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Post by lavender on Jul 8, 2006 19:17:57 GMT
Ive had a look but couldnt find any threads already here on this. I was wondering how everyone copes in their family units. Up until pretty recently we were a mixed unit, thankfully vegan and vegetarians (no omnis), so the only hurdle was the transition for the veggies to vegan, my children were vegetarian, they are now vegan - so the whole caboodle is vegan in my household. One of the hardest tasks, believe it or not, was school shoes  anyhooo I guess its been easier for us, as me being Mum, gets to more or less dictate the menu (if you see what I mean) and everyone just eats what they get served, wears the clothes I buy, Blimey it makes me sounds like a dictator! The kids did choose (with a little help from me) to become vegan. The only thing they needed to drop was ready made cakes really and milk chocolate - other than that they were pretty much sorted. I do get the feeling from other mothers that its generally felt that Ive forced my family to be vegan, but the way I see it - every single parent makes a choice for their children anyway, we all make a decision on what they eat , whether omni, carni, veggie, or vegan - why is my decision any different? to me its not! How does the mix work in your households ? Is everyone in the household vegan? I would have a hard time coping with providing Omni meals I have to be honest. My mother in law (omni) is staying for a week or so whilst Im away and Ive had to be pretty savvy and order in the groceries to be delivered in my absence so I know exactly what is in my fridge and freezer whilst Im away LOL. Ive left meal planners for her in case she gets a bit stuck on what to feed the kids over a week, to help her out, but also to ensure that nothing untoward gets slipped in ;D But am I being too hard on her I wonder, I want her to eat vegan whilst she is in my house, and yet shes doing me a favour. I dont want flesh cooked in my pots and pans , I dont want flesh in my fridge! How does everyone else get on? |
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Post by maisiepaisie on Jul 8, 2006 19:46:26 GMT
I don't blame you about not wanting flesh in your house and on your plates and pans, I certainly couldn't deal with that. She might think its a bit much to expect her to eat vegan though. Its a tough one that. Do you have a partner who will help her?
I live with my 2 sons age 13 and 11. The youngest is vegan and the eldest is veggie but eats vegan at home. I won't tolerate animal products in my house under any circumstances.
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Post by enchantress on Jul 8, 2006 19:50:30 GMT
My family claim to be vegetarian, but they're not  . My parents eat fish, I live with four siblings, and they all eat fish too, and three of them eat other kinds of meat too. So, I live with omnis who pretend to be vegetarian. I don't like being surrounded by non-vegan food. For two reasons, it can be really annoying when I'm looking for something to eat, and it's not very nice opening the fridge and coming face to face with a BLT, as I did this afternoon. My little brother and sister tease me and insist that all vegan food is disgusting (then eat all the vegan biccies before I can get to them). Basically, I'm not at all happy at home and want to move out, but then that was true before I became vegan. |
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Post by yummyfoodeater on Jul 10, 2006 13:00:50 GMT
Lavender, I think that's a good idea for you to make a meal plan for your mother-in-law. It makes sense that you have a say about the food in your household. It makes it reasonable to have a menu prepared. My family is in the midst of converting to veganism.I find a menu plan each week makes it much easier. A few weeks ago, I decided to go vegetarian. I was met with opposition from my fiance. I stood my ground, explained that it is my choice. A few days later, he has agreed to go veg as well. My 3 year old is a different story. When I talked about what happens to the animals, (factual but not to gory), he was very receptive. He has always loved vegetables, and we ate a lot of vegetarian meals anyway, so it wasn't to difficult to stop eating meat. The other day, he started crying saying fish is his favourite and that he just wants a little bit. I told him how they want to stay in the water and not on our plate. I reminded him that they feel better alive in their own home and that he can have lots of his other favourite foods now. Do you think I handled this well? I'm interested in comments or suggestions.
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Post by lavender on Jul 10, 2006 13:16:53 GMT
Thanks for your input  Hubby is staying in London so he is on hand for the hospital, its MIL on her own at home with the kidlets. I think you handled that very well Yummyfoodeater |
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Post by alisont on Jul 10, 2006 17:22:35 GMT
I live with my parents, mums veggie and dads a meat eater. I dont like looking at meat in the fridge or the horrible smell of the lean grill thats on now  but i have to put up with it. I cook my own food, having got seperate trays/pans that are vegan ones, its not ideal but i cope! Meat is banned to the bottom shelf in the fridge, dad thinks i go to OTT about veganism? but hes use to me! Mum loves eating my vegan meals, and dad thinks vegan choc and puds are miles better than dairy versions Going on holiday next week - thinking of taking my vegan baking trays! there is a dishwasher there so i can boil everything. We use all cruelty free cleaning things here - well parents buy ecover washing up liquid - the one with milk in and i buy the vegan lemon one! I have my ecover handwash and avoid dads nasty brand soaps If i ever find my own place (have given up as cant afford it) it will be 100% vegan - no animal products there. Alison |
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Post by Limey on Aug 1, 2006 2:32:40 GMT
I live alone so it's quite easy. Same time I went vegan and finally got around to telling my parents, my mom had decided to go veggie. She is doing ok, but having a hard time sometimes. She gets put in more difficult situations than me and sometimes just breaks down and has things she shouldn't. She's more of a lacto-ovo-pesco vegetarian I suppose.  I have a cousin who is veggie (she's an adult of two teens) and another cousin who is 12 and has just turned veggie January 1st this year. She wants to be vegan, but her mom won't let her - scared she won't get the proper nutrition. My family is very supportive and happy for me and my decision. I do worry about Thanksgiving this year, though, as it will be my first vegan T-Giving and it will be with about 65 family members for 4 days and lots of omni food around. It will be interesting to see how I do. Probably will be making all my own food and being scared of butter and milk snuck into foods.  |
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Post by veganbikerboy on Aug 2, 2006 12:11:26 GMT
i also live alone so my house is completly vegan any visitors will be vegan whilst at my house.  my mother-in-law visited with her grand children, they stopped at the chippy and picked up sausage and chips on the way over. I made them sit outside in the car to eat them, wouldn't let them put the rubbish in my bin etc ;D Any non vegan food brought into my house is thrown away, immediatly. I have had mates come round for beers etc and bring snacks. whilst i'm sorting the snacks out any nonvegan ones go directly outside into the bin. Non of my family members are even veggie Sorry, my house my rules ;D |
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Post by chloe on Aug 2, 2006 13:32:42 GMT
i live wiv my family who are not vegan and they drive me nuts tell me my food is crazy then steal it!
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Post by Limey on Aug 2, 2006 13:55:45 GMT
i live wiv my family who are not vegan and they drive me nuts tell me my food is crazy then steal it! Ohhh, this makes me so mad. I don't like when people do that! If it's so awful - then stay away from it. If it's good enough to steal, then admit it and buy your own or share. *is getting p*ssed today* |
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Post by lavender on Aug 2, 2006 14:01:52 GMT
My sister came to visit yesterday with her Son. She thought our food was great (I dont see her that often) and wrote down all the products , they particularly liked swedish glace ! She kept saying 'your trying to convert me arent you? ' I said 'the food is doing that all by itself mwaaaaaaaaahaaahaaaaaa - another scoop??? '
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Post by chloe on Aug 2, 2006 14:14:12 GMT
hooray 4 vegan ice cream!!!
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Post by paul on Aug 3, 2006 1:32:34 GMT
im lucky i live in a house with 2 other vegans.
not sure why im lucky id rather be own my own.
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Post by maisiepaisie on Aug 3, 2006 1:53:09 GMT
Oh I would hate to live alone. I am dreading when my son wants to move out. That thought has just filled me with despair  |
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Post by enchantress on Aug 3, 2006 2:35:41 GMT
i live wiv my family who are not vegan and they drive me nuts tell me my food is crazy then steal it! That situation sounds awfully familiar. |
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Post by paul on Aug 3, 2006 3:16:44 GMT
Oh I would hate to live alone. I am dreading when my son wants to move out. That thought has just filled me with despair ive lived on my own loads of times, it can get lonley, but that freedom to do what you want walk around naked, etc,tis good. invite friends a round. |
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Post by veganbikerboy on Aug 3, 2006 9:00:49 GMT
i love living on my own, my work and social life tend to be quite busy so having some sancturary when i get home is wonderful
and as Paul says, i like to walk around naked ;D
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Post by Limey on Aug 3, 2006 12:57:37 GMT
What is it with all you naked people? |
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Post by paul on Aug 3, 2006 13:31:00 GMT
we are jusk hunks limey,
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Post by veganbikerboy on Aug 3, 2006 13:37:29 GMT
What is it with all you naked people? i only do it because the people who live opposite insist ;D |
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anyhooo I guess its been easier for us, as me being Mum, gets to more or less dictate the menu (if you see what I mean) and everyone just eats what they get served, wears the clothes I buy, Blimey it makes me sounds like a dictator! The kids did choose (with a little help from me) to become vegan. The only thing they needed to drop was ready made cakes really and milk chocolate - other than that they were pretty much sorted.
. My parents eat fish, I live with four siblings, and they all eat fish too, and three of them eat other kinds of meat too. So, I live with omnis who pretend to be vegetarian.
Hubby is staying in London so he is on hand for the hospital, its MIL on her own at home with the kidlets.
but i have to put up with it.
