It is the 1st November which means one thing... It's National Novel Writing Month!!! I was first introduced to NaNoWriMo about 5 years ago and since then every November there has been an attempt for me to write 50,000 in the month. This works out to roughly 1700 words a day - which may not … Continue reading NaNaWriMo 2021
Category: Activism
Can vegans support zoos?
I want to have a discussion with you all, because it is something that I have been very interested in for some time. When I was at university I actually did a whole dissertation on whether zoos were good or bad for animal welfare. I went in thinking that there was no way that zoos … Continue reading Can vegans support zoos?
Ben and Jerry’s Vegan: Save our Swirled Now
It has been 28 degrees (Celsius) here in England for the past week, and let me tell you that us British are NOT PREPARED for such prolonged heat. It happens so rarely in England and without any warning, so naturally we all just sort of freak out a bit when it gets to anything over … Continue reading Ben and Jerry’s Vegan: Save our Swirled Now
Why perfection is a myth
Following on my previous post, I wanted to take another little opportunity to reiterate that veganism is not an all or nothing lifestyle. That just because you are vegan does not mean that you also have to try and right every other wrong in the world. The idea of the 'perfect person' is a myth … Continue reading Why perfection is a myth
Should vegans get vaccinations?
I have been seeing a lot of stuff going around online lately about whether vegans can have vaccinations and still call themselves vegans. It is an issue that is very much up for debate, even if you are not vegan. Personally, I will always advocate for modern medicine as much as possible and it is … Continue reading Should vegans get vaccinations?
2020 favourites
As we near the end of the year and also the end of my first full year of Taylor Tries, I thought it would be fun to go back through and list what my overall winners of this year were. Then next year, I can go through the list and see what has changed! Best … Continue reading 2020 favourites
How to have a sustainable Christmas
Christmas has just jumped up on us hasn't it?! Usually you have all of November to prepare for Christmas and to ease into the festive spirit after Halloween, but as the UK spent all of November in lockdown, I emerged from my lockdown to endless Christmas tunes, Santa figures everywhere and far too much red … Continue reading How to have a sustainable Christmas
Mental Health and lockdown
This is slightly different to what I usually talk about, but I feel it is important and needs to be addressed. Mental health, to me, is just as - if not more - important as physical health, and 2020 has been a year that has truly tested us collectively. From the threat of a global … Continue reading Mental Health and lockdown
Vegan Food Wraps
Over the past year or so I have been trying so hard to limit my carbon footprint, which also means I have been trying to create less waste. Unfortunately this is not always possible. I am no where near zero waste, but I have been trying to actively make decisions that mean I am throwing … Continue reading Vegan Food Wraps
Rescuing an injured stray cat
So my weekend was eventful! Our plan had been to paint our bathroom, possibly buy some new shelves and pictures to give our old bathroom a new face lift. On our way to the supermarket though, after a whole morning of painting, we saw a little cat sitting on the side of the road. He … Continue reading Rescuing an injured stray cat
Taylor Talks Vegan 