tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291634846257542433.post2509633923633923215..comments2021-02-24T06:07:01.640-08:00Comments on The Kat's Meow: Buy Your Kids Candy for Easter, Not Bunnies or ChicksKarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14230903457163662767noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291634846257542433.post-64030077340197790632012-04-04T12:08:54.593-07:002012-04-04T12:08:54.593-07:00*Fair trade store.*Fair trade store.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14230903457163662767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291634846257542433.post-11456395035384866572012-04-04T11:10:16.100-07:002012-04-04T11:10:16.100-07:00That's a great point. I totally agree. The cag...That's a great point. I totally agree. The cages in which egg laying hens live in are deplorable. Not enough room to turn side to side and they live a miserable life in the dark. They often bite their feathers off because they are so stressed out. I completely support getting eggs from local farmers. <br /><br />That's also another good point about chocolate. I just recently discovered a Free-Trade store near my house and their chocolate is amazing! They sell really pretty house-hold items and jewelry there as well.<br /><br />Thanks to all for reading! And as always, I am always open to suggestions regarding what you would like me to write about more often. :)Kara Livingstonhttp://kara-thekatsmeow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291634846257542433.post-54798156833051895722012-04-04T08:34:12.079-07:002012-04-04T08:34:12.079-07:00Great post Kara! I think we should also recognize ...Great post Kara! I think we should also recognize that coloring eggs each year does also promote animal cruelty since they come from factory farmed hens living in dark warehouses. Getting eggs from a local farmer's market to dye can be a more humane alternative. I view the inhumane treatment of the egg laying hens just as bad as the inhumane treatment of the baby chicks. <br /><br />I'd also encourage alternatives to traditional easter candy (especially Hershey's) since so much candy out there is just terrible processed crap or thrives off of slave/child labor. Fair trade, organic or rain forest certified chocolates are always an option available at natural foods stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's! -LindsayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291634846257542433.post-64483346700484017672012-04-04T07:40:54.831-07:002012-04-04T07:40:54.831-07:00Agreed! The fact that the egg is a traditional sym...Agreed! The fact that the egg is a traditional symbol for Jesus and the notion of new birth does not mean that we should encourage our children to want baby chicks. Bunnies are also adorable but need the proper arrangements and space; most homes and apartments aren't the proper environment. For those who have such pets --and I know someone who does-- and take the care that's required to raise them, it's great, but many of us don't have the time, patience, or experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com