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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

I am sure we all share the same thoughts of the saddest of news regarding the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. She was all the majority of us knew, a constant in an ever changing and unpredictable world. Things will be different now, that was predictable and expected. My thoughts, like everyone else’s go to The Royal Family at this time. Long Live The King, King Charles III

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⚠️ Product Recall ⚠️ . . Tesco recalls Tesco Free from Digestive Biscuits because they may contain small pieces of metal . More info head to the Food Standards Agency website . #productrecall #glutenfree #freefrom #freefromuk #foodstandardsagency https://www.instagram.com/p/CcGi5OOLe7n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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NOT an ad (just a great product) - purchased with my own ££ . I’ve been wanting one of these @beevive_uk key rings for a while, and after helping the bumble bee the other day I decided to finally purchase one . I purchased it via Amazon for £12.49 but you can buy it direct from beevive on their website . I love that it comes pre filled with sugar water and gives you the guide on the bottle to easily refill afterwards . Going to make sure I take this everywhere I go so I can hopefully help save more bees 🐝 . . . #bees #savethebees #savethebees🐝 #savethebeessavetheworld #savetheplanet #beesdiewedie #takecareofnature #savealifenomatterhowsmall @bumblebeeconservationtrust https://www.instagram.com/p/CcAsMbrre69/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I’ve walked half a mile with a bumble bee 🐝 on the end of a stick to try and save its life. I found it in the middle of a road struggling to make its way to the verge . It gladly climbed onto the end of a long stick and I carried it back to safety in my garden . I quickly made up and gave it a solution of sugar 2:1 with water and popped it onto a flower to rest. . After an extremely long rest I’m happy to say it did fly away, I was quite concerned at one point that it wasn’t going to. . Apparently, my mum heard bees are struggling at the moment due to the sharp changes in weather resulting in less flowers 🌸 blooming for them. So I planted lots of seeds, hopefully they grow 🤞🏻 . No matter the size of your outside space, planting any flowers you can will help bees 🐝 and pollinators. Without them the planet will be in even more trouble than it currently is. . Save a life, no matter how small. It could help save the world . . #bees #savethebees #savethebees🐝 #savethebeessavetheworld #savetheplanet #beesdiewedie #takecareofnature #savealifenomatterhowsmall @bumblebeeconservationtrust https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb5pSUwLxjK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Ways to support Ukraine 🇺🇦

More than 500,000 people have already left Ukraine due to the invasion by the Russian Federation. The European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management estimates that roughly 18 million Ukrainians will be affected by the conflict in humanitarian terms, with 7 million internally displaced and 4 million seeking refuge elsewhere. To help those still in Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian refugees, we’ve compiled this list of resources.

HelpUkraineWin.org has a collection of vetted and trusted resources, charities, and organizations to help Ukraine.

Some additional ways to donate:

Vostok SOS provides immediate evacuation support.

Malteser International provides essentials for Ukrainian refugees.

Ukraine Crisis Media Center provides fundraising links and a list of tips for sharing information.

Misinformation spreads fast on social media. It is more important than ever to share accurate, verifiable news and information. Here are some resources to learn how to identify misinformation:

This video from the nonprofit WITNESS shares tips for identifying authentic sources (available in English, Spanish, Ukranian, Russian, and Arabic).

These visual verification tips, also from WITNESS, provide information on verifying images and videos (available in English and Spanish).

This interview with NPR contains tips for identifying fake TikToks.

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In light of current events, here are some important resources for those who want to support Ukraine.

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Something different: My 7 tips for reducing anxiety

I don’t normally put posts out like this, however the world has suddenly changed.

The world can undoubtedly be a stressful place. There are always things going on somewhere that the majority of people question and are against morals.

Something has happened that is close to my heart, and even if it wasn’t it would still have affected me in a similar way. Why? Because it can effect all of us in an instant. Things can change in the blink of an eye.

The media can make events more stressful for some, with constant updates and alerts. If the constant reports on media is something you find too much, I have put some tips together that help me in situations like this. They get you out of the situation for a break and can be transferred to many situations.

Turn off device alerts

Turning off alerts on your phones, watches, tablets and PCs for things like news sources can help with the constant updates and also with the urge to check.

Set yourself a limit of checking the news 1 or 2 times a day.

Reading

Books are a great way to take you into another world and forget what is happening around you.

Puzzles, drawing and colouring

Puzzles are a great way to focus the mind and there are many forms. Form crosswords and word searches to jigsaws. I prefer paper based puzzle books but you can use apps.

Drawing is a great way to refocus the mind, as is colouring. You don’t need any special tools for drawing or colouring and can be done at any age. There are some great adult colouring books about but you could always print some from the internet.

Walking

Just getting out the house can be a great way for me to clear my mind and focus on the now. Taking your dog if you have one, or just walking by yourself. I like to walk in my local area without travelling anywhere but you can always go to your local park or nature reserve if you feel where you are is too busy.

I personally find that getting out of the house and into nature a great way to ease anxiety and clear my mind.

Gardening

This isn’t for everyone, however being someone who never used to enjoy gardening I would encourage anyone to give it a try. You do not need special equipment and can be done on any budget. For me, I like to use pots, I find them easier to maintain and they don’t have to take a lot of time.

Talking to someone

Sometimes just talking to someone about your thoughts and concerns can also be good. It doesn’t have to be someone you know, there are lots of ways now that you can find someone.

Finding a group on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter where you all have a common interest can be a good way to find advice or people to talk to.

Stereo is a platform I like to use sometimes. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s an app that people use to talk live about topics of their choice. I’d say it’s a cross between a podcast, radio show and live broadcast.

Friends or relatives can be great people to talk to, people that know you. However there is also places like Samaritans if you feel that’s the option for you.

Breathing

Sounds simple, but focused breathing techniques can help with anxiety symptoms.

There are also apps like calm and headspace that can help reduce anxiety and clear the mind.

There are many different ways to take your focus away from something stressful and refocus the mind; these just a few. Hopefully you find them helpful.

The world is a strange place and nothing is forever.

“When the power of love

overcomes the love of power

the world will know peace” – Jimi Hendrix

“All we are saying is give peace a chance” – John Lennon

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Tomato & Butter Bean Soup

So the weather has cooled down quite a lot. It’s windy, wet and dull; perfect time for filling soup. This soup was easy to make, requires on

Gluten and dairy free Tomato and butter bean soup

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7 Ways to Eat Free From on a Budget

Eating free from doesn’t have to be expensive, you just have to do things a little differently than before. Click title to read more..

7 ways to eat free from on a budget

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How We Can Help Nature on the Way to Recovery: Pollinator Friendly Gardens

Winter is fading and spring is starting to arrive in many places. It’s a new year, a new decade. A new chance to start this planet we call h

How we can help nature on the way to recovery

Pollinator friendly gardens

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10 Easy To Grow Flowers For Your Garden

Continuing on my ‘Low Maintenance & Beginner Pollinator Friendly Gardening’ series, I have put together 10 flowers that are easy to grow and most of which are perennials. Tap the title to read …

Low maintenance gardening for beginners 

10 easy to grow flowers for your garden