I love fashion. Whilst I could never afford many of the designer items out there, I love to see how creative fashion designers can get with their outfits and their runways. I enjoy the spectacle of it all. The glamour. The drama. I love seeing the artistic abilities of designers as well as the stylistic … Continue reading Is fashion promoting trophy hunting?
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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!
World Mental Health Day
Today - Monday 10 October - is World Mental Health Day. This year, the theme for Mental Health Day is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority' and you can find out more information about how this is being achieved here at their website. I am, and will always be, a big … Continue reading World Mental Health Day
How to be a LGBTQ+ ally
While my main passion in life is animal activism, I find that this relates to all social justice issues that affect our society today. As a vegan, I try to live my life causing as little harm as possible, and this includes how I interact with other people and how I address different issues within … Continue reading How to be a LGBTQ+ ally
Are pets vegan friendly?
I was on the internet late at night and came across a vegan discussion thread where someone had commented that you cannot call yourself a vegan if you have a pet. Their whole argument was that vegans should not do anything that exploits or causes an animal to be exploited, and by having a pet … Continue reading Are pets vegan friendly?
Taylor Talks Vegan 