Rose + Roxy

It’s Friday! Who still has the energy for vowels?!
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Of course, if you prefer to smash the patriarchy in unabbreviated glory, you could have ‘Girl Power’ on your cuff. Or, you know, any phrase that makes you feel powerful. Whether or not you do vowels, U do U. 😉
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A sad day. 🇪🇺
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Thank you to the talented
Flavia of for use of this
gorgeous illustration.
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Just had to share this postcard set from the talented ... For more festive fun featuring the fat female form, check out her page. It may be too late to order these postcards, but she has loads of body positive images to make you smile the rest of the year too.
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It’s the Winter Solstice, marking midwinter, and the first day of the holidays for many.
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Like so many small business owners, I have spent a frantic week shipping out my last orders, and now realise how much I still have to do for my own Christmas- but I managed to find time to pause and reflect today (writing this in the car whilst my toddler naps!)
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I’m glad I did though, as my feelings of panic and stress melted into gratitude; I am so lucky to have a life so full that I never feel like I have enough time, that I sometimes feel I can’t pause for breath.
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My ‘longest night’ this year was in January, when my partner was gravely ill in hospital. However bleak it was at the time though, looking back I can see that my darkest moment, like the solstice, marked a turning point. Heath and happiness slowly returned, just as the days will gradually get longer and brighter.
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Our lives, like the seasons, are constantly changing, and sometimes it’s hard to believe in the promise of spring, but it’s there. If you are in a dark place right now, I hope your solstice comes soon x
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Periods happen- even at Christmas.
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Even if you’re living on the street.
Or in temporary housing.
Or simply on the poverty line...
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Check out (link in bio) to donate products, money or buy form their wishlist - and help make someone’s festive period a bit better.
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Please note that when gifting locally or to a charity, unopened packets of pads are best (tampons or reusables aren’t ideal if you have unreliable access to clean bathrooms).
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Image reposted from the talented .pej

My car may not be a gorgeous pink bug... but I love my Kia, and it is looking jolly festive right now ➡️ swipe right to see!
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Okay, so I just wanted an excuse to share this car in a jar from - isn’t it lovely?! Sadly it’s too late to order Xmas cars, but do check out all her reusable bottles and pumps if you’re looking to cut down on waste in 2020...
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@ My Car

Nevertheless, she persisted...
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It’s amazing how therapeutic hitting something with a hammer can be...
So, another 5 years under the tories. Nevertheless, we will persist.
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**kboris **kthetories @ Swindon

We all have enough on our metaphorical plates this time of year. There is absolutely no room for anxiety, guilt and shame about food! Eat, drink, and be merry!
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Thanks to for this reminder that food negativity never belongs.
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