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Goodie Bags: Free stuff for you!
Remember what parties were like when we were kids? We would hang out with our girlfriends, gossip, play games, braid each other's hair—and when we left the party, we got to take home a goodie bag full of little treasures. Welcome to your own personal Goodie Bag, the newsletter of ChronicBabe.com. Every two weeks we'll bring you the scoop: news, resources, ideas—all kinds of goodies for the young, hip, and chronic. BONUS! Sign up for the Goodie Bag today and get a free eBook, How to Be a ChronicBabe: A Beginner's Toolkit - a $17 value!
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Goodie Bag: A personal note from Jenni Prokopy (12/11/2007)
Instead of the typical Goodie Bag (not that they're ever "typical"—we fill each one with unique awesomeness!) Editrix Jenni Prokopy writes a personal note to all ChronicBabes about the importance of a positive perspective during the holidays and throughout the entire year.
Goodie Bag #45 - Our annual "good giving" guide (11/27/2007)
Not that we don't love presents (of course we do!), but during the winter holiday season, the true meaning of generosity sometimes becomes murky. Gifts are supposed to enrich the recipient's life, and the best gifts aren't always wrapped with a beautiful bow. Today, we've got some great alternative giving ideas for you to explore. (Plus some tips on giving smart, like using Charity Navigator.)
Goodie Bag #44 - Tons of new stuff for YOU! (11/13/2007)
In this issue, we celebrate new-ness, especially in the form of tons of new goodies from ChronicBabe. We’ve got new features, new bits, a survey to take, new items in the Help Desk resource center and much more. Plus we offer a handful of fun web sites to check out and a great story about sex with diabetes.
Goodie Bag #43 - Get ready for winter holidays (10/30/2007)
In this issue we offer some tips for preparing for the winter holidays. It’s hard to find someone who ISN’T stressed out by the season, and ChronicBabes tend to feel the stress even more—so we’ve got some advice to help keep the holidays happy, healthy and fun! They include a terrific resource for personalized holiday cards, tips for successful shopping and travel for folks with disabilities, and loads of gift ideas.
Goodie Bag #42 - How to build better relationships (10/16/2007)
In this issue, we look at the importance of relationships—how to build new ones, and how to keep them strong. Because being a ChronicBabe means having a super support team! We also offer a tool to help you identify your pills (to make sure you're meds are safe) and talk about strategies for getting stronger after we slip back in our self-care progress (it happens to everyone!).
Goodie Bag #41 - 23 ways to have more fun (10/2/2007)
In this issue, we remind you to embrace a basic—but effective—philosophy for living well in spite of illness: make time for fun. That’s right, fun. We swear it’s not that hard, but it will definitely take a little effort on your part. We make it easier with a big batch of ideas, including tips on saving time for yourself, finding hilarious pick-me-ups, finding inspiration in the fun aspirations of others, and much more.
Goodie Bag #40 - How to handle a disaster (9/26/2007)
We're not talking about "catastrophizing"—where you anticipate disaster at every turn—we're talking about being ready in case something big and bad happens, whether it's a natural disaster or something more personal, like an unexpected hospitalization. Being ready isn't about being scared; it's about having certain items in your life in order just in case. We've got loads of tips for you, including advice on ranking insurance companies, a site that helps you organize your support team, ideas for storing your valuables safely and much more.
Goodie Bag Special - A Personal Letter from the Editrix (9/4/2007)
On August 23, Editrix Jenni's condo was flooded when a tornado (or microburst) ripped the roof off of her building. In this quick note to subscribers, she explains the situation and offers up some photos and more information.
Goodie Bag #38 - Career-building secrets for sick chicks (8/21/2007)
Editrix Jenni lived with fibromyalgia for five years before starting her own company: Orange Grove Media, LLC. She wanted more flexible hours, more control over her income, and the ability to take a 3pm yoga break (or nap). It's hard work, but she loves the flexibility. In this issue, we remind you that you CAN control your career destiny, with advice like how to handle a mean manager and find a supercute briefcase.
Goodie Bag #37 - How to find love in spite of illness (8/7/2007)
Not long ago, Jenni the Editrix thought love as a sick girl was improbable. Who would want to romance a tired chick who couldn't go for long walks on the beach (short walks: OK) or dance the night away (a few slow jams: OK). Her hubbie Steve proved her wrong, loving her just the way she was. Love IS possible—but it requires flexibility, humor, patience...you get it. In this issue we look at how to find humor in strange situations, help you find some sassy jammies to spice up your love life and much more.
