(*Although I started Minimalist Monday to share my journey to minimalism, I don't only want it to be about me and my journey, but yours too! So if you ever have a topic idea, please let me know!)

Today's topic is by request! I received this email a few weeks ago:

Really loving your minimalist posts — Can you maybe write another post about minimalist fashion? I have majorly cut down on my wardrobe, thanks to your post. I dress …

My parents (or Mama & Papa Herbivore as they are known on the blog) came to visit Scott, the pugs & I in LA last week. It was so wonderful to have them here!

These are some the family portraits and moments from their visit!

We took my parents to a Dodgers game and what a thrilling game it was! 

The game started out somber. The "other team" scored several runs right away and the Dodgers held strong at 0. …

You've got questions...

Q: I am making pizza tonight! I made your whole-wheat pizza dough for the crust but I'm not sure what to put on it. Won't vegetables make it soggy?

A: To prevent sogginess, don't use too much marinara or pizza sauce. That's what makes pizza soggy, not veggies. Load up the veggies! My favorites are artichokes, mushrooms, olives, fresh basil, pineapple, bell pepper and arugula (though not necessarily all together!). Also check out Del's recipe for Thai …

Back when I was looking at potential colleges, and getting frustrated by all the pros and cons of each, my Dad kept saying to me, "There is no utopia Lindsay. No school is going to have everything you want, exactly the way you want it. You have to find a school that has most of the things you're looking for and make the best of it."

I had such a hard time accepting this. I kept looking for my utopia:  …

Meet our Herbie of the Week, Carol F.! Carol made the switch to plant-based at age 75 and has a healthy relationship with food for the first time in her life. Carol no longer needs 3/4 of the medication she was previously on, and she has lost pounds and inches. Carol proves that it's never too late to change, and she's looking forward to her longer and healthier life!

HH: Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I will start …