Michelle Cain
I was born and raised 45 minutes west of Philadelphia, PA, but am currently living in Orlando, FL while my husband and I go back to school. I am a service-connected Veteran who loves to knit, find great gluten free recipes, and share my experiences dealing with my fragile health.
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Valentine's Day MassageGive your Significant Other a night to remember with little or no money spent out of pocket. Don't have all the necessary massage gear? Don't worry! I have ideas for alternatives!
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No Pattern Quilted Knit Bedspread: A How-To GuideHow to knit a beautiful blanket with no pattern, and only a beginners knowledge of knitting. If you know how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off, then you can create a masterpiece. -
Risk of Osteopenia with Auto Immune DiseasesBone loss is a risk when taking corticosteroids for certain auto immune diseases, made even worse when there are malabsorption issues.
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Tourist Area ShoppingDon't expect sales or promotional prices when you shop at your regular stores in tourist areas.
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Frugal Chicken and Cheese OmeletFrugal meal costing less than $2/person, delicious and packed with protein! -
Knitting Squares for a BlanketIf you know how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off, then you can knit a beautiful blanket without worrying about how to follow a pattern or counting each row. That's what I am doing now! -
Easy Home-Made Chocolate Thunder from Down Under Taste-Alike - Gluten FreeFast, Easy, Delicious! This Brownie Sundae tastes very similar to Outback's Chocolate Thunder from Down Under dessert (which is also Gluten Free), except without the drain on your wallet! -
Denied the New Post-9/11 GI BillI was denied a claim for the New Post-9/11 GI Bill, and after doing a little digging I found out why.
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It Pays to Write Dispute Letters . . .Disputing debts pays off if you know or suspect there to be an error.
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Crohn's Flare?Extreme fatigue, undigested food in stool, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, low grade fevers, etc., are some of the symptoms of a Crohn's Flare.
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Gluten-Free Takeout from OutbackI ordered curb-side pickup from Outback Steakhouse for the first time since being on a Gluten-free diet. I was a bit worried about cross-contamination, but read some good reviews about their restaurant chains catering to Celiacs.
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Why I Would NEVER Work as a Massage TherapistThese are my own personal reasons why I would never work as a Massage Therapist in a professional setting. I have had others mirror my same worries and reasons as to why they will not do it either.
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Giving HOPE for Father's DayNic and I put a lot of thought into our presents. I wanted to share this idea of what we are giving my stepfather - it has to do with Financial Peace and Hope. It is a gift that may be life changing and will last a lifetime.
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Gluten-free Easy Dinner!My husband gave me the idea to make a hobo dinner for my brother and sister whom I am watching for the weekend, but my brother is allergic to Milk and I am Gluten-Free. Easy, easy prep!
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Ever Had a Gingivectomy?A Gingivectomy can be for cosmetic or health reasons, cutting the gums to form around the root of the tooth if they are too low and inflamed. -
Gluten-Free Italian HoagiesThis is something I really want to learn how to make, and I am excited to try - but it will have to wait until Nic is home and we are living down in Florida. I want to try to make gluten-free Italian hoagies.
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Gluten-Free Eating at PartiesEating at parties can be difficult for those of us eating Gluten-free. Little tips such as bringing liquid nutritional supplements, or being the first to touch gluten-free food before it's contaminated can really help.
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My Favorite Gluten Free CookiesThis is my own personal opinion, a recommendation, of a wonderful Gluten-free chocolate chip cookie you can buy in a bag.
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My First Restaurant Experience Since Starting the Gluten-Free DietI was very recently diagnosed with Celiac's Disease, and was talked into going to a Japanese Restaurant with my family for the first time since being Gluten Free. Cross-contamination is a BIG problem when you are on the GF diet.
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Homewood Suites: Columbia, South CarolinaThis article chronicles our wonderful stay at the Homewood Suites in Columbia, South Carolina, near Fort Jackson. -
Hardest Part of Being ApartA poem I wrote about how empty it feels when the one you love is far away - in this case deployed to a combat zone and completely unreachable.
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Ativan for Anxiety, and My Restless LegsI have been taking Ativan for Anxiety for quite a few months now, and there have been some major changes I have noticed, including how it has affected my Restless Legs -
Never Wanted Anything MoreA poem I wrote to my husband while he was away from home because of the Army.
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You Are so BeautifulA poem I wrote for my husband, but could apply with any relationship where a woman really loves a man and looks at him as something beautiful that God has made. -
Do You Know About YOUR Military Obligation?US Civilian Contractor serving in Iraq with 6 inactive duty months left, recalled to active duty, sent home to return to Iraq.
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Building Your WealthThere are 2 things that all Personal Finance books have in common. You MUST Save a little bit of money each month, and you MUST pay down your debt. Here's how it works.
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Healthier Eating for the Whole FamilyDid you make "eating healthier" a New Years Resolution? How to stick with it, without all the hassle, and adopt that same behavior in the food your family eats as well, without them knowing it.
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Are Crohn's Disease and Pancreatitis Linked?I was admitted to the ER on Christmas Eve because of my Crohn's Disease symptoms, and now find out I have Pancreatitis. Is it linked? The doctors are trying to figure it out, but I know it is controversial in the medical field.
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Capsule Endoscopy90 miles from home, and 8 hours by myself in Syracuse. I had to undergo a Capsule Endoscopy, swalling a tiny camera in pill form. *GULP!*
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Dissappointed by Question Heard on Local RadioA man won $600,000 in a lottery, never told his wife, and disappeared without a trace - leaving everything behind. How much money would it take to get you to leave the ones you love? I was disappointed to hear the responses on talk show radio.
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Book Review: Mark of the Lion TrilogyShort summary and review of the three books in the Mark of the Lion Trilogy, by Francine Rivers.
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Wind Generators and Solar PowerNic and I have talked about living "off the grid" a couple of times. I don't think we would ever be TOTALLY self sufficient, but I think it would be a way to save money and not rely on the government or private utilities
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Walmart - Cheaper Than Other Grocery Stores?Is Walmart really cheaper than other grocery stores? Find out by reading this article about my own personal experience!
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Unusual Hotels Around the World!A website that features unusual hotels around the world!! Easy to navigate, and very interesting! Start planning your next vacation NOW!
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"Do You Give Military Discounts?" - Yeah, Whatever!My encounter with a soldier that left me feeling like I had just seen a really corny, overly-exaggerated movie!
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God ProvidesOur little miracle while taking a road trip!
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Listerine Whitening Quick Dissolving Strips - A Product ReviewI tried samples of the whitening strips that I received from BzzAgent in the mail. Read the article to see what I think.
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Trick on My HusbandThis is one of my most memorable tricks that I played on my husband while we were still dating. -
Heeeeey BooBoo!The story of how I first received my nickname, BooBoo. -
Lancome's UV Expert 20: Sunscreen ReviewI know what you are thinking. "'The only product'? My sunscreen offers protection from UVA and UVB rays. Isn't that complete protection?" The answer? No.