Surviving Dry Itchy Winter Skin

We all know the feeling - we kick on the furnace for the winter and within days our skin starts screaming... loudly... for attention! It "screams" by getting dry and itchy, developing rough flaky patches, and just generally acting cranky! We have to DO something - we rush to buy the latest, greatest

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Tips: Decorating the House for the Holidays!

I love going to people’s houses during the season and seeing how everyone decorates their house, however, when it comes to decorating mine, it’s not my favorite task. Even worse is taking it down at the end of the season. Because I still live at home my parents and sister help so it’s not too

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Seasonal Tips: Ho, Ho, Ho-Oh No! What’s For Dinner?

The holidays are upon us. Though most articles are about the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas spread, what about all of the everyday meals in between, during this busy holiday season? It’s hard enough to find the energy to shop and plan for large family get-togethers, and most healthy people (let

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Article: Houseplants Made Easy

Plants freshen up a home and bring life to even the dreariest sick room. When you can't get outside much, houseplants can help to bring the outside in to you and lift your spirits. However, Spoonies - indeed most people generally! - should select their houseplants carefully: there is nothing uplifti

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Holiday Menu and Entertaining Made Easy

Prepare the Perfect Holiday Dinner Ahead of time in One Month! Christmas or any holiday cooking can seem very daunting, but for those us who suffer from a chronic illness it can be especially bad. The whole point of the holidays is to enjoy family and friends, not go nuts trying to put a meal toge

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Happy New Year – 1 Word – 2006

I love the thought of New Year's Day. It is a great chance to renew the spirit, set goals, and start fresh. Whatever you have experienced in the past year this is a chance to have a new outlook. What a great feeling! For those of you who were members of this newsletter last year, you might remember

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What to Wear? Surviving The Dreaded Holiday Party Outfit

What is guaranteed to: 1) Hang in your closet and never be worn again, 2) Cause you more stress than all your holiday shopping put together; 3) Cost you more than any other clothing item you own and 4) Be so uncomfortable you can't wait to get home and tear it off? The Holiday Party Outfit!! We w

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Ho-Hum to Ho-Ho-Ho!!! Let’s Get Ready for the Holidays

Sometimes when you don't feel your best, the idea of a big decorating production can be overwhelming! But you still want some "ho-ho," so what to do? Think small! Look for ways to get a lot of enjoyment out of very little effort (and expense!). That is what I am trying to do this year in my own h

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Easter Family Dinner

Easter is a nice time to get together with all the family and sit down for a meal together. Here is our traditional meal for 8 people that has been tried and tested by a hungry family every year. It is easy and fairly fool proof (even I can do it!) Menu Appetizers Pesto and Goats Cheese Rounds Her

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Christine’s Holiday Gift List 2004

Many of us who do not feel well this season, have to do most of our shopping online. Especially with the colder weather, and lots of walking and crowds in malls- I know I find online shopping essential. Many friends and readers of this website have asked for my advice on some good Holiday gifts fo

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