by Alexa | Aug 28, 2017 | Sweets
Isn’t there something so magical about baking as a child with your mom? While we did some from-scratch baking, we always had baking mixes in the house for parties or even better, just because. Like most kids, I loved being able to help by pouring, stirring, and...
by Alexa | Aug 21, 2017 | Drinks
I’ve always been obsessed with ALL things cherry flavored. Any time I enjoyed a candy I would definitely go for cherry first, i.e. cherry lollipops, popsicles, jelly beans, Sour Patch Kids. I used loved kids’ cherry Tylenol! But, I also adore the fresh...
by Alexa | Aug 14, 2017 | IBD, Life
Being in pain gets old quick. Real quick. Within one day of being bed or couch bound, I’m restless and frustrated. I am anxious because I feel like I wasted my day. (Side note: resting when you need it is never wasting your day). And not being able to socialize takes...
by Alexa | Aug 7, 2017 | IBD
I want to introduce guest poster, Monica. Many of us, including myself, have dreams of having a family. However, it’s not always easy with an autoimmune disease. Monica was able to overcome this hurtle and have a child of her own. I hope these tips are helpful...
by Alexa | Jul 31, 2017 | IBD, Life
Many people with a form of chronic illness experience guilt. This seems uncalled for, right? To feel guilty about any aspect of your health that cannot be controlled seems misplaced, even silly, in theory. Yet, it appears to be more common than not. I have personally...
