Megan Unbounded

When I volunteered and travelled to under developed countries, there was just so much I wanted to do to help! At times, I felt handicapped to make decisions to help others improve their living conditions, hardships, and impact on the environment. It was an eye opener to realize that even to breathe clean air and drink fresh water, those are privileges that some people assume every human has access to. Observing the way I lived in the USA, it was very easy to live in a manner that was described as, "out of sight, out of mind." I felt guilty to return back to that type of lifestyle! I mean, what happens to our food waste, the detergent chemicals we use to clean, and electronics we throw away? It made me want to do something but I did not know where to start. There were so many causes that I could support, like: Animal cruelty Modern day slavery Human sex trafficking Poverty Pollution and Global Warming  Racism  Immigration crisis War Trying to bring ...

From previous blog posts of my travel adventures , many may think that you have to go to some far away place to have an adventure. But, like me, people can forget that there are many places in their own country that are great to enjoy! Sometimes I forget that there are cool sites here in the USA to discover. Therefore, my sisters and I organized a hiking trip to one of the local national parks and stayed with a family member who lived close. Here are some ideas to travel without leaving the country: House Exchange with a Friend or Family Member You can exchange homes of family or friends in another location for a weekend getaway! It is a great way to be in a another city and explore new restaurants, museums, and other cool places in a new location other than your hometown! If you do not want to exchange homes and just want to get away, try an Airbnb! Visit the National Parks Some of the parks near to where I live are forgotten about and so funding for them is low. Enjo...

Have you been wondering about trying veganism but do not know how to begin? Or, are you already vegan but want some new ideas for recipes and other tips?! Well I have recipes and some interesting information for you! Why Even Go Vegan? Besides helping you slim down to reach your health and body goals for the new year, there are other benefits to going vegan! I remember starting out, one of my friends was a vegetarian and I would try some of her dishes when we would get together. Experimenting with a meatless diet occasionally and researching more about the food industry eventually led me to go all the way as a vegan. In the beginning, it was a lot of trial and error since you really have to pay close attention to the ingredient list! It was an eye opener to read the types of things they put in our food. Now, I practice veganism most similar to #7-10. Here are some reasons to try a 30-day Vegan Challenge: Awareness & Nutrition From experience, when I first starte...