I do toss around a few menu options. Mark likes meatloaf, which I can buy ready-made, and if I make mashed potatoes with it, he is a happy man. He doesn’t want any vegetables touching his food, although he will gladly eat whole-kernel corn. Once in a while, I will cook a roast in the […]
My Favorite Tips for Dressing with Arthritis
I can’t believe how much strength I have lost in my hands due to arthritis. Getting dressed with arthritic hands takes much longer, and I usually end up in pain for my efforts. It’s frustrating when you’re trying to get dressed, you have buttons in hard-to-reach places, and zipping up pants is just something […]
Home Fixes Your Joints Will Thank You For
Today’s post is “Home Fixes Your Joints Will Thank You For.” If you’re like me, you may be tired, and your joints feel like they’re on fire. Yes, technically, you should keep things tidy, but it is so easy to just sling clothes over a chair, kick carpet debris under the bed, and pile dishes […]
Love the Skin You’re In: 7 Easy Steps
I think everyone struggles at one time or another with body image. There is always some flaw that you wish were not there. I want thinner thighs and a tiny waist. You can probably put a few flaws on your list, too. “Many people with rheumatoid arthritis experience swelling, changes in the shape of their […]
Adaptive Kitchen Solutions for Arthritis Pain
It takes some practice to adapt kitchen solutions for arthritis pain. I am cooking more nutritious food, but my arthritis pain makes it painful to stand for very long. Making good food can also mean a big sink of dishes to wash. Diet plays a big role in controlling arthritis pain, but you don’t have […]
Protecting Your Hair One Strand At a Time
In my younger years, many moons ago, I had thick jet-black hair. I got a lot of compliments from others, and it was nice to know I just had to give it a brief brush or comb out, and I was good to go. I notice now when I go to get my hair cut […]
Practical Tips for a Whiter, Healthier Smile
Who doesn’t want a whiter, healthier smile? Have you looked in your mouth and noticed some of your teeth look yellow? I’m seeing that one or two front teeth are yellow. Just what I need is one more health problem to deal with. There can be several reasons this is happening, and some of them […]
Six Ways to Fire Up Your Focus
This post is about how to fire up your focus. Let’s face it, there are just those days when you just feel like sitting and doing nothing. In the morning, I eat breakfast and check the online news. You know how it is, one interesting story can lead to another, and of course, I have […]
One Small Diet Change at a Time
It seems like the whole world is on a diet. Cut down on carbs, count calories, reduce sugar intake, or avoid eating after 7:00 p.m. It’s enough to drive you crazy. Shedding extra pounds means making some lifestyle changes. But suddenly changing the way you’ve always done things or the way you’ve always eaten can […]
How to Master Visualization
When I was in the work world, and thank God I am out of that, I tried to find what I was good at, and that would be my job. I started out in the clerical field, typing on a manual typewriter. Yes, I am that old. I never liked that field, but my […]
