Product Review: NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot

Nasal hygiene isn't high on anyone's list of preferred topics. But for people with chronic illness, it can be important. Healthy sinuses can mean fewer infections, less congestion, or an end to dryness symptoms. When I was at the Mayo Clinic a year ago, I had a consultation with one of their ear, no

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Re-discovering your local library

I work part time in a public library on Long Island and boy have libraries changed. When my children were younger, the library was a wonderful place where we went to read and pick up books to take home. During the summer, they were excited to take part in a program called Reading is Fundamental, whe

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Crafts: How to make the Easter Egg Stockings!

Stockings don’t only have to be for Christmas time, we can stuff stockings full of candy all year round with these adorable Easter stockings! They’re a great alternative to Easter baskets, and a wonderful craft to make with the children in your life. Just be careful with the hot glue gun and sci

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Personal Essay: Your Lucky Charm

As St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, I find myself thinking of all the things I cannot do to celebrate this so-called “holiday”. Usually, I would still be here in Santa Barbara studying for a million finals, but I “lucked out”. I will be home this year. Sounds great, right? WRONG. All of my

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FREE Shipping on ANY size order from my Avon shop! (coupon just for “Spoonies”)

FREE shipping on ANY size order (even orders as low as $1) from my Avon shop! Just enter coupon code "FSANY". Why leave the house? You can order your basics like shampoo, conditioner, chapstick and sunblock. You can order a little something to cheer you up, or give as a gift. Order Easter or Spring

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Be an e-Advocate! New York State is considering two important pieces of legislation for people living with lupus.

If you live in NY state, there are two important pices of legistration that needs your support to pass. There is a very easy way to get involved. Just follow the directions below to send a letter to your representative. We even include a sample letter. It can not be any easier to get involved and be

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Organizing Medical & Other Records for Tax Time

The holidays are over. If you’re like me, this isn’t your favorite time of year. But, to look at the positive side of things, it’s a clean slate and time to begin anew. And with that clean slate is another block of 365+ days to stay on top of things and keep our complex lives organized. T

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