Sunday Musings

What’s something you’d love to see in the future, but know you probably won’t live to witness? The whole world on a vegan life style. I know that we are a long way from this, but I still live in hope that veganism will become the default during my life time. Wouldn't it be wonderful … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Candy Kittens Disco Dreams

A new find! I am a big fan of Candy Kittens, and usually don't get tired of what they offer, however I was starting to get a little grumpy that I only had the same two options to choose from at any of my local shops. So you can all imagine the little excited squeak … Continue reading Candy Kittens Disco Dreams

Sunday Musings

What’s the first book you ever finished and still remember to this day? I can't remember the very first book I ever finished reading, but the one that I have the earliest memory of is Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. My copy from my childhood is literally falling apart, and I do credit it for … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat’s a word or phrase that annoys you?View all responses As soon as someone finds out that I am vegan, the first question is usually 'but where do you get your protein?!' I just...I feel at this point I need to print out little business cards with the protein information contained on it, … Continue reading Sunday Musings

No Mow May

No Mow May is a conservation campaign urging people to leave the lawnmower in the shed for the month of May. It is an annual campaign organised by Plantlife which urges everyone to pack away the lawnmower, let wildflowers grow freely, and help nature from everyone's doorstep to thrive. Not mowing a garden allows wildflowers … Continue reading No Mow May

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat’s a simple pleasure in life that brings you joy?View all responses The different plants in my garden have been slowly growing over the spring months, and now a few of them are beginning to bloom! I never thought I would be this excited to see a flower but I am checking the … Continue reading Sunday Musings

A vegan horror story in 3 words or less

'New improved recipe' Very few things can strike fear into my heart the way these words can. Never, in all my experience, does this 'new improved receipe' actually improve a product. In my experience it tends to change the overall product so drastically that it is practically a new product, and it makes it worse … Continue reading A vegan horror story in 3 words or less

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptHow do you unwind after a demanding day?View all responses I doomscroll. I know this is not the best thing to do, but I do find that a little 10 minute scroll online helps me disconnect my brain from my work thoughts. It's like a nice hard reset for my brain to go … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Sunday musings

Daily writing promptWhat are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?View all responses In no particular order: A very hot cup of tea - Top tip: the bigger the mug, the bigger the happiness Sunshine - vitamin D is no joke and especially living in England, I feel like I am starved of sunshine for … Continue reading Sunday musings

Should vegans use pest control: The ethics of gardening

I have recently moved and actually have a garden. I have never had much of a green thumb, but I thought since I have the space, I want to at least try and make it look pretty and to grow some vegetation and extra places for nature. I mostly have shrubs at the moment, but … Continue reading Should vegans use pest control: The ethics of gardening