Roses, Diamonds And Pearls

Hello, I’m Rachel Marie, author of Carefree and Consequence available via Amazon. This is my playground.... where I can post anything it not affect my professional author persona. My professional blog is www.rachelmwriter.com. You can also contact me on my professional Facebook: The Rachel Diaries and find me on my Professional Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram: AuthorRachelM Currently am writing book #2 an LGBTQ romance Just an HP fangirl - #TeamRavenclaw 👩🏼‍💻❤️

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Me and My Disability: debunking three common myths about my cerebral palsy

Me and My #Disability: debunking three common #myths about my #cerebralpalsy ♿️ | #Meandmydisability #Disabledcommunity #Wheelchairuser

Each diagnosis of cerebral palsy is different – we have varying levels of mobility and cognitive function.‘But you’re wheelchair bound…?’ Ugh bitch yes technically but I resent that term, if anything my wheelchair gives me more freedom. I don’t mind the term, it’s just when people think of me as trapped and helpless that I find annoying and degrading.‘But I heard you can’t have sex, like you…

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Spooky Sunday: Frightening and fashionable T shirts and Harley Quinn Cosplay

#Spooky Sunday: Frightening and fashionable #Tshirts and #HarleyQuinn Cosplay #Halloween #DIY #HairandBeauty #OOTD #Stylist 🎃👻🍁🍂

It’s September, and the nights are drawing in which means it’s almost Halloween so let’s slowly get in the spirit, ready in time for the main event! So I’ve collated some of my favourite minimalistic Halloween T shirts and I thought I’d share them with you. These are for those who can’t go out on ghoul glamour for Halloween but, still want to be in the spooky spirit. Click the link to go to my…

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Self Care Sunday: A list of self care ideas and journal prompts

#SelfCare Sunday: A list of self care ideas and #journalprompts #Mentalhealthandwellbeing

Physical things you can do Wear makeup you wouldn’t normally wear.Go for a walkDo some yoga or meditation Have a dance partyHave a karaoke session Meal prep for the week aheadDo your skincare, have a bath, paint your nailsGet out your journal or diary and write down any appointments for the year ahead and plan some ‘ME’ time.Have a massage or a manicure.Call an old friendLight your favourite…

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Me and My Disability: Catheter Care Tips

Me and My Disability: Catheter Care 🚽🚾🧻♿️ | #Disabledcommunity #MeandMyDisability #InvisibleDisabilities #WheelchairUser #TipsandTricks #Catheters #Incontinence #BladderandBowelIssues

To ensure any urine leaking from your nightbag and spilling on to the floor, put your stand or catheter bag in a basket to contain the leak. If you have a blockage in your leg bag (NOT your catheter pipe itself) you could try squirting a syringe of sparkling water or sprite in the bag’s port. When taping your catheter to your leg, try using sports tape instead of medical as it’s kinder to skin.…

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The Craft Corner: Make Do and Mend Monday

The #Craft Corner: #MakeDo and #Mend Monday #Tipsandtricks #beautyhacks #Lifestyleblogger #Lifehacks #MakedoandMend #DIYhacks #fashionhacks

If you’ve run out of shampoo and dry shampoo at home or at an event then you can use baby talcum powder.If you don’t have time to straighten your hair after a blowdry you can use dryer sheets to smooth out any hair frizz. You can easily turn an eyeshadow into a lipstick, you can mix your preferred colour with Vaseline.To mark your place in your knitting or crocheting, write down your row number…

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The Mental Health and Well-being Corner: Motivational Monday

The #MentalHealth and Well-being Corner: #Motivational Monday 💗 | #inspirationalquotes #positvevibesonly

Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create. Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people. Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true

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The Foodie Corner: Fibre Berry and Brownie and blast Sundae (With Dairy and chocolate alternatives.)

The #Foodie Corner: Fibre Berry and Brownie and blast #Sundae (With #Dairyfree and #chocolatefree alternatives.) #Quickdeserts #DIY #Veganrecipe

This is a quick and easy desert that I created after I moved out and started my weight loss journey. I could make this in my wheelchair myself with no assistance in five minutes. I would save this as my Friday treat. Ingredients : Two Asda Fibre Brownies (80g)10 largr Dairy Milk chocolate buttons (25g)Two scoops Strawberry Carte Dore Ice Cream (22.2g) Calorie total = 806 Calories per…

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The Mental Health and Well-being Corner: Self Care Sunday

The #MentalHealth and Well-being Corner: #SelfCare Sunday| #lifestyleblogger #chickonwheelz #emotionalwellbeing #physicalwellbeing #spiritualwellbeing #tipsandtrics #journalprompts #disabilityblogger

Hello lovelies and Happy Self Care Sunday! If you’re not used to taking time out and focusing on you then, you’re going to learn how to today! Firstly what does Self Care mean? Self-care all about taking care of your emotional, physical, psychological, and if you agree, to rejuvenate your spiritual beliefs. (Whatever they may be.) So let’s start with your physiological wellbeing! Grab a…

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Me and my disability: Back and blogging

Me and my #Disability Back and #blogging | Cerebralpalsy #chuckonwheelz #lifestyleblogger #fashionista #bookworm #spooniecommunity #writingcommunity

Hi guys, It’s me Chickonwheelz and I’m back and I’m going to start taking this blog seriously! I hope you haven’t all deserted me and are still on this crazy rollercoaster that’s my life. So buckle yourself in for one hell of an update and an introduction for any first time readers! I’m Rachel AKA Raimie AKA Chickonwheelz and I have Cerebral palsy and I love to write and share my pearls of…

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Me and My Disability: July 2021 update

Me and My #Disability: July 2021 update #Temporaryaccomadation #independentliving #cerebralpalsy #wheelchairuser, #chronicpain #Disabilityblogger

Hi Gang! I apologise for my absence but I’ve been just trying to get my barings with all the upheaval in a short space of time. I have moved from my temporary property in Porthcawl back to Kenfig Hill, temporarily living in a respite Center for people with learning difficulties. My previous property was great but then as soon as they got a surveyor in, it all went tits up. There was a lot of…

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The Reading corner: Recommend a tearjerker 

My tearjeker as a kid would be Red sky at dawn however, now it is the Last day of Rabbit Hayes. Red Sky At Dawn is about a sister who’s brother has severe Cerebral Palsy and a plethora of other conditions but, it focuses on the eldest sister and how she deals with the prejudices whilst being positive. Obviously having Cerebral Palsy  myself and readings age eight I had no idea the impact a…

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Me and my disability: May 2021 update.

May 2021 update. #disabilityupdate #spoonie #independentliving

Hi gang! Yes, your eyes do not deceive you, it’s me chickonwheelz, and I’m here to give you an update on what’s been going on. But first, i’d like to thank all my readers who still been reading my blog and commenting even though I haven’t new posted anything. You will support and love is always appreciated. I guess I just got caught up I was living by myself including how to do things and kinda…

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Me and my Disability: Six weeks living independently

Me and my #Disability: Six weeks #livingindependently #MeandmyDisability #CerebralPalsy #MECFS #Wheelchairuser

Hi guys, I am so sorry that I haven’t been writing much, there’s just so much going on that I forget to update you both. I cannot believe I’ve been living alone for six weeks! So if you follow my Facebook page, you’ll know I’ve been having frequent spinal and hip flare ups which I’ve been managing with hot water bottles and diazepam with oramorph breaks in between. But I have good news! I have…

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New Redbubble designs are in! So, be sure to check them out and share!

New @Redbubble designs are in so be sure to check them out and share! #Redbubbleartist #smallbusiness #disabledcommunity #feminism #LGBTQCommunity #wheelchairuser

Here’s the link: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Chickonwheelz/shop?asc=u If you purchase something and there’s no pressure at all but, if you do then take a photo of your order and tag me on Instagram @RMchickonwheelz or post a photo on my Facebook page, just search: Chickonwheelzblogger. I hope you have a lovely evening… I’m enjoying season 10 of Greys Anatomy. I cannot get over how beautiful…

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The Writing Corner - New LGBTQ WIP: The Hands Of Fate

The #Writing Corner - New #LGBTQ WIP: The Hands Of Fate #amwriting @YLVA

Embarking on writing my first novel aimed at LBGTQ women… it’s about time I wrote something that actually reflects me as a writer. I’ve also made sure the characters are diverse both in ethnicity and personality. Finally, there’s Ronnie who has a disability and is a wheelchair user. The novel itself flicks between my two main characters Vanessa and Ronnie, it looks back at all the events like…

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The Fashion and Beauty Corner: Three easy looks - Y2K Fashion/Casual Fashion/Formal Fashion

The #Fashion and #Beauty Corner: Three easy looks #Y2Kfashion #Formalfashion #VintageFashion #Casualfashion @DdLovato @VanessaHudgens @KensingstonRoyal

This outfit is inspired by none other than the fabulous Demi Lovato! Since the end of 2020 and the start of 2021 Demi has revived late 90’s and early 2000’s chic, otherwise known as #Y2K. Now what exactly is that you may ask? Well here’s the definition from The Editoralist.com: Technically, Y2K covers the late ’90s and early-to-mid 2000s, so for millennials, it captures the energy (and shopping…

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Me and my Disability: Things I’ve learned since living independently for nearly two weeks

Me and my #Disability: Things I’ve learned since #livingindependently for nearly two weeks #Cerebralpalsy

Working out your monthly expenses is a great way to save money by giving yourself a realistic budget.The loo roll doesn’t magically get replaced by the toilet fairyCheck everyday what needs to be eaten in your fridge, otherwise it will go off. Don’t think that because it’s Sunny you should sit on the deck… wind can be very deceiving and you’ll catch a cold.Taxi’s are way too overpriced Learn to…

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