If you had to switch lives with a fictional character for a week, who would you choose? Anyone from a Jane Austen novel really. Mainly because the biggest conflict (outside of the relationships) is people coming to your property unannounced, and the societal expectation to entertain these types of people. It would be both a … Continue reading Sunday musings
Tag: veganism
Activist leaves a farrowing crate after 21 days
Following on from my previous post made about this protect, Michelle has lasted the 21 days and has now left the farrowing crate. Animal Rising campaign lead Michelle left the crate on September 22, after entering it at 7am on September 1, thereby completing her 21 day protest to raise awareness about farrowing crates and … Continue reading Activist leaves a farrowing crate after 21 days
Secrecy around animal testing deemed unlawful
A three-judge panel of the UK Upper Tribunal has ruled in a recent case that blanket secrecy surrounding animal testing licences is incompatible with Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The case in question is Cruelty Free International v Information Commissioner and the Home Office. The case, issued at court by … Continue reading Secrecy around animal testing deemed unlawful
Jaffa cookies
One of the foods I miss the most since becomming vegan are Jaffa Cakes. They really were one of my favourite cookies/cakes and I have yet to find a vegan alternative that can replace them. Hence why I was very excited to see adverts for Jaffa Cookies popping up on my social media! I saw … Continue reading Jaffa cookies
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!
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
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
I have grown fruit!
With the recent (multiple) heatwaves here in the UK, I was just hoping for my plants in the garden to survive. I did not imagine that they would actually grow anything, so I am VERY excited that my raspberry plant and my strawberry plant has actually produced fruit! Look at the size of them! My … Continue reading I have grown fruit!
Floof Friday
Look at this absolute unit of a pigeon! Nearly half the size of the actual table! I am truly surprised my flimsy bird table was able to support him because he was big! I am pleased though that my little fountain has helped him stay cool in this heat, so if nothing else, that was … Continue reading Floof Friday
