All right my minimalists and budding minimalists here are two (ridiculously easy!) things I want you to do — no excuses.

1. Turn all your hangers around in the opposite direction. Every. last. one. When you wear something on that hanger, turn it around to the "correct" direction. At the end of 2013, you'll see what clothes you wore and what it's time to donate. If you have OCD or otherwise can't stand hangers facing the wrong direction or mixed …

Jen emailed me with pictures of her community potluck that she held at her church. After her husband tested his blood sugars and found out his levels were over 300, they decided to take matters into their own hands and use a plant-based diet to get healthier. Now, Jen and her family are helping members of her community and church by educating them and getting them active. They have hosted a vegan potluck on the first Sunday of every month …

Happy Herbivore Abroad has been busy on tour — visiting more than 30 blogs in December. Here's a list of all the places the book stopped at. Each blogger interviewed me, and there were some really great questions! Check them out! 

With the help of Google Analytics, I was able to figure out which of my blog posts had the most hits, likes, shares, etc. In case you missed them (or you need a second helping!), here are the most popular blog posts on happyherbivore.com for 2012 (and all time!) 

This Year:

1. So, What Is A Plant-Based Diet?

2. What Is Vital Wheat Gluten?

3.The Mighty Potato (Different Ways To Eat Potatoes)

4. Quick & Easy Plant-Based (Vegan) Recipes

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It has been an amazing (Amazing!!!) year. So many people are changing their lives thanks to a plant-based diet. We had so many incredible stories in 2012, and I already have another 14 lined up for 2013! Lives are changing! Hail to the kale!

Here is a look back on all of our 2012 Herbies of the Week!!!

Lisa lost 20 lbs., a total of 10 inches, gained more confidence and energy, and lost the “brain fog!"

Teresa struggled with …