The Dreaded Grocery Store: Tips on saving time and energy while grocery shopping

Out of all the areas my illness kills the joy for-grocery shopping is number one on the top ten list! Just the mere thought of grocery shopping makes me want to crawl into bed and declare myself on a fast! I simply cannot stand grocery stores. The very bright, awful lights hurt my eyes. The sensor

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Craft Project: “Faux” Stained Glass Birdhouse Sun Catcher Using Liquid Gallery Glass

We are going to learn the most basic techniques for working with Gallery Glass by doing an adorable little birdhouse sun catcher! You will need to print out the pattern picture and in addition you will need: - 1 sheet of white freezer paper slightly larger than actual pattern size - Gallery Glass

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Easy Food Prep for the Chronically Ill Person

As a professional organizer faced with several chronic conditions, I do my best to eat fresh foods- don’t we all? But there are days when you just don’t have a single brain cell available to think about “What’s in the house?”or. “What do I have energy to fix?” or “What am I interest

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The Necessities of a Well Stocked Sick Pantry

The cabinet Dried Pasta: Preferably a pasta product like Barilla Plus which has added protein and nutrients. (Rice, brown specifically, is also a decent source in this same category.) Jarred Pasta Sauce: A plain basic garlic and basil sauce is perfect. It's versatile, helps you make shortcuts and

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Product Review: ABC Baby Carrier Mei Tai Carrier

As a single mom of a 2 1/2 year old, I find it difficult to always pick up my child when he can't walk anymore, or to tote an umbrella stroller around with me through crowded places, like a farmer's markets, where I need to keep an eye on him. Further more, I like to have him close by, so what is a

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Stepping into the Shower with Chronic Illness

Ah, showering. That major task that, for those of us with a chronic illness, ranks right up there on the energy scale with oh, lawncare? Home renovation? Maybe car repairs? Why, I have to schedule personal hygeine days right along with doctor appointment days, grocery shopping days, and all those da

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Recipe: Stef’s Easy Chicken Enchiladas

I make these a lot when I am not feeling well because they are so easy but they are like a comfort food! -Steph Take chicken breasts and boil them until done then cut into small pieces or shred Heat up a can of cream of chicken soup In a baking dish place a small layer of soup then take a flour to

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But You Don’t Look Sick Poem

This poem was submited by one of our readers/ message board members about our site. I know you will love it as much as we did. ____________________________________________________ “But you don’t look sick “is a wonderful site For thousands of people who are having to fight A chronic illness

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Recipe: Pasta with Tuna Caper Sauce

This recipe is simple on days you can't think and is one that you can do on auto-pilot easily. Very little preperation and most ingredients are to taste so you can eyeball the measurements. It also freezes really well. Make on a day you feel really well and freeze in serving portions with or without

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