Tag: family

• Quiet Ways to Spend the Holidays

  

  Looking for some peaceful, quiet ways to escape the hustle and bustle this holiday season? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

  aprilbarcalow

  December 5, 2025

  Hobbies and Recreation, House and Home, Livable for Kids, Livable Relationships

  activities, christmas, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, entertaining, family, fatigue, hanukkah, holiday, hosting, ideas, kwanzaa, new year, tips

• Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety and Depression

  

  If you read the headlines, you know that mental health struggles are on the rise, especially among kids and teens. There are a host of factors believed to contribute to this (including the pandemic, electronics, etc.), but regardless of the reasons, coping with mental health issues has become a major player in many families’ lives.…

  aprilbarcalow

  May 9, 2025

  Livable Blog, Livable for Kids, Livable Relationships

  Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, children, coping skills, Depression, family, ideas, kids, mental health, parenting, teens, tips, tools

• GF DF Fried Rice for One

  

  Looking for a quick, easy, allergen-safe meal you can take along to holiday get-togethers? Check out this simple recipe for fried rice for one!

  aprilbarcalow

  December 22, 2023

  Recipes and Meals

  budget, celebration, cheap, children, family, gluten free, healthy, hosting, inexpensive, light, meal planning

• My Health Journey

  

  I realized recently that I’ve shared bits and pieces of my health story on this site, but I’ve never really given the full story (or as full as it is to this point, as of the fall of 2023). So back-tracking somewhat, I hope you’ll indulge me as I take a few minutes to fill…

  aprilbarcalow

  October 10, 2023

  Livable Blog

  accessible, celiac, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, diagnosis, disability, family, fatigue, headache, health journey, health story, marriage, ME/CFS, migraine, neuropathy, rosacea, specialist

• 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!

  aprilbarcalow

  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

• Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness

  

  Wondering how you’ll manage to get through the holidays (and maybe even host) without crashing? Here are a few ideas to help you survive the holiday season.

  aprilbarcalow

  December 6, 2022

  Livable Relationships

  celebration, christmas, entertaining, family, guest, holiday, hosting, ideas, party, relatives, solutions, survival, 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!

  aprilbarcalow

  November 22, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation, Personal Care

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

• Gift Ideas for Women with Chronic Illness/Disability

  

  Here are a few gift ideas for that are sure to bring a smile to the woman with chronic illness or disability in your life!

  aprilbarcalow

  November 15, 2022

  Livable Relationships

  birthday, christmas, chronic illness, disability, family, fatigue, friend, gift, gift guide, giving, holiday, ideas, special occasion, spoonie, tips

• Low-Energy Fall Activities to do With Your Kids

  

  Read on for a collection of fall-related family activities that are flare-day friendly.

  aprilbarcalow

  September 27, 2022

  Livable for Kids, Livable Relationships

  activities, children, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, family, fatigue, hobbies, ideas, kids, parenting

• 5 Ways My Marriage is Better Because of Chronic Illness

  

  Some things are better because of chronic illness or disability–including, sometimes, marriage! Here are five ways I’m glad our marriage has been marked by my illness.

  aprilbarcalow

  August 2, 2022

  Livable Relationships

  chronic illness, dating, disability, family, marriage, relationship, romance