farmer’s market and an old school bulk shop, Precycle sells fresh local produce without packaging and bulk food, while also working with local farmers
- [Join Us To Celebrate NYS Senator, NYPD Captain, and Now Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20181113/join-us-to-celebrate-nys-senator-nypd-captain-and-now-brooklyn-borough-president-eric-adams/) - Pssst - you're invited to a very intimate cocktail event with an exciting NYC Mayoral candidate! Attendance is capped at 25 people, so RSVP right away to secure your reservation... the GirlieGirlArmy.com team will be there co-hosting and representing! Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has launched his campaign to run for Mayor - and we
- [Is Your Child's Personality Genetic Or Nurtured?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20181109/is-your-childs-personality-genetic-or-nurtured/) - How much can parents really impact their kids? Isn't a lot of who they are genetic? The debate between nature and nurture is still raging. Studies of twins reared separately suggest that many behaviors we might have attributed to environment may be innate. But does that mean we’re off the hook as parents? It turns
- [Are Your Thoughts Derailing Your Resilience?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20181105/are-your-thoughts-derailing-your-resilience/) - Everyone knows what it’s like to be knocked off center, to lose their inner sense of balance and groundedness, at least temporarily, when faced with life’s unwanted curve balls. Whether it’s a troubling health diagnosis, the death of a loved one, a serious car accident, a layoff, or a natural disaster, life can intensely challenge
- [How To Optimize Your Productivity As A New Entrepreneur](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20181103/how-to-optimize-your-productivity-as-a-new-entrepreneur/) - I looked up from my computer and thought to myself, "Man, I should really be working." I glanced at the clock. Two hours had passed since I last looked at it. It took me a second to process that in that time, I had written copy for the Market45 website, drafted the agenda for an
- [Roasted Pumpkin With Cheese Walnut Crumble](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20181030/roasted-pumpkin-with-cheese-walnut-crumble/) - Juicy and succulent, roasted pumpkin is a treat indeed. The combination of tangy miso and rice vinegar with a touch of nutmeg and cayenne pepper truly highlights its subtle flavor. A hefty sprinkling of a cheesy walnut crumble takes this dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Roasted Pumpkin With Cheese Walnut Crumble SERVES 6 Ingredients: Pumpkin
- [Smoke Signals From The Fitting Room Of A Department Store ](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20181018/smoke-signals-from-the-fitting-room-of-a-department-store/) - I just got a text message from one of my most beautiful sister-friends. “Beautiful” in the superficial sense. She is lovely inside as well, but I should be clear that what I mean here is physically beautiful. The text message was a smoke signal from the fitting room of Bloomingdales. We have all sent them.
- [Six Simple Ways to Boost Your Vagina’s Self Esteem](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20181016/six-simple-ways-to-boost-your-vaginas-self-esteem/) - Does your vagina need a self-esteem boost? If so, you are far from alone. A healthy vagina is incredibly important to our physical, mental, emotional and sexual health and even the smallest problem with our vaginas, whether an unusual smell, discharge or pain, can make a serious dent in our self-esteem. Vaginal wellness is the new
- [Is There Child Labor In Your Halloween Candy? Chocolate Scorecard Identifies The Good And The Ghoulish Companies](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20181012/is-there-child-labor-in-your-halloween-candy-chocolate-scorecard-identifies-the-good-and-the-ghoulish-companies/) - This Halloween, much of the candy that trick-or-treaters will receive will have been produced by their own peers — child laborers working halfway around the world. More than 2 million children in Western Africa work in often hazardous conditions growing the main ingredient in chocolate, cocoa. That is why Green America updated its Chocolate Scorecard, which
- [Foreign Tourists Fuelling Animal Cruelty In Vietnam’s Tourism Industry  ](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20181005/foreign-tourists-fuelling-animal-cruelty-in-vietnams-tourism-industry/) - In the Vietnamese tourism hotspot of Nha Trang, visitors from all over the world are a vital part of the economy. But many foreign tourists are also a mainstay of cruel animal exploitation being perpetrated for entertainment. Animal circuses run by Long Phu company force juvenile moon bears to ride motorbikes and balance on cylinders, macaques to
- [Fashion Forecasts: Ombre Tongues, Armpit Hair Extension Infinity Scarves, And Bubble Tea Dresses](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20181003/fashion-forecasts-ombre-tongues-armpit-hair-extension-infinity-scarves-and-bubble-tea-dresses/) - Fashion Forecasts is a collage of photographs, drawings, irreverent fashion advice, and a comic essay on fashion as meditation. With tongue firmly in cheek, Sakugawa hilariously imagines what fashion will look like after culture and social politics further progress and evolve. Through gorgeously rendered illustrations, Sakugawa depicts absurdist fashion innovations, such as “armpit hair extension
- [The Ultimate Vegan Maca Vanilla Cake Recipe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20181002/the-ultimate-vegan-maca-vanilla-cake-recipe/) - Maca is thought of as a superfood. It is believed to give you energy and endurance. It’s also used to improve hormonal balance. Why not pair that with cake? Customers often request a birthday cake for someone with dietary restrictions. We love this kind of challenge, as it gives us another excuse to experiment. On
- [Oh Shit, I Forgot My Holiday Cards!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20181001/oh-shit-i-forgot-my-holiday-cards/) - It’s the most photogenic time of the year; fall foliage, crisp skies, and perfectly pink kiddie cheeks! Are you one of those Moms who proclaim every year mid-December – “SHIT! I FORGOT MY HOLIDAY CARDS AND PHOTOS!” Parenting is hard enough, skip the last-minute freak outs and trust us on this deal. Chad and Jeremy Family Fotos
- [To The Vegan Activist](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20181001/to-the-vegan-activist/) - To the Vegan Activist by Anna Ferguson To those that just went vegan To those that have been vegan since birth To the undercover vegan slaughterhouse workers exposing the darkness To the vegan documentary film producers and filmmakers shining the light To the vegans that share their signs and voices at marches To the vegans
- [Elizabeth Warren's Statement On Kavanaugh Helps Us Breathe Today](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180928/elizabeth-warrens-statement-on-kavanaugh-helps-us-breathe-today/) - What Elizabeth Warren, the supershero of the government sent out this mailer, we breathed a little easier after a day of shock, horror, and incredulousness. I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. My heart broke watching her testify. She’s a hero – brave, compelling, credible – and she made it clear: Brett Kavanaugh doesn’t belong anywhere
- [Green Home Upgrade: Living Wall Covers](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180927/green-home-upgrade-living-wall-covers/) - The living wall is not only beautiful, but there are benefits to having one on the facade of your home. In the winter, plants help insulate a building, keeping the property warm and decreasing the cost of heat. In the summer, greenery reverse-insulates, making a home cooler and reducing the cost of air conditioning. Eco Brooklyn
- [Top 5 Reasons To Visit A Farm Animal Sanctuary This Fall](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180926/top-5-reasons-to-visit-a-farm-animal-sanctuary-this-fall/) - As a lifetime suburban- and city-dweller in New York City, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh, I was not aware of how used to the concrete jungle I had became, especially in the bustling Brooklyn neighborhoods I’ve lived in for most of my adult life. This past August I was honored to join Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary’s
- [Donate Your Old Tee Shirts For A Good Cause](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180926/donate-your-old-tee-shirts-for-a-good-cause/) - Are your kids’ closets overflowing with bar-mitzvah and camp tees from the last three years - but you just can’t bring yourself to throw ‘em out? We just happen to know a school full of kids in Honduras who would love them! Keep reading for details: As you know, there are still thousands of migrant
- [8 Vegan Beauty Products For $20 (& Under) That Are Our Everything](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20170829/8-vegan-beauty-products-for-20-under-that-are-our-everything/) - Fall beauty means regenerating and moisturizing the crap out of all the miserable drying your lips, skin, and hair did over summer. Here are some personal favorites for around $20 and under. I hate buying things for the first time that are costly if samples aren't offered, so these are all perfect fail-proof products to
- [7 Great New Pet Friendly Products You Should Know About](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180922/7-great-new-pet-friendly-products-you-should-know-about/) - Here are 7 great new items that will make your life as a pet parent just that much better. Some of them may be life savers, and others serious conversation pieces. Fauna Care Fauna Care specializes in animal wound care. The company offers the only “No Sting” and “No Run” spray-on wound and skin care
- [5 Fantastic Vegan Fall Day Handbags We Are Coveting](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180920/5-fantastic-vegan-fall-day-handbags-we-are-coveting/) - Fall means our handbag need a little more structure and substance than the summer tote bags that were home to sunglasses, sunscreen, and big floppy hats. It's time to get on our shoulder pads (J to the K,) chic handbags, and faux suede boots on - and get serious about making money, saving the world,
- [Los Angeles Just Banned The Sale Of Fur!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180919/los-angeles-just-banned-the-sale-of-fur/) - Just passed: Los Angeles will be the largest city in the U.S. to ban the sale of fur. The city council has voted unanimously to move forward. The motion by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, co-presented by Councilmember Paul Koretz and seconded by Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, will prohibit the sale of products such as apparel and accessories
- [3 No Waste Pumpkin Curry Recipes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180917/3-no-waste-pumpkin-curry-recipes/) - According to the EPA, the average American household throws away 25 percent of the food they prepare. On a global scale, between 1.3 and 1.6 billion tons of food are estimated to be wasted each year. Most of this food ends up in landfills that are one of the leading sources of methane—a greenhouse gas.
- [Join Chloé & GirlieGirlArmy For Cocktails At This Democratic Fundraiser In October!](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180917/join-chloe-girliegirlarmy-for-cocktails-at-this-democratic-fundraiser-in-october/) - Do you live in a blue district already but want to help turn Congress blue in November? Well, Liuba Grechen Shirley, whom you might recognize from Upper West Side playgrounds or the vegan scene if you live in New York City, is running for Congress in Long Island. A grassroots community organizer and former small
- [5 Fully Funded Female-Run Kickstarter Campaigns You'll Want To Support](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180913/5-fully-funded-female-run-kickstarter-campaigns-youll-want-to-support/) - Women run the world, this we know. Below is a review of five Kickstarter campaigns where ambitious women have been provided with a platform to jump to new heights. The Boss Lady Planner: a Simple System for Massive Results By Shawna Brea Ladies want to achieve great business success like a boss, right? Well, The
- [Animals Asia Rescue Frees Bears Who Spent 21 Years Trapped On A Bile Farm](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180829/animals-asia-rescue-frees-bears-who-spent-21-years-trapped-on-a-bile-farm/) - On Monday, international NGO Animals Asia’s skilled rescue team cut through the rusty cages of five moon bears, who had been held on a cruel bile farm for 21 years, delivering them to freedom. The bears are now on their way to the organization’s expansive and lush sanctuary in Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam. The
- [12 Ways To Protect Your Child From Stress](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180827/12-ways-to-protect-your-child-from-stress/) - Parents have always grappled with harsh realities to protect their children. But our culture poses risks that are difficult to navigate, because they aren't obviously dangerous. In fact, we take them for granted because they're so much a part of our busy lives. The greatest dangers to our kids may not be the ones we
- [How Jenny Earned $15,000 on eBay](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20100309/how-jenny-earned-15000-on-ebay/) - Via DailyWorth.com by MP Dunleavey Jenny Newcomer, founder of LobotoME.com (organizational products) paid off $15,000 in debt last year by working the eBay system to her advantage. And you can too. Here's how; As an entrepreneur and mother of two young kids-and with a bundle of student loans to pay off-Jenny decided to
- [Helping Out One Of Our Own](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20090525/helping-out-one-of-our-own/) - There is a time for gossip, a time for shopping, and a time to spring into action when a truly beautiful soul is in need. Chuck Pappas is a hero, in more ways than one. And he needs our help to save his life. Here his BFF Casey tells his story: Chuck
- [All Water Filters Are Not Created Equal](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20180821/all-water-filters-are-not-created-equal/) - Tap water is "treated with a large number of chemicals in order to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. In addition, it may contain other undesirable contaminants like toxic metal salts, hormones and pesticides, or it may become contaminated by chemicals or microbes within pipes (e.g. lead, bacteria, protozoa)." So how's about we skip the non filtered
- [How To Meditate Effectively](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20180813/how-to-meditate-effectively/) - Our minds are filled with chatter. We worry. We think about our ongoing to-do lists. We brood about hurtful things that happened in the past, and we create “what if” scenarios for the future. Mind chatter makes it nearly impossible to slow down and enjoy the present, much less focus on an important task at
- [Rachael Sage Wants You To Be The Star Of Her Next Music Video](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180809/rachael-sage-wants-you-to-be-the-star-of-her-next-music-video/) - Award-winning independent indie folk artist Rachael Sage wants YOU to be in her next music video for her song "Spark"! Here's how to submit; "Spark" is about passion in all its many forms — love, creativity, friendship etc. so I'd be thrilled to include footage of you doing something you're passionate about or even a video of
- [Easy Ways to Help Backyard Wildlife this Summer](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180808/easy-ways-to-help-backyard-wildlife-this-summer/) - A bird or tiny creature lands in your yard, and it's boiling hot. You want to help, but there's a fine line between helping and hindering - and you can't be sure of the right move. What to do? This article will solve that conundrum for you; Hot Birds A recent heat wave in southern California
- [P Is For Participation: Navigating The World While Black, Female, And Invisible](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180802/p-is-for-participation-navigating-the-world-while-black-female-and-invisible/) - P Is For Participation: Navigating The World While Black, Female, And Invisible. Every day I wake up and make an active choice to participate in a world in which there is a never-ending campaign waged against me. It seeks to remove my body autonomy, silence my voice and belittle my pain —all while making me
- [Win Over $1,150 Worth Of Incredible Prizes In Our GirlieGirl Army Summer Days Contest](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180801/win-over-1150-worth-of-incredible-prizes-in-our-girliegirl-army-summer-days-contest/) - ☀GirlieGirlArmy Summer Days Contest☀ This is exciting! We are hosting our biggest summer giveaway ever - with over $1,150 (!!!) IN PRIZES from all female owned businesses who rock our world! ??? You've heard us talking about Kathy Patalsky's Healthy Happy Life, SpokeWoven's custom dreamcatchers, the divine organic matcha from Japan Encha Matcha, the incredible
- [Is Dog Racing About To Be Illegal In Florida?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180731/is-dog-racing-about-to-be-illegal-in-florida/) - This fall, the people of Florida will have the opportunity to make history by voting to end dog racing in the Sunshine State, which was the first place in the world to legalize commercial dog racing. As many as 8,000 lucky greyhounds will be released from their cages if Amendment 13 is approved! Statewide polling
- [Truth-Telling At Work Is A Must](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180731/truth-telling-at-work-is-a-must/) - As a leader in a large organization, one of the things that I recognize as key for my success is truth-telling. The recent news of a major reorganization came suddenly and was totally unexpected. Employees on my teams immediately became upset and fearful. Such a large organizational restructuring seemed daunting to most. Some colleagues worried
- [Lavender And Tea Tree Oil Leading To Breast Development In Young Boys](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180730/lavender-and-tea-tree-oil-leading-to-breast-development-in-young-boys/) - The Question of Lavender: For the past 9 years, we have been wary of lavender at Sprout for all of the reasons expressed in our initial article below. A recent study by the NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences), a part of the United States NIH, confirms these concerns. It showed that regular exposure
- [If You See A Pet In A Hot Car, Do This](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180730/if-you-see-a-pet-in-a-hot-car-do-this/) - When the temperature increases outside, the danger of leaving your pet in a vehicle increases. LA Animal Services urges people not to leave their beloved pet behind in the car, informs residents about the law and gives steps that can be taken if you find a pet in danger in a parked vehicle. What you
- [The Best (Vegan) Makeup Sponge I've Ever Used](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180726/the-best-vegan-makeup-sponge-ive-ever-used/) - Introducing: The best makeup sponge I've used! The unique design of the new Beauty Sponge from Osmosis truly promotes flawless makeup application, blending, and contouring in one multitasking tool. Delivering a streak-free look, this multi-tasker has a rounded end for full face coverage, a flat edge for contouring & highlighting and a chiseled tip for precise concealing in small areas like
- [Donated Chairs Help Dogs In Shelters Relax](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180725/donated-chairs-help-dogs-in-shelters-relax/) - Think twice before you toss that stained old upholstered arm chair curbside, it could be bringing an impounded puppy neverending comfort! The Knox County Humane Society in Galesburg, Illinois - 120 miles northwest of Springfield- came up with the most divine usage of old comfy chairs that's ever been. Taking the institutional feel out of
- [This Mini Modern House Is Perfect For Rental Income Or Guests](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180724/this-mini-modern-house-is-perfect-for-rental-income-or-guests/) - LivingHomes, one of the top sustainable home design firms in the nation, just unveiled the LivingHome AD1, a versatile Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) designed to fit either in backyards or as a main structure on an empty lot. In plain speak: these are tiny, chic, eco-friendly homes with a whole lot of useful applications. We
- [Ju-Ju-Be Introduces New, Upscale Vegan Leather Ever Collection](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180723/ju-ju-be-introduces-new-upscale-vegan-leather-ever-collection/) - Adding to the never-ending list of bag companies introducing vegan product to their collection due to popular demand; diaper bag brand Ju-Ju-Be just released of its newest high-end line of bags, The Ever Collection, which joins the company’s growing list of fun, functional, and fashionable products. Ju-Ju-Be started back in 2005 with the goal of revolutionizing the diaper bag market - with versatile, durable
- [Where Pastry Meets Policy: Vegan Bake Sales Raise Thousands for Immigrants’ Rights](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180716/where-pastry-meets-policy-vegan-bake-sales-raise-thousands-for-immigrants-right/) - It’s the perfect blend of pastry and policy, philanthropy and audacity: I am talking, of course, about the phenomenon of vegan bake sales to benefit immigrants and asylum-seekers springing up around the country. There may be one coming to a community near you. If there isn’t, I’ve got some simple suggestions for you. But first,
- [Toxic Chemicals Found in Squishies](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180716/toxic-chemicals-found-in-squishies/) - Do not buy your kids anymore Squishies! You’ve probably seen them – Squishies are the current toy craze for elementary school kids. They have the texture and feel of “stress balls”, but come in all sorts of kid-themed designs, and kids love to squish them. Sensing that the odd smell coming off of them could
- [DIY: How To Make Your Own Custom Perfume](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20111007/diy-make-your-own-custom-perfume/) - Did you know that most perfumes and colognes are manufactured using synthetic chemicals, even petroleum? Many of these ingredients do not need to be listed on the labels, but are known allergens, hormone disruptors, and irritants. this is some scary and dangerous stuff, which is why we switched to all natural fragrances like Tallulah Jane
- [Raw Beet, Strawberry, and Coconut Cake with Coconut Cashew Nut Frosting](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180715/raw-beet-strawberry-and-coconut-cake-with-coconut-cashew-nut-frosting/) - An ingredient like beet, with such a strong color, is great for adding color to cakes—choose the purple variety. With such a vibrant red base and clean white topping, it’s a real showstopper. We sometimes decorate it with fresh strawberries and edible rose petals, for an extra color burst. Raw Beet, Strawberry, and Coconut Cake
- [Get Paid For Your Old Makeup](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180713/get-paid-for-your-old-makeup/) - You know all those lipsticks and fancy eyeshadows you bought that you never use? They could be making you money. Clearing your clutter, upcycling, and adding a few bucks to your wallet, what are you waiting for? There's a new website called Glambot will actually buy back your gently loved, unexpired makeup and pay you
- [Your Child's First Cell Phone: Rules for Responsibility](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180712/your-childs-first-cell-phone-rules-for-responsibility/) - Research shows that virtually all kids who are allowed to keep their cell phone in their room overnight will answer a late-night text, and most of them have spent at least some late nights sending texts. Only 4 percent of parents believe their teens have ever texted while driving, while 45% of teens admit that
- [The Rise Of The Conscious Consumer - And How It Affects Your Business](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180712/the-rise-of-the-conscious-consumer-and-how-it-affects-your-business/) - Perhaps you read my article entitled "My Creative Business Guru AKA The Unicorn Of Creative Spark" about Joh Morris. Today, in an exclusive sponsored post from Joh (looking adorable with her two rescued mutts below) we look at our how our spending choices are affecting big (and small) businesses, and what she can do to
- [10 Eco-Safe Baby Musts For Beaching Weekends Available On Amazon](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180709/10-eco-safe-baby-musts-for-beaching-weekends-available-on-amazon/) - You may think a beach day with babe is as easy as sand, surf, and sea.. but its not that simple when rolling with a munchkin. With the current heat levels being dangerous for little ones, always review your local weather to make sure it's not dangerously hot for a baby. Anything over 80 degrees
- [The Magic Ten and Beyond: Daily Spiritual Practice for Greater Peace and Well-Being](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20180709/the-magic-ten-and-beyond-daily-spiritual-practice-for-greater-peace-and-well-being/) - Magic happens when there is a shift in perception, perception of yourself, others and the world. For the yoga practitioner, that shift is a movement away from false identification with the temporary and towards that which is eternal. Every serious practitioner of any art or science knows that to become accomplished, to feel at ease
- [Are Human Lives More Important Than Other Animals?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180707/are-human-lives-more-important-than-other-animals/) - Back in May 2016, a rambunctious three-year-old boy fell into a lowland gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. What unfolded, for the most part, was caught on amateur cellphone video. Harambe, a seventeen-year-old 440-pound gorilla proceeded to fetch the small child from the water feature in his cell and seemed to enjoy
- [The Ultimate Vegan Spicy “Tuna” Sushi Roll Made Magically From The Flesh Of Tomatoes](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180705/the-ultimate-vegan-spicy-tuna-sushi-roll-made-magically-from-the-flesh-of-tomatoes/) - Oceanographers have noted that by 2048 the ocean will run out of fish at the rate we’re over-fishing our seas, so it’s high time for a vegan version of our beloved spicy tuna. The flesh of a tomato, when marinated properly, is practically indistinguishable from its fishy counterpart. This is one of my favorite recipes
- [4 Self Care Ideas For The Busy Mom](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180703/4-self-care-ideas-for-the-busy-mom/) - Teacher and author Eleanor Brown once said that “self care is not selfish”. Never has that statement been so true as it is now for busy, exhausted moms everywhere. It’s not selfish- in fact, it’s one of the best things you can do for your kids. While taking a break can cause guilt in any
- [From Now Until November: Here Are Your Marching Orders](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180629/from-now-until-november-here-are-your-marching-orders/) - From Now Until November: Here Are Your Marching Orders: 1. Help register everyone around you to vote, help them get registered, don't stop until everyone you run into, know, are friends with, neighbors, social clubs, etc. REGISTER EVERYONE TO VOTE!, every bar and restaurant and university and gathering place should have voting registration forms available.
- [Lazy Dough 30 Minute Vegan Pizza Recipe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180627/lazy-dough-30-minute-vegan-pizza-recipe/) - Vegan pizza isn't for some secret, special society of lactose-free super chefs, it's as easy as a mixing bowl and an appetite for (edible) destruction! This recipe is wicked easy. The dough is made from scratch, the rest is me being lazy. See products and steps in pictures: Let’s gather the ingredients. Oh and turn
- [Avoiding July 4th's Puppy Pitfalls ](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180626/avoiding-july-4ths-puppy-pitfalls/) - Dogs are often frightened of sudden, loud or unpredictable noises. July the 4th definitely isn't the best day for our furry family members to have a long evening walk. Today, trainer Denise Herman of Empire Of The Dog shares her dog survival tips for firework nights! An evening of fireworks in the park is not
- [​​​Stop. Fucking. Settling.](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180618/​​​stop-fucking-settling/) - Stop. Fucking. Settling. Are you living the life you’ve “always dreamed of”? If not, why not? (And, some “how to” steps to get you on your way…) First, a quiz (i know how much everyone loves those Facebook quizzes, so here you are): How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? I
- [11 Great Father's Day Gifts You Can Still Get In Time For Sunday](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180613/11-great-fathers-day-gifts-you-can-still-get-in-time-for-sunday/) - Father's Day is nearly upon us, and although it's too late to order something customized, Amazon Prime is still our friend. See 11 great gifts nearly any Dad would love below! All will arrive by (or before) Sunday! DNA for either him OR his beloved pup. If the kit doesn't come in time, just print
- [Tips To Help Keep Your Pets Safe In The Hot Weather](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180613/tips-to-help-keep-your-pets-safe-in-the-hot-weather/) - Pets are truly a gift. They provide us with love, attention, and emotional support, even though they can't even talk. And in return, we buy them tennis balls, the best food, a cat backpack with window, and spoil them rotten! We also pay close attention to their well-being which is especially important in hot weather.
- [14 Delicious Vegan Recipes Using Honey Alternatives](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180610/14-delicious-vegan-recipes-using-honey-alternatives/) - One of the "hardest" parts of becoming a vegan is finding alternatives to your past favorite non-vegan foods or drinks, you may even think that there aren't vegan alternatives for some of the more uncommon food or drink items but you'll be pleasantly surprised to find out that's not always the case. For example if
- [Why We Need To Help This Gentle Parenting Icon](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180608/why-we-need-to-help-this-gentle-parenting-icon/) - This is difficult to write about and I don’t know where to begin, so I’ll just start at the beginning of my parenting journey, when I discovered someone who wrote about children in a way that I completely felt connected to. Someone who stood for the respectful treatment of children and all humans. Someone who
- [Eco-Labels Around the World [Interactive Infographic]](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180606/eco-labels-around-the-world-interactive-infographic/) - Eco-labels are often confused with environmental labels, defined as labels relating to the environmental performance. But, there are some differences; eco-labels are a subgroup of environmental labels, and have their own specifications. They are granted by an independent third party, not influenced by the company who is seeking certification for its products. The product can
- [This New Eco Fashion Line Is Hot As Hell](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180404/this-new-eco-fashion-line-is-hot-as-hell/) - Hot As Hell was born out of a desire for a simplistic MORE – more sensibility, more sustainability, and more attainability in the designer market. With a versatile collections of swimwear, lingerie, gorgeous ethereal dresses and beach lifestyle apparel, HAH clothing fills a niche of timeless, wearable, ethical and accessible fashion. We think it’s Hot-As-Hell to
- [Vodka Is Vegan: Refuting The Anti-Vegan Arguments](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180604/vodka-is-vegan-refuting-the-anti-vegan-arguments/) - Matt and Phil Letten—also known as The Vegan Bros— overthrow many of the stereotypes of what a typical vegan looks like. Joining the ranks of famous athletes and celebs like Serena Williams, Miley Cyrus, Joaquin Phoenix, and Beyoncé, The Vegan Bros are the new face of veganism--loud, proud, and fighting for a better world, one
- [30 Great Looking Vegan Sandals On Amazon Under $30](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180530/30-great-looking-vegan-sandals-on-amazon-under-30/) - The heat is on, and it's time to prep our toesies! We've started with a Baby Foot exfoliant foot peel, lavender scented (of course), some great looking cruelty-free toe polish, and shaving (arrrghhh) - and we are ready to rock some new summer shoes! Believe it or not, $30 can get you some great looking
- [Ten Signs That You Need To Break Up With Busy](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180521/ten-signs-that-you-need-to-break-up-with-busy/) - Women today have reset the bar, and it’s high. They collectively aim into the stratosphere: to be the most creative and dynamic professionals, the parents with all the answers, the most understanding and loving partners, and the best and most reliable friends. Their perfectionistic expectations have led to an unrealistic and terribly demanding mind-set, and
- [The Most Comprehensive List of Vegan Bags and Shoes Ever](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20110208/bag-it-up-you-are-a-shoe-in/) - Bag It Up: You Are A Shoe-In! Could this possibly be the most comprehensive list of vegan bags and shoes on the market? Could be! There are plenty of accidentally vegan shoes out there. Even the worst fur offending couturier designer occasionally makes a satin flat without a leather sole, and we all know stripper
- [The Easiest Vegan Apple Pie You'll Ever Make](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180511/the-easiest-vegan-apple-pie-youll-ever-make/) - If I can bake this yummy pie and yes, it is vegan...so can you. Here's a tip before we begin: Math isn't hard. Baking is mathematical. Don't skimp or add too much of an ingredient unless you are Martha Stewart. I wouldn't challenge her methodology. Ingredients: ½ Cup of ice cold water. I fill a
- [The Most Beautiful Earrings In The World](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180503/the-most-beautiful-earrings-in-the-world/) - It all started when one of my most stylish friends said "have you seen this instagram account?" She forwarded me the link to Dancing Willow Design's instagram account, and I fell in insta-love. Juliana Rosengrant is the owner, designer and self taught bead artist behind Dancing Willow Design. She resides in the coastal redwoods of
- [I’m Gay, She’s Straight, And We Are Co-Parenting In A Modern World: How To Prepare Legally](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180501/im-gay-shes-straight-and-we-are-co-parenting-in-a-modern-world-how-to-prepare-legally/) - I’m Gay, She’s Straight, And We Are Co-Parenting In A Modern World: How To Prepare Legally After my son, Nate, was born, his mom Heidi and I went on The Today Show (NBC) to chat about our journey towards becoming co-parents. I was gay, she was straight, we’d known each other for over 20 years,
- [Mother's Day Gift Ideas For The Conscious, Kick-Ass Mama](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180430/mothers-day-gift-ideas-for-the-conscious-kickass-mama/) - We used to buy presents for our Mamas, but now we are the Mamas (of kids or pets or both!) so we get presents too! Hoorah! Keeping it conscious - here is a juicy gift guide full of eco-friendly options we'd be thrilled to receive (and give!) cover image via The Chicago Tribune
- [The Spring Vegan Beauty Edit ??](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180426/the-spring-vegan-beauty-edit/) - With products as righteous as our beliefs, you'll have no problem looking gorgeous while shopping earth-friendly face products we've tried, loved, and bought time and again. And, as always, everything we feature in this list is cruelty-free and vegan. Here are our top vegan Spring beauty picks: This eye pencil is a chubby lover which
- [5 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day With Your Children](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180420/5-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-with-your-children/) - “The earth laughs in flowers,” said the American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. I believe the earth not only laughs in flowers but also in trees, animals, fruits, and vegetables! Her generosity toward all of us is beyond compare. But can you remember the last time you connected with the joy, compassion, and abundance our planet
- [The Best (And Safest) Eco Mattress In The World](https://girliegirlarmy.com/wellness/20180419/the-best-and-safest-eco-mattress-in-the-world/) - You should know by now that your mattress can snowball into everything in your life: bad sleep = shitty life. If you sleep well - you feel like a different person every morning. But what about what you don't realize is happening while you sleep -- like off-gassing and chemicals seeping into your system disrupting
- [Vegan Mocha Tahini Milkshake](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180419/vegan-mocha-tahini-milkshake/) - Think of this Mocha Tahini Milkshake as a flavored coffee drink. I almost named this Secret Ingredient Mocha Shake but I when I upped the tahini to 2Tbsp per drink, the secret was out. My blog recipes lately have been leaning towards being more like templates for you to use as starting points, and then
- [Your Wellness Reset Is Waiting](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180419/your-wellness-reset-is-waiting/) - How many times have you said to yourself, “I wish I could just hit the reset button on my health?” I mean, wouldn’t that be amazing? Just to be able to hit a button that changed your lifestyle and mindset for the better? While we can all collectively dream of the day that the “wellness
- [If I Can Make And Bake This Vegan Lasagna, So Can You! ](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180416/if-i-can-make-and-bake-this-vegan-lasagna-so-can-you/) - Vegan lasagna may sound intimidating, but it really doesn't have to be. Today our friend GB Woolf shares his recipe for vegan lasagna that "doesn't taste like ass or break the bank." He calls it the "If I Can Make And Bake This Vegan Lasagna, So Can You!" Here it goes; Ingredients: A 12 oz
- [My Best Friend Wrote The Funniest Book Of The Year](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180406/my-best-friend-wrote-the-funniest-book-of-the-year/) - When I was 17, I walked into my first day as an NYU Tisch acting major and sat down next to a dark haired boy named Matt Boren who somehow felt familiar to me. We were beshert and would soon become platonic soulmates for life (who says men and women can't be true best friends?)
- [12 Tips to Become a Brilliant Listener](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180405/12-tips-to-become-a-brilliant-listener/) - What did you do in school today?" "Nothing." Parents often ask what they can say to get their child talking. The secret isn't about what you say. It's about how you listen. The most important skill in talking with anyone, including children, is listening. Not answering, not teaching, not lecturing, not fixing things or offering
- [Chocolate and Ginger Tart](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180330/chocolate-and-ginger-tart/) - This is a vegan chocoholic’s dream. It is rich and creamy, and yet there’s no dairy in it. This is the favorite tart of the most cheerful customer we have at the bakery, so we’ll often make it just to thank her for brightening our day when she comes in. It can be made up
- [Chocolate… With Doctor-Infused Benefits](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180329/chocolate-with-doctor-infused-benefits/) - Good Day Chocolate is chocolate…with benefits. These little candy-coated treats are so much more than just chocolate. Founded by a doctor, these guys take their chocolate supplements seriously. Each piece is packed with pharmaceutical grade nutraceuticals and blended with Fair Trade chocolate. So, whether you need a better night’s sleep, an energy boost or anxiety relief
- [Sink Your Teeth Into These Poptarts](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180327/sink-your-teeth-into-these-poptarts/) - Poptarts is a twice-monthly podcast hosted by righteous, badass, and funny BUST Magazine editors Emily Rems and Callie Watts that celebrates women in pop culture. If you can't get enough of smart and pithy women, this will be your new favorite go-to podcast for all walks to train, long baths, and gym sojourns. The first half of
- [How Much Is That Puppy In The Window? Find Out On #NationalPuppyDay](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180323/how-much-is-that-puppy-in-the-window-find-out-on-nationalpuppyday/) - Have you ever wondered how much a new pup will cost you? Perhaps less than you had previously worried. New research has found that on average it only costs around $1,500 to raise a puppy during the first twelve months. This includes estimated costs of food, equipment and toys, medical bills and professional services -
- [It's Been A Bad Week For The Fur Industry](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180321/its-been-a-bad-week-for-the-fur-industry/) - Donatella Versace declared fur "over" for the Versace label this week, she joined other designers to have newly taken a pledge to go fur-free like Armani, Gucci, Tom Ford, and Michael Kors. "Fur? I am out of that. I don’t want to kill animals to make fashion. It doesn’t feel right," the Italian designer told
- [Seaweed Pesto Tear and Share Sourdough](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180322/seaweed-pesto-tear-and-share-sourdough/) - Melissa Sharp's Super Loaves & Simple Treats is a treasure trove of atypical “healthy” treats. By baking with sourdough starters, reducing the amount of refined sugar in her recipes, and incorporating superfoods throughout, Melissa encourages bakers to foster gut health and wellness. Using high quality, unprocessed ingredients—many of which are gluten-free and/or vegan—you can literally have your
- [Supporting A Friend Through The Unimaginable](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180320/supporting-a-friend-through-the-unimaginable/) - When my best friend Matt Boren called me to tell me of the passing our dear mutual NYU friend Alana's husband Andrew, it sucked the breath and pulled the tears out of all of us. Andrew was young (41), brilliant, the husband of a dynamic, wonderful woman, and the father of 3 precious young boys.
- [Biotech For Pups: Cultured, Lab-Grown Proteins For Pet Food Is Coming](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180315/biotech-for-pups-cultured-lab-grown-proteins-for-pet-food-is-coming/) - Biotech startup Wild Earth launched today to develop cultured (aka laboratory-grown) proteins for the $30 billion pet food market -- engineering plant-based and animal-based pet foods that are healthier, better for the environment, and more humane. Wild Earth is developing koji-based protein, followed by cultured meat derived humanely from animal cells. All products and ingredients
- [Dolce & Gabbana Selling Maggot Fur Coats](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180314/dolce-gabbana-selling-maggot-fur-coats/) - Dolce & Gabbana is, once again, under fire after new video footage (below) shows the horrors of minks suffering on squalid farms that supply the company. This new PETA exposé reveals pools of waste crawling with maggots on canadian mink farms, proving once again, the toxicity, horrors, and unnecessary evil of wearing animal skins. PETA is
- [How Authentic Should Parents Be With Kids About Their Own Emotions](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180312/how-authentic-should-parents-be-with-kids-about-their-own-emotions/) - Does being emotionally stoic damage kids emotionally? Shouldn't they see our authentic emotions? Yes, in general I agree with you that it's good to show our children our authentic emotions. However, that is often misinterpreted to mean that it's fine to scream at our children to show them our authentic anger. That's actually damaging. In
- [Doctor Who Worked With Mother Teresa Teaches Us Enlightened Eating](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180310/doctor-who-worked-with-mother-teresa-teaches-us-enlightened-eating/) - Cassandra Ohlsen, m.d., is a diplomate certified in Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC and has been in practice for over twenty years. She has also practiced in Africa and India: In 1984, she worked with Mother Teresa at her Home for Dying Destitutes and her Children’s Home
- [An Indigenous Native American Environmentalist Woman Is Running For Congress](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180308/an-indigenous-native-american-environmentalist-woman-is-running-for-congress/) - If elected, Deb Haaland would be the first Native American woman in Congress in American history, and it would be about damn time. And her platform is perfection; she has a track record of standing up to Donald Trump, and wants to double down on a commitment to clean energy in New Mexico, by creating
- [Copycats: Is Imitation Really The Sincerest Form Of Flattery?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180308/copycats-is-imitation-really-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery/) - "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." I have never liked this phrase. I think it's something we tell ourselves to feel better when we are annoyed at someone incessantly copying us. Or, even worse, something others tell us when they blatantly reproduce something we did first. In business, we all have that company that
- [Vegan Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Wilted Spinach + Maitake Mushrooms ](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180307/vegan-sweet-potato-gnocchi-with-wilted-spinach-maitake-mushrooms/) - A good while back, Katie + I were out and about in Cobble Hill with a group of friends when we all decided it was high time we got some food in us. We ended up settling on one of the many en vogue drink-forward places in our neighborhood that support their cocktail menu with simple
- [12 Movers and Shakers in Black Hair History](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180305/12-movers-and-shakers-in-black-hair-history/) - Let's honor some of the most groundbreaking figures and moments in American black hair history! The hairstyles mentioned have a much deeper and richer history than we'll take time to explain in this short article, but we still want to celebrate the individuals who wore them proudly in a culture that saw their hair as different, unattractive, or
- [Pit Bulls: From Nannies To Hated Breed](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20111012/pit-bulls-from-nannies-to-hated-breed/) - Pit bulls....what just happened as you read that? Did your hair stand on end with fear or did you fill up with a warm sense of love and comfort? Sadly, many among us have been conditioned by the myriad sensationalist pit bull-related stories put forth in the media. And whether you love the breed or
- [Why Solar CEO Relying on Imports is “Unfazed by the New Tariff”](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180304/why-solar-ceo-relying-on-imports-is-unfazed-by-the-new-tariff/) - As the CEO of a small solar company relying on foreign imports, what I know to be true of our country and the industry in which I work casts a shadow on any frustration I’m supposed to have over the 201 Trade Case decision. The solar industry is like America itself: Full of good intentions,
- [Parenting Mindfulness Skills And Exercises To Transform The Way We Raise Our Children](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180302/parenting-mindfulness-skills-and-exercises-to-transform-the-way-we-raise-our-children/) - As Marianne Williamson said, "There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving the world than a transformation of the way we raise our children." I can honestly say I'm a better parent for reading Dr. Laura Markham's books. What an extraordinary gift she is to the world, and all parents. Whenever I speak
- [My Creative Business Guru AKA The Unicorn Of Creative Spark ?](https://girliegirlarmy.com/exclusive/20180301/my-creative-business-guru-aka-the-unicorn-of-creative-spark/) - When I met Joh Morris Benichou, the founder of Giving Ideas Life Consultancy, I was trying to figure out how to grow the next stage of my long list of potential business ideas organically in an Instagram-obsessed world, where I was going to take my message, and how to grow not only monetarily – but
- [29 Ways To Stay Creative](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20110608/29-ways-to-stay-creative/) - Watch this beautiful and inspirational 1 minute video for a warm and fuzzy kick in the tuchus; Video via To-fu
- [The Perfect Vegan Hamantaschen Recipe](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180228/the-perfect-vegan-hamantaschen-recipe/) - Bet you didn't know Queen Esther (in the story of Purim) was actually vegan! Neither did we til we read this article which claims while Esther lived with the King of Persia, she ate "beans, seeds, and peas in order to stay kosher – so she was vegan by default!" Whichever way you swing on the
- [The Art Of Breastfeeding Benefit Show Explores The Joys, Challenges, And ​Body-Politics ​Of Motherhood In The 21st Century](https://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20180227/the-art-of-breastfeeding-benefit-show-explores-the-joys-challenges-and-​body-politics-​of-motherhood-in-the-21st-century/) - In honor of International Women's Month, MF Gallery in Brooklyn, New York is hosting an art show that explores the joys, challenges, and ​body-politics ​of breastfeeding and motherhood in the 21st century. Part of the proceeds will benefit La Leche League. Co-Curated by Leigh Pennebaker, founder of the popular @breastfeedingart feed on Instagram and Martina Secondo
- [This Conscious, Vegan, Cruelty-Free Perfume Company Is Taking Over Traditional Fragrance Options](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20170723/this-conscious-vegan-cruelty-free-perfume-company-is-taking-over-traditional-fragrance-options/) - One of the questions we get most frequently at GirlieGirlArmy.com is where can we find vegan, non-toxic perfumes? If you know anything about typical fragrances, you know to steer clear. Welcome PHLUR - an indie fragrance start-up that is changing the way of perfuming by having produced a line of six unisex scents that are vegan,
- [Recipe: Quinoa, Fennel & Sweet Potato Salad](https://girliegirlarmy.com/nosh/20180222/recipe-quinoa-fennel-sweet-potato-salad/) - With spring thankfully in sight, Executive Head Chef at St Albans UK's Sopwell House, Gopi Chandran reveals his recipe for a delicious and nutritious plant-based salad that will get you starting the season right; Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 1 large sweet potato, diced 2 medium fennel bulbs, cut lengthways into ¼ inch thick slices
- [The Newest In Sustainable Style: Fashion Accessories Made From Cork](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180222/the-newest-in-sustainable-style-fashion-accessories-made-from-cork/) - Nature-based materials, versatile, purposeful elements and meticulous attention to quality serves as the benchmark of Bent & Bree, a collection of Cork (yes, the kinds that make your bottles go POP) eco-manufactured in Portugal, the biggest producer of cork. These unique and stylish planet-friendly products are great looking, artisanally made, and reassure you that you
- [Today Is Plastic Pollution Awareness Day, And This 15 Year Old Is Doing More About It Than You Are](https://girliegirlarmy.com/lifestyle/20180215/today-is-plastic-pollution-awareness-day-and-this-15-year-old-is-doing-more-about-it-than-you-are/) - There is a 15 year old teen eco-warrior in Georgia that is making a major difference in how we view plastic. Hannah Testa, founder of hannah4change, has been educated thousands of people about the harmful effects of plastic pollution since she was 11. She is particularly focused on single-use disposable plastics such as plastic bags,
- [This Glitter Doesn't Harm You Or The Planet](https://girliegirlarmy.com/style/20180214/this-glitter-doesnt-harm-you-or-the-planet/) - It's Valentine's Day, which means we should only be talking about love and glitter! But did you know there is currently a proposed global ban on glitter? According to LiveScience; Glitter should be banned, researcher Trisia Farrelly, a senior lecturer in environment and planning at Massey University in New Zealand, told CBS. The reason? Glitter is
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