Tag: holiday

• 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.

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  December 5, 2025

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

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• Gluten Free Baked Beans

  

  Read on for the perfect summer side dish–just in time for cookout season! These allergen-friendly baked beans are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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  June 13, 2025

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• Chronic Illness Gift Guide

  

  Looking for the perfect gift for someone with chronic illness, mental illness, or disability? Here are just a few ideas to get you started!

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  December 13, 2024

  Hobbies and Recreation, House and Home, Livable Relationships, Medical Equipment, Personal Care

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• GF/DF Green Bean Casserole

  

  Looking for an easy, safe green bean casserole recipe to bring to holiday gatherings? Look no further!

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  October 11, 2024

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• 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

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• 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

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• Gluten Free Red Wine Cake

  

  Try my decadent gluten free red wine cake, with dairy free and vegan options! A truly special dessert to make this holiday season.

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  December 13, 2022

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• 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.

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  December 6, 2022

  Livable Relationships

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• 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

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• 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!

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  November 15, 2022

  Livable Relationships

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