Nick Cannon says he has a "lupus-like" condition according to many sources including people magazine. It does explain the recent health problems, but why cant stars ever come out and just say they have lupus. Why does it have to be "pre-lupus", kinda -like-lupus, or borderline lupus? Is that like be
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Start the new year off on a cleaner note! 1 easy way to make your life cleaner and easier. Jet Dry is a product that is added to the dishwasher in a little compartment usually on the door. Sometimes a small sample comes with a new dishwasher and is recommended for use by that manufacture
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My Aunt Judy made me one of these blankets a few years ago 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. Supplies Neede
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This is the time of year to give and receive Christmas cards! I love opening my mailbox and finding Christmas cards, it's so much fun. However, when you have a chronic illness, the task of Christmas card writing can be a little hard and tiring. These are just a few tips to help with keeping Christma
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1. Free shipping! I think my UPS man assumes I have a crush on him. I don't want to date him, but I do love that he delivers heavy packages right to my door. It is cold, shopping bags are heavy and I hate parking in crowded lots. It is really that simple. Most stores are now online and most offer f
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Please note: we are aware that the message boards are down and we are working on getting them up and running as soon as possible. We have had some major technical issues and hosting issues, and we are working to resolve them. We know that the holidays can be an especially hard time for us "spooni
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Cozy up, have a seat on the couch and chat with Christine and some friends! That is exactly what it will feel like when you take the time to watch these new videos from WebMD.com WebMD.com has launched a new community TV series called "Speaking of Lupus". The series is hosted by Christine Mi
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Join in the fun! UPDATE- OVER 9,200 people have added the spoonie twibbon/ sticker on both twitter and facebook! It is amazing to start seeing spoons popping up all over the place. I keep hearing from readers of this site how fun it has been for people in their life to ask "hey what is up with the
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Times are tough; everyone is looking for easy ways to make money lately. If you are living with a chronic illness this is even harder to do, since taking on extra hours at work, or doing anything physical is close to impossible or a real threat to your health. Many people look to have garage sales,
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For our Gluten Free readers, or even those who aren't but always wanted to try, To celebrate the bountiful fall harvest, and the delicious dishes created from it, our friends at French Meadow Bakery is offering one lucky winner the chance to receive a one-year supply of organic, Gluten-Free goodi
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