Chronic pain. It’s a polarizing subject. To those who have it, it’s a lifestyle. To those who don’t, it’s at best a mythical beast, and at worst an overused excuse for laziness. As someone living with chronic pain, I have often fallen into a trap that many people don’t realize they’re setting for … [Read more...]
The Diagnosis Dance of Chronic Pain
As I sit down to write this post, I'm on edge. I've come down from a high of hope, and the crash is harrowing every time. I intended for my first post about the effects of chronic pain on my life to be a positive and uplifting one, but today that would be inauthentic, and you and I both deserve … [Read more...]
How to Save for Your Walt Disney World Vacation
In the last part of my Walt Disney World Vacation planning series, I outlined everything you need to consider when setting the budget for your magical vacation. Today, I'm going to go over ways to save money on your trip, plus give you a bonus FREE PRINTABLE weekly savings guide… or 4… I may have … [Read more...]
Walt Disney World Vacation Budget Worksheet
Last week, in the first installment of my Walt Disney World series, I shared 5 things to do BEFORE you really dig into planning your Walt Disney World Vacation. Today, I'm going to delve a little deeper into one of those tips with this Walt Disney World Vacation budget setting … [Read more...]
Refreshing Berry Sangria Popsicles
Happy Wine Wednesday, beautiful people! To celebrate the first full day of summer, I'm sharing one of my absolute favorite summer treats: Berry Sangria Popsicles! These delightful, berry-licious beauties are perfect for the 21+ crowd at your next pool party, July 4th Barbecue, or Thursday … [Read more...]
3 Things Someone Living with Chronic Pain Needs You to Say & Mean
Today I'm going to let you in on a little HUGE part of my life that I usually try to keep under wraps. I am living with chronic illness. A few chronic illnesses, actually. The four with the biggest impact on my day-to-day life are fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis (IC), complex regional pain … [Read more...]