Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptIf you could pick any fictional animal to be your lifelong companion (like a Pokémon or fantasy pet), what would it be?View all responses You could give me any and I'd probably be happy, but in all honesty I would have to pick a Piplup from Pokemon. A small, sassy penguin. If you've … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Moogles Milkshakes

I was very excited to find this local family business near me the other day. It is based in Reading, although according to their website they can also do parties and weddings as they are very much a milkshake van that they can drive around. It is owned by a family and seems to be … Continue reading Moogles Milkshakes

My first raspberry haul!

This summer I have been trying my hand at gardening. House plants do not tend to last in my house, but I thought as these will be outside, maybe they stand a better chance against the forces of nature rather than me. I have been looking after my little garden as little as possible, so … Continue reading My first raspberry haul!

Long-haul travel tips

Daily writing promptWhat’s the longest trip you’ve ever taken?View all responses Whilst I would say I am relatively well travelled, I am preparing to go on my longest trip ever. I think it may be the longest trip anyone can do, now I think about it. Next year I am booked to travel from the … Continue reading Long-haul travel tips

Activist spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Central London

In order to raise awareness of the plight of pigs reared in Britain’s factory farms, an animal rights activist is currently spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Trafalgar Square, in Central London. At the time of writing this post, she is currently on Day 7, and you can follow her journey on her … Continue reading Activist spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Central London

Floof friday

I don't think I will ever get tired of seeing these red kites in my area. We have quite a large flock of them which nest in a small woodland area at the end of my street, and even though they can be seen circling the houses all hours of the day, I still find … Continue reading Floof friday

Pokemon doughnuts from Krispy Kreme: A lesson learned

I was so excited to try these new Pokemon doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. However when I posted a picture on my Instagram, Krispy Kreme actually commented to inform me that these doughtnuts are not actually vegan friendly. I had checked the ingredients but as Kirspy Kreme also use vegan friendly sprinkles in some of their … Continue reading Pokemon doughnuts from Krispy Kreme: A lesson learned

The Nature’s Rights Bill

The Nature's rights Bill has had it's second reading in the House of Lords on 3rd July 2026, and is due to enter into the committee stage (hopefully) later this year. It is during this stage that the bill will be analaysed line by line and comments raised as to what works and, most importantly, … Continue reading The Nature’s Rights Bill

Animal cruelty labels on food

I have seen this topic pop up again online and would love to know what people think about this. Food labelling is a major talking point at the moment, most notably with ensuring that the food labels accurately detail how the food was made. Campaigners for years have been asking for animal cruelty labels to … Continue reading Animal cruelty labels on food

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptIf you had to give one life-changing tip, what would it be?View all responses Go vegan. It is no coincidence that every vegan you meet will tell you that their only regret with veganism is that they did not do it sooner. I will never stop talking about how much better I feel … Continue reading Sunday Musings