Ah, the habit tracker…many of you have heard of them, many of you use them. The daily ones usually consist of a gazillion squares that you color in every time you complete a task. I’ve used some pre-printed ones and have even drawn my own in my daily planner. I pick 4 or 5 daily tasks I want to accomplish…
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I was hoping to get this guide out before the Black Friday sales, but preparing for a family vacation to Disneyworld took priority. If you’re like me, holiday shopping goes on well past Thanksgiving, so hopefully this gift guide is still in time to give you some last minute ideas! All of these items are things I have given, received…
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Last week a friend asked me if an oat and cottage cheese pancake I made was good. I honestly didn’t know how to answer because it wasn’t your typical warm, fluffy, buttery pancake. It’s like asking if cauliflower rice tastes like actual rice. But I’ve learned to alter my taste buds to appreciate these healthier substitutes, especially if it means…
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Jade always makes me think of my mom. When I was a child she wore a jade bracelet she never took off. In Vietnamese culture, women wear a jade bracelet on their left wrist for good luck. Hers was so lucky it got stuck, which is the main reason most of my memories are of her wearing it! It wasn’t…
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So, if this pandemic has taught me anything – it has forced me to acknowledge how much I rely on lip reading during everyday situations. Those masks, while important for helping to stop the spread of viruses, are a challenge for those of us with hearing impairments. What I also noticed is that mask-wearing caused several people in my circle…
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