Sorry, Not Sorry.


To My AVV Community,

I would like to take a moment to address something important with all of you.

In the past week, it has become apparent that I need to issue a formal apology.

It has been brought to my attention through countless messages, comments, and texts from friends, family, and readers that I have once again outdone myself with my 2025 Holiday Gift Guide.

I'm writing this to inform you that I know and wholeheartedly agree. To the shoppers of gift guides past, I apologize for surpassing the standard yet again and putting together the best gift guide I've ever seen. I acknowledge and take full responsibility for providing you with too many amazing, unique, cute, and sentimental gift ideas for everyone on your list.

Questions like "What would my vegan foodie boyfriend appreciate?", "What on earth should I buy for a vegan secret Santa?" or "What do I get my cute, animal-loving, vegan wife?" will never have to be asked again.

Though I don't deeply regret this perfection, I am actively working to ensure that future guides continue to meet this outstanding standard, if not exceed it.

Thank you so much for holding me accountable.๐Ÿ˜œ

P.S. Forward this email on to your non-vegan friends and family if you think they may need a helping hand!

Mel x

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