The Blog

Urban Oreganics was born from a deep passion for sustainability, simplicity, and mindful self-care—and our blog is an extension of that vision. Here, we share tips for using our products, guides to embracing minimalism, and inspiration for a more conscious lifestyle. It’s a space for our community to come together and explore the things that matter most to us all—living intentionally, treading lightly, and creating a better world, one small choice at a time.

Our Favorite Vegan Holiday Dishes

Our Favorite Vegan Holiday Dishes

If you are new to this lifestyle, or are just interested in including more plant-based meals, it can be tricky to navigate during the holidays. Chances are, you will be attending a few events where you have the opportunity to introduce your friends and family to some delicious plant-based dishes. Here are some of our favorites for the holiday season.

5 Natural Remedies for Colds

5 Natural Remedies for Colds

With colds and flus and fevers (oh my!) abound, people rush to Vitamin C packets, pharmacy drugs, and drinks promising to fight illnesses within a near impossible timeline, but what are the best natural remedies you can make or do yourself?

Ditch the Carton: A Simple Guide to DIY Plant-Based Milk

Ditch the Carton: A Simple Guide to DIY Plant-Based Milk

Did you know you can make your own plant-based milk at home with just a few steps? After many questions on our social media posts, we decided to consolidate all of the information we have on creating your own plant-based milk into one blog post, including the why, the how, and some of our favorite recipes.

Planet-Friendly Lunches: Healthy Meals for Happy Kids

Planet-Friendly Lunches: Healthy Meals for Happy Kids

Lean proteins, healthy fats, leafy greens, various vitamins and fatty acids are all essential to brain development in little ones. Don't feel overwhelmed by this task. We completely understand busy work schedules and being in a food rut. This easy guide will have you planning “mom-of-the-year” lunches in no time.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Meatless Monday

Meatless Mondays

Whatever your dietary preferences may be, basing your meals around plant-based whole foods is totally doable! We went vegan 11 years ago, and while we realize this lifestyle may not be for everyone, even making little changes will do wonders for your health and the environment - and Meatless Monday is a great way to start!

Dining In: Week 1 In Our Kitchen

Dining In: Week 1 In Our Kitchen

Our long-awaited Meal Prepping blog series outlines how we plan, shop, and prep one week’s worth of food in our house. Using this method, we have cut our grocery budget in half, and have zero food waste at the end of each week. Explore our 7-day example menu.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Zero Waste Grocery Shopping

ZERO WASTE: GROCERY SHOPPING

According to the EPA, there was an estimated 77.9 million tons of food packaging waste in 2015. That number is astonishing! While recycling or repurposing that packaging is better than throwing it...
Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog 7 Tips for a Blissful Market Trip

7 TIPS TO A BLISSFUL FARMER'S MARKET TRIP

This week we have a guest blogger, Jess Suchan. Jess is a Holistic Health Coach and owner of Body Bliss By Jess - where she coaches her clients towards finding...
Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Meal Prepping Pt 3 Healthy Eating

Meal Prepping Pt. 3: Healthy Eating

  Welcome back to Part 3 of our Meal Prepping series. We're sharing an example of our 7-day menu, and chatting a little bit about why we chose a vegan lifestyle. Part...
Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Meal Prepping Pt 2 My Fave Products

Meal Prepping Pt. 2: My Fave Products

Welcome back to Part 2 of our Meal Prepping guide. This week, we're sharing our favorite products to help meal prep efficiently. Part 1: Plan & PrepPart 2: Fave Products to...
Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Meal Prepping Pt 1 Plan and Prep

Meal Prepping Pt. 1: Plan and Prep

It's finally here! Our Meal Prepping blog series has been in the works for nearly two years… because, mom life. But we’re so excited to share this with you! To...
Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Meal Prepping 101

Meal Prepping 101

Using our convenient Meal Prep guide, you will start to enjoy the benefits of preparing ahead each week (or whatever time frame you choose). Since meal-prepping, we have saved hundreds - or dare I say thousands - on our grocery bill. And, we eat out less because our food is already prepped. There’s no stress or question of what’s for dinner! All our recipes are portion-controlled so we have zero wasted food. Overall, I’ve saved countless hours by shopping and prepping all in one day.