The following article was written by Tiffany Rose of CrueltyFreeMoms.com.
I’m a single mom. My life involves waking up at 5 a.m. just so I can drink my pony keg of coffee without my beautiful monster deliberately attempting to knock it out of my hand. I sit in the dark, reveling in the only peace and quiet that I will know all day before I have to drag my son’s defiant butt out of bed, scrape the mold off the last piece of overpriced whole-grain bread, and slather it with organic raw agave nectar, at which point it will be vehemently protested. He wanted peanut butter. I should have known.
Oh, the joys of motherhood! Yes, we love these little buggers with every carbon atom we are made of, but let’s keep it real: This is some tough work. That’s why I’ve put together a list of some awesome items that can give any mom a much-needed boost. OK, a child-free trip to the Mayan Riviera isn’t one of them, but hey, these have all made my life a wee bit easier!
Check it out:
1. An extra-comfy athletic shoe, because no matter how old our kids are, aren’t we all still trying to lose the pregnancy weight?
![Vegan Mom Shoe from MooShoes](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Vegan-Mom-Shoe-from-MooShoes-300x200.jpg)
2. A sexy heel for those essential nights out. No more talking about it. Book the dang sitter, and get your funky butt on the dance floor.
![Vegan Mom Shoe from Beyond Skin](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Vegan-Mom-Shoe-from-Beyond-Skin-300x300.jpg)
3. A fabulous bag that will hold everything you need (but it’s your job to remember to bring it all with you)!
![Vegan Mom Gunas Handbag](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Vegan-Mom-Gunas-Handbag-300x241.jpg)
4. An eco-friendly lunchbox so you can fill up your tummy without filling up landfills.
![Vegan Mom Eco Lunchbox](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Vegan-Mom-Eco-Lunchbox-300x214.jpg)
5. Since Fifty Shades of Grey may not be the best playground reading, check out Vegan for Her. It has loads of tips and recipes designed especially for you!
![Vegan Mom Vegan for Her Book](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Vegan-Mom-Vegan-for-Her-Book-298x300.jpg)
6. A healthy energy bar, because you’re either running for the kids or running away from them! Am I right, ladies?
![Vegan Mom Luna Bar](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Vegan-Mom-Luna-Bar.png)
7. A cruelty-free skincare line to help you look rested (even when you aren’t)!
![Vegan Mom 100 Percent Pure Set](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Vegan-Mom-100-Percent-Pure-Set-300x169.jpg)
Since you have one of the toughest jobs in the world, these animal-friendly essentials should make life a little bit easier!
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