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Excited to get my @marksandspencer order of a ‘Gluten-Free Essentials Box’ from @marksandspencerfoodpr 📦 👏 The first packet of #glutenfreeflour I’ve managed to get this whole lockdown period! 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ The white rolls are SO soft, I felt like I was eating freshly baked rolls straight from a bakery. 😋 I guess you can say I am a happy customer! 🥰 Right I’m off to tuck in….🍴Remember my blog has a 'FOOD & DRINK’ section where you can read reviews of food products, restaurants, etc: https://helensjourneysite.wordpress.com/category/food-drink/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAfwvzgBU9z/?igshid=s392sbzmwtrw

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Lockdown exercise walking by the side of the reservoir, lovely being out in nature. 🤩 I saw male & female ducks, geese and moorhens. 🦆 Nice to see some sunshine too, esp when having breaks sitting on benches in the sun! 🌞 Spring is such a lovely season, that is why I wrote a blog post called “SPRING: HOW TO ENJOY A SEASON OF RENEWED HOPE, NEW POSSIBILITIES & A FRESH PERSPECTIVE” > https://helensjourneysite.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/springs-life-lessons/

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Did you know that today April 22nd is ‘World Earth Day’? It grew out of this day in 1970 when millions went to the streets to protest things like pollution & pesticides. 💚 I have written a blog post all about #worldearthday it’s history and also how we can all join in by making #greenliving changes to our lifestyles. What better time than during lockdown to indroduce new habits and ways of living! 💭 Here is the link to give this post a read > https://helensjourneysite.wordpress.com/2018/04/22/world-earth-day/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ShfDihUJ6/?igshid=91cuqea98z70

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Pucker up, it's Valentine's Day! 😗 Whether you celebrate this #dayoflove or not #ValentinesDay can be hard for singles. That is why I wrote a blog post entitled "A DOSE OF LOVE, PERSPECTIVE & ADVICE FOR SINGLES ON VALENTINES DAY" which will have you changing your feelings from lonely to loved!💞 I share my advice & personal strategies for single life, as well as exploring the 4 Greek words of love to encourage us to celebrate the other types of loving relationships in our lives while romantic love is missing. 🔢 Click LINK IN BIO to go to the blog, give it a read by finding it under the 'Encouraging Life Lessons & Positivity' or 'Life' section from the blog menu at the top of the website www.helensjourney.com · · · · · #SinglesAwarenessDay #ValentinesDay2020 #SingleLife #Singles #puckerup #pout #posingwithstatues #posingisinmydna #manatee #manateepark #manatees #animallove #itsthelittlethingsinlife #DiscoverUndar2k #helensjourney #ontheblog #posergram #posegram #blowingkisses #bemyvalentines #valentines #singlegoals #selflove #FortMyersFlorida #FortMyers #sunshinegirl #travelwithme #travelgram (at Manatee Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8jcnXPhB43/?igshid=5z4aqck6qx1i

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Time to take the Christmas decorations down? As I say goodbye to the Christmas lights, I remember the blog post I wrote entitled ‘NEVER UNDERESTIMATE  THE STRENGTH OF A SINGLE LIGHT IN A DARK PLACE!’ https://helensjourneysite.wordpress.com/2019/12/17/how-to-find-light-in-a-dark-world/💡 It's a reminder that no matter how dark life situations can get, a single light, no matter how small, can bring light to the darkness. And that light highlights the good among the bad & the hope to be found in the darkness. 🕯 I also include in the blog this bible verse that reminds me of this: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John1 verse 5  📖 Click link above to read this life reflection to encourage you to look for the slither of light in the darkness… #ThisLittleLightOfMine #ChristmasLights #LightInTheDark #LightInTheDarkness #LifeLessons #WiseWords #BibleVerse #verseoftheday #scriptureoftheday #sundayscripture #lights #ShinyHappyBloggers #itsthelittlethingsinlife #DiscoverUndar2k #helensjourney #bling #NewYearGoals #noteverythingthatglittersisgold #ShineBrightLikeADiamond #fairylights #wordstoliveby #BloggersTribe #thebloggercrowd #allthoseblogs #theBloggingTribe #IgersBirmingham #sundayinspiration #todaysmotivation #ontheblog https://www.instagram.com/p/B69GbKiBMjy/?igshid=xmolta16ujrl

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Today's Christmas Life Reflection post was inspired my Angel's.... ok it was inspired by having to replace the angel I use as a tree topper, as the 1 I made when I was 5years old had gotten so tatty. So today's short reflection is called "KEEP OLD TRADITIONS BUT DON'T FORGET TO MAKE NEW ONES!" 👼 This post feels even more relevant to me right now as it will be the 1st Christmas without my Nan & she loved the season & its festivities. So things this year already won't be the same, but we will enjoy making new memories & new traditions, without forgetting the old ones she made so much fun! 💞 CLICK LINK IN BIO or hover over 'Encouraging Life Lessons & Positivity' option from the blog menu & a drop-down will appear 'Christmas Blogs' where you will find this series. www.helensjourney.com · · · · · #littlestoriesofmylife #lifelessons #wisewords #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #ChristmasAngel #christmasdecorations #christmaslights #christmasreflections #christmas #christmas2019 #angels #poinsettia #itsthelittlethingsinlife #christmastraditions #holidaytraditions #itsthelittlethingsinlife #DiscoverUndar2k #HelensJourney #fortmyers #christmasinflorida #floridachristmas #christmasinthesun #floridafun #angeldecoration #angel #rememberthereasonfortheseason #reasonfortheseason #blogmas #christmasblog (at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6a0_34hE_k/?igshid=7lfgxh0o8fwj

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Today's Christmas Life reflection is all about size, so I thought this super size Christmas Tree in @ftmyerssanibel was the perfect photo to go with today's post entitled "REMEMBER THE SMALL THINGS IN LIFE!" 🎄 Click link in the bio to read this short Christmas reflection that gives life perspective for any day of the year or hover over 'Encouraging Life Lessons & Positivity' option from the blog menu & a drop-down will appear 'Christmas Blogs' where you will find all posts in this series... www.helensjourney.com · · · · · · · #ChristmasCountdown #itsthelittlethingsinlife #sizematters #perspective #helensjourney #ChristmasTree #TallestChristmasTree #lifeadvice #wordsofwisdom #christmasdecorations #ChristmasStar #SunshineGirl #ChristmasInTheSun #FloridaChristmas #fortmyers #fortmyersflorida #christmasstar #hugechristmastree #treelighting #DiscoverUndar2k #christmas2019 #christmas #12daysofchristmas #palmtreesandchristmastrees #FortMyersChristmasTree #ChristmasInFlorida (at Fort Myers Harborside) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6S-h5Oh7K7/?igshid=1ld04cycq7b5f

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Its Day 5 of my 12 days until Christmas Life Reflection posts 🎄 Today's post entitled 'NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE STRENGTH OF A SINGLE LIGHT IN A DARK PLACE' is inspired by this photograph I took of my alternative Christmas Tree this year (a gold wire tree that was my Nan's 🙏) with the lights that ignited the thought of good amongst the bad and the light in the darkness! 💡 CLICK LINK IN BIO or hover over 'Encouraging Life Lessons & Positivity' option from the blog menu & a drop-down will appear 'Christmas Blogs' where you will find this series. 🎄 Join me each of the 12 days until Christmas as I share these short 'Christmas Reflections' inspired by my own Christmas photographs. They reflect on all things life, love & light and give life perspective at a time when all things Christmas can bring negatives as well as positives... · · · · · · #ChristmasCountdown #ChristmasTree #RememberingMyNan #christmasdecorations #christmaslights #itsthelittlethingsinlife #DiscoverUndar2k #christmas2019 #christmas #blogmas #FairyLights #ShineBrightLikeADiamond #thebloggercrowd #allthoseblogs #theBloggingTribe #stillswithstories #seeingthepretty #thisishome #currenthomeview #visualcrush #myhomevibe #helensjourney #decorideas #charminthemundane #ofsimplethings #messageoftheday #littlestoriesofmylife #theeverydaygirlathome #mychristmasstory https://www.instagram.com/p/B6MFAlzhict/?igshid=f2t4qi9p4cm6

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Today is Day 2 of my '12 days of Christmas Life Reflection' posts, today's entitled "PRESENCE over PRESENTS!” 🎁 It is a short reminder to give us perspective of what's really important, as we can get swept away with buying presents & obsessing over getting specific gifts, no matter how much it stresses us out trying to get them! 🎁 Join me each of the 12 days until Christmas as I share my short 'Christmas Life Reflections' inspired by my own Christmas photographs, that reflect on all things life, love & light and give life perspective at a time when all things Christmas can bring negatives as well as positives... 🌟 CLICK LINK IN BIO or hover over 'Encouraging Life Lessons & Possitivity' option from the blog menu & a drop down will appear saying 'Christmas Blogs' where you will find this series. 🎄 Wrapping pictures that hang on your wall like in this photo, to make them look like christmas gifts is a great DIY Christmas Crafts tip I got off my creative friend Tara 👏 · · · · · · #LifeLessons #perspective #helensjourney #christmascountdownwithhelensjourney #christmascountdown #12daysofchristmas #christmas #christmasblogging #blogmas #christmaspressents #christmasdecorations #christmaswrapping #christmasgifts #christmasgiving #myperspective #messageoftheday #itsthelittlethingsinlife #DiscoverUndar2k #christmasquote #discoverunder5k #christmasjoy #christmas2019 #DIYchristmasdecorations #christmaswrappingpaper #DIY https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ELJBbhs-a/?igshid=wtzna884998d

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Yummie! Just got my order from @mamajcskitchen These are gluten-free, dairy-free & vegan hedgehogs. I got a mix of ‘dark chocolate & salted caramel’ & 'Mylk chocolate & vanilla’. 😋 I’m enjoying supporting small, family-run, local businesses - as well as the usual online supermarkets during lockdown! They deliver in the Birmingham & Sandwell area’ & options are available for dietary requirements. So I’m looking forward to trying even more next week too… 👏 Remember my blog has a 'FOOD & DRINK’ section where you can find posts about food products, restaurant reviews etc: https://helensjourneysite.wordpress.com/category/food-drink/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAk6CoiBQgz/?igshid=w8cxusgkbr1v

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My Dad did an amazing job at rescuing my Great Grandma’s garden gnome out my late Nans garden! 🤩 Swipe to see the before picture to see what a brilliant upcycle this is! 👏 A reminder that nature during Springtime shows us, that what we thought was past it, can once again show signs of life. 🌺 I encourage you to read my blog post all about these springtime reminders of hope, new possibilities and renewal! 🆕 CLICK LINK > https://helensjourneysite.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/springs-life-lessons/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5KbqxBSC6/?igshid=1lfex5o4khet1

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My #WomanCrushWednesday is @activateyrlife 'Activate Your Life' whose company slogan is "Women actively sharing Gods love" 💞 These are photos from their event I went to in January which was their annual Christian Women's Spa Weekend Away. Each year has a different theme & this years theme was 'Day & Night' &sharing the dark to light difference God has had on our lives (which you know is right up my street as I love to share exactly that in the spiritual strand of my blog!) 🙏 I have written an event review all about the ins & outs of the weekend in detail, as well as writing an encouragement for attending all-female events for female empowerment & a dose of #GirlPower 🙌 CLICK LINK IN BIO to go to the blog, then find the review by choosing the category 'Life' from the blog menu at the top of the page, scroll to find the review title "How attending all-female' events and retreats helps with female empowerment (plus event review of 'Activate Your Life' women's spa weekend)" and click on the title to read the full review... . . . . . . . #FemaleEmpowerment #eventreview #aylweekendaway #activateyourlife #whoruntheworldgirls #ontheblog #review #helensjourney #femalebloggers #bossbabe #girlpowerevent #femaleboss #girlboss #womeninbuisness #bosslady #femaleentrepreneur #girlgang #GirlsWeekendAway #GirlsTrip #AllFemaleEvent #WomensWeekendAway #WomenSupportingWomen #stillswithstories #DiscoverUndar2k #bloggergram #inplaceswithstories #lovalgirlgang #ChristianWomen (at De Vere Cranage Estate) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wFLAXhvxu/?igshid=1qz5toocrhmqu

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For those asking, the book from the poetry night #hittheode put on by @applesandsnakes at @brumhippodrome is called 'After The Formalities' & it is by @anthony_anaxagorou 📝 . . . . . . #aspiretoinspire #brumblogger #poetry #poet #BirminghamHippodrome #applesandsnakes #aftertheformalities #poetrynight #poetrybook #book #bookblogger #Creatives #BirminghamArts #ThisIsBrum #BrumGram #LondonPoet #ThePowerOfWords #Wordssmith #quote #IgersBirmingham #instagramblogger #inspiremyinstagram #inplaceswithstories #seeksimplicity #theeverydayproject #LifeLessons #HelensJourney #DiscoverUndar2k #bloggergram (at Patrick Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Eui-rBF8n/?igshid=10914u83r98d1

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Yesterday was @hillsongbirmingham last Service of the Year, which was dedicated to getting ready spiritually for 2020. 1 of the ways we did this was to fill out these cards 'One thing I'm believing God for" with the things we are believing God can help us achieve in the year ahead & beyond. ✍🏼 Then each week as prayers are said at Sunday service these cards will be brought on stage to be continuously prayed for throughout the year. 🙏 I think this is such a simple, yet powerful way, in which we can aline ourselves spiritually for the start of a New Year! ✔ CLICK LINK IN BIO to read my blog post about other handy ways we can get prepared, focused & ready for the New Year ahead by making promises to ourselves, goal setting and choosing focus points etc. 2020 here we come...⏳ · · · · · #MondayMotivation #NewYearPrayers #HillsongBirmingham #ChristianBlogger #ChurchGram #2020 #gettingreadyfor2020 #newyearfocus #gettingreadyforthenewyear #newyearscountdown #SpiritualDeclarations #FaithCards #hope #newyearresolutions #newyear #letsgetreadytorubble #MondayBlogs #bloggerstribe #kingdomblogger #ChristianBlog #Hillsong #motivationalmonday #personalgrowth #HelensJourney #DiscoverUndar2k #newyearnewyou #ShinyHappyBloggers #itsthelittlethingsinlife #NewYearPrayer (at Hillsong Birmingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6s_9Y7BKzU/?igshid=1gn0dfl0qs2vd

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So we had our 1st Christmas without our Christmas Queen, my Nan this year. So yesterday on my Christmas jumper, I wore her Christmas brooch that she wore each Christmas. I thought I'd 'fashionably' keep the tradition going... 😉☝️🙏💞 I also wrote a blog post entitled '"KEEP OLD TRADITIONS BUT DON'T FORGET TO MAKE NEW ONES!" as we can get so caught up in doing things how they have always been done, we don't give ourselves the freedom to let go and embrace a new way to do things. Death doesn't always give you a choice, but you can still embrace the changes.... 🤔 CLICK LINK IN BIO or hover over 'Encouraging Life Lessons & Positivity' option from the blog menu & a drop-down will appear 'Christmas Blogs' where you will find this series. · · · · · #GlamNan #ChristmasQueen #Christmas2019 #MissHerSoMuch #GrandadDidSoWell #NewTraditions #OldTraditions #BeautyIsInTheEyeOfTheBeholder #ChristmasBrooch #ChristmasJumper #itsthelittlethingsinlife #MakingMemories #christmastraditions #holidaytraditions #blogmas #christmasblog #christmas #ootd #jewellerygram #christmasjewellery #jewellery #jewelleryoftheday #helensjourney #discoverunder5k #DiscoverUndar2k #christmasgram #xmas #stillswithstories #myperspective #traditions https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ilWgPBefR/?igshid=vmeyw97knzu7

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Did you know this is what poppies look like before they open up & flower? I didn't until I saw these wild poppies growing out in the English countryside -so of course I had to take a picture!📸 Which ties in perfectly for #RememberanceDay here in Britain today to remember all the people who have died while serving in our armed forces & the poppy is the rememberance symbol we use and sell to raise money for service men & women. 💮 · · · · · #LestWeForget #RememberanceDay2019 #PoppyDay #Poppy #PoppyFlower #poppies #WeRemember #EnglishCountryside #WildFlowers #ExploreEngland #DiscoverNewPlaces #TravelWithMe #MyPerspective #november11 #history #Traditions #MinutesSilence #HelensJourney #CountryLiving #flowers #FlowerGram #ThroughMyLens #TodaysGoodThing #discoverunder5k #DiscoverUndar2k #itsthelittlethingsinlife #WestMidlands #BirminghamBlogger (at Welford Upon Avon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4uuxcFh9A6/?igshid=1rywl3gl0gdng