Livable by Design

Quiet Ways to Spend the Holidays

Looking for some peaceful, quiet ways to escape the hustle and bustle this holiday season? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

April-Proofing a New Home

With a recent move, we had a list of “must-haves” to make sure our new house was livable for future me. Here are some of the things we considered.

GF/DF Pumpkin Curry Soup

Looking for the perfect marriage of pumpkin soup season to warm you on a fall day? Try this super easy pumpkin curry soup recipe!

Shatter-Proof Entertaining

When you’re entertaining guests (or building your own kitchen), it’s good to consider options that are affordable, lightweight, and hard to break. Here are just a few options to inspire you.

Accessible West Baden Springs

Looking for a unique, restful escape to an historic site? I’ve got just the place!

Gluten Free Baked Beans

Read on for the perfect summer side dish–just in time for cookout season! These allergen-friendly baked beans are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety and Depression

If you read the headlines, you know that mental health struggles are on the rise, especially among kids and teens. There are a host of factors believed to contribute to this (including the pandemic, electronics, etc.), but regardless of the reasons, coping with mental health issues has become a major player in many families’ lives. Before I get too far, I need to add a disclaimer: I am not a mental health provider, counselor, psychiatrist,…

Books Featuring Mental Illness

Looking for book recommendations that include mental illness/discussions about mental health? Here are a few historical fiction recommendations from books I’ve enjoyed!

Gluten Free Soda Bread

Needing a quick, easy bread option that’s gluten free (with dairy free and vegan option)? This simple soda bread should be just the thing!

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Disclaimer: The ideas and suggestions here are not meant to replace the advice you receive from your medical professionals, legal advice, or any other recommendations by experts familiar with your situation. While I try to write broadly with suggestions that may be helpful for a wide range of chronic illnesses or disabilities, I recognize that I cannot speak to every circumstance. My hope is that this site will simply serve as a springboard for your own creative ideas, and a source for finding workable solutions to some of the challenges we experience in living with chronic illness or disability.

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