Category: wellbeing

Champneys awaken body cleanser

One of the worst misconceptions about veganism is that there is no such thing as vegan luxury. Yes you can get very high quality goods - both food and beauty wise - but the large name luxury brands very rarely offer anything that is vegan friendly. Or they do, but it is so extortionately priced … Continue reading Champneys awaken body cleanser →

Which e-numbers are vegan?

As with all things vegan, there is always something new to learn. Now if you are following a plant based diet then it is likely that you haven't come across e-numbers before. I won't get into a debate (not now anyway) about whether e-numbers are good or bad for you, but I am someone who … Continue reading Which e-numbers are vegan? →

How can I be an activist?

This is a question that I have struggled with a lot, because it's so vast. For starters, what is an activist and how does it differ from being an advocate? According to the dictionary, an activist is 'a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change'. An advocate is defined as 'a person … Continue reading How can I be an activist? →

How to deal with unwanted vegan comments

While veganism has grown in popularity over the last few years, there is still a lot of ignorance around what veganism is and what it means to people. I have been vegan now for 8 years (and was vegetarian for 6 years before then) and unfortunately there are still people out there who think that … Continue reading How to deal with unwanted vegan comments →

What is veganism?

The Vegan Society states that veganism is: "Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of … Continue reading What is veganism? →

Veganuary 2023

Every year, January becomes Veganuary! You can find out more about the Veganuary challenge here. For me, Veganuary is a very exciting time. In the past few years I have seen the Veganuary movement explode every January. What originally started as a few new vegan products being offered in stores, is now entire lines of … Continue reading Veganuary 2023 →

What is something you want to achieve this year?

It is a new year which means that it is time to reflect on the past year and to think ahead. What goals do we want to achieve in the next 12 months? What will change for us over the next 12 months? What is something we are looking forward to in the year ahead? … Continue reading What is something you want to achieve this year? →

A new look!

Hello everyone! I have been a bit quiet lately, but I am now back with a new plan for this blog and a slightly revamped image. I want this blog to be a fun and informative place for people to discuss all aspects of veganism - from the food available at local stores to the … Continue reading A new look! →

Floof Friday

So every other day I clean out Lola's litter tray and give her a nice clean spot to eat (yes, rabbits can use a litter tray and yes they also keep eating while they go to the bathroom) which involves giving her some fresh hay. Now we top her hay up twice a day so … Continue reading Floof Friday →