It’s difficult to put into words the emotions and feelings I felt on Sunday at the grand opening of Farm Sanctuary SA in Franschhoek. The first registered farm animal sanctuary in South Africa is a very special place and good vibes ooze out of every little wooden plank and straw hay bale. Last year, I kinda participated in manifesting a…
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There are a few things I do now that I’m vegan that I never did before. These include, and are not limited, to the following: Burst into tears at the realisation that there is not one single avocado or banana left in the house. Help snails cross the road. Help spiders out of the bath. And the shower. High-five/ bum…
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My best friend turned 32 this past weekend, and I’m not too far behind. To me, 32 still seems rather young. It is young! 40 is totally the new 30, right? Either way, there are a few things I’ve caught myself doing and thinking lately where I’ve actually had to stop and laugh at how much I’ve aged – in…
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One of the biggest concerns I had when I first went vegan was about the products I use on my face, body and hair. It sounds ridiculous, but in this day and age, most major cosmetic and skincare companies are still using animal ingredients in their products, and then testing said products on animals. For obvious reasons, these are not…
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Remember those big old family holidays you used to go on with your aunties and uncles and cousins? The ones where all the parents were permanently intoxicated? Which, looking back now, you find totally understandable? Ah, those were the best days! A few weeks ago, we stayed the night at The Thatch House, a sprawling thatch villa located just outside…
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