I am so grateful for the support Kaeng Raeng has given The Kind Life. Without them we would have a very hard time running this site and sharing with all of you Kind Lifers out there.

- Alicia

Hey Kind Life Readers!  Your response has been so overwhelming this month for Kaeng Raeng that I’m giving away another free 3-Day Beginner program this month.  Tried Kaeng Raeng before?  Enter to win one free!  Just share what you loved most about your detox experience.  Haven’t tried it yet?  You can’t miss this healthy and delicious way to jumpstart your healthier year. 

In case you haven’t heard, Kaeng Raeng is an all natural meal replacement detox program designed to rid your body of harmful toxins, jumpstart weight loss, improve digestion, bolster immunity, and give you that natural vegan glow.  It’s super simple:  just drink one meal replacement pouch 3 times per day for 3 -6 days in addition to raw fruits and vegetables. KR contains no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and no harsh chemicals. 

Want to know more about this vegan product and company?  Hear from founder and CEO Lindsay Reinsmith on the creating of Kaeng Raeng:

When we were finishing the formula for Kaeng Raeng, we wanted to maintain the principles of a raw vegan diet, but in a form that was convenient and easy for everyone.  We had some serious criteria for Kaeng Raeng, and we think you’ll love the finished product.

We needed it to be FILLING.  So many detox programs are fasts that can leave you starving and cranky.  That’s why we include 13g of fiber, 15g of non-gmo protein, and 100% daily vitamin needs per serving – so you can have the fullness and energy you need to live your normal daily life. 

We needed it to be SUSTAINABLE.  It was a no-brainer that Kaeng Raeng would be vegan and have a low carbon footprint.  We use local ingredients, buy our fruit directly from farmers in Northern California, and we vet each of our suppliers for eco-friendly practices. 

We needed it to be ACCESSIBLE.  That means it’s suitable for most people’s dietary restrictions AND affordable.  Kaeng Raeng contains no gluten, no nuts, and no dairy or lactose.  It’s also in your price range; other luxury cleanses can cost $100/day. Kaeng Raeng starts at just under $15/day!

We needed it to be GENTLE.  With no stimulants or laxatives, you can go about your normal daily life without interruption.

Don’t miss it!
 
Kind Life readers can score 15% off Kaeng Raeng with coupon code KINDLIFE15 (expires 11:59 PST on Feb 1).

And remember, if you want to win one, just comment on what you loved best about Kaeng Raeng!

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During the holidays, we often swipe our credit card or type in the numbers without giving it a second thought. After all, presents have to be bought, and some of those deals and credit card promos seem too good to pass up. But soon the bill will come due, and you may be surprised by the number you find in bold at the bottom of your statement.

Let CreditSesame help get your financial house in order after all of that holiday spending, and even save you some money in the process.

CreditSesame.com is an online personal finance tool that provides the best way to securely monitor your credit and save money on debt.

Did we also mention it’s free? Truly free, with no gotchas, trial periods, or credit cards required!

You can get started right now by receiving a free credit score. No strings attached.

Much like those travel websites that help you find the best deal to beautiful getaways, CreditSesame analyzes the lending market daily, looking for savings options that match your unique credit profile so you’ll never miss a chance to save.

CreditSesame.com will also help you:

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• Get a complete savings analysis of your loans, mortgage and credit card debts
• Find pre-qualified, mortgage, credit card and loan options that will save you money
• Receive customized alerts that help you lower payments on your debts.

We even have an iPhone app available so you can manage your finances on the go!


You don’t need to worry about security or hidden fees either. There are no credit cards required, no trial periods, and no gimmicks to sign up. We’ll update your credit score and debt profile for free, every single month.

And to make certain that you receive fair savings options for your unique credit needs, CreditSesame.com is only paid when you close a loan.

So get those holiday credit card statements under control right now by signing up at CreditSesame.com. It’s the best way to manage your credit, loans, and debt, and all for free!

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I know how hard it is to stay healthy over the holidays. It’s tough to resist temptation, stay active, and maintain your healthy kind diet with holiday parties, and cookies and chocolate everywhere!
 
No need to beat yourself up. Jumpstart a healthier new year and new you with a vegan cleanse from Kaeng Raeng.   
 
I am so grateful for the support Kaeng Raeng has given The Kind Life. Without them we would have a very hard time running this site and sharing with all of you Kind Lifers out there. I also appreciate how affordable they make their cleanse. So many cleanses out there are ridiculously expensive. Kaeng Raeng’s won’t tax your wallet or your cravings.
 
The strawberry one is pretty darn tasty. I’ve tried it a few times and added soy milk, a stick of cinnamon, and frozen strawberries. Yum!
 
I’ll let Kaeng Raeng give you some more details:

Kaeng Raeng is a nutritional meal replacement detox program that delivers results without sacrificing taste, convenience, quality, or your sanity. Kaeng Raeng helps to peel off pounds, relieve bloating, improve digestion, boost immunity, enhance energy, and give you that natural glow. It’s totally vegan, gluten free, caffeine free, and sustainable!

Just drink one meal replacement pouch 3 times per day for 3 or 6 days. You can also eat as many raw fruits and vegetables as you want! Get great results without fasting or stimulants. Each pouch contains more than a full serving of fruit and fiber, 15g of lean non-GMO protein, 2 billion live probiotic cultures, essential amino acids, and daily vitamins.

Kaeng Raeng is a safe, simple, filling, and delicious detox program you can’t miss. 

To help jumpstart your new year, Kaeng Raeng is offering Kind Life readers 20% off a detox program with coupon code KINDLIFE20 at kaengraeng.com. The deal expires January 12 at 11:59PM PST so don’t wait too long to make your resolution. 

Want to try it first? Individual trial packets make 32 fl oz and cost just $7.


Check out the full length commercial here.

Best of all, we’re giving away one 3-day detox cleanse program to one lucky Kind Lifer! To enter to win, all you have to do is leave a comment below telling us why YOU want to try a vegan cleanse.

Start off 2012 looking and feeling fantastic!

*UPDATE: We have chosen our winner! Congrats Holly!* 

The health section is proudly sponsored by Kaeng Raeng natural detox. Make sure to check out their 3 or 6 day vegan detox programs here:

With the start of the New Year, it’s an ideal time to move toward a healthier lifestyle for you and your family. Unfortunately, our well-intentioned resolutions often don’t make it past February. Set yourself up for success by identifying small habits that will get you closer to your goal.

Protecting your pits with natural deodorant is an easy way you can go green & healthy in 2012. Regular antiperspirants prevent your body’s normal sweating function by blocking glands with aluminum molecules so small they can enter the blood stream. Though highly debated, it has been suggested that this might put you more at risk for breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Why be at risk when you could be kind to your body? 
 
The secret is out. Smelling good shouldn’t come with warning labels. That’s why Alicia named Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal Roll-on her favorite natural deodorant back in March 2010. Even doctors recommend it! Check out this video from Dr. Melanie K. Bone, a breast cancer survivor and gynecological surgeon, on why going natural in your underarms is great.

Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal’s roll-on is conveniently available at Walmart for only $3.99 and offers non-stop freshness while allowing skin to breathe. Natural mineral salts provide a non-staining, non-greasy layer of protection that kills odor-causing bacteria, so you can stay dry and still smell terrific. The added soothing chamomile helps to calm skin from frequent shaving irritation.

Don’t take our word for it! Try a free sample for yourself!

Simply comment below on why you’d like to be kind to your underarms, Like our Facebook page and submit a free sample request (first one hundred fans; one sample per household). By submitting a request, you will automatically be entered to win DEODORANT FOR A YEAR! On our Facebook page, you’ll also find great deals, giveaways, and articles on maintaining an organic lifestyle.

And as always, beauty should not be cruel. Because we directly manufacture on the same site of our South Florida corporate headquarters, we can guarantee no animals have ever been tested with our products. Our products are certified by both PETA and Leaping Bunny as cruelty-free.

Here’s to being kind and smelling great in the New Year!

*UPDATE: We've chosen our winner! Congrats Katherine!* 

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Tired of resolutions that don’t stick? Us too. So this year, we sought advice from Meghan Telpner, nutritionista extraordinaire, owner of The Love in the Kitchen Academy, and all around great gal who says things like “superfantabulous.”

If there’s one girl who knows how to set goals and stick to them, it’s Meghan. Seriously. This is a woman who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease five years ago, a condition docs told her was incurable, and surgery and meds her only options. Not one to play by the rules, she reclaimed her health with yoga, meditation, acupuncture, herbal remedies and healthy eating. Five years later, Meghan remains symptom free.

So who better to set us in the right direction for 2012, right? And she’s making it easier than ever to keep whole, natural, local and (most importantly) delicious vegan food on the menu with these items from her kitchen:
 

1. Irish Moss:  This superfood gives a creamy texture to smoothies and puddings and is an excellent source of sulphur compounds, protein, iodine, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, pectin, vitamins B and C. It eases digestive discomfort, something I think we can all appreciate this time of year.
2. Milk It Kit: Sure, sounds a bit funny, but this kit makes it easy to make your own nut and seed milks right at home. 
3. Power Packs: Meghan’s put together a few power packs to make starting 2012 on the right foot easy. Try her Smoothie Kit, Raw Living Deluxe Kit, or the Stress Buster – all of which are chock-full of great stuff.

So start 2012 off right.

Until January 1 use the coupon code Resolution on any of Meghan’s finds on Ethical Ocean to save 10%!

Let Meghan help you reach your goals and conquer your resolutions while still staying kind.

Cheers to a superfantabulous year!

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So here we are, at the beginning of the fourth and final week of the Made Just Right™ Holiday Bake-Off. This week is dedicated to everyone's favorite treat: cookies! Chewy cookies, crispy cookies, even crumbly, gooey cookies; we want you to show us what you've got! From now until Dec. 23, you can submit your delicious vegan cookie recipes for a chance to win amazing prizes!

(Photo Credit: Patrick M. Gookin II)

Submit your original vegan recipes for a chance to win great prizes, including:

• $1,400 Whole Foods Market gift card
• A year’s supply of Earth Balance® products
• Earth Balance® gift pack featuring a bamboo cutting board & kitchen supplies
• ‘The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition’ by Julieanna Hever 

So bring out your best cookie recipes, take some appetizing photos of them and bake to win! For more info about how to enter, click here.

For some fine cookie inspiration, we wanted to share this recipe for Crispy Green Tea Cookies. They go well with a glass of soymilk or a cup of tea. You can even try dipping them in some melted dark chocolate. Yum-my!

Ingredients

1/3 cup Earth Balance® Natural Buttery Spread
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 heaping tablespoon green tea leaves, finely ground (or 2 tea bags)
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for cutting board
1/2 cup spelt flour, or whole wheat pastry flour
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Click here for the full recipe…

Now let's see some of your own cookie creations! Submit your vegan recipes to the Holiday Bake-Off today!

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Pure Citizen's daily email is a must have. Every day Pure Citizen highlights a new organic, fair trade, eco-conscious and/or vegan company, and for a limited time only you can find a selection of our items on sale at up to 70% off!

Shop Pure Citizen and see this week's vegan favorites on sale: perfumes from Tallulah Jane, makeup from Modern Minerals, jewelry from 31 Bits, dog and cat beds from Better Buddies, and more.

Want to win some vegan shoes and chocolates?

To enter, sign up for Pure Citizen's daily email here and leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite vegan company by December 18 at 11:59PM PST. 
The winner will receive one pair of handmade vegan ribcage flats from Manimal, plus five runner-ups will win a sampler of vegan chocolate truffles and Munch from Nicobella.

Be sure to check out all of the vegan holiday gifts that Pure Citizen has to offer. And today through December 18th, you can also get free shipping on any purchase by using code KINDLIFE at checkout. That should make your holiday shopping a whole lot easier.

• This sweepstakes is open to all registered users of TheKindLife.com. Learn how to sign up by clicking here.
• You may only enter once. Multiple entries will not be considered.
• The sweepstakes will begin on December 14, 2011 at 6:00AM PST and end on December 18, 2011 at 11:59PM PST.
• After the entry period has closed, a winner will be chosen at random and notified via private message and email. If winner does not claim prize within 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen.
• Odds are dependent on the number of entries. Any questions? Please contact the site admin.
• Void where prohibited by law.

*UPDATE: We've chosen our winners! Congrats Jennifer, Audrey, Orin, Bianca, Maiah and Phyllis!*

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Attention bakers: it's time to bring out your muffin tins and cupcake liners, as today is the official start of cupcake week for the Made Just Right Holiday Bake-Off! This week, we are accepting your fabulous vegan cupcake recipes, all flavors and varieties welcome!

(Photo credit: To Live and Eat in L.A.)

Submit your original vegan recipes for a chance to win great prizes, including:

• $1,400 Whole Foods Market gift card
• A year’s supply of Earth Balance® products
• Earth Balance® gift pack featuring a bamboo cutting board & kitchen supplies
• ‘The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition’ by Julieanna Hever 

So bring out your absolute best cupcake recipes, snap some gorgeous photos of them, and bake to win! The vegan cupcake recipe contest ends Dec. 18th. For more info about how to enter, click here.

We thought we'd help out with your recipe brainstorming by sharing this very simple recipe for making vegan "buttercream" icing. It's so smooth, creamy & delicious, we're willing to bet that no one will even realize it's vegan!

Ingredients: (makes about 3 cups)
1/2 cup Earth Balance® Buttery Spread, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) Earth Balance® Vegan Buttery Sticks, softened
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 to 4 cups vegan confectioners’ sugar (you can make your own by blending organic granulated sugar in a blender or food processor)
1/4 to 1/3 cup Earth Balance® Soymilk (vanilla)
Click here for the full recipe…

Now let's see some of your own cupcake creations! Submit your vegan recipes to the Holiday Bake-Off today!

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If you’re a Kind Lifer, you’re no stranger to Kaia House. You might have seen or heard about our incredible selection of vegan non-toxic nail colors or our Soy Polish Remover, but we also have a loyal following for our natural and organic skin care and mineral makeup products that are based on ancient beauty remedies with a modern day twist.

One must have for the holidays is our best-selling Bright Eyed Starlett Eye Serum that helps de-puff, minimize fine lines and wrinkles and lighten up those pesky dark circles. How does it do it? With the magic of Japanese Honeysuckle and Nature’s most nourishing ingredients like Linden Blossom, Rose and Ylang Ylang and Shea. By providing super hydration in a light serum, the delicate skin around the eyes is nurtured, relieving puffiness, dark circles and the look of fine lines - all the consequences of dehydration from lack of sleep and moisture.

What’s the best thing about Kaia House’s Bright Eyed Starlett? You can get it for FREE!

Order over $25 on KaiaHouse.com and get the Bright Eyed Starlett (a $32 value) free. To claim, all you have to do is put "Starlett” in the comments section of your order when you check out. No need to add to basket, the serum will automatically be added to your order when it is processed. 

While you are “kinding” your eyes this holiday, check out other best sellers like Kaia House’s Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser for combination skin or our Chemically Naked Rosewater Toner. Plus, give the gift of Green by “kinding” your gifts with 30% off! Head on over to Kaia House Gifts for vegan body scrubs, lotions and other goodies and use code: kind30 to save on already reduced items. **This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.


Both offers expire December 20, 2011.

Want a chance to win 10 non-toxic nail colors from Kaia House? Click on over to our Facebook page and submit a picture of your town or city to our Pretty City contest. Five lucky fans will have a chance to win 10 Kaia House nail colors by uploading a pic of your town/city, and writing a little about why you love it.

A vegan beauty lover’s dream, Kaia House is a great place to find something kind for loved ones this holiday.

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