Category: Self Care

Women In Business Series: Lorena Alves Owner On The Lo Swimwear

August 22, 2020August 22, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

1. Briefly describe yourself and your business. Hey! Lorena Alves here. I am a 30 year old Brazilian native. I moved to Boston with my family in 1997 when I was seven years old. I went to The University of Massachusetts, Amherst and moved to Humboldt County after I graduated in 2013. I design for… Continue reading Women In Business Series: Lorena Alves Owner On The Lo Swimwear

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I’ve Always Loved Two Things: The Written Word and Beauty

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

As a teenager I would look through the magazine section at our local grocery store on a regular basis – I’d hold the glossy pages in my hands and take it all in. Her outfits, her makeup, her hairstyles, the ads. As I thumbed through Vogue and Vanity Fair I realized I was less interested… Continue reading I’ve Always Loved Two Things: The Written Word and Beauty

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My Plans For The Real Life Vegan Wife

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

Today's post is going to be short and simple - an overview of the new format for this blog moving forward. I took a months-long "break" from writing to work on my business during the COVID-19 shutdown and spent countless hours thinking about how to tie all the pieces of my life together to reflect… Continue reading My Plans For The Real Life Vegan Wife