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Rachel Kelly, Thought’s founder and creative director, on Thoughtful Friday

We started thoughtful Friday back in 2015, as one of the first early adopters of choosing to show a more thoughtful approach to Black Friday. It was important to us to practice what we preach in te...

Thoughtful Recipe & Competition: Indian Spiced Beans

Special thanks to our friends, Rebel Recipes, for sharing this with us. The Thought: Can you eat away the winter blues? The short answer, yes. We’re all in need of some soul food at the moment, so ...

Week of Thoughtfulness

The Thought: Forget Black Friday, we believe in thoughtfulness every day. Every year we celebrate Thoughtful Friday, our ethical alternative, and this year we have an extra special week of thoughtf...

Only 28% of Britons like Black Friday, Survey Suggests

The Thought: As we prepared for our 8th installment of Thoughtful Friday, we wondered how the UK public felt about the sale period and whether or not support for it remained strong in 2022?  The Fe...

Thoughtful Ideas for World Kindness Day

The Thought: We’re celebrating World Kindness Day, because it’s time to choose kindness. For yourself, for each other, and for the planet. The theme of World Kindness Day 2022 is ‘be kind whenever ...

Loubia: Moroccan White Bean Stew

The thought: A simple and nutritious vegan supper. Based on store-cupboard ingredients, this aromatic stew is good for the body, soul and planet. Thank you to WholeFood SoulFood for this recipe. Th...

World Vegan Day Recipes

Special thanks to Rebel Recipes who provided us with this recipe. The Thought: Going vegan could be the single most important way to reduce your environmental footprint. So, in celebration of world...

Let's Get Mindful: Our Guide to Yoga Poses that can Help you Relax

The Thought: Breathe. It’s time to prioritise your wellness, and what better way than to embrace a bit of restorative yoga and meditation. In Yin, we hold poses for longer and increase inner awaren...

our favourite reads to celebrate black history month

The Thought: We celebrate Black History Month every year to honor the triumphs and struggles of the black community throughout history. We also recognize the contribution and achievements of those ...

Raw recipe: chocolate nut crispy slices

The Thought: Raw, vegan and full of nutrient rich, tasty ingredients. Libby Horsley, personal trainer, self-confessed foodie and friend of Thought has given us this low-cost, low-maintenance recipe...