Tag Archives: cruelty free

Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Michelle Had a…

Posted on May 9, 2014 by celestedimilla

Lamb chop. If you’re an omnivore, I assure you that I didn’t write this post to judge you. Still, when my sister, Michelle, told me she cooked her first ever rack of lamb last night, I decided to lovingly remind … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Welfare, Daily Life | Tagged animal cruelty, animal rights, animal stories, animal welfare, animals, baby lambs, cruelty free, cute animal photos, cute animals, cute photos of lambs, lambs, pets, vegan, why go vegan? | 38 Comments

You Can…Bake a Difference!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by celestedimilla

Every time you bake without dairy or eggs, you’re baking a difference! You’re promoting the life and liberty of cows and chickens and contributing to your health. But on April 26 through May 4, you can bake a difference on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Welfare, Daily Life, Resources | Tagged animal rights, cruelty free, how to promote veganism, vegan, vegan bake sales, vegan baked goods, vegan brownies, vegan candy bar recipes, vegan desserts, vegan events, what to make for a bake sale, what to make for a vegan bake sale, World Wide Vegan Bake Sale | 42 Comments

When Are You Going to Write About My Chickens?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by celestedimilla

My sister recently told me that she was going vegan, but then she got three chickens to raise for eggs. I was disappointed that she wasn’t following through with going vegan, but I’m not judging her. Sure, I’d like to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Welfare, Daily Life | Tagged animal cruelty, animal rights, animal welfare, animals, chickens, cruelty free, cute animal photos, cute animals, do vegans eat eggs?, factory farms, hens, is it okay to raise chickens?, raising chickens, vegan, veganism, what's wrong with backyard eggs? | 106 Comments

My new blogger friend, Margaret, asked me why she should go vegan if she can get eggs and dairy from humanely raised sources. I thought I’d share my answer to her, and I’d love to hear what others of you … Continue reading →

Posted on March 24, 2014 by celestedimilla | 49 Comments

My blogger buddy, Mike, sent me this link about Chipotle’s popular infomercial and asked me what I thought of it. The link highlights Chipotle’s anti-factory-farming-stance and their “food with integrity” mission statement. Some of you might be interested in my … Continue reading →

Posted on February 16, 2014 by celestedimilla | 41 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Valentine’s Gifts

Posted on January 29, 2014 by celestedimilla

My husband and I cheated on our plant-strong diet too much over the holidays, mostly on sugar. We’ve been back on track since New Year’s, however; so I decided to treat my hubby with chocolate for Valentine’s Day. An occasional … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Recipes | Tagged chocolate, cruelty free, plant-strong diet, Valentine's Day, vegan Belgian chocolate, vegan boxed chocolates, vegan chocolate, vegan chocolate bark, vegan chocolate dipped strawberry recipe, vegan companies, vegan milk chocolate, vegan truffles, vegan Valentine's Day gifts, what to give a vegan for Valentine's Day | 48 Comments

Never Be Afraid to Do What’s Right!

Posted on January 20, 2014 by celestedimilla

“Never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” – Martin … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Welfare, Daily Life | Tagged animal cruelty, animal rights, animal rights quotes, animal welfare, animals, cruelty free, inspirational quotes, justice, Martin Luther King Jr, Martin Luther King Jr. quotes, quotes on justice, vegan, vegan inspiration, vegan quotes | 13 Comments

I get chapped lips when the weather’s cold which is annoying, painful and NOT luscious. That’s why I carry lip balm with me in the winter. In my lip balm search this year, I discovered that my blogger buddy, Michelle, started a company, Olivia, that … Continue reading →

Posted on January 15, 2014 by celestedimilla | 34 Comments

Give Turkeys a Reason to Say “Thanks!”

Posted on November 25, 2013 by celestedimilla

Originally posted on Our Compass:
FACT: More than 45 million turkeys are slaughtered each year for Thanksgiving. Just in time for the holidays, PETA’s Thanksgiving video, “Thanks!” takes viewers on a harrowing journey with one boy and a group of…

Posted in Animal Welfare | Tagged adopt a turkey, animal cruelty, animal rights, animal stories, animal welfare. factory farms, cruelty free, cute animals, save a turkey, turkeys, vegan | 10 Comments

Top 7 Reasons to Go Vegan

Posted on October 27, 2013 by celestedimilla

I stumble over my words when I verbalize why I’m vegan. I have clearly defined reasons, but they’re not easy to express in a succinct manner. And who wants to listen to me go on and on about why I’m vegan? … Continue reading →