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Allison’s Gourmet This online bakery makes incredible vegan cookies, brownies, and chocolates from fresh, organic ingredients. Their cookie and brownie of the month clubs send subscribers scrumptious seasonal treats. While their products are a little on the expensive side, they taste so good that you’ll forget all about that hole in your pocket. Alternative
Outfitters This
online stores sells cute shoes, handbags, clothing, cosmetics, and accessories,
all of which are vegan. They always
have amazing shoes, by never seem to have my size L Shipping is super fast and reliable. BooksByBexx A
local company that makes handcrafted books, boxes, albums, and
portfolios. All items are vegan! Custom orders welcome. Cari Amici This
vegan store based out of Cat’s Vegan
Bakery www.myspace.com/catsveganbakery A
Chickpea Hip
and functional vegan diaper bags and baby accessories from the same people
who brought us Queen Bee Creations. Chocolate
Decadence Delicious
vegan chocolates shipped right to your door!
This all-vegan company also offers a substantial gluten free
selection, and has recently started offering organic chocolate. Yum. Cosmo’s Vegan
Shoppe Cosmo’s
Vegan Shoppe run a great store with a website that is easy to look at, and
easy to navigate. Their selection is
pretty good, considering that they are relatively new to the scene. I like to get all of my online vegan
shopping done in one place, and Cosmo’s often doesn’t have quite everything
I’m looking for. However, they often
have things I have a hard time finding elsewhere, and the service is awesome. Crafters For
Critters Crafters
for Critters sells cool handmade crafts made by independent designers, and
all of the proceeds are donated to animal rescue groups (the groups change,
but are listed on their site). I was
sad to see that many of the items I wanted to purchase were already sold out,
but there were plenty of other cool things to order. I’m happy knowing that I got my friends some
kick-ass presents this year, and I can feed my online shopping addiction
while simultaneously contributing to worthy animal rights organizations. Yay!
Crafters for Critters currently only accepts payments made through
Paypal, which I guess could be a pain if you don’t have a Paypal
account. Fast, friendly service,
priority shipping. Different Daisy Bases
in Minford Food Fight! This
Forever Young
Store This
online store carries a variety of organic beauty products. Not everything they sell is vegan, but many
products are. Their selection is
somewhat limited, and shipping is slow, but their prices are excellent. Herbivore
Clothing Sweatshop
free clothing and accessories with a veg*n edge. $5 from the sale of every “All My Heroes
Have FBI Files” benefits the Shac 7. Hip & Zen Vegan,
organic, fairly traded, and recycled bags, clothing, bath & body, and
home goods that are hip and err…Zen.
Definitely one of the hipper vegan/organic sites out there, although
some of the items can get a bit pricy. Matt & Nat Stylish
vegan wallets, handbags and footwear with a positive message. Their products are available through many
online stores such as Pangaea Vegan Products, Vegan Unlimited, Vegan Essentials,
or through their own online store. Melissa’s Bakery Delicious
fresh-baked, homemade vegan cookies shipped to you from Moo Shoes One Stop Vegan
Shop Brought
to you by the people who run the VegFamily website, the One Stop Vegan Shop sells
supplements, personal care, kid, and baby products, cosmetics, and
footwear. The general selection is
somewhat limited compared to other vegan stores, but the focus on family
items sets this shop apart. This
Pangaea Vegan Products Simple Treats
Bakery Simple
Treats makes baked goods that are go delicious, you would never guess that
they are vegan and wheat-free.
Formerly located on
Vegan Mercantile Vegan Unlimited Vegan
Unlimited is the “hip” vegan store.
They have a great selection of stylish yet functional wares, as well
as food items, and toiletries. They
carry the full line of cosmetics from ZuZu Luxe, stylish bags and wallets
from Matt & Nat, and an array of pet supplies that go beyond your
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Care | Sweets/Baked Goods | Other Ecover Cruelty-free
cleaning supplies and laundry products, almost all of which are vegan. Available at Whole Foods, Wild Oats, and
other natural foods stores in the area. Mrs. Myers Aromatic
laundry, cleaning, and pet supplies. I
am head over hells in love with their lemon verbena soap. Available online, or buy locally at Whole
Food, the Container Store, and Charles Street Supply. Seventh
Generation The
makers of non-toxic, environmentally safe household products such as laundry
detergent, toilet paper, and dish soap.
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Clothing/Shoes Asics Some
(but not all) of the shoes in Asics’ Ontisuka Tiger line are constructed from
synthetic materials. Made to look
exactly like their leather counterparts, these shoes are stylish and sporty. The company website provides little information
about which styles are vegan, although I have had some success looking things
up on Zappos. This style is sold at
Journey’s making them easy to find as long as you’re willing to go to the
mall. Crystalyn
Kae Stylish
vegan handbags, made from glaze-coated fabrics and micro-suede. Water resistant and easy to care for, these
handbags make a great addition to any wardrobe. Locally, her bags can be found at Turtle in
the Sound End, and Mint Julep, located in Earth Shoes In
addition to leather shoes, Earth manufactures a line of completely vegan
shoes for both men and women. These
stylish sweatshop free shoes feature KALSO negative heel technology, which
promotes a natural body posture. After
suffering from back problems for several months, I purchased a pair of these
shoes and found myself pain-free for the first time in recent memory. Locally, the vegan Earth shoes can be found
at Cambridge Naturals. MacBeth Shoes This
sneaker company makes an all-vegan line that includes two styles – the ever
popular Elliot, and the Rinndel. Both
shoes come in a variety of colors, and fit both men and women. I’ve owned a pair of the Elliots for years,
and I love them. Most Journey’s stores
carry their shoes, so they’re easy to find if you’re not ashamed to shop at
the mall. No Sweat Apparel Based
out of Waltham, MA, No Sweat Apparel manufactures 100% union-made clothing
and footwear, including vegan Chuck Taylor look-alikes, outerwear, dress
shirts, tees, and sweatshirts. A
retail location in Jamaica Plain is in the works. You can also buy No Sweat Apparel at The
Garment District and Cambridge Naturals, both located in Saucony This
athletic shoe company manufactures a line of vegan sneakers called the Jazz
Lowpro Vegan. Available in both men’s
and women’s, these shoes are attractive and animal-free. This mainstream brand is easy to find at
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Bare Escentuals Their
i.d. bareMinerals line of mineral make-up is cruelty free, and as far as I
can tell, contains no animal products.
This is one of the few companies to offer blushes and eye shadows that
are not made with carmine. Beauty Without
Cruelty (BWC) The
makers of skin, body, and hair care products, as well as an excellent
cosmetic line. All of their products
are cruelty free and many of them are also free of animal products. The ingredient glossary of their website will
help you determine which products are vegan and which are not. I love their facial cleanser and eye makeup
remover. Eco Bella Eco
Bella’s all natural and organic products are cruelty free, and usually
vegan. Their hair care, cosmetics,
fragrance, and bath & body products are available for sale through big
chains like Whole Foods, and small online shops like Pangaea Vegan
Products. For more information of
their products, or to buy direct, check out their website. Gabriel Cosmetics This
all vegan make-up cosmetics company offers high quality products that produce
great results. Theirs is the only
brand of vegan foundation I’ve found that isn’t to yellow for my super-pale
skin. I also love their
lipsticks. Gabriel also manufactures a
line of skincare products, as well as a line of kids products, and the
awesome ZuZu Luxe Cosmetics. Locally,
Gabriel cosmetics can be found at area Whole Foods and Wild Oats stores.
(02/17/07) Larenim Mineral
Makeup Larenim
Mineral Makeup is not tested on animals, and is perfect for people with all
skin types, including those who suffer from chronic acne or rosacea. Their cosmetic line offers an array of
products, almost all of which are vegan (a few of their eye shadows contain
carmine). My favorite item is the
Hocus Pocus Concealer. Larenim
products can be purchased locally at area Whole Foods stores. Organic Make-Up
Company This
all natural and totally vegan cosmetic line based out of ZuZu Luxe This
line of vegan makeup is considered by many to be the best. I’ve used a variety of their products over
the years, all with great results.
Their mascara is the best vegan option out there, and their line of
eyeliners and eye shadows is also superb.
No longer sold at most area Whole Foods locations, ZuZu Luxe products
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AH!LASKA The
makers of organic/fair trade, non dairy baker’s cocoa, chocolate syrup, and
hot coca mix (there’s a dairy and a non-dairy version). Totally delicious. Alpro Soya This
Amy’s Amy’s
makes pretty good vegetarian frozen and canned foods, many of which are vegan
(and marked as such on the packaging).
I love their soups, non-dairy burritos, and toaster pops. Their regular soy cheese pizza contains
casein (lame!), but their new Spinach
Rice Crust Pizza is vegan. Yay!
Their products are easily found at many major supermarket chains. 8/4/07 Boca Boca
recently reformulated some of their recipes, making more of their products
vegan. Yay! Found at most major supermarkets. CLIF Bar The
parent company of my much beloved Luna Bars, Clif Bars are designed to
provide “nutrition for sustained energy” in a bar that doesn’t like
chalk. All of their bars just so
happen to be vegan, and are made from 70% certified organic ingredients. Cool. Dixie Diner The
makers of faux meat and baking mixes, many of which are vegan. I have tried their fudge mix and Chicken
(Not!) Salad Mix…both were pretty good, although not outstanding. Products can be ordered directly from their
website. Earth Balance Delicious
vegetable oil spreads and shortenings that will never make you miss butter. Their website includes healthy recipes,
although not all of them are vegan.
Available locally at Good Health, Harvest, Whole Foods, Wild Oats, and
Shaw’s. Equal Exchange Based
out of Follow Your Heart The
people who bring us Veganaise and Vegan Gourmet Cheese Alternative! While Veganaise has been readily available
in the area for a while now, the Vegan Gourmet Cheese has only recently been
spotted at Harvest Coop, Good Health, and Whole Goods. This is quite possibly the best cheese
substitute out there – it actually melts!
Follow your heart also makes a number of vegan & non-vegan salad
dressings, and a faux chicken product. Gardenburger The
makers of delicious faux meat products, many of which are vegan. Check out their website for creative
recipes using their products. Lightlife Based
in LUNA Designed
with a woman’s nutritional needs in mind, Luna bars are a delicious snack
that also happens to be packed with essential vitamins & minerals, as
well as being made from 100% natural ingredients (25% of which are
organic). And oh yeah, all 15 flavors
just so happen to be vegan too. The
best thing is, this healthy snack is available almost everywhere, making it
invaluable to vegans on the go. Morningstar Farms The
makers of a wide range of faux meat products, only a few of which are
vegan. Their products are easily found
at major supermarket chains across the country, making them accessible to
almost everyone. Nasoya Foods The
makers of a variety of vegan mayonnaise (Nayonaise), salad dressings, Asian
table sauces, and tofu. Most of their
products are certified vegan, although all of their fresh pastas contain
eggs. Naosya products are easy to find
at chain supermarkets, including Stop & Shop, Star Market, and Shaw’s, as
well as Whole Foods and Wild Oats. Olivia’s Organics A
family owned business out of Parmazano The
makers of yummy powdered Vegan parmesan “cheese”…prefect for serving over
your favorite pasta dish. Based out
at the Road’s End
Organics The
makers of the vegan and gluten-free cheese alternative, including their
popular “Mac & Chreese”. Available
at your local supermarket, or buy in bulk through their website. Silk Quiet
possibly the best tasting soymilk out there – and it comes in a variety of
flavors. The site includes cooking
tips and recipes. Tofutti Tofutti’s
“Living Dairy-Free and Loving It!” motto says it all. They make an array of incredibly delicious
products including ice cream, cheese, sour cream, pizza, blintzes that are
all 100% dairy-free, kosher, and vegan.
Some days, I’m not sure if I could get through life without their
pizza, and in the summer a box of Cuties is always in my freezer.
Sadly, not everything they make is vegan – their Egg Watchers and
cookies (except the fig bars) both contain eggs. White Wave Foods Now
a subsidy of Dean Foods, White Wave is the company the produces the all-time
favorite soymilk, Silk. It’s
definitely a bit of a bummer that such an awesomely vegan-friendly company is
own by a corporation that produces vast amounts of dairy… Yves Veggie
Cuisine Making
delicious meat alternatives and quick entrees from soy protein since 1985.
Many of their products are vegan.
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Alba Organics Cruelty
free bath & body, spa, hair, skin, lip, and sun care products, many of
which are vegan. Avalon Organics Cruelty-free
hair, skin, and body products. Most
items are vegan (the few non-vegan things they make are listed on their
website in the FAQs). Sister company
to Alba. Available at Whole Foods. Boscia Boscia
makes high-quality skincare products that are all cruelty, animal, and
preservative free. Designed to heal
skin from the inside out, their all-natural ingredients are prefect for those
with sensitive skin. Their products
are available at retailers such as Nordstrom, Sephora, and Condomi Condomi is a European company that makes
latex condoms without the use of animal products, unlike the condoms made
here in the Doctor’s
Dermatologic Formula (DDF) DDF
manufactures high quality products designed and developed by dermatologists
to give you the very best in skincare.
All of their products are cruelty-free, and many are vegan. My favorite is the Blemish Foaming
Cleanser…it fights acne without overly drying your skin. Their products are available through
retailers like Sephora, or through their own online store. EO Awesome
cruelty free hair care, skincare, bath products, essential oils, and cleaning
supplies. Almost everything is vegan (a few things contain beeswax), and the
ingredients and their origins are clearly displayed on their website. I am addicted to their White Tea & Sage
moisturizer, and their Lemon Verbena Hand Cream. Products can be purchased via their
website, or at Whole Foods, Wild Oats, and Good Health. I’ve also spotted their products at the
Stop & Shop in Estrella Awesome,
adorable, all-vegan soap made in Giovanni Organic Cosmetics Giovanni
makes great, salon worthy hair care products that are cruelty and animal
by-product free. Their Stay Straight!
Hairstyling gel is a godsend. Jason Natural
Personal Care Products Personal,
body, skin, and hair care products that are cruelty and animal free. Their toothpaste is way less gross than
that stuff Tom’s of Kiss My Face Natural
and organic personal, skin, and hair care items. Available at many supermarkets, drugstores,
or through their online store. The Merry
Hempsters The
makers of a variety of medicinal hemp products. Not all of their products are vegan, but
they do have a full vegan line. My
favorites include the Bump & Bruise Salve, Tattoo Balm, and Cinnamon Lip
Balm. Peter Thomas Roth Spa
quality skincare items that will keep you free of acne and signs of
aging. None of these products are
tested on animals, and many are vegan.
Available at Sephora. Sappo Hill
Soapworks A
vegan soap company based in Shikai Awesome
organic, vegan and cruelty free hair, skin, and bath products. Can be purchased locally at Whole Foods. The
certified organic soap company make handmade, all-natural vegetable glycerin
soaps, almost all of which are vegan (some contain honey). Available for purchase via their website. |
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Alternative
Baking Company, Inc. The
makers of 11 different varieties of delicious vegan cookies (two of which are
wheat free). Available at many major
supermarkets such as Whole Foods, of through their online store. Boston Cookies is actually based out of Cherrybrook
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