Category: Hobbies and Recreation

• Accessible Picnics

  

  The fun of going out for a picnic is often hampered by mobility issues and food intolerance. If you’re itching for an outdoor meal, here are just a few work-arounds to make the fun accessible for everyone!

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  July 4, 2023

  Hobbies and Recreation, Recipes and Meals

  accessible, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, eating, family, fatigue, friends, gluten free, holiday, meal, meal planning, outdoors, picnic, recreation, solutions, summer, tips, wheelchair

• My Travel Must-Haves

  

  Traveling with chronic illness or a disability can be a whole ordeal! Here are some of the things I always have with me when I travel to make things just a little easier.

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  March 13, 2023

  Hobbies and Recreation

  chronic illness, disability, fatigue, holiday, ideas, recreation, tips, travel, vacation

• Tips for Buying a Car with Chronic Illness or Disability

  

  There are so many factors to consider any time you are buying a new vehicle–make, model, reliability, mileage, price, safety, reviews–even without factoring in the requirements specific to your particular health needs. Here are some of the things we took into consideration in our most recent car purchase.

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  March 7, 2023

  Hobbies and Recreation, House and Home

  accessible, automobile, car, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, fatigue, tips, travel

• Unusual Habits that Now Seem Normal

  

  Living with chronic illness or disability means finding practical work-arounds to meet the challenges. Here are some of the unusual things I do that now feel normal.

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  January 31, 2023

  Hobbies and Recreation, Livable Blog, Livable Relationships, Personal Care

  accessible, budget, chronic illness, disability, fatigue, habits, hacks, ideas, meal, pain, planning, solutions, tips

• Accessible Hacks for Reading in Bed

  

  Do you love reading, but find it too hard to hold a book? Or do you struggle to see what you’re watching on your device? Here are some ideas to make your recovery hours easier!

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  January 24, 2023

  Hobbies and Recreation, House and Home

  accessible, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, entertainment, fatigue, gift, ideas, movies, reading, recovery, rest, shows, solutions, tips

• Living with Celiac Disease

  

  Living with celiac disease presents some very specific challenges. Here are some of the ways it takes an emotional toll, and a few ways you can support your friend or family member living with celiac disease.

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  December 27, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation, Livable Blog, Livable Relationships, Recipes and Meals

  accessibility, allergy, celiac disease, chronic illness, dating, dietary, friendship, gluten, gluten free, ideas, illness, limitations, relationships, restriction, sensitivity, social life, tips

• Gift Ideas for Men with Chronic Illness/Disability

  

  If you are searching for the perfect gift this season for a guy with chronic illness or disability, here are some of my top picks!

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  November 22, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation, Personal Care

  celebration, christmas, chronic illness, disability, family, fatigue, friend, gift guide, holiday, ideas, shopping, special occasion

• Making Hiking Accessible

  

  Here are some of my tips to help you find ways to enjoy the great outdoors if you have limited mobility, fatigue, or pain. Let the adventuring begin!

  aprilbarcalow

  September 20, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation

  accessible, activities, cane, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, fatigue, ideas, outdoor, solutions, tips, wheelchair

• Accessible Mackinac Island

  

  Here are some of my favorite accessible places to visit on Mackinac Island, including some tips for eating gluten free with celiac disease.

  aprilbarcalow

  August 16, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation

  accessible, celiac disease, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, gluten free, Mackinac Island, tips, travel

• Accessible Eastern Canada

  

  Read about some of my favorite accessible attractions in Eastern Canada, with great destinations for the whole family!

  aprilbarcalow

  June 21, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation

  accessible, activities, Canadian, cane, destination, disability, East Coast, Eastern Canada, experience, family, mobility device, tourism, travel, vacation, wheelchair