Cruelty-Free Beauty
Years ago walking into a store on the hunt for cruelty-free cosmetics or household products was such a chore, having to read all the labels or getting your phone out to Google each individual brand to read that they only go and test on poor little bunny rabbits. More often than not you would walk...
Rescue is the best breed
Dogs are mans best friend, right? But how do you go about finding a companion animal in the most ethical way? Tip 14: Adopt don’t shop First of all, take the time to really think about having a companion animal in your life. Do you have the time to spend with the animal that it...
Essential vegan books for every bookshelf
Calling all you book worms! Need help on your vegan journey? Have some questions you would like answering? Just love reading and learning? Look no further. Tip 13: Fill your bookshelf First of all, let’s start with the health side of things. If you are clueless about the health aspects of a vegan diet or...
Vegan celebrities leading by example
What do Zac Efron, Joaquin Phoenix and Mayim Bialik have in common? No that’s not the beginning of a bad joke.. They’re all vegan. And what better way is there to keep up to date with all the top places to eat, find all the best vegan brands and be inspired than by following vegan...
Vegan food shop 101
You walk into the supermarket and are faced with aisles upon aisles of animal products. It’s daunting. You almost hang up your basket and admit defeat. Hang in there. There’s a knack for it, and it’s not as hard as it first appears. Tip 11: Know how to navigate a supermarket. First and foremost you...
It’s okay to ask for help!
Following on from yesterday’s post about making vegan friends, I thought it would be an idea to remind you that it’s okay if you don’t feel the need to do that, but if you are struggling in any way with veganism then it’s okay to ask for help. Every newbie vegan has a million questions...
Find your vegan tribe
When you first decide to go vegan it can seem very lonely and daunting. You’ve likely just discovered the truth about the meat and dairy industry, or seen how devastating animal products are for your health and our planet, and when you try to talk to your friends and family not all of them will...
Who’s up for a Challenge?
After today, there are still 22 days left of November, and World Vegan Month, which is the perfect amount of time for you to take part in, and complete Challenge 22! Tip 8: Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. Challenge 22 offers participants a free, supportive online framework for trying veganism for 22 days. It is...
Your guide to eating out as a vegan
Eating out can be daunting for newbie vegans. Where can I eat? What can I eat? Will the staff think I’m being awkward? Can I trust them to not put animal products in my food? These are all thoughts that go through your mind before choosing a place to eat. Tip 7: You can never...
Top vegan alternatives
When it comes to plant-based alternatives to animal-based foods, if we are being totally honest you have to go in with an open mind. Some of them don’t taste exactly like the animal based one, but more often than not the alternatives are ruddy fantastic! As with a lot of products in general, it’s about...
