If you are on medication or have an illness as I do, it is very important to wear a medical identification bracelet. But most bracelets I found are bulky, masculine and not the least bit fashionable, so I never wanted to wear one. I hated the way they looked, even worse I did not want a glaring re
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Access Pass: A Free Pass for People with Disabilities With spring coming, now is the time to get out and see some of nations parks. If the nicer weather wasn't incentive enough... how about because it is free for those with disabilities? The Access Pass is a special permit for people of any age who
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We all want to get the most out of our citrus fruits, which usually means squishing them until we’ve gotten every drop of juice. Some people recommend that you microwave your lemon for a few moments or roll it on the counter, but when it comes right down to it, you still need an effective way to r
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Every patient over the course of their disease will learn the tell tale signs pointing to their body entering a "flare up". I am one of those patients who know their body like a road map. I know every scar, every blemish, every black and blue. I have learned that any change, addition, or variation o
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A 5 -week Program for Living a Heart- Healthy Lifestyle So, February came and went, and I was so busy that I missed "Heart Month". The American Heart Association had many program's Like the infamous "go Red" campaign, and as I watched the news anchors wear red, and even my favorite TV shows incorpor
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This very helpful general list of "life learned" tips and suggestions was written by one of our message board moderators, LindaK. (With some help and tips from other members.)This list is chock filled with helpful goodies that will save you "spoons"!. General Tips: •Do what you can and don't wor
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I am proud of my wife, Christine. I am proud of the work she does for the Lupus Alliance, this website, and for our family. I am proud of her passion to help others, and the impact she has had on so many people through her speaking engagements, and of course, through ButYouDontLookSick.com. I had
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- Sponsored Post – Website Review: GoGetter JetSetter I am one of the many people who has a fear of flying on airplanes. I am lucky that this hasn't stopped me from traveling, but it has made for some very unpleasant trips. I have had anxiety, stress, and upsetment before a flight only to get to
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You know the slogan: “When You Care Enough To Send the Very Best.” Often times, when we are stretching our spoons out to the very limit, we feel that we aren’t always able to contribute our very best, even when in our hearts, we desperately desire to do so. For instance, when you hear great
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"The difference in winning and losing is most often... not quitting." - Walt Disney Don't Quit Spoonies!!! -Christine
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