What could be more minimalist than having no regrets and no emotional baggage? (It may not be physical, but less is more there too!)

A few months ago, someone noted all the (self-inflicted) moves I had in the last 10 years or so: Charleston, Boston, Manhattan, Los Angeles, Colorado, Abroad — just to name a few, and asked if I'd ever regretted any of those moves. [Editorial note: I moved to Tahoe, below, 2 days ago.]

My response was …

You've got questions...

Q: Desperate for ideas for kids' lunches. I find I send the same thing every day. BORING. Please help.

A: The family meal plan  takes into account kids lunches. We also had a blog post about kids lunches  on the blog. 

Q: I plan on baking some HH desserts when I’m in Colorado visiting my daughter (I am from Florida). Any special high altitude directions?

A: It depends. When I was …

After my post, "How to Travel on a Plant-Based Diet (What to Pack, Snacks & More!)" Sue emailed asking, "Have you done anything on best choices at chain restaurants? Sometimes when traveling (especially during the holidays), there isn't time to find anything but a chain close to the highway. Suggestions would help a lot!"

[Editorial Note: Someone left a comment on Facebook that there is an app called VeganXpress that helps you find vegan fare in chain restaurants. I …

Young and healthy, Ferrin couldn't figure out why she had severe abdominal pain and bleeding. After a scary diagnosis and surgery, Ferrin adopted a plant-based diet hoping for a brighter future -- and she got it!

HH: Tell us a little bit about your history:

I'm young (25). I had been on a "healthy" diet for a few years and exercised regularly, so when I started to bleed and experience pain for two …

'Tis the season! Our meal plans are serving up a lot of holiday flavor this week with (healthy!) fat-free vegan "Eggnog" Shakes, Gingerbread French Toast, Roasted Pear a la Mode & More!

Individual Plan Highlights:

PB&J Oatmeal
Roasted Pear a la Mode (NEW!)
Chai Oatmeal
Eggnog Shake (NEW!)
Pecan Sweet Potato Bake
Gingerbread French Toaste (NEW!)
Chickpea Love Wrap
Italian White Bean Pita Pockets
Balsamic Sweet Potato & Spinach Salad (NEW!)
Citrus Sweet Potato Salad (NEW!)
Roasted Chickpea Salad
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