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Another 30-Day Challenge Coming Up! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I've decided to do another 30-day challenge. Yesterday I posted this on the Facebook Page:So, if you can go over there and give your input, or write a comment below on what you'd like to see, I'd appreciate it!Let's Do This! [...] Tue, Apr 24 2018 Hang in There! #MondayMotivation Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother It's April 16th, and many parts of the North are still having Snow and Ice Storms and the South is just damn cold.Annnnd it's Monday....Hang in there, it'll all be over soon! Grab a coffee, kick back and think of all the things you have to be grateful for. Snow seems minuscule now doesn't it?Have a great week! [...] Mon, Apr 16 2018 National ASL Day 2018 Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother April 15th is National ASL Day! To celebrate the first school for the Deaf in the United States opening on April 15, 1817.Students gathered there over the years and at subsequent Deaf schools across our nation. The children intermingled Native American Signs, French Sign Language, and Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language. This process brought forth modern American Sig... Sun, Apr 15 2018 Got Busy! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hi,I know I haven't posted anything in a while, I got busy with my other job as it was around midterms and now almost approaching finals at most colleges and universities. When the semester ends I'll be able to return here.I'm still looking for ways to improve the site and monetizing it, so if any of my readers out there have good advice and sources please send them... Wed, Apr 11 2018 7 Surprising Ways Your Mattress Affects Your Sleep and... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Apart from the age of your mattress, there are several other reasons which you should consider while replacing your mattress.Remember warranty only covers defects, not comfort, so replace the mattress well before the warranty has expired.Following are the reasons that imply it is time to buy a brand-new mattress:1. Suffering from Back PainIf you are waking up to... Mon, Apr 02 2018 Why Blinds Are Necessary for Home Improvement - Guest Post Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother If your home needs an improvement, then you cannot overlook the importance of blinds. Here you will get a complete idea about blinds and why you should use them.What Is the Purpose of Using Blinds for Home ImprovementA blinds setup is usually used for covering the windows. There are multiple kinds of window blind systems which come with different operating mechanis... Thu, Mar 29 2018 Low Vision Products for the Home - Conclusion Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Welcome to the last part of this Series! I thank you for following along!Kevin Henderson Photo - Via UnsplashMiscellaneous Low Vision ProductsHere's a few more products that may help you, depending on your degree of loss:1) It doesn't matter what type or the degree of loss you have, a simple identification white cane will help while you're out in public. Understand th... Tue, Mar 27 2018 Chuckle of the Day - So Glad for Punctuation! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Have a great weekend! [...] Fri, Mar 23 2018 Low Vision Products for the Home Series - The Office Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Welcome Back!If you missed the other parts of this series, you can start here.Today let's do the office space and products that will help with computers, reading, and writing.Office LayoutIf you've been following this series, you already can guess what's wrong with the above photo. I see two things:Not much contrast on the desktop, especially with the keyboard. This d... Thu, Mar 22 2018 Low Vision Products for the Home Series - The Bedroom Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hey y'all! Welcome to Part Four of this series, please be sure to check out the others if you've missed them.Today covers the Bedroom:Bedroom LayoutLet's use the photograph to explain a good bedroom layout:1) The bedroom is the one room I feel doesn't need to be well lit as it's usually a quiet place and used for sleeping. But tamps and task lighting and a well lit cl... Tue, Mar 20 2018 Low Vision Products for the Home Series - The Bathroom Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hi! Welcome back to the series I'm doing on Low Vision products. If you missed the other parts of the series, they are: The Living Room, The Kitchen - Part One and Part Two.Today is about the BathroomBathroom LayoutLet's use the above photograph to explain layout ideas:1) This bathroom has a lot of natural light as well as room lights. The layout is simple and an ope... Thu, Mar 15 2018 Welcome Wednesday - Bearwood Reclaimed Furniture Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hope everyone's having a good week and dealing with the after-effects of the time change.Today's "Welcome Wednesday" is Bearwood Reclaimed Furniture, and it's Deaf owner Dominick Fusco. Dominick Fusco Dominick has owned Bearwood for 5 years, including 10 plus years experience in Carpentry Dominick says - Before I invented this company, the only thing tha... Wed, Mar 14 2018 Low Vision Products for the Home Series - The Kitchen (Part... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hi!Let's continue with the Kitchen and talk about cooking, eating, and other tips.CookingYou may remember in Part One I explained about cooking on appliances and alternate cooking methods. Now I'm going to give you more tips about cooking:1) Instead of fighting to drain a pot by holding its lid against it, just dump it all into a colander. Saves from accidents, burns,... Tue, Mar 13 2018 Low Vision Products for the Home Series - The Kitchen (Part... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Welcome to the second part of this series, the kitchen!The kitchen is usually the heart of the home, families gather to eat and share about our day's events, friends gather and gossip over coffee, and of course if you're like me - you like baking and cooking.But for some of us with low vision, especially those newly diagnosed, the kitchen can be a large source of frus... Thu, Mar 08 2018 Low Vision Products for the Home Series - The Living Room Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hi & Welcome to the first installment in the series "Low Vision Products for the Home"Many adaptations in this series can be found in my eBook "Navigating Life with Low Vision: Coping and Adjusting to Living with Vision Loss"After each segment, some products will be found on my Store page for easy reference.Note: I use "you", "we", etc. to mean a person with low visio... Tue, Mar 06 2018 "Low Vision Products for the Home" - Prelude Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother As I announced earlier, I'm doing a series of posts on Low Vision Products for the home. Did you help me with the survey? Thanks!I wanted to give you a prelude to the upcoming Series by sharing my old, old videos on living with Low Vision. As you can see, it really doesn't take much to adapt your environment for your low vision.I look forward to e... Thu, Mar 01 2018 Welcome Wednesday - Brian Switzer Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hang in there! Winter is almost over!Today's "Welcome Wednesday" is Brian Switzer - Deafblind Athlete.Brian has been featured in the Alaskan Dispatch News and Runner’s World for his running exploits. He runs with the help of human guides and his running guide dog, Intrigue.He was on the first team of all blind and visually impaired athletes to successfully complete ... Wed, Feb 28 2018 "Low Vision Products for the Home" Series Coming... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hi, I'm starting a Series of blog posts for low vision products to use around the home.The sections will be:The Living RoomThe KitchenThe BathroomThe BedroomThe Office (reading, writing, computers, etc.)MiscellaneousI hope you will join me as I explain each area and the products that can help with low vision - both low tech and high tech.This series will run throughou... Tue, Feb 27 2018 Feeling the Winter Blues? Here's 5 Ideas to Liven Things Up! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Wherever you're living, you're probably tired of Winter.Whether you're getting lots of snow, or never-ending rain (I'm getting both here in Oklahoma), you can start feeling "Blah". Here are five ways to snap out of it! 1. Clean your place. Since we're "stuck" indoors during the winter, part of our Blahs & Blues is a messy, or cluttered and unorganized place.... Thu, Feb 22 2018 How to Create a Great Japanese Garden in Small Space -... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I always dreamed of having a Japanese garden where I could reflect, contemplate and have some serenity. I asked a landscape designer if I could have a Japanese garden in my small patio. She then showed me how to create a great Japanese garden in small space such as in a patio, balcony, rooftop or even indoors.Via --- your small Japanese gardenThe Japanese view the... Tue, Feb 20 2018 #NatioonalDonorDay Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hey y'all!Happy Valentine's Day!!Not only today a celebration of Love, it should be a celebration of Liife. Today is also National Donor Day. Today is #NationalDonorDay! Share the love. Thank you to all registered donors, donor families and living donors. You make LIFE possible. ❤️ #DonateLife https://t.co/sX9arWRhfD pic.twitter.com/6Q9CdO8XZ2— Donate Life Amer... Wed, Feb 14 2018 Five Tips to Continue Driving with Low Vision - Guest Post Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Being unable to continue driving is one of the biggest issues for people with low vision, as it represents independence and convenience to many. For those living in rural and suburban areas, public transportation is scarce and driving is an everyday necessity.You might have driven previously but your vision has worsened (with conditions such as hereditary or age-relat... Mon, Feb 12 2018 Don't Forget Valentine's Day! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Y'all got 4 days to shop for your loved one! Check out these awesome sales on Amazon!Gifts forCouplesGifts for KidsGifts for FriendsUnsure what to get? Are they a coffee lover (like I am?) Get something like this:Happy Valentine's Day!!! [...] Mon, Feb 12 2018 Motivational Monday - Dealing with Negative Feedback Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother As a Deafblind person I've dealt with a lot of negative feedback throughout my life.I'm sure a lot of people have experienced some at one time or another. Whether from a teacher or a boss, it's sometimes deflating to hear.Here's a great post on how to deal with Negative feedback that was posted on the American Foundation for the Blind's website.Negative Feedback: How ... Mon, Feb 05 2018 Welcome Wednesday - Swanson's Holistic Hands Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Time for another Welcome Wednesday and today is "Swanson's Holistic Hands".Gina Swanson provides holistic medicine tips in blogs/vlogs, workshops, and Holistic Life Coaching sessions in American Sign Language.Gina is a Reiki Master and has 19 certificates from Reiki Rays Institute as well as certified by the International Center for Reiki Training. She offers Holisti... Wed, Jan 31 2018 Motivational Monday - Life in a Coffee Cup Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Received this in an email from my folks and want to share it.If anyone knows who the original source is, please let me know so I can give proper credit.Have a Great Week! [...] Mon, Jan 29 2018 Bathroom Adaptations for Deafblind People - Guest Post Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother While living every day with severe hearing and vision loss, or learning how to cope with your new loss and be self-sufficient in your own home, adapting your living environment to accommodate your daily needs becomes paramount.Among other rooms in the house that have varying hazard levels, the bathroom stands out as one of the most dangerous home environments for thos... Fri, Jan 26 2018 How to Improve Home Security System for People with Vision... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Home security is an important issue. It doesn’t mean that you necessarily need it, but it's one of those things you like to have just in case. People think that by buying a quality door with strong locks they will stop intrusions, but the truth is that burglars are smarter than that. Those with disabilities are especially targeted because the burglars see them as we... Wed, Jan 24 2018 Stuck in a Rut? 3 Ways to Get Out Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother We all fall into a rut now and again. Whether it’s in our personal life, at work, in our relationships, or just an overall feeling of tiredness.It’s not a physical tiredness that can be fixed with a good nap, but an overall mental and spiritual weariness.Here are three ways to snap out of it:1. Move on from your RegretsWe may be regretting something and that... Mon, Jan 22 2018 Bye Bye Hair! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother You may have seen my picture on Social Media or YouTube and I'm usually in a ponytail if you meet me in person.Not today.....not anymore....I went to a local hair salon and chopped that ponytail off!Check it out! Yep! All gone! Check how long I took off!! [...] Fri, Jan 19 2018 One Thing That Stands In The Way Of Parents - Guest Post Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother The great majority of parents strive for their children to grow up as happy, healthy, productive members of society.In order to meet these goals, we as parents are told that everything must be sacrificed. If we don’t give it all that we have there is a chance that are kids will never move out of our basement, will end up unemployment, and we will turn the blame o... Thu, Jan 18 2018 Welcome Wednesday - eSight Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Today's Spotlight is on eSight. Who is eSight?eSight transforms the way in which individuals with legal blindness experience the world around them, by allowing them to actually see it. As an organization, eSight is guided by the fundamental principle that Everyone Deserves to See. And this bold vision has been made a reality with its breakthrough pair of ... Wed, Jan 17 2018 Get Your Week Started Right Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother It's Monday and we all know those GIFs and Memes about hating Mondays.I'll admit right now I'm staring at this screen trying to get motivated myself.... So let's dive into the week with these 5 quick "Pick Me Ups" 1. The K.I.S.S. Rule Just remember to "Keep It Simple Stupid".We often are unmotivated because we feel overwhelmed at our "To-Do" list. Brea... Mon, Jan 15 2018 Chuckle of the Day - A Deaf Joke Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Good Morning!! It's Friiiiiday!!!How about a Deaf joke to start your weekend??Deaf MafiaA Mafia gang takes on a Deaf man to run their deliveries, feeling it would be safer having someone unable to overhear conversations. However, one day when he is to deliver a large sum of money, he never shows up with it. The mobsters track him down, but don't find the mon... Fri, Jan 12 2018 A Boon for the Deaf Community - Shared Post Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I read this article and wanted to share it with y'all. I agree, our exposure to the Hearing World exploded with Social Media, but I admit we do have a long way to go to eradicate stereotypes.How Social Media Became a Game-Changer for the Deaf CommunityIt's no secret that social media has changed the way people communicate with each other. Compared with just a decad... Wed, Jan 10 2018 Start Your Week Right Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Here's another new feature I'm starting - "Motivational Mondays" to get the week started right. I'll be featuring:MotivationSelf-ImprovementStart your week rightInspirational PictureInfographicQuotes Again, please share yours with me and my readers.Have a great week! [...] Mon, Jan 08 2018 Fun Friday! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hey y'all! I'm starting a new category called Fun Friday!I want to share posts such as:Chuckle of the DayFunny true storiesShare your accomplishment of the weekIrony/Facepalms/WTH picturesand more cheerful fun stuff from readers and the internet. Since we're having such a cold snap across the USA and even snow in Florida, I thought I'd do a fun meme today. Sta... Fri, Jan 05 2018 World Braille Day 2018 Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Today is #WorldBrailleDay where we celebrate Braille Literacy and Learning!We all know what Braille is....We've seen it on just about every signage on doors, walls, and a multitude of other places.While I was surfing Twitter I came across this tweet:When asked why they don't teach Braille, many teachers and counselors "believe it to be unnecessary due to technological... Thu, Jan 04 2018 Welcome Wednesday - Pepperbox Coffee Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Happy New Year everyone! Our first Welcome Wednesday of 2018 is Pepperbox Coffee!Located in Austin, Texas, Pepperbox Coffee was the creation of two Deaf men - Mario Essig and Nicholas Buchanan, whose vision where a fast service establishment via drive-through where delicious beverages was being served. Mario Essig ... Wed, Jan 03 2018 New Blog Calendar! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother As the end of the year approaches, I want to get this Site growing more and have started this with a Blog Calendar!Feel free to write a post, share a related post, a photo, recommend someone, or anything related to one of the themes.Come join me on Twitter Tuesdays or for a Facebook Live event.Please feel free to submit any more suggestions.Happy New Year everyo... Fri, Dec 29 2017 7 Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Life - Guest Post Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Are you disappointed with yourself because of multiple failures that you have experienced? If yes then you are not alone.Failure is part of learning and can help you become a better person. However, your overall attitude towards life will determine the quality of life that you will live. There are some small changes that you can make to really help improve the ove... Thu, Dec 28 2017 Future Is Coming: How Deaf People Can Hear Music - Guest... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother In 2001, Dr Dean Shibata, section chief of neuroradiology at the University of Washington, presented his findings on how deaf people “hear” music. According to his research results, deaf people have a similar experience in feeling as other people have in hearing the music. This is because of both groups of population process the music in the same part of the brain... Tue, Dec 26 2017 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from my family to yours! [...] Thu, Dec 21 2017 "Why I Will Never Stop Fighting for Language Equality... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I was sent this post from the Complete Communication Blog & I want to share it with you: Why I Will Never Stop Fighting for Language Equality When you continually fight for a cause (or multiple causes), it can be easy to get discouraged when you see what you perceive as a lack of progress. In this post, I'm going to focus on the cause of language equality. Sp... Mon, Dec 11 2017 Caregiver Advice: How to Support a Loved One with Dementia... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Having somebody you love experience memory loss and is now dependent on you can turn your life around and it has an impact on the whole family.Providing them with support and understanding on itself won’t be enough, it is essential to know how to help them. They need to learn how to cope themselves and regain some independence and here are some tips on how to achiev... Fri, Dec 08 2017 MyEar App - Product Review Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I was asked to test out a new iOs App for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people called MyEar. It's a speech-to-text App to help in communication.MyEar came about when a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult) saw how much his Deaf father was struggling to lipread day in and out. He decided to create an App to help his dad.I think this is a great App! Even if you're a skilled lipreader ... Wed, Dec 06 2017 How to Create a Functional Kitchen for People with Vision... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Everyone enjoys a good homemade meal, but before you can dig in, you have to prepare it first. Cooking can be a hard task, especially if you have vision or hearing loss. However, if you only make a few adjustments to your kitchen and get a few aids, you’ll be preparing delicious meals in no time. Here’s what you can do to create a functional kitchen for people wit... Mon, Dec 04 2017 How to Make Sure Your Bedroom is Safe and Healthy - Guest... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother No matter if you are living alone or raising an army of kids (that includes your husband), everyday life, and family life in particular, can be extremely taxing on your emotional and psychological well-being. That’s why your bedroom, and your kids’ bedroom, needs to be a kind of peaceful oasis, a place where you can unwind and shed off the stress of the day. Howev... Fri, Nov 24 2017 Just Bought a New Car? Here's How to Keep the Value -...
Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Introduction Finally, you have that dream car you have been waiting and saving for. You, however, need to maintain its value from the start, so act wisely now and don’t wait for when you want to sell it or gift it to start taking care of it. Maintaining the value of your car shows how responsible you are and what your car truly means to you. Your car doesn’t lose... Wed, Nov 22 2017 |
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