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Holiday Crowds and Self-Care

Even at the best of times, crowds can be difficult to handle: frustrating, hard to park, hot, long lines…. Being around so many people is simply exhausting. But it’s even worse during the holidays, when you have extra responsibilities – … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Summer Vegetable Stew – with Fish!

It’s always the same: when late-summer produce finally arrives, I buy all of it. My kitchen is overflowing with fruit and vegetables, and while on the one hand I’m thrilled to have so many delicious options, on the other I’m … Continue reading

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Shopping in Comfort: Working with a Personal Shopper (4 of 4)

A few weeks ago, we talked about shopping our closets: cleaning and reorganizing our clothing to find what best fits and flatters our bodies. Then we discussed how our clothing conveys messages about us, both to others and to ourselves. … Continue reading

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So What Should My New Clothes Look Like, Anyway? (3 of 4)

You’ve cleaned out your closet and disposed of everything that doesn’t fit or flatter you (with very few exceptions). You’ve thought about the nonverbal messages you plan to send through your attire. And now it’s time to get some new … Continue reading

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Motorized Shopping Carts: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Larger supermarkets often offer motorized carts for customers to use while shopping. These help conserve energy and are essential tools for many fibromites who might otherwise be unable to manage. But deciding whether or not to use one is a … Continue reading

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