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Shortcuts for Showering with Chronic Illness

2022-03-18
By: christaqblack
On: March 18, 2022
In: Better Living with Chronic Illness

Showering with chronic illness or disabilities can be exhausting. Not only are there often physical limitations that make maneuvering in the shower or bathtub difficult and dangerous, but the act itself can cause other symptoms. Many people who deal with conditions like fibromyalgia or postural tachycardia syndrome experience dizziness orContinue Reading

Spoonie fails

4 Spoonie Fails and How to Avoid Them

2021-06-10
By: christaqblack
On: June 10, 2021
In: Better Living with Chronic Illness

“Spoonie fail moment!” Have you ever had a moment in which you realized you had been doing something wrong for the longest time? We have all been there, but it can feel especially rotten to realize you have been doing something that has been harming you when you did notContinue Reading

Free summer programs are perfect for spoonie parents.

3 Reasons Spoonie Parents Love Free Summer Programs

2021-06-05
By: christaqblack
On: June 5, 2021
In: Better Living with Chronic Illness

This week unofficially kicked off summer in many places, including our area. My children and I signed up for the summer reading program through our local library. This weekend, two of my children will be going to vacation Bible school through their grandmother’s church. Later this month, one of myContinue Reading

Cleaning and Organization Hacks for Spoonies

10 Cleaning and Organization Hacks for Spoonies

2021-05-29
By: christaqblack
On: May 29, 2021
In: Better Living with Chronic Illness

Cleaning and organization can be some of the most difficult everyday tasks for spoonies.  I know that I often struggle just to keep up with daily tidying up, much less doing any deep cleaning. Once I do that cleaning, I am exhausted for hours or even days to come, whichContinue Reading

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