holiday gifts for parkies

If you’re looking for a gift for someone with Parkinson’s or looking for something for yourself, here are few helpful and gorgeous gifts. And don’t forget to order early as shipping might be spotty on some things this holiday season.

Kizik Slip On Shoes

Yes they are slip on shoes! Finally stylish shoes for people with Parkinson’s.

Lauren’s Hope Medical Bracelets

Super stylish medical bracelets and necklaces for both men and women. Talk about style and function.

No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality

MJF’s newest book being released today.

Mezzaluna- Rocking Chopping Knife

Great for chopping veg and herbs and much easier than a knife.

mbarc 7 Day Weekly Pill Organizer

Modern look & made of premium aluminum and wood for at home or on the go.

Highwave Hotjo Mug

Ceramic mug with wide bottom keeps it steadier than a regular mug.

MZOO Sleep Mask

Made of memory foam and contoured eye pockets for comfort.

Hylaea Yoga Socks

Toeless sock help retain a barefoot sensation with silicone gel strips for anti-slip and stability.

Kindle E-Reader

E-readers are great if you have difficulty turning pages or keeping your book still.

what i'm reading

Have you had a good month with reading? I have, but lately if I read in the afternoon after lunch, it makes me very drowsy. I’m in the middle of The Whisper Man by Alex North. Scary thrillers have never been a genre I read before, but I heard good things about it from the Currently Reading Podcast so I thought I’d give it a try and I’m really enjoying it so far.

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick

Arthur Pepper is a recent widower and after finding a gold charm bracelet in his wife’s possessions that he has never seen before, it takes him on a life changing odyssey through London, Paris, and India. It’s a charming, easy read that I enjoyed.

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Hell Bent: One Man’s Crusade to Crush the Hawaiian Mob by Jason Ryan

This book was interesting to me because it’s set here where I grew up. Chuck Marsland was the city Prosecutor whose son was killed by alleged mobsters in the 1970’s in Honolulu. It’s full of descriptions of local law enforcement, politicians, and alleged mobsters that were names we heard frequently growing up, and how they are all intertwined. It’s an interesting deep dive into the case and the influence of the mob on the local society.

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The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

Anna Fox lives alone in her home. She is unable to leave her house. So she watches classic movies, plays online chess, and spy’s on her neighbors. One night as she is watching the new neighbors across the way, she sees the wife stabbed and bleeding through a window. But no one believes her. It’s a psychological thriller and I kept wanting to read more to find out what happened. It’s sort of twist on the movie Rear Window.

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French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising, Happy, Healthy Eaters by Karen Le Billon

Wow that title is a mouthful. I randomly saw this at the library and picked it up out of curiosity. I don’t have small children but in the vein of “French Women Don’t Get Fat” I’m always interested in food and eating customs. The most interesting part to me was the concept of no children’s menus or food, and less snacking so that kids are more hungry at meal time and therefore willing to try different foods. You may not agree with everything but it was an interesting read.

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Me by Elton John

His warm and humble stories from childhood through his life challenges including drug addiction, to his fulfilling life now with a husband and children. He has met and been friends with many interesting celebrities along the way. I listened to the audio book while I painted my bedroom and really enjoyed it.

Happy Reading. xo kai