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August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com! Sleep Accessories Edition
Sleep masks, ear plugs, fuzzy socks – there are tons of “sleep accessories” that I’ve used from time to time to establish better sleep habits. Sometimes it’s nice to change things up once in a while, and sometimes its takes a little something extra, like a good book, especially during or after a flare, to get back to a sleep routine that works.
Here are a few suggestions for helping you find a bed-time routine that works for you.
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August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com! 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 blanket can be very soothing and can really help you sleep and nap better. One sleep necessity that tops the list along with a great blanket is a quality, comfortable, or even therapeutic pillow. | |  | We’ve tried out a few of each, and put together this list of our favorites - all designed to help you get the most out of your invaluable sleep and nap time. |
Continue reading "Blankets, Pillows, and Bedding, Oh My!" »
Please take the time to read Christine Miserandino's personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness or disability.
Click HERE to read "The Spoon Theory"
Continue reading "The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino" »
One of the best things to do when your wee one is sick is take some time with them and read to them. You can hold them in your lap while you do, so they can see the illustrations, too. Or, if they aren’t well enough for that, sit close to them, maybe hold their hand, and act like storytellers do – turn the book sideways so the child can follow along with you.
Continue reading "My Favorite Ways to Entertain a Child, Sick or Well!" »
I’m an interior decorator at heart – I love to design and decorate a room. My husband is a huge help – I make the plans, he executes – to a certain extent. Usually, I’m the one that puts the holes in the walls. That entails one of two things: “Hon? Where is your drill? Why? Because I need to put holes in the wall!” Then he reluctantly hands his precious drill over to me and asks me if I know how to use it, what drill bit to use and how to use it for screws…
Continue reading "Product Review: Black and Decker SmartDriver Compact Screwdriver" »
This is another tool that is perfect for the Spoonie at home who wants to use power tools! It’s lightweight, easy to use, has a multitude of uses and is also great for the crafter!
Continue reading "Product Review: Dremel Variable Speed MultiPro Rotary Tool" »
August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com!
Here are some tips from the Mayo Clinic for getting a good night’s sleep:
Continue reading "Sleep Tips from the Mayo Clinic and a Few Extras from Me" »
August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com!
One thing I have learned from my first year of parenting is that if the baby isn’t happy, no one is happy! The next thing I learned is that no one is happy if they don’t get sleep. This whole month we have been talking about the importance of sleep for adults, and especially those living with chronic illness. Sleep is equally important for the children in our lives. Children live happier, healthier lives when they get a good night’s rest (or a good nap). We have scoured the internet for children’s sleep products and have listed some of our favorites below. If you have children, or if you know someone with children, check our top ten new sleep products for kids.
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Sharon Osbourne is a larger than life character whose family achieved near global recognition through the reality show 'The Osbournes'. Sharon is best known to some people as a judge on TV shows such as, America's Got Talent, X factor, and as the wife of ex-Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne, but she was also the daughter of music manager Don Arden, Sharon was mixing with music stars and leading a fascinating, roller coaster life before she even met Ozzy.
Continue reading "Book Review: Sharon Osbourne Extreme: The Autobiography" »
I wrote an essay, for a collection of essays, artwork and poetry, called 'Migraine Expressions', compiled and edited by Betsy Blondin. This collection was designed to have those with migraines share their experiences through various artistic means. I believe that it succeeds brilliantly and in a way it bridges that gap of personal experiences and the subjectivity of pain. Pain is not a shared experience by nature, yet I saw myself reflected so many times in these expressions. My frustrations, pain, emotions and triumphs were mirrored by others. I like that others know my experience, have lived it and are surviving it.
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August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com!
Hot Flashes! Night Sweats! Hot Summer Nights!! They have to be the bane of everyone's sleeping time! It's hard enough to sleep when you are a spoonie, without having to factor in that you can't sleep because you overheat too!! It's a nightmare! One I wish I could sleep through, but I can't.
Continue reading "Product Review for the CHILLOW Sleep Cool Without Cranking Up The AC!" »
As we get ready for "Back to School Season" Here is the latest edition of our infamous Top Ten lists for those heading out to college, or living on their own!
Continue reading "Top Ten Things to NOT Forget to Bring to College" »
Sometimes when you are in frequent chronic pain, you cannot avoid making those annoying phone calls to business or big corporations with large call centers, like insurance or credit card companies. After working in a call
center environment for fourteen years and having daily chronic pain due to migraines, I have been on both sides of the phone.
Continue reading "Cut Down on Stress :Tips for Dealing with Phone Calls" »
August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com!
I have trouble sleeping, almost every night. I am not one of those people who can just fall asleep anywhere, in any situation. I have to work very hard to make a comfortable sleeping environment for myself.
Continue reading "Hibermate.com - Luxury Sleeping Masks- help you have a good night!" »
Make your friends and family (and your wallet) happy with a homemade gift from the heart. It’s really easy…show off your savvy side, get extra credit for creativity, make everyone jealous and most importantly—impress your loved ones! Here’s the lowdown…
Go to your local grocery or drug store—pick up some Epsom Salt. It’s going to set you back less than $5 for a huge container. This old remedy known to ease stress, improve sleep and relieve muscle aches is making a big comeback.
Continue reading "Presents with a Personal Touch – Budget Friendly Edition - Epsom Salt" »
Fresh dill is better than dried for this recipe. So I don't waste fresh herbs, when I get them home from the store I wash them and, while the plants are still wet, I stick them in a freezer bag & pop them in the freezer. I take it out and cut it as needed. If you have lots of spoons you can chop the herbs up and put them in an ice cube tray with some water & stick it in the freezer. Then later on if you are making soup, for example, you can just take out a fresh herb ice cube and throw it in the pot.
Continue reading "Easy Recipe: Dill Pasta Recipe" »
August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com!
Are you looking for a unique gift? Something that the receiver can not find anywhere else. I have found these pillow cases from DreamAidproducts.com that I think may make the perfect gift for so many people. You might be able to find a great gift for even those most difficult to shop for. There are so many cute sayings to choose from. This store's slogan is healing rest for body, mind and soul, which sounds great to me!
Continue reading "Product Review: DreamAid Pillow Covers" »
August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com!
As many of us know sleep can often be a dream in itself when you’re lying in bed at night wide eyed and frustrated, unable to fall asleep. With many chronic illnesses and many medications comes the dreaded insomnia, but although we are unable to come up with a surefire cure for the odd sleepless night, there are some tips and tricks that can help you out the next time you’re longing for some zzzz's.
Continue reading "Sleep- Not Always Easy to Get" »
The Easter Seals donation card, available now at all 6,300 CVS/pharmacy stores in 44 states, is the first and only donation card available in retail stores. The Easter Seals card has been out on the market for about six weeks now, and is stocked alongside gift cards for places such as The Home Depot, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble. The card provides a very convenient way to give to charity – whether directly or on behalf of someone else via a gift in their name – and 100% of the proceeds goes straight to Easter Seals. Donation cards come in $5 and $25 amounts – and are great for slipping into get well cards. (They say that charity helps the giver to feel better, so here’s a way to help the get-well-gift recipient feel better, while also helping children with disabilities to get better too!) Through the sale of these cards, CVS further demonstrates the company’s long-standing commitment to its partnership with Easter Seals and the support of children with disabilities.
Customers can also register their donation card at www.charitycardmall.com and input the name of the person who is being honored by the donation. An email message is then generated and sent to that person saying a donation has been made to Easter Seals in his/her name.
Continue reading "In the News: CVS has now made it even easier to Donate to Charity" »
August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com!
I have a secret. I am sleeping with something new in my bed and my nights have never been better!
Continue reading "Product Review: Comfort-U Pillows" »
This was an unusual book – and its non-fiction. Thirteen women agree to collectively purchase a diamond necklace that is very expensive and share it. As they do so, they suddenly find they are also sharing their lives and the camaraderie they find with each other is amazing – almost more important than the necklace!
Continue reading "Book Review: The Necklace by Cheryl Jarvis" »
August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com!
Modern research says that few people sleep well anymore, however good sleep is all important if you’re going to be healthy. The term, good sleep, means your body experiences all four complete sleep cycles: alpha, beta, delta, and theta and usually several cycles each. Furthermore, doctors advise us to get at least eight hours of this type of sleep per night. For various reasons many of us get much less than that and what we get may not be of good quality.
Continue reading "How Sleep Helps Your Body Survive and Heal" »
August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com!
Sometimes I feel like the lead character in "The Princess and the Pea". I am ultra-sensitive to the point where sleeping on a traditional mattress with springs is agony.
Continue reading "Product Review: Tempur-pedic Mattress" »
August is "Good Night, Sleep Right" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com! We are focusing on the benefits of better sleep.
Continue reading "3 Important Tips to Achieving Good, Restful Sleep" »
So maybe you don't feel up to gardening on a large scale - that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy it! We'll create an ongoing, four-season project that you can enjoy anytime you happen to get that gardening urge. The questions to ask yourself are...
Continue reading "Hobbies: Let's Make A Miniature Garden!" »
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