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Book Review: 2008 CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter

I hate cooking in the summer months. I do not want to turn on the oven and make my whole house hot, so I find that I end up eating out a lot. I still want to eat well and be informed of calories, sugars, fats etc. in what I am eating, but I am a "woman on the go", and sometimes fast food is my only quick and easy option.

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Book Review: Women, Work, and Autoimmune Disease - Keep Working, Girlfriend!

Our friend, Rosalind Joffe recently sent us her new book to review. Before we review the book, we want to just take a moment to congratulate her on this book and all her success! She is a great woman making strides in the heath blogosphere. I personaly admire her work.

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Book Review: Win Your Social Security Disability Case: Advance Your SSD Claim and Receive the Benefits You Deserve

Did you know that 75% of Social Security disability claims in the United States are initially denied? The appeals process has become an expected, yet tedious part of this procedure.. When you are sick or disabled this is not
something you want to waste time and energy on. It is very easy to get overwhelmed or intimidated by filling out the long forms, so many people opt to get a lawyer because they think they can not even attempt the appeals
process alone. This book is exactly what you need. A simple step by step guide through the entire Social Security disability case process, with easy to understand information at your finger tips. Don't get a lawyer, get this
book!

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Product Review: Great Scrapbooking Magazines to Check Out!

I found a few scrapbooking/ crafting magazines that are definitely worth signing up for, if you are interested in these types of hobbies. It was so exciting to get these in the mail and look for new projects, ideas and lessons. I find scrapbooking and paper crafts a great hobby for those with limited energy, due to illness. They are great projects to start and then come back to later, and also many of the project supplies can be inexpensive and make great gifts!

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Book Review: Persistence is Power! A Real-World Guide for the Newly Disabled Employee

written by: Jeanne Lazo & Carol J. Amato
When you unfortunately become disabled the world is spinning and you are overwhelmed by many stresses; including bills, paperwork and fears. You may even be angry and depressed and sometimes these feelings stop us from applying for disability or making the right choices for ourselves and our families.

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Book Review: On Writing Well

by William Zinsser
If you are interested in becoming a better writer, I highly recommend this book.

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Book Review: A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me and The Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sixteen Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and Me

By: Jon Katz
I was given these two books earlier this year as a birthday present by a friend who is a professional dog trainer. I was immediately taken in by the photos of the border collies on the covers, as I know little about the breed but was interested in what makes them tick.

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