Extra Pocket Money From Twitter
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Sponsored Tweets. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve been taking part in Sponsored Tweets from Izea since it started a few months ago. I earn money by tweeting for an advertiser and by referring people to become members of Sponsored Tweets. Now there’s an easy way to refer Twitter users to advertisers, another way that I can make some extra pocket money. Here’s the way it works: I set my price for my tweets. I can rely on the suggested price given to me

Swine Flu Shot Chronic Illness
I was fortunate to get the Swine Flu shot last weekend since I have fit in the category of having a chronic illness. My husband and daughter had their shots too. My husband got his because of me and my daughter because of her age. I’m relieved to have this done as getting H1N1 is not on the top of my list along with having  Myasthenia Gravis and other autoimmune diseases. I’m also on immunosuppressant drugs so I had no fear getting the injection. I’ve heard all the hype against it, but being put on a ventilator to breathe and my doctor being unsure if I can even handle Tamiflu, the drug to take for the Swine Flu, puts it all in perspective for me. There w

Safe Way To Obsess Over Looks
Many of us with chronic illness or disability have undergone or were born with physical scars or abnormalities of some kind. Hopefully we have learned not to obsess over this, but to accept and embrace our looks. I have a very large scar on my chest due to major surgery. At first I considered having cosmetic surgery to cover it up, but now I look at it as a badge of honor because without it, I may not be alive today. Now I’d rather obsess over fashion than my physical appearance. One of my vices is buying shoes. Yes, they have to be comfortable, but there’s no problem finding

Top Five Ways To Have Fun When You Are Sick
When you’ve got a cold, or are in a flare up, or recovering from surgery,  you need some fun time to forget your woes. You may be stuck in bed or even the hospital but you can still do somethings to amuse yourself. Here are the Top Five Ways To Have Fun When You’re Sick: Color - Be sure that you get a brand new box of crayons and a new coloring book. There’s nothing like the smell of Crayolas to bring a smile to your face. Don’t worry ab

Chronically Ill: How To Get The Most Out Of A Blogging Conference
This week, I’ll be attending a blogging conference, IzeaFest. The schedule is full of learning and networking experiences. Normally I’d be worried about being fatigued and not feeling well but after attending the Affiliate Summit I learned how to balance having a chronic illness and being a conference attendee.  Here are the Top Ten Tips To Get The Most Out of a Blog Conference When You Are Chronically Ill: Rest Up the week before. Get yourself into a good sleeping pattern and even take some naps during the day so you can