The Big Butterfly Count is an annual event created by the Butterfly Conservation. The count is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping the Butterfly Conservation assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) that you see in your local area. The count runs from … Continue reading The Big Butterfly Count
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What is cognitive dissonance?
Cognitive dissonance is defined as the discomfort a person feels when their behaviour does not align with their values or beliefs. Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when a person holds two contradictory beliefs at the same time. The inconsistency between what people believe and how they behave means that they will attempt … Continue reading What is cognitive dissonance?
600 posts!
Goodness me, what a milestone! 600 posts about vegan food, make up, or general vegan discussion. How exciting to think that this blog started as a small little passion project to keep my busy, and look how it has grown in that time. I am excited to see how much more it can grow in … Continue reading 600 posts!
My non-negotiable daily habits
Daily writing promptWhat are your daily habits?View all responses Another fun one for you guys, and also one I hope to learn from you all too. I am someone who likes to explore a lot of hobbies and therefore I have gotten very skilled at juggling my time to ensure that I can do as … Continue reading My non-negotiable daily habits
Are Sea Monkeys ethical?
I am a 90s baby, so I grew up during a time when sea monkeys were all the rage. I did not, however, actually have any. Then as I became a teenager, either their popularity began to waver or I just simply wasn't exposed to them as much, because they did sort of disappear from … Continue reading Are Sea Monkeys ethical?
Favourite quote for veganism
Daily writing promptDo you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?View all responses My personal favourite: In a world where you can be anything, be kind. What is a quote for veganism you love? Do you have any quotes that you live by in your daily life? I am always … Continue reading Favourite quote for veganism
Why I am vegan
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. I've been doing this blog now for about 4 years and it's only just occurred to me that I have never really explained how I came to be vegan. Everyone's journey is different and so I thought it might be nice to share my journey. … Continue reading Why I am vegan
Is veganism healthy?
Daily writing promptWhat’s something most people don’t understand?View all responses This is a fun conversation I like to have with people. As soon as people hear that I am vegan, they automatically assume that I am super healthy and eat nothing but home cooked meals and have not even looked at a bit of junk … Continue reading Is veganism healthy?
Are home grown eggs vegan?
This is a question that I have often pondered on over the years. Now I have never owned chickens, but I would of course love to. I think chickens are just so adorable, and I also really love the idea of having modern day dinosaurs wandering around my house. But I have always wondered whether … Continue reading Are home grown eggs vegan?
Is the word ‘pet’ vegan?
Daily writing promptIf you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?View all responses I saw this prompt and thought that it was a good opportunity to talk about the word 'pet' within the vegan and animal rights movement. This is something that I have noticed change over the … Continue reading Is the word ‘pet’ vegan?
Taylor Talks Vegan 