It didn’t seem that long ago that I was right there in her Converses, thinking that life would surely end if “that guy” didn’t like me back, or if I didn’t make the cheerleading squad. It’s amazing that when you are a pre-teen, embarking on those formidable years that I found out later m
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President Obama signed the Health Care Reform package in to law in March 2010, which will extend insurance coverage to as many as 32 million Americans who currently do not have health insurance, as well as provide much-needed protections for people with lupus and other chronic conditions. America
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FYI- Yes I sell Avon, so shopping with me helps my side business of Avon. But hey, if your going to shop... why not shop with a friend like me! :) Woo Hoo! I love to find good deals! Right now they have a special 1/2 off all the bug guard and some sunblock! It is an awesome deal that I wan
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Hi Everyone, It's me, Christine. So many of you have been emailing, or twittering to ask when my birthday is... so here yes, my birthday is 7/27! It is also the 7 year anniversary of butyoudontlooksick.com. My brother gave me the website 7 years ago as a birthday present. It started as 1 page
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I know it does no good to shout at a TV screen but I do it anyway. Watching advertisements for upcoming specials on "obesity in America" or "best diet tips" or "the best way to fight weight gain" provokes my on-going one-sided argument. When I see doctors such as Dr. Oz or Dr. Gupta talk about
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Albert Einstein was quoted as saying “Two things are infinite; the universe and human stupidity…and I’m not sure about the universe.” Well, Mr. Einstein, while I think your hairstylist apparently went to the Cosmo Kramer School of Coif Design, you may have hit the nail on the proverbial he
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All you need is a DROPP!! A Dissolvable, Ready-to-use, Organic, Premeasured Packet. Each DROPP contains enough concentrated detergent to gently clean an entire load of heavily soiled laundry. The pouch dissolves completely in the washer, releasing great cleaning power. I really like these conve
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This will be fun! All you have to do is click the link and it helps me show how large the butyoudontlooksick.com network is! It will be amazing, but we need your help! Please click link to help me with this project! Let's see how many #spoonies we can pull together! http://fcinf.com/v/aoa8 Fa
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By: Toni Raiten-D'Antonio When I was in college, way back in the late 60s, a popular book being passed around was The Velveteen Rabbit. Yes, it is a children's book and yes, I said I was in college. Deep within this simple, classic story of a well loved stuffed rabbit is hidden many basic life t
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"Good Night, Sleep Right" with ButYouDontLookSick.com Product Reviews: Bedding Edition Don’t you just love a cozy blanket? No wonder why so many babies and kid’s love their “blankies”. As adults I think we could all use to have something warm, and soft to cuddle with at night. A blan
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In addition to my lupus, I also have fibromyalgia. One of my best friends was recently diagnosed with it as well. I love her. I feel that although pain and fibro is something I know a bit about, I can not help her acceptance of this diagnosis. I have seen ...
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Wear orange or purple, send friends your favorite awareness websites (bydls.com ? lol) to educate, read, ask your friends to read some lupus facts, make your status a lupus support or awareness message, blog about lupus, blog about your friends with lupus, Do something nice for a person living with ...
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Paper Directions! So much paper packing In the box and such a thick instruction book. All those languages, I only speak English. I have to guess you are trying to hide the best secret in the world: that the new 550 is EASY to use. I ...
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How lucky is this? In the mail today, I received a free sample of Musselman’s Apple Sauce, just when I made a commitment to lose weight last week. The great god of internet says I can snack on ½ cup of unsweetened apple sauce for 2 points but with a ...
Please take the time to read Christine Miserandino's personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness...
Sometimes you just gotta have a sense of humor! The top ten worst suggestions commonly given to someone with a chronic...
I have an invisible illness. To look at me you would see a short, fat, middle-aged grandmother. Sometimes I walk with a...
Before I even get started with this article, let me state for the record, that for those who have been approved for shor...
Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile... It has been said by many people that I am a very good actress. "But ...
