Have any of you tried the Sabra Veggie Fusions Guacamole? I LOVE their Roasted Pine Nut Hummus, but haven't tried the guac. So, if you have, let me know what you thought of it!

For those of use who haven't tried it yet, now is our chance with this printable online coupon:

Save $1.00 on Veggie Fusions Guacamole (coupon no longer available)

It is time to stock up on vegan milks with these dairy free coupons!

Save $.75 on Any One Silk Half Gallon

You will need to either sign up or sign in to get these online coupons. Be sure to print it twice to save even more!

You don't have to be vegan to indulge in a little dairy-free frozen dessert every once in a while!

If you have never tried So Delicious Dairy Free frozen desserts or just like to save money on your splurges, now is your chance!

Print these online, dairy free coupons to save $1.00 on any one So Delicious Dairy Free Frozen Dessert or Novelty.

You will need to enter your name, email and zip code to access the coupon. You can print these vegan coupons twice (but you will need to go through the process again to print it a second time).

Head over to the Tofurky website soon to grab these two vegan coupons!

One printable coupon is for $1.00 off any one Tofurky Product.

The other Tofurky coupon is for $2.00 off any one Tofurky product  (you will need to enter your email to print this one).

I printed them, and the expiration date is April 20, 2018 -- so that is also awesome.

Okay, I have been testing my Mechaly Macie Black Vegan Leather Weekender Handbag for about five weeks now and am ready to post my review!
 
I  have found that it can be difficult to find purses that are vegan, stylish and sturdy. You can usually pick two out of three of these traits, but finding handbags with all three of these qualities sometimes seems next to impossible. There are a few good companies out there providing fashionable, functional bags that are cruelty free, and I am here to tell you that it is now time for us to add Mechaly to that list.
 
Honestly, I hadn't heard of Mechaly before they contacted me with the opportunity to review one of their bags. But I am always excited to learn about a new vegan company, and now I am particularly glad to have had the chance!
 
You don't have to be vegan to appreciate a high-quality, cruelty-free handbag, but far too many ethical shoppers have learned the hard way that cruelty free does not always mean vegan. So you will be happy to hear that Mechaly is not just committed to being cruelty free; they are also certified vegan by Vegan.org and PETA.

As I mentioned in the previous blog post giving you a sneak peek at the vegan handbag review I had in the works, when Mechaly approached me with the opportunity to review one of their bags, I was immediately drawn to the Macie Black Vegan Leather Weekender Handbag.
 
Most of my days are pretty busy and I am often running all over the county, which means I usually have a lot of stuff to pack in the morning that I will need throughout the day. So, while I was pretty tempted by their skull collection, I figured their roomy Weekender was the perfect bag for me to review.
 
In the previous post, I also mentioned that I immediately put the bag to the test on the first day with a bag of 12 oranges, two boxes of granola bars, a sweater, my day planner, a notebook, a pair of flip flops, two water bottles and my travel tea mug. The best part is that I still had room to spare!
 
The next day, I didn't have the granola bars, but I did have another bag of oranges -- plus my insulated lunch bag. Rather than having my purse, a tote bag and my lunch bag all looped over my arm, and then piled in my passenger seat, I was able to fit everything in the Weekender, which was way more convenient and definitely more fashionable.
 
And I think this is where this particular vegan leather handbag really stands out. After all, we can all find some huge, handy tote bag that we can stuff with everything we need for the day, but the Weekender allows you to tote an abundance of necessities in style.

This bag could definitely be used a school bag, work bag or gym bag with no problem. You could pack for a long weekend with room to spare, and experienced packers could probably pack for a week-long vacation.
 
While I have been mostly using this as a work bag -- and it has really worked out nicely for this -- this has become my go-to bag for just about everything. Need to quickly pack for an impromptu road trip? Grab the Weekender. Need to transport four bottles of wine, a water bottle and a sweater for a night out? I did, and I grabbed my Weekender. Need to pack for a day on campus followed by date night? Grab the Weekender and go.
 
Aside from oranges, work stuff and wine, I have used my Weekender to tote birthday gifts, groceries, dog park supplies, light bulbs, archery gear, my laptop, smudging supplies, and various bits of hardware and home goods for clients.
 
Speaking of which, I'm pretty sure I know the burning question that is on your mind at this point. I can hear you saying, "Sure, AJ, it carries produce, school books and work stuff, but will it fit a toilet seat? And not one of those short, round ones...we're talking one of those long, oval ones?"
 
Well, my friends, I too had this question...and the answer is yes. So if your day ever comes to the point where you need to transport a long, oval toilet seat from one client's house to another, and you would prefer to do so discretely so that other clients do not feel compelled to inquire why you have a toilet seat riding shotgun, the Weekender has your back.
 
I even took a picture of it for you...

Now that we have established the roominess of the Weekender, let's talk quality and other features.
 
One of the first things that I noticed about the bag is that it is unbranded. I get that some fashionistas may not like this and prefer to display their favorite designers' logos as they go about their day. For those of you who like branded bags, Mechaly does offer some, including the Lainie Satchel Handbag, the Kaylee Vegan Leather Tote and the Jaime Backpack. Their super-popular Skully line is also very distinctive.
 
I, on the other hand, prefer unbranded bags or bags with subtle branding. So I love that Mechaly has both unbranded and subtly branded options.
 
Next, let's talk vegan leather. You and I both know that all vegan leather is not created equally. Other things that are not created equally include zippers, D rings, hooks and all of those other findings that tend to fall apart on lower-quality vegan purses. The cruelty-free, leather-like material used to make the Weekender looks and feels like a high-quality leather alternative. Plus, I used the Weekender pretty hard for the last five weeks, and all of the mechanics have held up perfectly.
 
There are two handy, zippered exterior pockets that are perfect for car keys, protein bars or pens, and the removable strap that comes with it allows you to go through your day hands free while wearing it as a shoulder bag or cross body. This adds to the versatility of the Weekender, which is definitely one of the reasons that I really love this bag and have been able to find so many uses for it.

Of course, for most vegan folks and others dedicated to ethical shopping practices, the company is just as important as the product. So here is a little bit about the vegan awesomeness of Mechaly...
 
The Mechaly brand was born from the founders' desire to blend their love of fashion with their dedication to social action. To this end, their line of edgy vegan leather purses and accessories are designed for people who are always on the go and always on the hunt for high-quality accessories that are stylish and comfortable, as well as cruelty free and socially responsible.
 
Mechaly is a family-owned company started by French designers in Beverly Hills. Closely connected to their heritage and tradition, the founders named the company after the surname of their maternal lineage and determined the company's founding principles based on those instilled in them by their grandfather in their youth. Among these are respecting all living things, cherishing good health and treasuring each day we are given.
 
At the heart of the Mechaly brand is a focus on nine basics:

• Design
• Fashion
• The Environment
• Social Responsibility
• Excellence
• Inclusiveness
• Integrity
• Authenticity
• Being a Voice for Animals
  

The bottom line is that Mechaly is a brand worth getting to know. From my experience with them, I have found that they are great people making great products that are fashionable, functional and cruelty free.
 
If you want to support this vegan company and also end up with a mighty-fine handbag to add to your collection, don't forget to use the promo code SHOP35.
 
Not only will this get you 35% off your purchase, it also gets you free shipping within the USA!
 
 

For our friends at the FTC -- this is not a sponsored post. Mechaly provided me with a vegan purse from their line for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

So I was just on Vitacost ordering my supplements and whatnot, and I came across an awesome promo code that I had to share!

Right now (through April 4), you can save 20% on all Vega products at Vitacost! This is particularly cool because the prices on Vega supplements, protein bars and protein powders are already much lower at Vitacost than other retailers I have checked. So you get an additional 20% off of these already lower prices.

I ordered Vega All-In-One Nutritional Shake in Vanilla Chai and Vega Savi Seed Cocoa-Kissed Sacha Inchi Seeds (which I have ordered many times and love).

Remember, orders over $49 ship for free, and you can earn cash back if you sign in to Ebates before you place your Vitacost order. I placed my order just before writing this post, and I will be getting 4% cash back on my order, so that is even more savings!

Here is the promo code you will need to type in when you place your order to save 20% on Vega products: VEGA20

If you are new to Vitacost, you can use this referral link to save $10 on your first order of $30 or more.

A longer post is in the works, but I just couldn't wait to share at least a little sneak peek at this cruelty-free bag by Mechaly that I am in the process of reviewing.

When Mechaly approached me to review one of their bags and said that I could choose a vegan purse from their line to review, I immediately went for the Macie Black Vegan Leather Weekender Handbag.

I'm a busy girl, and sometimes I spend the entire day running all over the county, so I figured this made me a good candidate for reviewing this particular bag with all of its roomy awesomeness.

And roomy it is! On day one, I fit a bag of 12 oranges, two boxes of granola bars, a sweater, my day planner, a notebook, a pair of flip flops, two water bottles and my travel tea mug in my Weekender with room to spare.

While that might make it sound like a huge bag, it really does not feel that way. I think the pictures in this post do a pretty good job of showing that it is about the size of the larger handbags a lot of people carry.

If you want to check out their line of handbags, wallets and backpacks certified vegan by Vegan.org and PETA before I post my full review, go to the Mechaly website. If you happen to fall in love while you are there, use promo code SHOP35 for 35% off and free shipping!

Stay tuned for my full vegan product review after I've been putting this cruelty-free purse to the test for a couple of weeks!

Amazon has lots of vegan awesomeness going on in the world of free Kindle books right now. These are just some of the ones I saw on the list today, so if you head over to check these out, be sure to also look around and see if anything else catches your eye.

Below are the links for Easy To Be Vegan: Overcoming All The Challenges and Difficulties of Becoming a Vegan, Eat Like a Farm Girl, Best Healthy Vegan Holiday Recipes: Christmas recipes, Clean Eating: Amazingly Delicious Recipes To Jump Start Your Weight Loss, Increase Energy and Feel Great, Vegan Milk: 22 Delicious Varieties for Super Easy Homemade Non-Dairy Milks and Vegan Bar Food: 20+ Delicious Crowd-Pleasing Vegan Recipes.

Remember, prices can change quickly over at Amazon, so head over there soon if any of these titles are of interest to you.

If you head over to Amazon before the price goes up, you can grab this series of four Indian veg cooking tips ebooks free!

Here are the links -- grab them soon!

You don't have to be a beginner to get some great recipes and tips from this free vegan ebook!

You know how these free Kindle books can change price at any time, so make sure you head over to Amazon very soon to grab this one while it is free!

Here's the link: