As a caregiver, I am always looking for ideas to make the day easier. And one of the most problematic parts of the day is the age old question… What’s for dinner? Who wants to deal with the stress of dinner, after a long, exhausting day? When you have a lot on your plate and…
Looking for the right gifts to inspire, uplift, and support the woman with cancer in your life? We can help you find the best gift ideas that will make her smile. We’ve put together a quick list to help you find the best presents that will help the woman you love stay strong and confident…
This caregiver planner focuses on the only 3 things that matter when dealing with a complex cancer schedule. When my dad was first diagnosed with Lung Cancer, let’s just say it was a bit of a shit show. Like the morning I just finished brewing my first cup of coffee and the phone rings. “Are…
There is no way to fully prepare for what’s coming when cancer explodes into your family. Suddenly you’re having terrifying conversations you never thought you’d be having, your anxiety is off the charts, and the stress involved is earth-shattering. A cancer diagnosis is triggering. It spews feelings of fear, hopelessness, and despair. Everything that comes…
woman lying on the bed clutching a Hot Cherry Pillow. Text overlay says How this not so ordinary pillow soothes aches and pain.
A major symptom of cancer and cancer treatment is severely dry skin. Skin that feels rough and coarse like sandpaper. The thing about incredibly coarse, dry skin… It hurts. And when you’re knee-deep in a cancer fight you don’t need to deal with that type of pain on top of everything else. Painful skin is…
Being a caregiver takes a special kind of strength. These bible verses for caregivers can help you find or revive that strength. Through the love of God. Being a caregiver is hard work. Family caregivers who are caring for elderly parents or family members can tell you… It’s stressful, it’s lonely, and the load is heavy…
I remember my husband’s first surgery for cancer. I was a wreck. We had no idea what to expect and I was filled with so much anxiety, I wasn’t even sure how we’d get through this. (Note: if you’re feeling super anxious about an upcoming surgery, it’s a good idea to read this. It helped…
How do you keep fighting, when you can barely get out of bed? How do you keep going when you’re so exhausted that tackling a big, overwhelming situation like a cancer diagnosis feels impossible? In the beginning, my whole family was a ball of fire. We were oozing positive energy, we were determined to beat…
The best Bermuda cruise review with useful and relevant tips for successful travel with someone who has cancer. When my dad was first diagnosed with Lung Cancer, we figured we had two choices… We could spend our time stressed and worried about the things we couldn’t change -or- We could go out and enjoy life…