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Each year my husband and kids ask what I would like for Mother’s Day. To be honest, they usually come up with the best gifts all on their own. Here are a few great things I’ve either received or would like. I bet you can relate!
Here are 10 Great Mother’s Day Gifts for the Chronically Ill Woman:
1. A slow cooker or Instant Pot with a few ready to go freezer meals for those day’s you’re not feeling well.
Having a ready to go meal in the freezer that just needs to be dumped in a crock pot can truly help on those days when you’re not up to cooking. This is mine and I love it:
2. A beautiful journal to serve as a paper brain!
Carrying a cute notebook or journal in your purse can allow you to make note of all the little things your mind just won’t keep up with.
3. Bathtub accessories.
Hot water therapy is recommended for a number of chronic illnesses and chronic pain conditions. Why not have some accessories to allow you to soak as comfortably as possible.
4. Cute lounging pants and tops.
There are days where getting dressed does not make the to-do list or even the I’m-able-to-do-this list. Having a cute set of loungewear will allow you to feel a bit better than resting around the house in torn sweatpants and a baggie t-shirt.
5. A weighted blanket.
Weighted blankets were designed to give individuals the benefits of deep touch pressure therapy and have been shown to decrease anxiety and aid in relaxation.
6. A set of brightly colored paper plates, napkins, and cups.
I know going green is important to all of us but some days we just can’t manage to prepare a meal and then clean up afterward. This will allow you a much-needed break on the dinner dishes when you’re having a bad day.
7. An EReader.
Reading can give you a much-needed mental vacation. Also, you can usually grab an “e” version of a book for a bit less than the hardcover or paperback. This first one comes equipped with Alexa! In case you’re not sure what all a chronically ill woman can use Alexa for, check out this post by Julie from Counting My Spoons: 13 Ways Amazon Alexa Can Help Those With Chronic Illness.
8. A Netflix or Hulu subscription.
There are times you can’t even focus to read. For those days watching a good movie or binge-watching your favorite sitcom can be just the ticket.
9. Homemade coupons for housekeeping chores.
You might feel awkward or uncomfortable asking someone for help around the house. But getting a set of coupons for various jobs around the house would allow you to get some help from a willing individual.
10. A cleaning lady for a day or an organizer for a particular task.
You may feel totally overwhelmed when you look at all the cleaning that needs to be done around your house. Bringing someone in for a day to tackle the jobs that your energy or pain levels won’t allow you to do, will help you feel more relaxed and comfortable in your own home. Is there a closet or room that needs to be organized so you can function easier? Finding an organizer that will work with you and understand your special needs will allow you to function better in that area of your home.
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