Tip: Access Pass: A Free Pass for People with Disabilities (US)

Tip: Access Pass: A Free Pass for People with Disabilities (US)

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 ag

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Dyeing Easter Eggs the Natural Way!

Dyeing Easter Eggs the Natural Way!

When I was little my mother hated us to dye the eggs we would later be eating with the food dyes from the store. She claimed the food dyes would seep through the egg shell and we would be eating unnecessary chemicals. Therefore, dyeing Easter eggs wasn’t a huge pastime of my family’s. That is un

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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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Top Ten Cold and Flu hints and products

In the winter it's harder not to get sick, than it is to remain healthy throughout the season. For many reasons, we find ourselves grabbing for the tissues instead of our vacation guides. Many of us already are sick 365 (or 366 if it's a leap year!!) days of a year, so we need to get over this whole

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How to Make Achievable New Year Revolutions

The annual tradition of making New Year's resolutions can be a source of stress for those with a chronic illness. Sometimes we're just so overwhelmed with getting through the day, that committing to more demands on our time and psyches seems unfathomable. And to some, forcing ourselves to adhere to

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New Years Resolutions: Why They Are so Tricky

This year do I want to make a resolution to lose weight, save money or learn a foreign language? Or even something more vague like have more tolerance or patience? Let’s just face it, a nice easy resolution is the best bet. If it is easily achieved, and that achievement will give you a warm fuzzy

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10 Ways to Fight the Post-Holiday Blues

I live for holidays. All year long, I eagerly anticipate the next approaching day, all building up to the fall and winter seasons. With most of the major festivities (birthdays, Christmas) in my family coming in the latter half of the year, we have to wait a long time for the big events. Thus, af

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Top Ten Gift Basket Ideas For Those Suffering With Chronic Illnesses!

Buying gifts for someone who is suffering with a chronic illness is never easy, especially when you are looking for the perfect, practical gift. Below is my top ten gift basket ideas for anyone suffering with a chronic illness. I will also give you tips on how to keep the costs of your baskets low a

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“Chronic” Tips for Easy Holiday Shopping!

It's fun to get gifts but buying them when you have a chronic illness can be anything but fun. Having to get bundled up if the weather is cold and walk through crowded malls and stores, if you have a compromised immune system, can be a bad idea. So here are a few tips to keep holiday shopping fun an

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Tips: Make the Holidays Festive For Your Pet!

Don't leave Fido or Kitty out of the holiday festivities! You can easily "decorate" your pet for the holidays, which is cheery for you and your pet! In addition to the many holiday accessories commercially available for pets, there are several ways you can dress up your pet inexpensively. You can

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