#Small Changes

[haveyoureadthisfanfic]

Summary: Doflamingo and his crew don't touch the treasure chest Law is hidden in. A few other things change too.

Author: @sweetscentences

Note from submitter: Somebody Lives/Not Everyone Dies

[dksw0rld]

I used to be a huge fan of music with lyrics but I’ve been listening to more classical and jazz music recently. My anxiety has decreased, my head isn’t as clouded, I’m happier and more calm. A small change I didn’t know would make such a huge difference!

[housemousecooking]

Weekly Food Plans

I know for a lot of people eating better or cooking at home more is a common New Years Resolution. So I wanted to share a cheap meal plan service. Emeals is like $60 a year for weekly dinner plans. They have a lot of plans to choose from, you can choose servings sizes of 1-2 people or Family. And with the app you put you weekly meals down and it makes a shopping list for you. Some of the plans are "Budget Friendly", "Quick and Clean", "Plant Based", Paleo", "Kid Friendly.

I'm not affiliated with them, I don't make any money from it. It's just a helpful tool.

[caavakushi]

How Small Changes Can Make A Big Impact 🌱 #smallchangesbigimpact #smallc...

[xenokhi]

[inyourfacex]

Michael Kiwanuka- Floating Parade / Small Changes

[navadev]

Summer changes

Hi there!

It's summer (wow!) which means i'm not studying. But this doesn't mean i'll develop my game more often because i want to rest like a normal person.

Before the release of 1st interim i spent every day developing to release it as soon as possible. Now i'll rest more but try to maintain a frequency of one post per week.

I also thought i'll learn javascript to create a web-site for my game and multiplayer based on it. But now i realize more likely i'll just rest: walk outside and play games (maybe even read books!).

Have a nice summer and good luck!

[galbossnation]

My Journey to Minimalism and Sustainability, and How You Can Start Yours 

I began my journey towards minimalism and sustainability when I was 13, thanks to my favorite famous twins, Bill and Tom Kaulitz from the German band Tokio Hotel. They had just gone vegetarian, and their lifestyle shift made me rethink my own habits. I’ve always had pets—cats, dogs, hamsters, and even a horse I visited and fed every day (Okay, it wasn't mine, but I wished it was!)—but up until then, I hadn't really considered the wellbeing of wildlife or the broader environment.

Cutting out meat was my first step towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Over the years, I’ve made plenty of small swaps and sacrifices to lessen my impact on the planet. But don’t worry—sustainability doesn’t have to be overwhelming! In a world where some eco-warriors are aiming to fit a year’s worth of waste into a single jar, it’s easy to feel like you have to go to extremes. The truth is, you don’t have to make drastic changes to start your sustainability journey.

Below are some simple swaps I’ve made that have helped me live a little greener...

Bamboo Charcoal Menstrual Pads 

Switching from disposable pads to reusable bamboo charcoal pads was one of the easiest changes I made. They’re washable, so still hygienic, plus they cut down on waste and microplastics. After the recent news about there being arsenic in tampons, I’m so glad I made this switch years ago! 

Reusable Water Bottles and Coffee Cups

Instead of buying plastic water bottles or using disposable coffee cups, I now carry my own reusable versions. Not only does this help reduce plastic waste, but it’s also so convenient to always have a water bottle on hand.

Reusable Cotton Makeup Pads

I used to go through countless cotton pads while removing makeup. Now I use reusable ones that I can just toss in the wash. It’s a small change, but it makes a difference in how much waste I create each day.

Eating Less Meat

If you care about animals and want to reduce your carbon footprint, eat less meat. You don’t have to cut it out completely to make a difference. If you want to go the extra mile for our oceans, you can cut down your fish intake too. 

Reusable Shopping Bags

We’ve all heard this one, but it’s such a simple habit to get into! Keeping reusable shopping bags in my car or bag ensures I never have to rely on plastic ones when I’m out.

Recycling

This might sound basic, but committing to recycling properly is one of the simplest ways to contribute to a healthier planet. I make sure to recycle everything I can, from paper and plastics to glass and metals.

Those are a few swaps I’ve made over the past twelve years, but there’s always room to improve, so here are a few things I plan to try next:

Buying Less Clothing

I’m a legit shopping addict and tend to spend more than I make 😅 but I know fast fashion has a huge impact on the environment, so I’m working on being more mindful about what I buy and sticking to timeless, sustainable pieces.

Not Upgrading Tech Every Couple Of Years

It’s tempting to get the latest phone or gadget, but holding onto tech for longer reduces electronic waste.

Avoiding Palm Oil

Palm oil is in so many everyday products, and its production is harmful to the environment. I’m aiming to be more conscious about the products I buy and look for palm oil-free alternatives.

Composting

This is a big one I’ve been meaning to start! Composting food scraps instead of throwing them away can significantly reduce the amount of waste I send to landfills.

Sustainability is a journey, and it’s all about progress, not perfection. You don’t need to change everything at once. Start small, make swaps where you can, and keep growing from there. Every little bit helps!

What are some eco-friendly changes you’ve made? I’d love to hear your tips and ideas in the comments!

[allthedesiredusernamesaretaken]

... evening music ...

[noelrichelieu]

Small changes

My stable had a bit of a name chance, cause i didn't really feel attached to my old one, but in the time i have been away i have thought about it alot and i have finally found something i feel attached to.

Here is a little review on what is changed:

The new stable name is Stal Olaerts.

My main caracter is now called Nöel Olaerts.

My new prefix is Olaerts.

Everything else about the stable stays the same, or almost before i breed Hannoverians now i have various sport horses.

[unwelcome-ozian]

[jeanetteirismiller]

“If you’re afraid to try new things, I find the best method is to start with small things and work your way up.”

“For example, going to a new store or trying a new food or drink. Or maybe just wearing something a little different?”

“It can help remove the scary doom feeling you get when things change unexpectedly.”

[ask-the-handeeverse-crew]

[Hey, mod Arz here! Just here to announce that we're working on a small comic featuring, your fav chaotic gremlin, Scout!]

[Also, small change:

Guardian Angel!Daisy will now be called Caretaker!Daisy]

[Figured it would make more sense]

[housemousecooking]

If you're hungry all the time and feel like you constantly want to eat consider switching your Vegetable oils out for Lard and Tallow.

This isn't like a fad diet advice or anything. It's just studies are showing that the linoleic acid in vegetable/canola/soy oils can be converted into endocannabinoids in our bodies. Which is what makes weed give you the munchies. Too much Linoleic acid can also cause inflammation. The standard American diet contains 14 to 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids, with most of the omega-6 coming from LA.

[petnews2day]

The Reasons Your Cat Could Be Waking you up early in the morning

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[nattiboo3]

@son-of-crows-and-rats what you said is too important to be left just in the tags

i see a post talking doom and gloom about how we'll never escape toxic masculinity. i think about back in 2017 when american girl released their first boy doll, and a review for him went viral in the collecting community. the review was written by a mom, who said they went into the store to get their daughter a doll, only to see their son's eyes light up like fire when he saw a doll that looked like him, and now every night he puts his doll in pajamas and rocks him to sleep. i think about the toddler in my daycare room a few years back who was obsessed with baby dolls, carrying them everywhere, and his mom proudly told us he uses his sisters' old baby dolls and wants to be just like them. that toddler saw another toddler crying one day and gave her the doll he had to cheer her up. i think about the eight-year-old boy i saw a few years back, excitedly waving around raya's sword in a target checkout line like all his dreams were coming true. there was a video on my instagram the other day of a little boy at disneyworld crying with joy upon meeting his hero, mulan. i think about the voice actor for bow in the she-ra reboot saying his nephews only wanted adora action figures. celebrity men are wearing dresses on tv now. last halloween i saw a little boy dressed as elsa. i went to go see spiderverse over the summer, and in the line ahead of me was a boy who couldn't be older than twelve or thirteen, bouncing and beaming, giddy with excitement over getting to see the female-led romance movie elemental. i think about the five-year-old boy at my library who breathlessly asked me where the pinkalicious books were, eyes widening when i had more on my cart, his mom explaining that he is all about pinkalicious and fancy nancy. i saw so many pictures online of boys and men dressed in pink to see barbie. teenage boys are gonna open their phones and see the man who wrote fucking game of thrones dressed in pink to see barbie. when i was a kid, a boy dressing in pink was practically a social death sentence. there are boys running around in pink on my street right now.