So we've talked about raising kids vegan since birth, transitioning kids to a plant-based diet, and handling social situations in Part 1 and now we're sharing tips and tricks for getting kids to eat their veggies!

Before I let the Herbie Parents chime in, here are some experiences I have had with my nieces, nephews and friends' kids.

First, it's important to remember that all kids are different. Anyone who guarantees a recipe is kid-friendly is a little too optimistic …

In honor of Mother's Day, we have been focusing on Herbie parents and kids this week and we're continuing that theme today with our Herbie of the Week: Beth! By adopting a plant-based diet, Beth reversed her infertility related to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). She also lost 72 pounds, reversed her IBS and was able to get off her meds!! She also faithfully uses the meal plans!

Back in January, Beth emailed me, the subject: "Herbie for Life" with …

Treat yourself to good-for-you sweets on this week's meal plan with brand new breakfast recipes including Mocha Smoothie (both plans), Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal (both plans), and Banana Split Parfait (both plans), plus returning favorites like Balsamic Sweet Potato Spinach Salad and Spicy Tomato Soup!

Individual Highlights

• Mocha Smoothie (NEW!)
• Sweet Potato Dal
• Spicy Tomato Soup
• Chana Palak Masala
• Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal (NEW!)
• Black Bean Hummus
• Peaches n' Cream Oatmeal
• Balsamic Sweet Potato Spinach Salad
• Blueberry & Banana Waffles
• Banana Split …

In honor of Mother's Day, this week I'm having a three-part series on raising vegan kiddos. As a Daddy's girl, I want to say I know that Dads are great parents too and like many moms, some dads do it alone (kudos to all the parents out there!). I opted to run this series this week because most of the people who ask me about raising vegan kids, breast-feeding and vegan pregnancy are usually mamas :)

Since I am not …

This first Minimalist Monday of May, we have a special guest post from Jacqueline — Herbie mom of HOW Kids Talia and Jacob and fellow minimalist! Jacqueline serves up minimalist tips on her own blog, Barefoot Essence, and she put together some highlights from her family's inspiring minimalist experience for us. 

Less Space = Less Stuff = More Life 

I always thought I kept a pretty simple home, but every now and again, I would look around and wonder, …