JOM organic candy Sweets (UK) or candy (US) are often loaded with chemicals and colourings that can cause mood swings in children. Avoid gelatine and beeswax, and avoid the sweetener xylitol (that could kill a dog if he or she got hold of a dropped sweet or tic-tac). Some ‘vegan sweets’ may be made in dairy…
Feeling Good
Why Nature Makes Us Feel Better
Nature is our best medicine. If you are feeling low or stressed, just go for a walk in nature. Always works. But the more that the natural world is destroyed, the worse it is for humans, dogs and wildlife. These books are far more important reading than some policy paper from government. These books are…
Drink a Kinder Pint of Milk
So Vegan Zero waste plant milks are starting to become more common. In recent years, plant milks have become increasingly popular, but of course on an environmental point, most have a disadvantage in that they are packed in Tetrapak cartons (these sometimes be recycled, but they are not zero waste). As opposed to dairy milk,…
Where to Find Free & Low-Cost Vet Care
Whistlefish If you are a on a budget, finding affordable vet care is paramount, and also knowing where to find free vet care is also important. Local animal shelters and vets may also be able to help. Try to get trustworthy pet insurance. If you can’t afford it (or the policy is not for a…
How to Make a Proper Pot of Tea
Mid-morning Cuppa by Louise Rawlings Most people in England enjoy a nice morning cuppa. NHS recommends caffeine limits (no more than 1 cup of coffee or 2 cups of tea a day) but as there’s no safe limit officially, go for Swiss-water decaffeinated if you can. There are many nice artisan brands of organic tea,…