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?
Category: animals
The local heron is back!
I live in Herfordshire, which is a rather rural area with lots of green spaces and waterways throughout it. I do of course live closer to a main city than the coutnryside, but I am lucky to have the green parks and local rivers quite close on my doorstep. They are beautiful to walk around, … Continue reading The local heron is back!
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!
Should dogs follow a vegan diet?
I have seen in the news lately that more studies have come out that dogs can obtain all of their required nutrients from a vegan/plant based diet. I am relatively new to this entire debate and research topic, but from my recent investigations it seems that this is an area of animal care that is … Continue reading Should dogs follow a vegan diet?
Top 3 books of all time
Daily writing promptList three books that have had an impact on you. Why?View all responses I saw this prompt and thought that this might be a fun little activity. I also think you can tell a lot about a person based on what their favourite books are, so in an attempt to get to know … Continue reading Top 3 books of all time
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
Book Review – The Bees by Laline Paull
Book Blurb: Enter a whole new world, in this thrilling debut novel set entirely within a beehive. Born into the lowest class of her society, Flora 717 is a sanitation bee, only fit to clean her orchard hive. Living to accept, obey and serve, she is prepared to sacrifice everything for her beloved holy mother, … Continue reading Book Review – The Bees by Laline Paull
Dealing with loss
Last week, I had to say goodbye to my sweet, sassy, beautiful Lola Bear. We fought hard alongside her for 4 long days, but in the end, her little body just couldn't fight any longer and we had to make the heart-breaking decision that every animal carer dreads in order to help her over the … Continue reading Dealing with loss
Taylor Talks Vegan 