Movie Review:

Movie Review: “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”

I don't quite fit the definition of a "Twihard", a person completely obsessed with all things "Twilight", but I have read all the books and have seen the first two movies multiple times apiece. "Eclipse" is the third film in the series so far. I saw it at the theatre with a friend and her mom the da

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Product Review: Dropps: Pre-measured Dissolving Laundry Detergent Packets

Product Review: Dropps: Pre-measured Dissolving Laundry Detergent Packets

All you need is a DROPP!! A Dissolvable, Ready-to-use, Organic, Premeasured Packet. Each DROPP contains enough concentrated detergent to gently clean an entire load of heavily soiled laundry. The pouch dissolves completely in the washer, releasing great cleaning power. I really like these conve

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Product Review: Dropps: Pre-measured Dissolving Laundry Detergent Packets

Product Review: Dropps: Pre-measured Dissolving Laundry Detergent Packets

All you need is a DROPP!! A Dissolvable, Ready-to-use, Organic, Premeasured Packet. Each DROPP contains enough concentrated detergent to gently clean an entire load of heavily soiled laundry. The pouch dissolves completely in the washer, releasing great cleaning power. I really like these conve

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Blankets, Pillows, and Bedding, Oh My!

Blankets, Pillows, and Bedding, Oh My!

"Good Night, Sleep Right" with ButYouDontLookSick.com Product Reviews: 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 blan

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1-800-Toll Free Numbers for Health Information

1-800-Toll Free Numbers for Health Information

The list below are toll free phone numbers for health information (US, unless stated otherwise). This alphabetical list might help you in your quest for more disease specific medical information. 1-800-Toll Free Numbers for Health Information Al-Anon/Alateen World Service Office Headquarters,

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Survival Rules for Becoming Permanently Disabled

Survival Rules for Becoming Permanently Disabled

A good thing to do when you become disabled is to make some survival ground rules for yourself. They can be anything that works for YOU. The only key is that they must be totally achievable at least 95% of the time, and very realistic. I was disabled in 1998 by four failed back surgeries causing

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Air Travel Tips for the Chronically Ill: Meeting TSA Regulations, Wheelchair Advice

Air Travel Tips for the Chronically Ill: Meeting TSA Regulations, Wheelchair Advice

(EDITORIAL NOTE: This is an update to TRAVEL TIPS article written for butyoudontlooksick.com by Karen Brauer. This was and still is one of our most popular and helpful articles. Click here to read the original.) If you haven't flown for a few years, you may be confused by the new Transportation Se

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Stress Relief and Relaxation Techniques

Stress Relief and Relaxation Techniques

I thought I would share the Relaxation Techniques that I have learned, in hope that they will help some of you. Relaxation can help lower blood pressure, promote a feeling of wellness, and hopefully can help bring on a restful sleep. If there is one thing that I have noticed, it’s that stress p

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Product Review: Isotoner Slippers

Product Review: Isotoner Slippers

For those with chronic illness, it can be a matter of importance to keep one's feet warm and protected, even when at home. Socks are cozy but not very sturdy, and wearing regular shoes in the house can be less than comfy. My favorite solution so far has been the Isotoner line of slippers. I've be

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Be Your Own Boss! My Experience With Avon

Be Your Own Boss! My Experience With Avon

We have received a lot of positive feedback from our recent article titled "Do you need a job? Consider hiring yourself!" In fact, I would like to share some of my own personal experiences with self employment. Times are tough, and we could all use a little more income. I decided to look int

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