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
Category: wellbeing
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?
Papa John’s Cinnapie Sticks
It has been about 2 years since I last had a Papa John's pizza. Or really had any sort of take away pizza. The vast majority of my 'treat meals' have either been store bought version or home made, so are likely far healthier than the real thing. But there are sometimes in life when … Continue reading Papa John’s Cinnapie Sticks
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?
Where do vegans get their protein from?
Despite this information being readily available online, I am still asked this question on a far too regular basis. As soon as someone hears that I'm vegan, or at least hears that I don't eat meat, I am met with the obligatory 'But what about your protein intake?' as though without meat it is only … Continue reading Where do vegans get their protein from?
Request – elcotrolyte recommendations
I am currently training for a half marathon and so am experimenting with the best fuel options. I am also set to run a marathon at the end of the year too so hoping that if I sort my feuling during this half marathon, I can think about it less during the full marathon. I … Continue reading Request – elcotrolyte recommendations
Vitamin E oatmeal exfoliator
As part of my new years resolution, I am trying to focus more on my skincare and actually have a proper routine that works for me. I have used this before, but never in any sort of routine. I have however been using it regularly now for about 6 months, which I think has been … Continue reading Vitamin E oatmeal exfoliator
Champneys Slumber body balm
In the UK, Champneys is one of the most luxurious spa brands in the country. They have had a 'at home' range for a number of years (all rather expensive, but the whole point is so that you can have spa treatment in your own home) but it is only in the last year or … Continue reading Champneys Slumber body balm
Lush jelly soap – Snow fairy
Christmas is always my favourite time of the year, mainly because the snow fairy collection at Lush is released! This stuff smells so good and instantly lifts my mood with its bubblegum and candy smells. So of course, come January and the Boxing Day sales, I try my best to stock up on the snow fairy … Continue reading Lush jelly soap – Snow fairy
High 5 energy gel orange
One of my big goals for 2024 is to run a half marathon and a full marathon. I did complete a half marathon in 2023, but the one I am planning for 2024 will be my first chipped and timed race, so I am equal parts very nervous for it and also very excited to … Continue reading High 5 energy gel orange
Taylor Talks Vegan 