After a hard time waking up this morning, I finally got out of bed and had some coffee with soy creamer as I perused our local newspaper. Once I realized I was hungry, I got to thinking what I should have for breakfast. And that’s when I remembered the frozen slab of tempeh in the freezer — so I went immediately to work making the tempeh sausage crumbles from Vegan with a Vengeance. So quick, easy, and delicious! Anyway, I had it with wilted spinach in warmed whole wheat pita pockets with a touch of Smart Balance Light. Ugh, I wish my digital camera was working so I could share a photo!

Oh well. Lunch was leftover cream of celery soup and Veggie Stix. Quick and simple! Dinner involved roasted brussel sprouts and garlic from Vegan for a Vengeance (and it was popcorn-flavored, just like Isa said!) and a salad. Dessert involved Rice Krispies cereal with soymilk and some boysenberries I got on sale at the local, family-owned natural food store. A simple day of relaxed, nutritious, and tasty cooking!

In other vegan-related news, I’m in the process of switching over my remaining personal products — hair products, deodorant, make-up, etc. Since I’m using up the remaining product I have (I don’t want to be wasteful), so far, I’m only using a vegan shampoo, conditioner, and weekly hair mask. I’ve also found a variety of vegan make-up options and an inexpensive, easy-to-find deodorant. That part was easy.

But, the thing is, I have really sensitive skin, so I need skincare products that are gentle, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic. I’ve been searching the Internet, looking for something that is cruelty-free, somewhat easy-to-find, not too expensive, and effective for acne, to no avail (yet). I know I’ve got quite a few qualifiers, but they’re more like priorities than downright requirements. I guess I’ll just need to keep looking — I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person to ever pursue these kinds of products. Wish me luck!

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