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Happy Presidential Inauguration Day! Editrix Jenni is taking the day off work today to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as our next president. Even if you don’t agree with all his politics, you have to admit he’s kicking off what promises to be an era of change for the U.S. Join us today in celebrating our new leader and all the change that can happen—and think about what YOU can change starting today. I embrace optimism, and you can too Editrix Jenni writes a very personal article this week on the challenge of embracing optimism for folks who are chronically ill. It’s tough, but you already know that! She put together five steps to take to develop an optimistic attitude: Build a safety net; Find a role model (or five); Look within yourself; Have faith; Make time for optimism every day. It’s a formula that works for her, and can work for you, too. What's on our plate? Grand Rounds! Next Tuesday, for the third time, ChronicBabe will host Grand Rounds, the best of the weekly medical blogosphere. It’s a roving collection of the best health and medical writing on the web, and we want to represent the Babes! If you’re a ladyblogger or write about women’s health issues, join us —and your blog could be seen by thousands. (Oh, and please VOTE for us in the Wellsphere People’s Health Blogger Awards!)
Did you know? Editrix Jenni has developed a fascination with anatomically themed goodies. Some of her favorites include Shana Logic’s Heart Tee, Iron Fist’s Ribcage Hoodie , Eyes/Read the Fine Print lidded bowl from Circa Ceramics and The Eat Shirt and Die tee from Threadless. What are your faves? What we're up to lately... Making fruit salad and low-cal blueberry muffins…anticipating a fabulous final check-up with the wrist surgeon (yay!)…learning all about Vimeo... getting ready to dress up the bathroom chandelier with new ribbons and crystals (pics to come)…wishing for warmer weather (but feeling thankful for Smartwool socks)… making crafts again…reading Are We Feeling Better Yet? (Jenni wrote the foreward)… missing New Orleans…drinking champagne and celebrating! Do a friend a favor—forward this newsletter! Goodie Bags are handed out every other Tuesday. Interested in advertising in the Goodie Bag? Want to submit an idea? Contact the Editrix.	Fab five: sites we love right now SuperMaggie Gorgeous t-shirts, hoodies and accessories for gals and guys. We adore their easy, funky aesthetic, and their clothes wear well after many many washes—just ask Jenni! Twitter Follow ChronicBabe on Twitter and get updates every time we add something new to the site, plus alerts about contests, health news, and other tidbits. Change.gov Just because the election is over doesn’t mean we should cease our political activities. Keep track of our new administration and be of service. Daily Om An old favorite here at ChronicBabe HQ, this site offers spiritual guidance for folks of all faiths, delivered to your inbox. We luv it! Women in Media and News Designed to empower women to get their voices heard, this nonprofit helps spread the word about Babes and make sure the media is telling our stories.
TAKE ACTION! Sometime’s a girl’s just gotta have fun. That’s when we head to Archie McPhee, especially for bandages for our boo-boos in a variety of tasty shapes: lips, monkeys, bacon, cupcakes, cowboys, pirates, and steaks. For starters. Getting a tax refund? Consider reserving even the tiniest portion of it for Common Ground Collective, our favorite charity that’s helping continue the reconstruction of New Orleans. Carry your wares in a fabulous handbag created by our pal Cinnamon Cooper of Poise. Her bags are handmade of only the best materials, and she can even make you a ChronicBabe tote. Sweet!
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Goodie Bag# 71 - view in your web browser

Happy Presidential Inauguration Day!

Editrix Jenni is taking the day off work today to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as our next president. Even if you don’t agree with all his politics, you have to admit he’s kicking off what promises to be an era of change for the U.S. Join us today in celebrating our new leader and all the change that can happen—and think about what YOU can change starting today.

I embrace optimism, and you can too

Editrix Jenni writes a very personal article this week on the challenge of embracing optimism for folks who are chronically ill. It’s tough, but you already know that! She put together five steps to take to develop an optimistic attitude: Build a safety net; Find a role model (or five); Look within yourself; Have faith; Make time for optimism every day. It’s a formula that works for her, and can work for you, too.

What's on our plate?

Grand Rounds! Next Tuesday, for the third time, ChronicBabe will host Grand Rounds, the best of the weekly medical blogosphere. It’s a roving collection of the best health and medical writing on the web, and we want to represent the Babes! If you’re a ladyblogger or write about women’s health issues, join us —and your blog could be seen by thousands. (Oh, and please VOTE for us in the Wellsphere People’s Health Blogger Awards!)

Did you know?

Editrix Jenni has developed a fascination with anatomically themed goodies. Some of her favorites include Shana Logic’s Heart Tee, Iron Fist’s Ribcage Hoodie , Eyes/Read the Fine Print lidded bowl from Circa Ceramics and The Eat Shirt and Die tee from Threadless. What are your faves?

What we're up to lately...

Making fruit salad and low-cal blueberry muffins…anticipating a fabulous final check-up with the wrist surgeon (yay!)…learning all about Vimeo... getting ready to dress up the bathroom chandelier with new ribbons and crystals (pics to come)…wishing for warmer weather (but feeling thankful for Smartwool socks)… making crafts again…reading Are We Feeling Better Yet? (Jenni wrote the foreward)… missing New Orleans…drinking champagne and celebrating!

Do a friend a favor—forward this newsletter!

Goodie Bags are handed out every other Tuesday. Interested in advertising in the Goodie Bag? Want to submit an idea?
Contact the Editrix.

Fab five: sites we love right now

SuperMaggie
Gorgeous t-shirts, hoodies and accessories for gals and guys. We adore their easy, funky aesthetic, and their clothes wear well after many many washes—just ask Jenni!

Twitter
Follow ChronicBabe on Twitter and get updates every time we add something new to the site, plus alerts about contests, health news, and other tidbits.

Change.gov
Just because the election is over doesn’t mean we should cease our political activities. Keep track of our new administration and be of service.

Daily Om
An old favorite here at ChronicBabe HQ, this site offers spiritual guidance for folks of all faiths, delivered to your inbox. We luv it!

Women in Media and News
Designed to empower women to get their voices heard, this nonprofit helps spread the word about Babes and make sure the media is telling our stories.

TAKE ACTION!

Sometime’s a girl’s just gotta have fun. That’s when we head to Archie McPhee, especially for bandages for our boo-boos in a variety of tasty shapes: lips, monkeys, bacon, cupcakes, cowboys, pirates, and steaks. For starters.

Getting a tax refund? Consider reserving even the tiniest portion of it for Common Ground Collective, our favorite charity that’s helping continue the reconstruction of New Orleans.

Carry your wares in a fabulous handbag created by our pal Cinnamon Cooper of Poise. Her bags are handmade of only the best materials, and she can even make you a ChronicBabe tote. Sweet!

Your Message Here

Disclaimer: While we carefully screen all advertisers, ChronicBabe is not responsible for products or services you purchase through the notices in —Babelicious Resources.— Please do your own research before buying, Babes!

Want to reach almost 2,200 ChronicBabes with your product or service? Be a Goodie Bag advertiser! For details visit us online.