Tag: ideas

• Flare Day Hacks and Tips

  

  Flare-ups are a frequent occurrence with chronic illness. Here are some of the ways I manage the bad days and conserve energy.

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  June 7, 2022

  Personal Care

  autoimmune, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, crash, disability, fatigue, flare-up, ideas, MS, post exertion, solutions, tips

• Pain-Free Coffee Mugs

  

  If you live with joint pain or weakness, simple things like holding a coffee cup can be difficult and painful. Here are a few of my favorite pain-free mugs to inspire you.

  aprilbarcalow

  May 17, 2022

  Recipes and Meals

  chronic illness, coffee, cup, disability, fatigue, gift, hot chocolate, ideas, mug, pain, tea, travel mug, weakness

• Chronic Pain-Friendly Jewelry

  

  When you live with chronic pain, weakness, or trouble with dexterity, wearing jewelry can be painful and challenging. Here are some ideas to accessorize and reflect your personality pain-free!

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  May 3, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

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• Energy-Saving Accessible Make-Up Desks

  

  It can be difficult to find accessible solutions to everyday routines, such as applying make-up. Here are some easy design ideas to help you save energy in your daily routines and make the most of the space you have.

  aprilbarcalow

  April 19, 2022

  House and Home

  accessible, chronic illness, cosmetics, disability, energy saving, ideas, routine, self care, solutions, universal design, wheelchair

• Low-Energy Spring Activities to do With Your Kids

  

  Here are some great ways to celebrate the arrival of spring with your child, without much energy required.

  aprilbarcalow

  April 5, 2022

  Livable for Kids, Livable Relationships

  accessible, activities, children, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, disability, family, games, ideas, kids, parenting, solutions, spring, tips

• 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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• How Can I Help?

  

  It’s easy to feel helpless or at a loss to know how to help your friend with chronic illness. Here are ten easy ideas to meet them where they are and lend a hand.

  aprilbarcalow

  March 15, 2022

  Livable Relationships, Personal Care

  chronic illness, disability, friend, ideas, relationships, tips

• 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!

  aprilbarcalow

  March 1, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

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• Low-Energy Winter Activities to do With Your Kids

  

  When you live with chronic illness and fatigue, it can be difficult to find the energy for activities with your kids. Here are ten easy, fun things to do with your kids that won’t use up your spoons.

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  February 22, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation, Livable for Kids, Livable Relationships

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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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