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

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?View all responses Now don't judge me on this... Movies Jurassic Park trilogy Harry Potter series Lord of the Rings trilogy The Alien movies (the first 3) Legally Blonde (1 & 2) Clueless The Lion King Tangled Beauty and the Beast The … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Spring is coming!

The English Spring season is usually one of tempermental weather: Lots of wind, lots of rain, and somedays lots of sunshine and heat. Often all 3 in one day - even in one hour! So whilst I have been trying to start my own little garden of pretty flowers, and to take up a hobby … Continue reading Spring is coming!

What plants are safe for dogs?

With the warmer months approaching, I have no doubt that so many of us are beginning to make plans for our garden. It always surprises me what plants - and what beautiful flowers - are actually highly toxic for companion animals, and as a result I have prepared a helpful list to help me plan … Continue reading What plants are safe for dogs?

Kookie Cat Lil Cookie Monster

I am currently working on eating more mindfully, and also eating foods that are more nutritous and more 'macro friendly'. I do however work in an office and anyone who has ever worked in an office will know that tea breaks and coookies are a sacred part of the office culture. Luckily for me, these … Continue reading Kookie Cat Lil Cookie Monster

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhich animal would you compare yourself to and why?View all responses Where do I begin... A koala, because I would like to be able to sleep for 18 hours a day. A fox, because they are mysterious, adorable, and adaptable. A cat, because I am very independant but can also be very affectionate … Continue reading Sunday Musings

My evening skincare routine

Following on from my morning skincare routine, I thought it would help to know what my evening routine looks like. Luckily, this is way shorter! I do not wear make-up every day, as luckily my work is predominantly done from home, but on the days I do wear make-up, I tend to take this off … Continue reading My evening skincare routine

Lola’s biscoff cupcake

Biscoff is always a risky product. It tastes AMAZING, but it can also send me into diabetic shock within a few mouthfuls because it is such an overpowering flavour. This means that whenever a receipe includes Biscoff, I know I am unlikely to finish the whole thing because the Biscoff will defeat me. I do … Continue reading Lola’s biscoff cupcake

Floof Friday

One of the funny quirks of caring for a black cat, is not being able to see them in dark rooms. It took me a good 5 minutes of looking because I realised that my cat was sitting on the windowsill....I only noticed once I actually turned a light on and she looks at me … Continue reading Floof Friday

My vegan skincare routine

I have struggled with my skin since I was a pre-teen, and whilst it has improved as I have grown older, I am still very prone to breakouts and issues with my skin. Especially during winter, my skin can get very dry and this seems to make it even more prone to issues. I have … Continue reading My vegan skincare routine