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7 Things People With Chronic Illness Want You to Say

April 15, 2018April 14, 2018Karen Walsh3

If you have a friend with chronic illness, you might not know how to be supportive. Here are 7 things people with chronic illness want you to say.

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I Don’t Need or Want Your Autism Awareness

April 6, 2018April 5, 2018K. Tilden Frost18

When you’re autistic, Autism Awareness Month is particularly frustrating. In the month that is (theoretically) dedicated to raising awareness of the issues you face, you see the needs of those around you prioritized and the “tragedy” of your life explained to you. We can do so much better than this; acceptance and understanding need to be more important than awareness.

Emotional Labor and the Executive-Dysfunctional Mom

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018Amy Weir4

A lot of moms don’t realize they have an executive function disorder like ADHD until their children are being diagnosed with one. Maybe it’s because motherhood makes it that much harder for our brains to function.

‘Fidget! 101 Ways to Boost Your Creativity and Decrease Your Stress’ by Heather Fishel

March 13, 2018March 12, 2018Dakster Sullivan

Fidget spinners are trendy but, in just over 100 pages, Heather Fishel gives us 101 ways to boost our creativity and decrease stress with other fidgeting tools.

Five Ways to Engage Your Family in a Healthy Lifestyle That Won’t Break the Bank

March 9, 2018March 8, 2018Brooke Burt

For many adults, fitness may be something they think about all the time. But beyond health or PE classes at our kids’ schools, how do we integrate a healthy lifestyle into our their daily routines?

Why We Need More Fictional Characters With Chronic Illness

February 11, 2018February 10, 2018Karen Walsh6

Dear writers, please give those of us with invisible illness more fictional characters with chronic illness so other people can empathize.

New Blood Test to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease: Would You Want To Know?

February 5, 2018February 8, 2018Evil Genius Mum2

Scientists have developed the first accurate blood test to detect Alzheimer’s Disease, up to 20 years before symptoms might appear. That’s a lot of forewarning: Would you want to know if you will have it?

Indiegogo Alert! Design Your Workout or Offer Classes With MūvWell

January 16, 2018January 15, 2018Jenny Bristol1

Take classes and get a customized workout through Muvwell, a new app platform whose Indiegogo campaign just launched yesterday! Through it, you can also offer your own fitness classes for others to take.

Mold from start to finish. Image: Dakster Sullivan

Upstep Orthotics: Inexpensive Comfort.

August 22, 2017December 12, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Upstep takes away the pain and inconvenience ordering custom shoe inserts.

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Day One: My Digital Midori

August 18, 2017December 12, 2017Dakster Sullivan2

Day One is like a digital Midori for those who love to journal.

Adventures in Mermaid Hair

July 21, 2017May 8, 2018Dakster Sullivan2

Dakster went mermaid hair for the summer and learned more about herself than she expected.

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Fun and Function – Weighted Compression Vest. Fashionable Tools at Work.

May 22, 2017December 12, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Fun and Function makes fashionable tools for all age sensory users.

Discover Your Inner Hero with ‘Heroic Inspirations’

May 22, 2017December 12, 2017Melissa Rininger1

Superheroes teach us how to deal with our trials and tribulations. Discover your inner-hero with the help of ‘Heroic Inspirations.’ I did.

Being a Grown-Up, Even When I Don’t Want To

May 18, 2017December 15, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein3

It’s been a really crazy road on the being-female front for a long time, but since I had my 3rd baby things were crazy. Every month instead of a normal, period I was dealing with a hemorrhage. I couldn’t leave the house.

Absorbent Undies: Worth the Hype?

May 3, 2017December 12, 2017Jenny Bristol1

The absorbent underwear market is exploding. But are they worth it? How well do they work? Are they just for women? (Spoiler: No.) Read as one GeekMom got to take the Viita absorbent undies for a spin.

Star Wars Celebration – Attack Of The Anxiety

April 13, 2017December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

If you have anxiety, may the force be with you if you plan to attend Star Wars Celebration.

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Gamifying Life (May Possibly) Work for Me!

March 24, 2017December 12, 2017Amy Weir

After unexpected success tracking eating habits with points, Amy wonders what other chores might be easier with a gamification system to keep her on task.