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Let’s face it: food is expensive. In fact, it’s the third largest expense in a household, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And for families who are on a budget, this isn’t exactly good news.
But just because you’re in sticker-shock over prices at your local supermarket doesn’t mean there’s no way you can save on groceries. You can still trim your grocery budget and pocket some savings without resorting to extreme couponing or bidding farewell to the items you enjoy most.
2023-09-05 00:58
Here are some back-to-school struggles (with tips) for fibromyalgia parents to have a successful school year.
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2023-09-05 00:22
As we navigate back-to-school with fibromyalgia, I'll share some practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the back-to-school routine while managing fibromyalgia symptoms.
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2023-04-07 12:44
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness, so during the month of May, I'm asking all fibromyalgia fighters, caregivers, medical providers and supporters to shine a purple light. Shining a purple light… Read More
2022-11-08 15:22
Around Fall and Winter each year, our family gets hit with multiple germs causing a cold, sinus irritation, or strep throat. Here are my tips for battling germs during the seasonal months.
T… Read More
2022-09-26 14:02
Those that do not live with a chronic illness, may not know how to support their friends and/or family living with a chronic illness. Here are some tips on how to support someone with a chro… Read More
2022-09-26 13:24
One of the most daunting parts of living with fibromyalgia has been learning to accept help from others. Rather it is help from my spouse, kids, loved ones, friends, or neighbors, it’s… Read More
2022-09-23 12:43
Routines are more beneficial when living with fibromyalgia. It’s like having a schedule, but without time constraints.
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2022-09-22 18:15
Roughly 70% of our immune system lives in our digestive tract. This is why many experts believe in the brain-gut connection and firmly believe that what we eat affects the way we think, feel… Read More
2022-09-20 13:53
There are many symptoms of fibromyalgia, and these symptoms can vary from person to person. Some of the main symptoms experienced by a majority of people living with fibromyalgia are listed… Read More
2022-09-16 14:10
There are various ways to manage chronic pain due to fibromyalgia. One of the easiest ways to do it is by using a pain cream of some sort. It’s good to have various options when managi… Read More
2022-09-14 19:00
No matter how successfully you manage fibromyalgia symptoms, a flare is inevitable. Whether you lie in bed/on the couch and rest or you go about your typical day during a flare, these are mu… Read More
2021-12-02 18:03
Aaahhhh…nighttime. That sweet time of the day you’ve been looking forward to ALL day. As the long hours have stretched
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2020-12-15 10:00
Muscle knots. They are a pain. Literally. They are common with fibromyalgia and chronic pain, but what are they? Here’s
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2020-12-09 10:00
Just like adults, children can develop fibromyalgia. Obtaining a diagnosis of fibromyalgia for an adult is difficult, but for a
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2020-12-01 14:13
Parenting while living with a chronic condition such as fibromyalgia can leave even the most patient person impatient. It’s normal
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2020-11-20 10:00
This review is The Night Swim by Megan Goldin. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up
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2020-11-18 10:00
Learning to manage being a parent and living with fibromyalgia is a cumbersome task. It’s difficult to figure out how
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2020-11-13 10:00
This review is Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-11-11 10:00
Those of us living with fibromyalgia experience the constant feeling of muscle tightness and/or muscle fatigue as though we have
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2020-11-06 10:00
This review is The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up
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2020-11-04 14:22
I love the Christmas season and all that goes with it! The celebration of the family being together as well
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2020-10-30 10:00
This review is The Layover by David Bell. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up with
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2020-10-23 10:00
This review is Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up with
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2020-10-16 09:00
This review is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up with
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2020-09-21 10:00
There are various medications taken by fibromyalgia sufferers to help relieve their symptoms. One of these medications is gabapentin but
The post Is Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia Safe? a… Read More
2020-09-18 09:00
This review is Atomic Love by Jennie Fields. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up with
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2020-09-14 09:00
Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of being interviewed by the editor of the Italian edition of The Fibromyalgia Magazine. During
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2020-08-14 09:00
This review is The Barrowfields by Phillip Lewis. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up with
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2020-08-13 09:00
Medical expenses can accumulate after endless doctor office visits, countless emergency room visits, necessary special diets, and the ever-flowing river
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2020-08-11 09:00
It is important to live as frugal as you can when living with a chronic illness. It is possible to
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2020-08-06 09:00
Many people with fibromyalgia may also have Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). Continue reading for more about symptoms, causes, and treatments
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2020-08-03 09:00
For chronic pain sufferers, each new season brings with it its own set of challenges and difficulties to face and
The post Surviving Hot Summer Months with Chronic Pain appeared first on Bei… Read More
2020-07-31 09:00
This review is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up with
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2020-07-29 09:00
This review is One Was Lost by Natalie D. Richards. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-07-27 09:00
Shopping with fibromyalgia is not easy and if you have kids, it’s even more difficult. However, times are changing and
The post Tips for Shopping with Fibromyalgia appeared first on Be… Read More
2020-07-24 09:00
This review is The Truth by Jeffry W. Johnston. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up
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2020-07-22 09:00
This review is Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up
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2020-07-17 09:00
This review is The Last Flight by Julie Clark. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up
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2020-07-15 09:00
This review is For Better and Worse by Margot Hunt. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-07-13 09:00
Having a large family and living with fibromyalgia requires me to be on a strict budget and live as frugal
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2020-07-10 09:00
This review is Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire. One of my favorite ways to rest is by
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2020-07-06 09:00
One of the most valuable parts of any relationship is connection. Learning how to connect isn’t something that comes naturally,
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2020-07-03 09:00
This review is Home Before Dark by Riley Sager. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up
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2020-07-01 09:00
Living with fibromyalgia and chronic pain has put me in a not-so-great state of mind more times than I can
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2020-06-30 09:00
This review is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. One of my favorite ways to rest
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2020-06-29 17:30
An estimated 10 million people are living with fibromyalgia, a medical condition that can be difficult to establish. However, getting the
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2020-06-29 09:00
It’s essential to figure out which way is best for you to manage fibromyalgia symptoms both physically and mentally. Not
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2020-06-26 09:00
This review is The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell. One of my favorite ways to rest is by
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2020-06-24 09:00
Kids doing chores is always a debate in the parenting world. And not just about if kids should do chores or
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2020-06-23 09:00
This week’s review is The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-06-22 09:00
There is so much information found online about fibromyalgia. And after living with fibromyalgia for as long as I have,
The post Shocking Truths About Fibromyalgia appeared first on Being Fi… Read More
2020-06-19 09:00
This week’s review is A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-06-17 09:00
Approximately 70% of people have Candida albicans in their guts and when there is an overproduction of what it, it’s
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2020-06-15 09:00
There are many smoothies I like to drink, but not all of them are friendly to my sensitive stomach. Many
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2020-06-12 09:00
This week’s review is The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. One of my favorite ways to rest is
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2020-06-10 09:00
Depression and anxiety usually go hand in hand which can be beneficial when looking for various treatment options. One of
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2020-06-08 09:00
Not all forms of relief come in bottles or a type of therapy. Sometimes you gotta just sit down, grab a
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2020-06-05 09:00
This week’s review is Happy & You Know It by Laura Hankin. One of my favorite ways to rest is
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2020-06-03 09:00
Traveling with fibromyalgia can be tricky, and traveling with your kids has its moments, too. But traveling without your kids?
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2020-06-01 09:00
The team at the International Support Fibromyalgia Network had another successful Fibromyalgia Advocacy Day in DC this past March. We
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2020-05-29 09:00
This week’s review is Adam’s Breed by Radclyffe Hall. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up
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2020-05-27 09:00
Fibromyalgia may have it’s physical limitations and unpredictability, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy hobbies or other physically demanding
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2020-05-25 09:00
This week’s review is The FibroManual by Ginevra Liptan, MD. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-05-22 09:00
This week’s review is Into the Water by Paula Hawkins. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-05-20 18:08
One of the most difficult transitions of my life was my divorce. Another one was transitioning to single parenting with
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2020-05-19 13:26
I recently interviewed fellow fibromyalgia blogger and holistic life coach, Melissa Reynolds, about yoga for fibromyalgia and your family. Melissa
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2020-05-12 16:01
This week’s review is Feel It. Heal It. Let It Go.: Taking Back the Power From Your Pain by Nicole
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2020-05-07 10:00
Upon my diagnosis of fibromyalgia in the Winter of 2012, my physician let me borrow The First Year: Fibromyalgia: An Essential
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2020-05-01 09:00
This week’s review is Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up with
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2020-04-24 09:00
This week’s review is The Paris Hours by Alex George. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-04-17 09:00
This week’s review is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. One of my favorite ways to rest is
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2020-04-10 09:00
This week’s review is This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. One of my favorite ways to rest is by
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2020-04-08 18:52
This week’s review is Writers & Lovers by Lily King. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-04-06 09:00
Pregnancy can make the simplest tasks difficult, including falling asleep and sleeping comfortably throughout the night. Knowing that this sleep
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2020-04-01 09:00
This is my mom’s story of her onset of fibromyalgia in the 1990s and how she was diagnosed and treated
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2020-03-27 09:00
This week’s review is The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall in celebration of my birthday. One of my favorite
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2020-03-23 09:00
Stress is unavoidable in today’s world, and stress can worsen fibromyalgia symptoms. It’s essential to learn how to relieve stress
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2020-03-20 09:00
This week’s review is You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pakkanen. One of my favorite ways to rest
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2020-03-18 09:00
No matter how young they are, it’s important for your kids to know about your condition of fibromyalgia and how
The post Fibromyalgia and Kids: What to tell them about your condition (… Read More
2020-03-16 09:00
No matter how successfully you manage fibromyalgia symptoms, a flare is inevitable. Whether you lie in bed/on the couch and
The post Top 5 Items to Have in a Fibromyalgia Flare Kit appeared… Read More
2020-03-13 10:00
This week’s review is You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pakkanen. One of my favorite ways to rest
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2020-03-11 10:00
Wearing a bra is a literal pain for fibromyalgia warriors. Wearing an improperly fitting bra can cause additional discomforts. Here
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2020-03-09 10:00
Self-care is essential, but it’s even more critical when our bodies are living with a chronic illness. There are various
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2020-03-06 10:00
This week’s review is The Holdout by Graham Moore. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up with
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2020-03-04 10:00
Allodynia is a common co-morbid condition which means wearing a bra can literally be a pain. Here’s why fibromyalgia and
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2020-03-02 08:00
There are various ways to manage chronic pain due to fibromyalgia. One of the easiest ways to do it is
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2020-02-28 10:00
This week’s review is Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. One of my favorite ways to rest is
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2020-02-24 10:00
For the last few years, I’ve been searching for various topical creams t0 help manage fibromyalgia symptoms. Most recently I’ve
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2020-02-21 09:00
This week’s review is The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. One of my favorite ways to rest is by
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2020-02-19 13:00
After having various surgeries, I’ve learned a few things to help with a smooth recovery. Here are simple tips for
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2020-02-14 10:00
This week’s review is The Glittering Hour by Iona Grey. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up
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2020-02-07 11:00
This week’s review is The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson. One of my favorite ways to
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2020-02-03 10:00
Fibromyalgia is a stressing condition in of itself. External and internal factors can increase the severity of stress further impacting
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2020-01-31 11:00
This week’s review is The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling up
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2020-01-24 17:56
This week’s review is The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. One of my favorite ways to rest is by curling
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2020-01-20 14:21
This week’s review is The Great Pretender: The Undercover Mission That Changed Our Understanding of Madness by Susannah Cahalan. One
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2020-01-14 10:00
We all want to fall in love and have a love that lasts a lifetime. But what happens when love
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2019-12-19 15:05
Fibromyalgia Advocacy Day took place on September 19, 2019 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. This is one step of
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2019-12-12 19:37
My fibromyalgia journey started with a single diagnosis years ago and has connected me with other fibromyalgia patients around the
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