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Month: April 2019

by Miriam Porter
Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

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My son Noah and I just celebrated our 8 year vegan anniversary. It’s the best decision we ever made. For us, veganism goes way beyond a plant-based diet, it’s a way of life. We do our best to make kind choices every day, it’s easy when it comes from a place of passion. 🐑 🐷 🐮 ❤️ I am also happy to report that we get enough protein, calcium, B12, iron and all needed vitamins. And we still haven’t been stranded on a desert island with nothing to eat. 😉 💙 If you are thinking of going vegan I would be more than happy to help you with advice, recipes or ideas. Feel free to message me. It’s never to late to make the compassionate choice. 🐖 🐏 🐘 🐿 Scroll for more reasons we are vegan. Photos taken last year at Wishing We’ll Sanctuary in Ontario. @wishing_well_sanctuary . . . . . . . . #GoVegan #VeganForLife #FriendNotFood #Cows #Pigs #VeganKids #Vegan #Vegano #PlantBased #VeganforEverything #endspeciesism #Rescued #BeKind #Adopted #Saved #VeganCommunity #VeganPower #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #CrueltyFree #ForTheAnimals #AnimalRights #PlantBasedLife #DontEatAnimals #PlantPowered #WholeFoodPlantBased #WFPB #DairyFree #ClimateVegan #SaveMovement 💚

It seems the grey skies in Toronto just won’t go away and it’s been raining here for days. It’s also unseasonably cold for the middle of May and still about zero degrees at night. Brrrr 🌸 🌸 But that didn’t stop the flowering of the Sakura trees in Toronto’s High Park. The glorious Cherry Blossoms bloomed and persevered the endless rain and intense wind. The trees originated from Japan when in 1959 the Japanese ambassador to Canada presented 2000 trees to the citizens of Toronto from Tokyo. 🌸 The legend in Japan is that every spring a fairy maiden wakes up the sleeping cherry trees with her most delicate breath. 💫 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌟 I convinced (begged) Noah to come see the trees with me last Friday and they were spectacular. They only bloom for 3 - 10 days and I wanted to ensure I didn’t miss them this year. I have been looking at cherry blossom photos for weeks on Instagram from around the world and happy to add my own to the mix! ➡️➡️swipe for more photos➡️➡️ 🌸 🌸 Have you ever seen the Sakura trees in bloom? If so, where? 🌸 🌸 . . . . . . . . #CherryTrees #CherryBlossomTrees #SakuraTrees #Japan #HighPark #Toronto #SeeTorontoNow #TheSix #TravelWriter #Nature #NatureLovers #VeganTravel #GoVegan #VeganLife #vegancommunity #FamilyTravel #NaturePhotography #NatureCaptures #TravelBlogger #HumaneTravel #TravelGram #TravelTips #TravelForLife #PassportPassion #Wandergram #TravelWomen #EcoTravel #MammaLove 💕

"Strong people stand up for themselves but stronger people stand up for others". 💙 💙 💙 . . An inspiring Wednesday quote from that time when my son and I walked the Atlanta Beltine under a scorching summer Georgia sun. The stunning Atlanta Beltline is a sustainable redevelopment project that is inspiring and transforming the city. Winding trails run through neighbourhoods and parks that are former railroad corridors that used to circle Atlanta. The artwork is outstanding and Noah and I took the time to read so many of them. This was one of my favourites. 💙 💙 💙 Do you have any favourite inspiring quotes? . . . . . . #Atlanta #AtlantaBeltline #InspiringQuotes #BeStrong #NeverBeSilent #FamilyTravel #RaiseKindChildren #TravelWriter #pathlesstraveled #VeganTravel #vegancommunity #TravelBlogger #HumaneTravel #TravelGram #TravelTips #TravelForLife #PassportPassion #Wandergram #TravelWomen #adventuregram #travelinladies#travelcaptures #iamatraveler#dametraveler #travelwomen #globetrotters #wanderingwomen #wandertheworld #darlingescape #roamtheworld #traveltherenext

Last week this guy turned 13! 🎂💜 I am so grateful that Noah choose me to be his mamma. He makes me laugh so much and I love traveling with him on our many adventures. Whether it’s wearing these funky looking hats, getting lost kayaking, hanging out with Mickey Mouse, soaring in hot air balloons like birds, chilling on a beach, feeding stray kittens, advocating for animal rights, going to hockey games, checking out the vegan food scene, and of course just hanging out at home watching our favourite TV shows together, it’s been the best 13 years of my life. 💜 💜 💜 . . This photo was taken last summer in Prince Edward Island as we biked along the Confederation Trail. This world famous trail is home to so much beauty and stretches a total of 435 km. What used to be an old railway line is now a gorgeous stone dust trail extending through several waterside communities including Souris and Georgetown. Noah zipped past me and peddled with the wind that day along the red dirt road. I can’t wait until June and our text traveling adventure. ✈️ 🌍 Happy birthday to my son and best friend. I love you Noah!! @noahriver11 ❤️ 💕 💕 💕 💕 . . . 📸: @alfblanchard #HappyBirthday #Love #MammaLove #TeenageYears #PrinceEdwardIsland #Travel #TravelWriter #Nature #pathlesstraveled #SummerVibes #PEI #IslandLife #princeedwardisland #VeganTravel #GoVegan #VeganLife #vegancommunity #FamilyTravel #NaturePhotography #TravelBlogger #HumaneTravel #TravelGram #TravelTips #TravelForLife #PassportPassion #Wandergram #TravelWomen #EcoTravel #ExplorePEI #explorecanada 🇨🇦

Have you ever explored inside a lighthouse? How about climbed up one? Noah and I toured several lighthouses in Prince Edward Island - Canada’s smallest province. 🌠 🌠 🌠 This was taken last summer at Point Prim Lighthouse. The ancient lighthouse was but in 1845 and is the first and oldest lighthouse on PEI, and one of the only round brick lighthouses in Canada. In the early 19th century sea trade between Canada and Europe increased and there were more shipwrecks and disasters at sea. After much debate it was decided it would be most beneficial and help navigate boats at sea that were using the Northumberland Strait to build a light house on Point Prim. 🌾 🌳 🌾 These days you can climb up the narrow staircase to the top, check out the little rooms where the keeper of the light slept, and admire the view of the sea. You can also shop at the Keepers Cottage for adorable lighthouse souvenirs. 🌷 🌷 My son Noah and I have been fortunate and visited PEI several times and I have written many articles on our adventures there for various outlets including a piece on Anne of Green Gables for Fodor’s Travel @fodorstravel, and an article that mentions this exact lighthouse for CAA Magazine. 📝 📝 I will post a few of my PEI articles in my stories this week if anyone wants to read them! 🌠 It’s a wonderful summer destination with stunning red cliffs and fresh sea air. . . . . . 📸: @noahriver11 #PrinceEdwardIsland #Travel #TravelWriter #Nature #pathlesstraveled #SummerVibes #PEI #IslandLife #princeedwardisland #VeganTravel #GoVegan #VeganLife #vegancommunity #FamilyTravel #NaturePhotography #PointPrimLighthouse #Lighthouse #TravelBlogger #HumaneTravel #TravelGram #TravelTips #TravelForLife #PassportPassion #Wandergram #TravelWomen #EcoTravel #ExplorePEI #explorecanada #Fodorsonthego 🌺

"Nothing Tastes As Good As Vegan Feels” 💕 💕 I am loving my new t-shirt from Herbivore Mood! @herbivoremood 💕 They are a start-up clothing business passionate about veganism and making a difference in the world. 🐮 🐥 🐷 Since I decided to switch from being vegetarian to vegan almost 8 years ago I have been so much happier knowing I am doing my absolute best not to support industries such as the dairy and egg industries that exploit animals in horrific ways. I don’t miss eating eggs or dairy at all knowing what the animals have gone through to get to my plate. Not to mention these days there are countless of dairy free options for yogurt, cheese and ice cream, and so many egg alternatives too. I actually like tofu scramble better now! 🌱 ❤️ I am happy to support brands like Herbivore Mood that produce sweatshop free clothing, are eco-friendly, and are built around veganism. With every item purchased they donate $1 dollar to Compassion Over Killing @compassion_over_killing - an organization dedicated to ending cruelty to farm animals. It’s a win-win! 💙 🌱 Herbivore Mood's responsibly produced apparel can be ordered online. ❤️ #Sponsored 🌱 🐮 Thanks to my son Noah @noahriver11 for snapping this 📸. 🐷 🐶 🐠 🐵 . . . #herbivoremood #myherbivoremood #VeganFashion #VeganClothing #VeganWriter #GoVegan #ForTheAnimals #BeKind #LoveCows #crueltyfreefashion #Vegan #vegansofinstagram #vegancommunity #AnimalRights #SaveThePlanet #ClimateVegan #savetheenvironment #VeganLife #veganlifestyle #ChooseCompassion #BeTheVoice #BeTheChange #TorontoBlogger #sweatshopfree #veganfashionblogger #VeganShirt #FairTrade #NoDairy #CompassionOverKilling ❤️

Happy Meatless Mondays! I hope everyone had a great weekend. 🌱 🌱 🌱 Meatless Mondays @meatlessmonday is a global movement to encourage everyone to cut out meat one day a week. It is now in over 40 countries and in over 20 languages. I guess it’s catching on. 🥰 🐮 🐷 🐠 🐔 Of course not eating animals every day of the week is even better for your health, the environment, and of course the animals. But one day a week is a great start! ❤️ ❤️ If you love burgers there are so many vegan plant based alternatives available these days. You can check out your local grocery store or favourite restaurant. This is the banquet burger from Fresh @freshrestaurants in Toronto. It is a high-protein almond and grain burger with strips of tempeh, special vegan cheese sauce, garlic, mayo, pickles, sprouts, and some delicious veggies. 🍔 🍔 🍔 Check out my article on some of the best vegan burgers in Toronto - now live on miriamporter.ca 💚 . . . . #FreshRestaurants #Sponsored #Writer#VeganLife #Grateful #TravelWriter #TorontoBlogger #MeatlessMondays #WholeFoodPlantBased #WFPB #VeganWriter #PlantLife #PlantBased #VeganCommunity #Vegan #VeganFoodie #VeganPower #PlantStrong #VeganFoodLovers #CrueltyFree #DontEatAnimals #blogTO #dailyhiveto #dishedto #to_finest #toreats #cravethe6ix #torontofoodies #yyzeats #TOFoodies 🌱🇨🇦❤️

Look at this adorable turtle! Just living their best life. 🐢This photo was also taken in Wakefield last summer just outside the caves we were exploring in the Outaouais Region of Quebec. We love spotting wildlife in their natural environment and never support zoos, aquariums, or the circus where animals are in captivity. 🐢 🐢 Regardless how small the creatures are, they all deserve love, kindness and freedom. 🐢 🐭 🐷 🐱 🐠 🐻 🐹 #VeganTravel #exploretheworld #outaouaisfun #FamilyTravel #TravelWriter #TravelBlogger #HumaneTravel #VeganLife #vegancommunity #Nature #EcoTravel #GatineauRiver #VeganJournalist #Vegano #TravelWomen #TravelTips #TravelForLife #PassportPassion #Wandergram #Grateful #GreatOutdoors #Rivers #NatureLovers #AmazingNature #TravelBlog #Roamtheplanet #TravelGram #EndCaptivity #Turtle #AnimalRights

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