How to handle being alone on Thanksgiving

A lot of us dread solitude on important holidays.  Here are some suggestions on how to handle being along on Thanksgiving:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9179093/how_to_deal_with_spending_thanksgiving.html?cat=7

Why I won't be shopping on Black Friday

If you're planning a monumental shopping excursion the day after Thanksgiving, more power to you.  Here's why I refuse to shop on Black Friday:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9170081/why_i_refuse_to_shop_on_black_friday.html?cat=7\

Do you still have Sunday dinner at your house?

The tradition appears to be extinct.  Read why here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9146895/whatever_happened_to_sunday_dinner.html?cat=7

Trivia for pumpkin pie fans

Think Thanksgiving, think pumpkin pie.  Here are some fun facts and trivia associated with this popular dessert:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9144195/fun_facts_and_trivia_about_pumpkin.html?cat=22

How to overcome disappointment when you're chronically ill

A chronic illness usually has its ups and downs.  Here are 10 tips on how to overcome the disappointment associated with them:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9113997/ten_tips_to_overcome_the_disappointments.html?cat=5

Halloween pumpkins: fun facts and trivia

You might have bought--or grown--the perfect Halloween pumpkin this year.  But how much do you really know about it?

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9062575/how_much_do_you_really_know_about_your.html?cat=74

Why it's difficult to feel grateful

With so many problems swirling through American society, it's becoming difficult for many people to feel grateful about much of anything.  Here's my take on why:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9017161/why_is_it_so_hard_to_be_grateful.html?cat=72

Mystery shopping editor

It's a unique way to be self-employed.  Here are the nuts and bolts of how I started and operate my own business as a mystery shopping editor:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8354909/off_the_beaten_track_running_a_mystery.html?cat=3

For Crohn's Patients: List of what to bring to the ER

It's a hectic, confusing trip when it comes to treatment at the emergency room.  It's a visit most patients with Crohn's disease dread. Here are some tips on how to get organized and bring the right stuff to the ER the next time you need treatment there:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8351917/crohns_disease_what_to_take_to_the.html?cat=70

What your doctor might not know about HIPAA

Are doctors, other health care providers and insurers going overboard about protecting your medical information?  Here's what they might not know about HIPAA:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8335775/what_healthcare_providers_and_insurers.html?cat=5

All about neuromyelitis optica

One of the most frustrating things for patients who suffer from neuromyelitis optica is getting a misdiagnosis of multiple sclerosis:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8332311/what_is_neuromyelitis_optica.html?cat=70

Recall after a screening mammogram

Being asked to come back for more imaging after a screening mammogram is a fearful experience.  Here's what you might expect:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8323969/what_to_expect_if_youre_recalled_after.html?cat=5

All about cracked tooth syndrome

If you've experienced sudden, sharp pain that makes you gasp when you bite into a piece of food, you might be suffering from cracked tooth syndrome.  Here's what you need to know about this annoying condition:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8318237/what_is_cracked_tooth_syndrome_pg2.html?cat=5

Some fun trivia about Ohio

Here are some interesting facts about the Buckeye State:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8316773/ohio_fun_facts_and_trivia.html?cat=37

Assumption of Mary: Catholic holy day of obligation

Here's an overview of this important date on the calendar of the Roman Catholic Church.  When August 15 falls on a Monday, U.S. Catholics are not required to observe the requirement to go to church to mark the holy day.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8309849/why_the_feast_of_the_assumption_is.html?cat=34