May 11, 2016 | christine | Featured, Spoon Lady Speaks | 45 Comments
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 her in pain both emotionally and physically.
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May 10, 2016 | christine | Articles, Featured, Personal Essays | 20 Comments
If you ask my dad about Lupus he will give you a very seemingly odd answer. He will always say “Getting a grip on Lupus is like trying to tie up Jello with a string” Most people laugh, look confused, or even attempt to think of how one would even begin to tie up Jello with a string. It's one
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May 9, 2016 | christine | Featured, Spoon Lady Speaks | 6 Comments
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 leave Fido or Kitty out of the holiday festivities! You can easily "decorate" your pet for the holidays, which is cheery for you and your pet! In addition to the many holiday accessories commercially available for pets, there are several ways you can dress up your pet inexpensively. You can
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Let us help you find that perfect gift! Are you looking for a good gift for someone with special needs? Are you a caregiver of a child with fine motor skills issues? These gifts will help you, help them at the holidays or any day of the year that they need a smile! 1- Lite Brite Flat screen T
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Online shopping makes gift buying so easy, especially when illness makes it difficult to go to stores. You have so much choice, and can even find consumer reviews of the products you’re considering buying. Most businesses that sell online are legitimate and reliable – but some are not. Here a
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I know that eating nutritious meals is an important part of any daily health routine. The benefits of proper diet are significant to anyone, but for those of us with chronic illness, proper nutrition – or a lack thereof – can often mean the difference between a manageable flare and a hospital vi
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This time of year presents an endless stream of parties and gatherings--from office parties to neighborhood caroling to the big feasts. Economic considerations have changed many of these parties from being restaurant gatherings to being hosted in homes or offices. In this case, guests often pitch in
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What is one of the most stressful things to do during the holidays? Travel!!! Most of us have more than one place to be this holiday season, whether it's traveling between in-laws or traveling between family members, it's still the stress of having to pack up the car and the kids and traveling as lo
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Far From Home or Confined at Home? Want to spread some holiday cheer, but you can’t do it in person? I have a few hints for you. I moved to New Mexico from Washington state and it’s 2,000 miles home now. No more Christmas Eve at his Mom’s and Christmas Day at my Mom’s. Sigh… So I send
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These are my top ten gift ideas for people with arthritis, but let us remember the best gift anyone who is ill can hope to receive is a little comfort and a lot of understanding. Hope these ideas help when looking for that perfect gift! 10- Blanket! This is a great gift whether it's electric or ju
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Looking for unique and one-of-a-kind gifts, but want to make a great contribution to the world and people in need? I have the answer and it is GreaterGood.org. I always look for unique things for family and friends, but I also look for a chance to do a good deed. While searching for the latter I c
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This year it’s easy to break out and try a new gift idea. It’s never too early to start and some are even great for the last minute. But what do you get the people who have everything? Try a book club. Give them a Card with a handmade coupon in it to let them pick any book club that strikes th
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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 ...
More: May 12 is International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!
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 ...
More: May 10th is Lupus Awareness Day! Have you loved someone with Lupus lately?
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 ...
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