Happy Holidays From All of Us Here at Beautiful-Vegan!

Hello my lovelies all around the world! No matter what tradition you come from, there is always something magical about lights. It's winter here in Toronto, and that means we begin the marvelous game of 'how many layers can we wear while maintaining the ability to move?'. And still, there is something romantic about bundling up in sweaters and scarves to go out and drink hot apple cider around an open fire. James took me on a secret date to the Holiday Market in the Distillery District, where this was exactly the case! Many open fire pits with people sitting all around with hot drinks in hand. It was so beautiful and whimsical! I was like a little kid again.

 I think the most amazing gift you could give is something we like to call a 'secret date' = taking the person you love to some undisclosed location or event and surprising them with a fun and romantic experience. I love it! James is the king of secret dates. 

Josh and Amanda are fixing up our annual 1. 5 foot tree... People laugh at us, but it's a tradition since we have always lived in an apartment, and refuse to chop down a living tree for a few days of dolling it up and then chucking it.


One of our beloved treats to make this time of year is this Sexy, Rich Pumpkin Pie! Want the recipe? (Just click here).

We brought our pie to Erin and Ken's wonderful dinner party, held to celebrate the season, and the company, food and atmosphere were perfect. Erin made every dish even though I encouraged her to do a potluck! Somehow she pulled it off without a hitch. 

Of course, John lives in Florida,  so he's a lot warmer than us!
He sends out his beaming energy to all of you.

Now here is something very special: Our Vegan Creme Brule with Cranberry Compote! It's so good! Make it yourself and see!

We all need to express gratitude for the food in our bellies, the roof over our heads and people who love us. This beautiful photo  (below), was taken by our friend Naoko Takakura who lives in Japan.  Her country has been through very bad times this past year, and she knows first hand that life is precious.

Let's remember the people and animals who share this Earth with us, that may be less fortunate. Our good wishes go out to them, and our actions (of supporting only ethical organizations and products), ring loud and clear as we vote for justice with every dollar we spend.

Here is a quick Holiday greeting from Erin and me:

And remember, nothing says holiday like a tiger made of lights...

Oh, and one last thing! Your gift! I'll tell you what it is... The image below is a hint:

It's a Positive 'Brain-Washing' mp3 called 'Creating Change Now', and you can put it on your iPod! I made it myself, and have been experiencing profound transformations in my life over the last few years because of it's effects, as I listen to it constantly at a low level in the background to whatever I am doing. You may or may not like it, but it's my gift to you if you'll have it :) I have heard many of these types of cds before, but I didn't really trust that there weren't other messages behind the ones I could hear (paranoia I guess), so I made my own, and I certify that the only thing on here is what you hear. So have a listen, and download it if it resonates with you. It is meant to 'wash away' all the negative dialogue we have inside our minds from our upbringing, bad experiences, and society in general. And since it has been so ingrained in us it will take some scrubbing. I tried to make the voice a little airy, and you are to imagine it as your own voice speaking to you. I hope you get as much out of it as I have :) (Download the Meditation by clicking the download button below)

Lyn Rose - Creating Change Now

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XOXO

Lyn, Erin, Josh, James and John form Beautiful-Vegan.com.