Vegan Gifts for Father’s Day!

Father’s Day is right around the corner!  Here are some vegan gift ideas for your Dad’s special day. Many of them are also eco-friendly!

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Compostable Phone Case

The Pela brand has created a variety of phone case designs. They have collections for both iPhone and Android phones. The pliable material provides the ultimate protection for your cell. Better yet, when the phone case reaches the end of its life cycle, it can be composted!

Eco-Friendly Cell Phone

Fairphone has made the most eco-friendly phone on the market.  The company originated in Europe and their cell phones are finally available in the United States.  They even offer materials and online video tutorials to fix your phone yourself.  Their goal is to provide a sturdy cell phone that lasts.  This reduces waste in landfills and the use of natural resources.

Vegan Wallet and Vegan Belt Gift Set

Get your dad a classy and practical gift set. This vegan wallet and vegan belt are sure to match the majority of his attire. Watson and Wolfe can always be trusted to add style to any wardrobe.

Vegan Chapstick (Vegan Lip Balm)

Most chapstick is packaged in a plastic tube and plastic cap that would end up in a landfill mountain of trash. No more polluting the earth or the ocean. Eco Roots has the solution to protect other beings from getting hurt from our unnecessary garbage. The compostable container for this lip balm is the answer we need.

Vegan Soap

Let your dad start his day with a refreshing organic bar of vegan soap! Help him keep his rugged good looks with a charcoal Facial Vegan Soap Bar. Both are sure to be great additions to his gift bag!

Vegan Deodorant in Compostable Packaging

Daddy-O will be smelling fresh with this vegan deodorant by Meow Meow Tweet. Better yet, the thick paper packaging they use can go right back into Mother Nature – unlike the pollution plastic of other deodorant brands.

Vegan Body Butter (Fragrance-free vegan lotion)

Live Like You Green it is taking the eco-friendly mission seriously. They provide a variety of vegan self-care products. This vegan lotion is a must-have to help your dad keep his skin healthy.

Good Guys Socks

Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather has added the slogan , “Good Guys Go Vegan,” to their brand. If you have a vegan dad, he’ll love these socks and the variety of colors. These statement socks are great for the gym, lounging at home, or playing sports.

Compostable Tennis Shoes

BlueView is doing its part to save the planet by offering eco-friendly tennis shoes. The materials used are not just natural. Once they are warn out, these shoes can be buried in the back yard, the vegetable garden or your own compost pile!

Vegan Dress Shoes & Vegan Tennis Shoes (Masculine vibe)

Go from the office to a fun holiday with shoes from Gentleberg. Whether your father has to dress up or can be casual, with this brand he won’t skip a beat. Browse their site for the perfect kicks for your dad!

We hope this list has made Father’s Day shopping a breeze! Let us know your favorites in the comments. Have other vegan gift ideas? Send those to us to share in the future!

Mother’s Day Eco-Friendly Vegan Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day!!!  Whether you are getting gifts to celebrate your biological mother or the lady or ladies that have been wonderfully motherly to you, this list of gifts will help you out.  These Mother’s Day gift ideas are vegan and keep the environment in mind.  So let’s get our mothers something plastic-free, cruelty-free, and lovely!

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Bath Kit (customizable)

Photo credit: The Refill Shoppe

The Refill Shoppe

Allow your mother to relax and rejuvenate with this wonderful vegan Bubble Bath Kit by The Refill Shoppe.  They have a large variety of pre-blended scents: Citrus Blend, Tropical Blend, Flowery Blend, Caramel Latte and many more.

You also have the option to create your own signature 2 – 5 scent blend from a collection of over 50 scents!

Vegan Cactus Soap

Photo credit: Nopalera

Nopalera

You May recognize the founder of Nopalera from the TV show Shark Tank! She has created earth-friendly vegan soap from the hearty cactus plant. The soap and the packaging are eco-friendly!

Vegan Shampoo & Vegan Conditioner

Photo credit: Fat and the Moon

Fat and the Moon

Are you pretty sure your mother knows magic? Moms do some magical things! Get her these eco-friendly vegan shampoo and vegan conditioner bars so she is nice and fresh for her next coven gathering under the moon!


Vegan Organic Deodorant

Photo credit: Live Like You Green It

Live Like You Green It

Live Like You Green It makes this vegan organic deodorant for sensitive skin. It is plastic-free and we’ve heard the scent is amazing!

Vegan Deodorant

Photo credit: Meow, Meow, Tweet

Meow, Meow, Tweet

Meow, Meow, Tweet’s vegan deodorant has a plastic-free compostable cardboard & paper push-up container. Their deodorant provides all-day protection that keeps you smelling great!

Organic Vegan Body Butter (OrganicVegan Lotion)

Photo credit: Live Like You Green It

Live Like You Green It

After a relaxing bubble bath, your mother deserves this calming mixture of lavender and vanilla. This vegan body butter will moisturize and soothe any nerves from a long day. It is even soothing for eczema. Cruelty-free organic vegan lotions like this are the way to go from now on!

Vegan Lip Balm

Photo credit: Eco Roots

Eco Roots

Eco Roots provides cruelty-free vegan products. Their vegan lip balm is offered in different flavors and they even have an unflavored option. Our busy moms may forget to moisturize, so lip balm is a great gift for self-care.

Vegan Lipstick

Photo credit: Cheekbone

Cheekbone

For an extra boost in her day, treat your mom to Cheekbone’s sustainable vegan lipstick line. She can return the container for refills so it doesn’t end up in a landfill! With a variety of colors, there is sure to be one that will become her favorite!

Oh, did we mention all of these companies are lady-owned? We hope this list is helpful to you! If they’re in town, enjoy Mother’s Day with your mothers and all the motherly ladies in your life. If not, sending one of these gifts will surely brighten their day!

Vegan Valentine!

Have your future Vegan Valentine find you with these “Lady Vegan” and “Vegan Lad” shirts!

This is a VEGANavigate product.

Watch the Vegan Valentine commercial at our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@veganavigate1764?si=TA6HA48OE1g1L7jr

Back to School Eco-Friendly Tools

Are you ready to go back to school?  Make sure you have everything you need!  Like an eco-friendly backpack from Patagonia, a new cell from Fairphone, and of course plenty of notebooks from Decomposition.

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Notebooks by Decomposition

These notebooks at Decomposition are made with recycled paper and eco-friendly soy ink!

Stainless Steel Lunch Box by Life Without Plastic

Plastic is made from oil drilled from the ground creating pollution. Recycled plastic is still ending up in landfills and our oceans. We can make sure our purchases are not contributing to the destruction of Earth by choosing non-plastic materials. Start with these sturdy stainless steel lunch boxes!

Cell phone by Fairphone

A family used to get a phone for their home and still have it when their kids grew up and moved out. Lets stop with the constant cell phone purchases when a marginal change has been made from year to year. Instead, go with the Fairphone cell! No more relying on phone companies and third-party repair shops for constant basic repairs. This long-lasting straightforward design can even be fixed by its owner – with help from Fairphone if a repair is ever needed.

Backpacks by Patagonia

Patagonia is a long standing staple for many homes. Get your eco-friendly backpack here and it can double for any other fun activities you have planned for the school year!

Shoes by BlueView

We have been searching for plant-based compostable shoes for years. Finally, here they are! Comfortable shoes that will not end up in a landfill at the end of their life cycle. These eco-friendly kicks can be buried right in the ground to join mother nature again.

We hope these vegan eco-friendly items will be great long-lasting tools for your academic success!

Our Vegan Summer Favorites!

Enjoy the last weeks of summer with some of our favorite summer things!

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Table of Contents

1. Sunglasses

2. Beach Towels

3. Vegan Sandals

4. Swimsuits

5. Vegan Lotion

6. Summer Shirts

7. Shorts

8. Vegan Hats

9. Vegan Lipgloss

10. Picnic Basket

11. Summer Dresses

SUNGLASSES

Protect your eyes with eco-friendly sunglasses. These fabulous styles are made from recycled materials. When their lifetime is up, they can be sent to TerraCycle to recycle again!

BEACH TOWELS

Bring colors and culture to the beach with these fun towels!

Beach Towels by Studio 189 (luxury item)

All My Relations by Eighth Generation

Ribbons Beach Towel by Eighth Generation

VEGAN SANDALS

Walk in confidence wearing shoes in a variety of styles.

Unisex vegan sandals by NAE

DARCO Sandals with Straps – by NAE

Jefferson Block by Native Shoes

Hoya Croco Ciel by Minuit

Beat Poetry Sandal by BC Footwear

Apple Leather Clogs – by Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather

SWIMSUITS

Play in the oceans, rivers and lakes in a new suit!

Grey Swim Trunks by Urban Native Era

Swimsuit by Soul Curiosity

VEGAN LOTION

Keep vibrant skin with this moisturizing stick in eco-friendly packaging.

SUMMER SHIRTS

Water Connects Us All by Beyond Buckskin

Sacred Plants T-shirt by thentvs

Raven T by Ginew

Protect Native Culture by oitclothing

Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese (luxury item)

You Are On Native Land t-shirt by Urban Native Era

SHORTS

Woven Twill Shorts by Pact

The Coastal Daily Shorts by Pact

VEGAN HATS

Block excess sun rays with these great summer hats!

You are on Native Land baseball cap – by Urban Native Era

You Are on Native Land trucker cap – by Urban Native Era

Khaki Black Six Block logo hat (luxury item)

VEGAN LIPGLOSS

These smooth eco-friendly vegan lip balms are good for you and the planet. Even the packaging is plastic free!

Strawberry Vanilla Vegan Lip Balm by J & L Naturals

Tinted Vegan Lip Balm by Ethique

Orange Tangerine Vegan Lip Balm by Meow Meow Tweet

PICNIC BASKET

Citron Picnic Basket by Kazi

SUMMER DRESSES

Effie Modal Dress by LA Relaxed

Sokha Banana Midi Dress – Purple Sage by Valani

Sokha Banana Midi Dress – Cloud Dancer by Valani

Floral Embroidered Dress – Cream + Silver by Symbology

Yali Dress by Diarrablu

Mailys Dress by Diarrablu

Isle of Spice Wrap Dress by Fenoel

Strapless White Dress by Victor Glemaud (luxury item)

Vegan LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses

Here are some vegan LGBTQ+ owned companies to support immediately!

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  • Lil’ Yenta’s Bakery

(Philadelphia, PA)

The pictures speak for themselves!

Get yummy treats from Lil’ Yenta’s Bakery here:  https://lilyentas.com/

  • V Marks the Shop

(Philadelphia, PA)

The owners are not only part of the LGBTQ+ community, but also African Abya Yalan (aka: African American).

Get snacks at V Marks the Shop: https://vmarkstheshop.com/

  • City Saucery

(NYC Greenmarket stands and Nationwide shipping)

This LGBTQ+ team is helping save the planet! They collect good quality ugly tomatoes that are normally thrown away by large food factories to make delicious vegan sauces and spreads!

Get tasty products from City Saucery here: https://citysaucery.com/

  • Lagusta’s Luscious

(New Paltz, NY and Nationwide Shipping)

Variety of vegan chocolates. Lovely boxes of chocolaty treats great for gifts!

Get Lagusta’s Luscious chocolates here: https://lagustasluscious.com/

  • RIND

(Available Nationwide)

Vegan cheese perfect for hors d’oeuvres at your next party!

“June is Pride Month, and at RIND by Dina & Joshua, we’re celebrating as an LGBTQ+-owned business!” Tweet by @RIND_CHEESE

Get vegan cheese here:  https://www.rind.nyc/

  • Meow Meow Tweet

(Nationwide Shipping)

This personal care brand has plastic-free packaging options for lip balm and face cream!

Get Meow Meow Tweet products here:  https://meowmeowtweet.com/

  • The Wild Chive

(Los Angeles, CA)

The photos of vegan entres have us drooling:  sandwiches, burgers, fries, fried chicken sandwiches and more!

Get delicious food at The Wild Chive:  https://www.thewildchive.com/

  • BEETxBEET

(Los Angeles, CA)

Formerly a clothing store – now this team is focused on graphic design and consulting.

Get in touch with Beet x Beet here: https://beetxbeet.com/

  • Gay4U Vegan Eats

(Nationwide)

This is a pop-up eatery that provides a safe space for trans-identifying people of color.  Formerly located solely in Oakland, CA, they have closed their store to travel the nation with their unique combination of Asian and Latinx comfort foods.  Let’s hope you get a chance to try ’em out!

Some Favorite Vegans on Instagram

Happy Asian American / Pacific Islander month! Here are some of our favorite vegan Instagram accounts!

Cheri Tu

@thrivingonplants

Jeeca

@thefoodietakesflight

Joanne Molinaro

@thekoreanvegan

Krystle Anne

@misskeeki

Miyoko Schinner

@miyokoschinner

Priyanka Naik

@chefpriyanka

Ted Lai

@wokwildside

Toni Okamoto

@plantbasedonabudget

Yvonne

@yvonnesvegankitchen

#happyasianamericanpacificislanderheritagemonth #asianamericanpacificislanderheritagemonth #asianamericanpacificislanderheritagemonth2023

Vegan Middle Eastern Cookbook!

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We are excited to present a cook book with savory Middle Eastern recipes that are vegan! Veganistan: A Vegan Tour of the Middle East & Beyond is by Sally Butcher. It is interesting that the author of a vegan cook book would have the last name “Butcher.” One could only imagine what childhood anecdotes she may have about her name growing up. Her photo with wild red hair and punk-rock fashion juxtapose a calm and reflective demeanor, gives a bit of insight into the character that developed Veganistan. An outward explorative nature, may explain the subtitle “the Middle East & Beyond.” While the choice to share vegan meals often is a result of an analytical thought process – of which her photograph hints at.

The tantalizing photographs of the vegan food Sally Butcher shares in her cook book, Veganistan, range from scrumptious rice dishes, delicious cabbage stew, yummy staples like falafel and mouth watering desserts such as Sweet potato cake. When you make a dish, let us know how you like it – send a photo! We would love to hear what you think!

GET IT HERE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/veganistan-sally-butcher/1141927633?ean=9781623717599

“Beef” Between Vegans and Indigenous People?

(Happy International Womens Month / International Womens Day! Read to end for highlighted lady-owned business.)

There have been quite a few articles and commentary on the tension that has emerged between some vegans and indigenous people.  There are those who identify as vegan, who have been attempting to shame indigenous communities for their use of animals.  It would be important to first state that most vegans are not likely to agree with this approach.  Even so, it has become a trending topic of dispute.

So let us weigh in on the conversation.  Although we are obviously advocating a vegan lifestyle with this website, the first thought that came to mind was – “Why is anyone attempting to further dictate the actions of indigenous people in Abya Yala (aka: America) on their own land?”

We believe the focus of non-indigenous people who are vegan should remain firmly on the largest perpetrators of deaths of other beings.  This would mean actively working on reducing the suffering of beings in slaughter houses, promoting vegan meals to the main stream, and advertising more eco-friendly and morally sound material use – like cactus leather instead of the skin of beings.

Marginalized communities should not be the target of vegan activism before large corporations are fully addressed and mainstream habits completely changed.  This misplaced attention reminds me of some environmental activists who briefly attempted to shame impoverished people in African countries for burning tires for warmth instead of fully focusing on the far greater pollution of western countries.

Yes, at some point…far in the future…non-indigenous vegans may choose to respectfully offer vegan meal ideas and vegan material ideas to indigenous communities.  However, it will probably be more effective when these ideas are introduced by the vegan indigenous people that already exist.  Yes, there are indigenous vegans.  There are also many indigenous communities that eat a primarily vegan diet already.

Due to this conversation, for International Womens Month, we would like to highlight the indigenous founder, Tina Archuleta, of the vegan restaurant – Itality – in New Mexico.  She is using native vegetables, fruits and grains to make wonderful vegan indigenous food.  She hopes to improve the health of the community and re-connect with de-colonized traditional meals.

Address:

Itality

2500 12th Street NW

Unit E, Suite 2

Albuquerque, NM 87104

Hours:

Wednesday-Sunday 10am – 5pm

Website: italitynm.com

E-Mail: contact@italitynm.com

Here is an interview with Tina Archuleta by New Mexico in Focus: