Ethical lifestyle

Month: September 2015

Looking after our ducks this Spring!

Looking after our ducks this Spring!

So Spring is well and truly here, with summer hot on its heels. Everyone is out and about enjoying our local parks, lakes and creeks. For a lot of people, taking their children out for the afternoon to ‘feed the ducks’ is pretty standard. Recently […]

My Favourite (cruelty free) Baby Bath Products

My Favourite (cruelty free) Baby Bath Products

Its so easy to buy cruelty free products for your baby, so why wouldn’t you? Many of them are organic, avoid harsh chemicals and use natural fragrances. Making them perfect for newborn sensitive skin. Gaia Natural Baby  – Hair & Body Wash I love Gaia. […]

Animal experimentation

Animal experimentation

In Australia and New Zealand we use over six million animals a year in research and teaching. Many of these animals are subjected to pain and stress during both the experimental procedure, and as a result of the environment in which they are kept in. […]

Earthly Pleasures Cafe – Belgrave

Earthly Pleasures Cafe – Belgrave

  I’ve been desperate to try the Earthly Pleasures Cafe for a while since having recommendations from a few friends and reading some great reviews. This Sunday, we finally managed to visit… and what a delight it was! We entered via the back garden, after […]

A Fruity and Fabulous Organic Vegan White Wine – Angove Organic 2015 Sauvignon Blanc

A Fruity and Fabulous Organic Vegan White Wine – Angove Organic 2015 Sauvignon Blanc

I’m generally a red wine drinker, but sometimes I get a hankering for a fruity white. This Sauvignon Blanc from Angove certainly hits the spot. It is light and refreshing, and full of fruity flavours. It is extremely drinkable by itself, or could be enjoyed […]

Vegan pets

Vegan pets

Today, I am touching on the subject of raising a pet cat or dog as vegan. It is a subject that harbours split opinions even within vegan communities! I think for starters, it is important to distinguish fact from fiction. And general opinion from truth. […]