LilacRush

My backyard nature & some sewing

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A Young Red-Tailed Hawk Pausing for a Moment

A Young Red-Tailed Hawk Pausing for a Moment

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Happy Holidays 2025

Happy Holidays, eco-champions! 🌱♻️ As we wrap up the year, may your holidays be filled with joy, mindful moments, and celebrations that leave a gentle footprint on our planet. Thank you for being part of this zero-waste journey—together, we’re making small choices that create big change.

Happy Holidays 2025

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Happy Holidays 2025

Happy Holidays, plant-powered friends! 🌱✨ As the year winds down, may your days be filled with delicious meals, cozy moments, and the joy of living compassionately. Thank you for being part of this vibrant, kind-hearted community—together, we’re making choices that nurture ourselves, animals, and the planet. Wishing you a season of warmth, health, and mindful celebration! 💚

Happy Holidays 2025

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Happy Holidays 2025

Happy Holidays, crafty friends! 🧶✂️ As the year comes to a close, may your days be filled with cozy stitches, colorful threads, and the joy of making something with your own hands. Thank you for sharing your creativity, tips, and inspiration in this wonderful community. Wishing you a season of handmade happiness, cozy corners, and plenty of time to craft, create, and connect! ✨💛

Happy Holidays 2025

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays, backyard friends! 🌿🏡 Whether you’re tending to your garden, enjoying a quiet moment on the porch, or watching the birds in your yard, may this season bring you peace, joy, and a little magic right outside your door. Thank you for being part of our backyard-loving community—here’s to more growth, greenery, and good times in the year ahead! 🌸✨

Happy Holidays

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Climate change and veganism

Climate change and veganism are related because the food we eat affects the environment. Raising animals for meat, milk, and eggs uses a lot of land, water, and energy. Farms that raise cows, pigs, and chickens also release greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide, which trap heat in the atmosphere and make the planet warmer. On top of that, forests are often cut down to create space for…

Climate change and veganism

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When Milkweed Comes and Goes

I’ve been keeping an eye on the milkweed in my yard, and it’s been thriving, though I can’t help but feel a little disappointed that it hasn’t produced any seed pods yet. Each year, I look forward to that moment, only to find the plants being devoured by the hungry monarch caterpillars. It’s heartbreaking to see them sometimes wither away before they even get a chance to mature. In the spring,…

When Milkweed Comes and Goes

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There is no such thing as a perfect vegan

Many people come to veganism for health reasons, and while a plant-based diet can absolutely be health-promoting when balanced and varied, the movement often gets tangled up with unfounded health claims. Pseudoscience can damage veganism’s credibility and sustainability. Practices such as “detoxes,” extended water fasts, fruitarianism, raw veganism, “alkaline diets,”. Instead, they rely on…

There is no such thing as a perfect vegan

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Zero-waste shopping

Zero-waste shopping is truly a meaningful way to make a positive impact on our planet by purchasing what you genuinely need while minimizing unnecessary waste, especially single-use plastics. If you’re looking to embrace this lifestyle, here’s an empathetic, practical guide to help you get started on this rewarding journey: ⸻ 1. **Prepare Before You Shop**    – Consider bringing your own…

Zero-waste shopping

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Yarn-wrapped Pen holder

I transformed an old moisturizer container into a charming pen holder using creativity and resourcefulness. With some yarn and glue, I started by applying a thin line of glue around the container’s exterior, wrapping the yarn tightly from the bottom and ensuring each row pressed closely together without any gaps. Upon reaching the top, I securely glued the final end down, folding the last row…

Yarn-wrapped Pen holder

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Veganism by Example, Making a Difference

Choosing a vegan lifestyle can bring a variety of meaningful benefits, many of which resonate with people on different levels. For some, the motivation stems from a deep love for animals and a desire to avoid contributing to their suffering. Others are drawn by a commitment to environmental issues, recognizing the vital importance of protecting our planet—whether it’s through preserving…

Veganism by Example, Making a Difference

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My California Native Garden 2025

My garden was vibrant this spring with lots of colorful flowers and wildlife. It felt the spring came and left in a jiffy, wish it was a bit longer! I had many native plants coming back to life in late winter itself but they came into full bloom in spring. Blue Eyed Grass Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry Bladder Pod Wallace’s Night Shade Wallace’s Night Shade Beach…

My California Native Garden 2025

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Compost

It’s important to recognize how deeply interconnected zero waste practices are with composting. Embracing composting as a natural way to handle organic waste not only helps us manage food scraps effectively, but it also eases the burden on our landfills. This small shift can significantly reduce the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that’s much stronger than carbon dioxide. By…

Compost

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Fixing torn sleeves

I discovered that the sleeve of this adorable Disney jacket had torn, and I felt really sad about it. It’s such a cute piece that I didn’t want to let it go just yet. So, I decided to try and repair it myself. I cut out the torn part first. Then sew that sleeve together. I took a moment to work on the other side, which was in good condition, ensuring that it matched the exact length of the…

Fixing torn sleeves

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Neighborhood CA Native Plants Give away 2025

I have been a volunteer for Monarch Fellowship for a while now. I am happy to see that more and more people are eager to add native plants in their yard. This year I got a lots of seed and grew quite a few seedlings and gave them away. I grew close to 100 seedlings and lots of people showed enthusiasm and eagerness especially for the Milkweeds. Early-stage – Black sage Early stage – purple…

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Beyond food: The ethics of Veganism

It’s heartening to see more people embracing vegan foods, but it’s important to remember that being vegan encompasses much more than just our diets. Vegans strive to minimize animal suffering across various areas, including experimentation, clothing, and entertainment. On average, a single vegan can save nearly 200 animals each year simply by not consuming them.  I encourage you to not only…

Beyond food: The ethics of Veganism

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My New Yarns

I have been planning to knit for a while now because of many other projects I have been postponing it but I think I should make time to knit. I always try to go for cotton 🧶 yarn. Honestly, it feels really calming! Knitting has some awesome benefits similar to meditation. It can be a great way to relax, reduce anxiety, and relieve stress, all while giving your mind a chance to refocus. While…

My New Yarns