#resourcefulness

[castlescrumblingdown]

Any generalization of fairy tales is going to kind of fundamentally fail unless you are very specific about the definition of fairy tales (if you're using märchen or another form of categorization) and which culture(s) you're using as your basis, if your analysis is including other cultures that a given international tale might have traveled to, the biases of the folklore collectors (...particularly if you're dealing with German folktales collected by the Brothers Grimm) and the potential ways that they might have been received by the people (often though not exclusively women) who were telling them.

[meeedeee]

Ditch big corporations for good! Learn how to boycott long-term with smart swaps, local alternatives, and survival tips to keep your values and wallet intact.

https://www.rfr.bz/f750858

10 WAYS TO BOYCOTT for the long term

First Step

First, look at your bank statements, receipts, cabinets, and think about what you really could do without.

Rural Families

Rural areas have been systematically stripped of local businesses and alternatives, which is exactly the problem. That's by design. And it's not going to change unless we start tackling the policies and power structures that put us here in the first place.

It Takes Planning

Meal planning can be a game-changer for boycotts because it helps people avoid impulse purchases and reliance on big corporations.

Use Your Library

Disney, Amazon Prime, and Netflix are all corporate giants. Use Public libraries (for movies & books), local theaters, indie streaming services.

Coffee

There are many small batch coffee roasters to choose from online. And, if your community does not offer independent coffee shops-all the more reason to boycott the big guys

Banks

Big banks are tied to corporate greed, fossil fuels, and shady practices. Use a local bank or credit union.

Sneaky Greenwashing Brands

Some brands pretend to be sustainable but still engage in fast fashion practices Madewell, J Crew, Anthropoligie Urban Outfitters; avoid H&M, Shein, Temu

Groceries

Grocery shopping is one of the hardest things to boycott because the big food conglomerates own almost everything. But with some planning, you can cut them out as much as possible.

Online Resources

Use websites like Freecycle or "Buy Nothing" groups to get rid of what you don't need, and find what you do need.

The Long Haul

Sticking to a long-term boycott isn't just about skipping Starbucks for a few weeks-it's about retraining how we think about consumption.

[antlered-lycanthrope]

When you don’t have what you need, try making it before buying it

I needed a mouse pad but I cannot afford one, so I made one. It’s not perfect by all means, but I made it in only half an hour or so. But what truly matters is that it works and now I have one. Creating isn’t hard, it just takes a bit of imagination and determination.

Made with scrap fabric, a piece of EVA foam and hot glue.

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[thepastisalreadywritten]

World War II Breakfast Ration Box

The contents of a WWII breakfast ration box offer a glimpse into the resilience and resourcefulness of people living through one of the most challenging times in history.

Between 1939-1945, soldiers and civilians alike had to make do with carefully rationed provisions that were designed to provide essential nutrition while also being compact and easy to transport.

The breakfast ration box, typically issued to British soldiers, contained a variety of items that were intended to sustain them through the demanding days of wartime.

A typical breakfast box might include a portion of porridge oats, condensed milk, or sometimes powdered eggs — items that could be easily prepared with minimal resources.

The ration was designed not only to meet caloric needs but also to maintain the energy required for long hours on the front lines or in factory work.

Along with these staples, the box might also contain small amounts of sugar, tea, or coffee to give a sense of normalcy and comfort in an otherwise harsh environment.

Despite the hardships, these rations represented a form of survival and endurance, highlighting the ingenuity required to create functional meals in wartime.

In many ways, the humble breakfast box became a symbol of the unity and determination of a generation, bringing a moment of stability and nutrition to individuals who faced uncertainty every day.

The meals, while basic and often repetitive, were crucial in sustaining morale during a period where even the smallest comforts were hard to come by.

© History Pictures

[honeybee2807]

I've heard people claim that Albus wasn't a Slytherin at all or joined Slytherin cuz of Scorpius and I heavily disagree with this notion.

My unpopular opinion: Albus is the most Slytherin-est Slytherin to ever Slytherin and he's even more Slytherin than Draco and Scorpius.

Point 1: I've seen people claim that neither Albus nor Scorpius are particularly ambitious

Hello? What do you call the whole save-Cedric-Diggory-who-died-more-than-twenty-years-ago-by-stealing-an-illegal-and-dangerous-timeturner-by-breaking-into-the-ministry idea? A flight of fancy? That's a huge ambition.

Point 2: Albus was incredibly determined to this insane plan. Dude was willing to kiss his own aunt multiple times just to grab his hands on the time turner. Albus, who was very fearful of being evil, was willing to commit multiple serious crimes just for this plan.

When the time travel failed the first time and Albus' cousins got deleted out of existence, dude was still persistent to try the time turner the second time. Any sensible person would stop after the first disastrous attempt but dude was determined to his goal.

Albus has so much ambition and determination inside him(way too much imo) that he doesn't need the other traits to be called a proper Slytherin. But no, it doesn't end here

Point 3: Dude is resourceful and sometimes incredibly clever. The way he quickly thought up the blanket idea to contact their parents in the future is astounding. His plan to defeat Delphi(while it had to be tweaked a bit) was pretty solid and it was instrumental in saving the time line.

Cunning? Ehhh... Not so much. You could claim he did deceive Harry into thinking that the kids ran away. And he did deceive Hermione by getting polyjuiced. But his cunning ain't the level of his ambition and his determination.

Point 4: People claim that Albus was a kind guy. No way could he be in gasp Slytherin.

You are being a Slytherinophobe(I'm creating a new term lol). There are plenty of great Slytherins. Albus was using his Slytherin traits for good. And before anyone mentions it, Albus' Slytherin traits overshadows his Gryffindor traits(tho his bravery level is so frigging high)

Conclusion: Dude is very Slytherin. Very very snakey.

[aquitainequeen]

Rådigheten (2024) by Ernst Billgren (1957-)