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This has been a hard winter for many of us "spoonies". Looking out at the gray dreary landscape, we have to use our imagination to see that Spring is just around the corner, even though it seems like an elusive dream right now! One way to relieve the lust for Spring and warm days is to bring fragrance and color into your home.
Continue reading "Getting Ready For Spring: Easy Indoor Gardening Project!" »
It is a new year, it is the perfect time to try out a new hobby!
Creativity in any form is a wonderful way to express your emotions. Sometimes when you are not feeling well, it is hard to talk, or express to your friends and family how you feel. But it is important to have an outlet for your feelings. Sometimes art projects are just the perfect fit. No words, no rules, just colors and expressions. I have found products that I liked because of their quality, ease of use, or the fact that they are specifically made for beginners or people with hand disabilities. I even tried some products that are “quicker” or smaller projects that are good for those with low energy. See below for my latest crafty picks!
Continue reading "ButYouDontLookSick.com Gift Guide: Easy Craft Projects and Art Supplies" »
It's Not Too Late To Make A "Love Blankie!"
Nothing says love like handmade gifts! Whether for a new baby, a niece or nephew, your significant other, or even a fellow friend with an invisible disability - EVERYBODY gets cold during the chilly winter months and everybody deserves to have their own personal Blankie! (Yes, even YOU! - so make one for yourself too!)
Continue reading "Last Minute Gift Idea to Make: A Cozy Christmas Idea To Sew... Or Not!" »
My Aunt Judy made me one of these blankets last year when I wasn't feeling well. I just love it, since it is so warm, but best of all, my aunt made it, so it makes me think of her. She gave me the secret of how easy these are to make... so they are perfect to give as gifts.
Continue reading "Craft Project: Aunt Judy's Easy No Sew Blankets " »
This is a good time to pick up a craft and work on it. It gives you something to do while you’re stuck inside, and it will keep your lap warm!
Continue reading "It’s Winter And It’s Cold, Right? Stay Home and Learn a New Craft" »
Moms, this summer don’t forget to teach your children a craft. No matter what kind it is, it’s real good for keeping idle hands busy and giving the child a sense of accomplishment. They can do it for personal expression, as a gift, or for actual needs, depending on the type of craft done.
Continue reading "It’s Summer And The Kids Are Bored! Learn Something New!" »
I read a lot of short stories, mostly mystery. And I have some favorite authors that write in that venue. Don’t you have some authors that you like better than others? If you do, it’s very hard to wait for the next book to come out!
I’m sitting here right now reading Great TV & Film Detectives, A Collection of Crime Masterpieces Featuring Your Favorite Screen Sleuths put out by Reader’s Digest.
Continue reading "Sitting Down With Old Friends- Read a Book!" »
If you’re at the end of your day (or your rope) and would like to escape the world, try a book!
You can travel to the other side of the world and look through scenic booklets of foreign attractions, read about other country’s cultures, or read about foreign explorations – all from your armchair.
You can read about wizards, fairies, dragons, and magic – and pretend you’re there, too! Hunt for treasures, seek a crown, and fight evil – without leaving home…
Continue reading "Want to get away? Read a book!" »
Many "Spoonies" acknowledge the benefits that fresh air, relaxation and being around nature can bring, but how many of us think that gardening is not for us, not with our conditions? However, this negative view is so wrong. Gardening as a Spoonie, requires re-evaluation of priorities and sometimes alot of sideways thinking, but it is very possible and can be so beneficial. And this time of year, as the winter starts to draw for a close, is the perfect time to decide to make this year the year you enjoy gardening as a Spoonie!
Continue reading ""Spoonie" Gardening in Late Winter/Early Spring" »
Craft Type: Decoupage
Time it will take: As simple as 15 minutes! Or as fun as hours and hours…
This totally easy and fun craft is a perfect gift for yourself to use in every day life or as a present for someone you love. Not only is it a simple craft to do on a rainy day, but it’s a perfect party craft! Invite some girlfriends over and make each other original and beautiful pill boxes.
Continue reading "Craft Project: The Perfect and Personal Pill Box" »
Everybody needs a hug once in a while. Sometimes though, due to Fibromyalgia and other muscle and skin aches it hurts to hug! With this awesome craft we can make memorable pillows that hug us back. They’re great to sleep with, keep on the couch, or give as presents! Use a college t-shirt for your child or friend, use an old Walk for a Cause shirt to honor your cause, or use your softest, favorite shirt to make a delectably sweet pillow for those rainy days.
Continue reading "Craft Project: Hug-Me T-Shirt Pillow" »
Maybe the holiday season is so festive that we want to capture the memories forever? Maybe it is the moments with family and friends around the holidays that we want to cherish in some way special? Either way scrapbooking is more popular then ever around the holidays. Scrapbooking is a perfect hobby for those with chronic disability or pain because you can work at your own pace and start a small project like cards, or a bigger project like a book. It is really up to you how complicated and elaborate you want your scrapbooking projects to be.
Here are some holiday and winter themed scrapbooking items to help inspire you with those holiday memory pages.
Continue reading "Product Review: Holiday Scrapbooking Supplies from Hot of the Press" »
My journal was full of bits and pieces of me, not unlike the diary I kept as a teenager, but now there was a big difference. At 34, Rheumatoid Arthritis was ruling my life. My doctor told me to keep a record. “From one to
ten, write your pain level down everyday.” His suggestion proved to be a smart idea. By documenting my progress, we could see what combinations of medicines were working and find out if diet or my daily activities played a
role.
Continue reading "Writing Away the Pain" »
As one year ends, I find myself reflecting over it and the years before it. Where I went wrong, where I went right and the struggles that faced me everyday. Did I accomplish everything I had hope for?I realized it wouldn’t be a bad thing to make out lists for myself and thinking others may find this a worthwhile activity, thought to make a simple form people can copy over to a writing program and adjust spaces, print out, fill out and scrapbook into their respective pages or copy into an online diary.
Continue reading "2006 Year’s Reflections for a Blog or to Scrapbook" »
Got a small budget? Want to do something creative for family and friends' gifts but just can't think of nything "new?" Here's an idea - swirly ornaments! This is a gift that can go from simple to fancy and NO artistic ability is required! I was amazed at the idea of decorating the INSIDE of an ornament and at how beautiful they were! My nurse and I had a blast last December making these while I was getting an IV!
Continue reading "Craft Project: Let's Make Swirly Holiday Ornaments!" »
This is a gift that will fit virtually any woman or girl on your gift list AND fit nearly any budget as well! Best of all, they will know just how much you were thinking of them! Everybody needs a watch. Why not let it be a special, fun one!
Continue reading "Crafts: Fun Idea For A Holiday Gift Made From Your Heart" »
Hi everyone. You probably know me from the boards as Stef in TN. I often help out on this site by sending in recipes and kitchen gadget reviews. I would like to recommend to you my all-time favorite hobby....COOKING.
Continue reading "Cooking as a Hobby" »
I really enjoy scrapbooking. I think it is a new hobby, that creates a great memento for myself, or a perfect present for someone else. I started scrapbooking when I was stuck housebound, due to a recent hospital visit. I like that it is something I can do at my own pace, and I can be as elaborate or as simple, depending on my energy level. As excited as I am to work on most projects, there are days when I am just exhausted, and I don't even know where to start. I found this great product called "Layout Recipes," which are from Scrapbrats.com.
Continue reading "Product Review: Scrapbrats Scrapbooking Layout Recipes" »
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!
Continue reading "Product Review: Great Scrapbooking Magazines to Check Out!" »
We are going to learn the most basic techniques for working with Gallery Glass by doing an adorable little birdhouse sun catcher!
Continue reading "Craft Project: "Faux" Stained Glass Birdhouse Sun Catcher Using Liquid Gallery Glass" »
I have been stuck in the house with nothing to do while my body recuperates from being in the hospital. Friends had suggested I take up a hobby or a craft to pass the time and to feel a sense of accomplishment. I was not really in the mood to do anything "cheery," so when I first thought of scrapbooking or card making, I didn't think it "fit". Why would I want to document my life right now if I just left the hospital and still felt sick?
Continue reading "Product Review: Hot Off The Press Card Making Supplies" »
Can you imagine how special you would feel if you received a handmade card from one of your friends? It's easy to make special greetings possible with an hour of your time, a few found objects, a little imagination, and some purchased plain notecards!
Continue reading "Let's Make Some Pretty Notecards!" »
Have you ever heard something about one of your kids that just really surprised you? We think we really know our family members, yet everyone has lots of details we don't know! Here's a fun little game for one of those long, boring late summer nights, when there's nothing on TV. Or, you could just copy and email it to your friends and have some fun!
Continue reading ""How Much Do You Know" a 21 Questions Game" »
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