Ahimsa

Most of you know me as Elizabeth Frick (or Verdine). But my business is Ahimsa Creations. Check out my website, www.ahimsa-creations.net to see all of my products. You can also view my pics to see a few of my designs. Ahimsa Creations is the manifestation of my passions. I adore sewing and creating crafts as well as promoting the welfare and protection of ALL living creatures, particularly animals. So I've started my business, Ahimsa Creations, to combine my passions and share them with the world!
I believe in the rights of all living beings. Cruelty to animals in simply unreasonable, in my opinion. One of my other core beliefs is that people should follow their passions to lead a happy and fulfilled life. Doing anything less is shortchanging yourself. You only live once, right? And I'm lucky enough to be able to follow all my passions and make a little cash while doing so.
I lived in Chicago for 10 years and am now residing in St. Louis to be closer to my family. I went to undergraduate and graduate school in Chicago, taught in inner-city public schools for 3 years, worked at a cageless, no-kill cat shelter (Tree House Animal Foundation - awesome organization!) for two years and since July of 2006, I've been operating my business. I also work part-time for Gateway Pet Guardians, a stray rescue organization.
The most exciting thing in my life right now is that Adam (my hubby) and I are awaiting a referral for our pending adoption! We'll soon get the call to pick up our baby daughter in Viet Nam and then we'll be parents. VERY exciting!
Now I'm busting out of my norm and finally finding the courage to follow my passions: promoting animals' rights and crafting! My business, Ahimsa Creations, allows me to make all kinds of goodies from purses to sock monkeys to jewelry, using recycled materials when available and never using wool, fur, leather, or any other animal product.
I believe we all have the capability to change the world for the better, it's just that most of us are lazy or lack the gumption to speak our minds.
Check out my website, www.ahimsa-creations.net and my blog, saintlouisfricks.blogspot.com for more about me and my family!