Tag: accessible

• PEG Tube and G-Button Accessories with Personality

  

  If your health journey (or your child’s) includes a gastrostomy, there are great options to reflect your personality and meet your medical needs. Here are just a few to get you started!

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  March 22, 2022

  Livable for Kids, Medical Equipment

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• Broccoli Cornbread Casserole

  

  For a tasty weeknight meal, nothing beats a good casserole! This recipe is gluten free and celiac-friendly, with dairy-free, vegan, and egg-free option.

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  March 8, 2022

  Recipes and Meals

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• Tips for Choosing Chronic Illness-Friendly Footwear for Women

  

  Finding shoes that don’t exacerbate your symptoms doesn’t mean compromising on style. Here are some tips for choosing chronic illness-friendly shoes that reflect your personality!

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  March 1, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

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• Creating Accessible Entryways

  

  Clutter and accessibility can be major stumbling blocks (literally!) in the entryway if you live with chronic illness or disability. Here are a few ideas to help you tame the foyer and make it work for you.

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  February 15, 2022

  House and Home

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• Of Love and Chronic Illness

  

  Romance often takes an unexpected turn if you live with chronic illness. But adapting and holding onto one another is the best way to keep the fire burning, in spite of the obstacles.

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  February 14, 2022

  Livable Blog, Livable Relationships

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• Meal Planning with Chronic Illness

  

  Meal planning and prep can be exhausting endeavors with chronic illness or disability! Here are my tips for simplifying meals in your home.

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  February 13, 2022

  Recipes and Meals

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• Celiac Safe, Dairy-Free Chicken Curry

  

  An easy, healthy, anti-inflammatory soup recipe. The ingredients are simple and warming, and inexpensive. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and celiac friendly.

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  February 9, 2022

  Recipes and Meals

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• Easy Rice, Sausage, and Pepper Casserole

  

  An easy week night casserole with simple, healthy ingredients. Affordable recipe that is simple to make. Gluten free and celiac-friendly!

  aprilbarcalow

  February 9, 2022

  Recipes and Meals

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• Making Gardening Accessible

  

  Chronic illness or disability shouldn’t keep you from the hobbies you love most, including gardening! Here are some simple ideas to make gardening accessible.

  aprilbarcalow

  February 9, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation

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