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    • Halloween Birds
    • Halloween Party Dance Music
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    • Halloween Treats That Are Not Candy
    • How to Get Your Cat or Dog to Put on a Halloween Costume
    • Scary Weird Halloween Zombie Gift Ideas
    • What Should I be for Halloween Ideas for Kids
    • Yoga Halloween Costume Party Ideas
  • Christmas
    • Bad Case of The Holiday Blues?
    • Christmas Gifts of Frankincense, Myrrh, and Gold
    • Christmas Holiday Bath and Shower Decor Ideas
    • Fairy Elf Party Dessert Treats
    • Holiday Side Dish Recipe a Healthy Fruit Salad
    • Holiday Traditions: Christmas Wish List
    • Music Box a Musical Christmas Gift Idea
    • Rainbow Christmas Tree Theme Ideas
    • Redneck Country Christmas Tree Ornaments
    • Traditional Boxed Christmas Greeting Cards
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    • Best Homemade Holiday Gifts For Cats
    • Crafts Bacon Christmas Ornament
    • Crochet Cotton Dishcloth Pattern free
    • Crochet Hook Standard Size Conversion Chart
    • Knit Bell a Holiday Craft Pattern
    • Knit Crafts: Heart Washcloth Pattern
    • Origami Paper Fortune Teller Cootie Catcher
    • Pom Poms for Monster High Fearleading Cheerleader Dolls
    • Top DIY Holiday Gift Ideas
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    • Creative Ways to Give Money as a Wedding Gift
    • Flower Girl Formal Dresses for Wedding Party
    • Going Green in Your Wedding Theme
    • Funny Redneck Wedding Cake Designs
    • Meaning of a Red Wedding Dress
    • Welcoming a New Daughter in Law to the Family
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  • Fashion
    • Matching Pajamas for the Entire Family
    • Perfume Notes Explained
    • Red Hat Society Hats and Bonnets
    • Unisex Fragrance: Re-Defining Gender Based Perfume
    • Jewelry
    • Blue Sapphire Jewelry Symbolism and Meaning
    • Dragon Symbolism in a Gift of Jewelry
    • How to Choose a Diamond Cut Clarity and Color
    • Men's Watch Gold Sport Solar Wood or Brand Name?
    • Opal Jewelry Meaning and Symbolism
  • Romance
    • 50 Romantic Things to do for Your Girl
    • Love Notes Write one today
    • Love Spell Potion Natural Scents or Pheromones
    • Romantic Holiday Gift Ideas for Men
    • Romantic Home Dinner Date Ideas
    • Unique and Unusual Flower Gift Ideas
  • Country Living
    • Black Bear Theme Wildlife Gift Ideas
    • Fishing Tackle Box a Practical and Affordable Gift
    • Four Leaf Clover Good Luck Charm
    • Hanging a Horseshoe for Good Luck
    • Moose Theme Wildlife Gift Ideas
    • Squirrel Facts and Gift Ideas
    • Toilet Outhouse a Wood Outdoor Bathroom
  • Home Decor
    • Dinosaur Statue for the Garden or Home
    • Dust Mite Covers Make Night Time Breathing Easier
    • Fun Area Play Rugs for Kid's Room Decor
    • Key Drop Boxes a Safe Deposit Solution
    • Secret Book Box Compartment Storage
    • Sit to Stand Crank Desk an Office Fitness Solution
    • Witchy Glass Potion Spell Bottles and Jars
  • Foodie
    • Afternoon High Tea Party it was an English Idea
    • Baking Healthier Cookies Cakes and Pies
    • Best Cookware: Steel Glass Aluminum or Non-Stick
    • Best Cutting Board Material Wood Stone Plastic or Glass?
    • Best Gift Ideas for the Party Hostess
    • Decorative Glass Mason Jars for Kitchen Gift Ideas
    • DIY Homemade Cookie Gifts
    • White Tea, Oolong, Black, or Green
    • Recipes
    • Banana Nut Quick Bread Recipe
    • Deep Fried Honey Garlic Chicken Wing Appetizer Recipe
    • Homemade Onion Garlic or Dill Chip Dip Recipe
  • Health
    • Eco-Friendly Holiday List
    • Natural Shea Butter Uses and Benefits
    • Massage Cushion: Relief of Muscle Pain and Tension
    • Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp and Inhaler Gift Ideas
    • Ten not so Secret Tips for a Long Happy Life
    • What is the Difference Between a Humidifier and a Vaporizer
  • Educational
    • Are Crossword Puzzles Brain Exercise for Adults
    • Doodling Drawing Coloring for Kids and Teens
    • Hidden Object Adult Puzzle Game Books
    • Science Gift and Game Ideas for Kids
    • Subliminal Message Subconscious Learning gift ideas for students
  • Collectables
    • Collectible Toy Price Value Guide
    • How do You Know if a Penny is Copper?
    • NFL Sports Team Collectibles Fan Gifts
    • Paper Dolls A Collectable Classic Toy
    • Retro Vintage Metal Lunch Box
    • Russian Matryoshka Babushka Nesting Dolls a History Rich in Tradition
  • Kids
    • Building Blocks for Kids it's an Educational Game
    • Diary With a Lock and Key for Boy or Girl
    • Games For The Pool Summer Fun for Kids
    • Monster High Birthday Party Decorations Ideas
    • Monster High Books for Tween Girls
    • Nightlights for Children with a Fear of the Dark
    • Tonka Heavy Duty Construction Company Metal Truck Toys
    • Webkinz Endangered Animal Species Plush Toy
    • Webkinz Pet of The Month for Halloween October
    • Webkinz Plush Pet Cats for Kids
  • Gift Tips
    • Regifting Unwanted Gifts Gift Giving Etiquette
    • Holiday Gift Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
    • Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
    • Bargain Shopping: My Secret Addiction
    • Why a Gift Card can be the Best Holiday Present
  • About

About Me

I am Known as Ladymermaid: The Gift Ideas List Site
My name is Lorelei but on the internet I am also known as Ladymermaid. It is the pen name I first used when I began writing online in early March 2007.

I write on the curiosities, trials, joys, and laughter that occur in the everyday processes of living. My articles are my laughter, my tears, my frustrations, and my triumphs.

On May I Suggest I go sidewalk shopping the internet in order to provide an easier shopping experience. I sift through listings for interesting finds. As a mother of two girls and grandmother to 4 girls and 2 boys I understand the importance of getting the appropriate gift item.

My other websites are: Ladymermaid Fantasy and Folklore * Bites and Stings * Foodie Food Tips * Foodie Menu Ideas * Autoimmune Disease: It's a Personal Fight *
It Wasn't the Direction I Planned to go but Life is Like That
I am Known as Ladymermaid: The Gift Ideas List SiteMy siblings and I. That is me on the far right.
I am disabled and live within the confines of a rare illness known as Antisynthetase Syndrome. It is classed under the heading of Myositis. Many of my articles are written on my never ending search for reasons as to why I am ill. Today there is more awareness for my illness but when I was diagnosed there was not much knowledge out there on it. 

I was 26 I when I was struck down and disabled by a rare chronic illness. It happened so quickly that it seemed to occur overnight. I went to bed feeling a little sore and woke up to discover that I could barely move my limbs. My body was stiffened up like a tin soldier.

From that point on my life was changed. I was exhausted, weak, and in severe pain. I was choking on food and slight exertions left me gasping for breath.

I was attending college when the illness hit and found that the severe fatigue and brain fog that accompanied the illness made it difficult to concentrate. Heck I was having trouble simply  functioning. Two years later I reluctantly withdrew from my course of study.

A Diagnosis of Jo1 Antibodies - Anti-synthetase Syndrome
I am Known as Ladymermaid: The Gift Ideas List Site
I was first diagnosed as having severe rheumatoid arthritis as that was largely how my illness displayed. It was about two years into the illness that they discovered I had a little something called a Jo1 antibody. Classed under rare diseases I would spend the next few years battling my illness and learning its boundaries.

I tried numerous ways over the years to find a form of employment which could be maintained around the illness but the disease always managed to outwit me and I would have to leave each position to take a few months or years off to heal. I would then revise my battle plan and try a different approach.

It turned out that situations which would first appear to be the ideal part time employment for me instead were impossible to maintain over an extended period of time. My illness would take a dangerous turn and I would be forced to retreat until the inflammation within my body receded. I turned to the Internet to search out a way of creating a source of employment for myself. It was a logical decision. I would not have to leave my home to work and I could take rest breaks whenever I needed them.

I always enjoyed language and the processes of writing. As I child it was a future goal of mine but that dream was forgotten for many of my adult years. While searching out potential online positions for myself I rediscovered my love of writing and made the decision to pick it up again. Blogging was in vogue so it was a pretty easy direction to head into.

My research into treatments as well as my unbound need to understand the why and how created my first articles. I now write in the hope that other individuals will find the wonderful optimum level of emotional and physical comfort in their own lives that I have found in mine. I love my life.

The Majority of my First Articles Focused on my Illness 
I am Known as Ladymermaid: The Gift Ideas List Site
In the early years of writing my illness was always foremost in my mind. It was the subject that I was constantly searching out information, possible causes and treatments on. This research became the basis for many of my first articles. There really was not all that much information out there on people like me so what better topic to write on.

I was living through medical issues which no one seemed to have yet connected to my illness and I was discovering ways to work around these. I was also helping others like myself to cope with a much misunderstood way of life. Sharing what I learned through my writing gave me the unique opportunity of providing aide to others who might be in the same circumstances as myself. Writing can be a satisfying hobby.

My Life is Lived in Bits and Pieces
I am Known as Ladymermaid: The Gift Ideas List Site
I discovered quite early after diagnosis that the fatigue and brain fog issues of my illness had to be sneakily worked around. If I over spent my energy I quickly wound up feeling like a car that had run out of gas. It's a pretty frustrating feeling.

Living my life in bits and pieces and never doing too much of any one thing at any one time helped to increase the amount that I could accomplish in a day. So it is how I began to function.

I now have a tendency to live my life in small bursts of activity followed by rest periods. This lifestyle makes working on the internet the ideal format for me. I write short articles and then add to them as is necessary. When you write online it is important to update the articles on a regular basis so this system works ideally for me. It allows me ample opportunity to correct all the little errors which I am now so famous for making.

Reading and writing are a major issue for me as I must work around the brain fog associated with the illness. Brain fog is somewhat like working while you are suffering from an extremely bad case of the flu. Your brain is indeed foggy. It is a form of cognitive dysfunction which causes me to be more than a little inattentive to detail.

This mental confusion causes me to miss small details, to substitute in similar but incorrect words, and to have a very low concentration span. I spend a great deal of time correcting my errors. I write short articles, I read short articles, and I live my life in small bursts of energy each followed by a period of rest. Although I used to love to read I have now not read a complete book since I became ill. It is too frustrating a task to attempt and so I write. It's easier and I love it.

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  • Home
    • Baby Shower Idea List
    • Best Gift Ideas For That Crazy Cat Lady
    • Creative Senior Gift Ideas for the Elderly
    • Ethical Holiday Gift Giving
    • Fun and Creative Ways to Gift Cash
    • Gifts for Grumpy Men and Women
    • Hate Winter? Gift Items to Keep you Warm in the Cold
    • List of Gifts for a 20 or 21 Year Old
    • List for Special Needs Disabled
    • Redneck Gift Ideas List
    • Student, Writer, Secretary
    • Teacher Holiday Ideas List
  • Girls
    • List for a 3 or 4 Year Old Girl
    • List for a 5, 6, 7 Year Old Girl
    • List for a 8 or 9 Year Old Girl
    • List for a 10 Year Old Girl
    • List for Tween Age Girls
    • List for an 11 Year Old Girl
    • List for a 12 Year Old Girl
    • List for a 13 Year Old Girl
    • List for a 14 Year Old Girl
    • List for a 15 Year Old Girl
    • List for a 16 or 17 Year Old Girl
    • Cool Work Tools for Women
    • Ladies Holiday Wish List
  • Boys
    • List for a 3 or 4 Year Old Boy
    • List for a 5 Year Old Boy
    • List for a 6 or 7 Year Old Boy
    • List for a 8 or 9 Year Old Boy
    • Gift Ideas for a 10 or 11 Year Old Tween Boy
    • Gift Idea List For a 12 Year Old Boy
    • List for a 13 or 14 Year Old Boy
    • Gift Idea List for a 15 or 16 Year Old Boy
    • List for a 17 or 18 Year Old Boy
    • Gift Ideas for the Man Who Has Everything
    • Mens Holiday Wish List
  • Holidays
    • June 15th Power of a Smile Day
    • Valentine's Day Gifts
    • Saint Patrick's Day
    • St. Patrick's Day Clothing Wearing of the Green
    • Fathers Day Gifts for Dad
    • Mothers Day: Mom
    • Mothers Day: Grandma
    • Rat Catcher's Day
    • Power of a Smile Day Event Activities
    • Independence Day Flag Day
    • Workaholic's Day July 5th
    • Fried Chicken Day July 6th
    • Cow Appreciation Day at Chick Fil A
    • Daylight Savings Time Change
    • Most Depressing Day of the Year: Blue Monday
  • Halloween
    • Cardboard Box Halloween Costume Ideas
    • Halloween Bath Decor Ideas
    • Halloween Birds
    • Halloween Party Dance Music
    • Halloween Party Favors for Kids
    • Halloween Treats That Are Not Candy
    • How to Get Your Cat or Dog to Put on a Halloween Costume
    • Scary Weird Halloween Zombie Gift Ideas
    • What Should I be for Halloween Ideas for Kids
    • Yoga Halloween Costume Party Ideas
  • Christmas
    • Bad Case of The Holiday Blues?
    • Christmas Gifts of Frankincense, Myrrh, and Gold
    • Christmas Holiday Bath and Shower Decor Ideas
    • Fairy Elf Party Dessert Treats
    • Holiday Side Dish Recipe a Healthy Fruit Salad
    • Holiday Traditions: Christmas Wish List
    • Music Box a Musical Christmas Gift Idea
    • Rainbow Christmas Tree Theme Ideas
    • Redneck Country Christmas Tree Ornaments
    • Traditional Boxed Christmas Greeting Cards
  • DIY
    • Best Homemade Holiday Gifts For Cats
    • Crafts Bacon Christmas Ornament
    • Crochet Cotton Dishcloth Pattern free
    • Crochet Hook Standard Size Conversion Chart
    • Knit Bell a Holiday Craft Pattern
    • Knit Crafts: Heart Washcloth Pattern
    • Origami Paper Fortune Teller Cootie Catcher
    • Pom Poms for Monster High Fearleading Cheerleader Dolls
    • Top DIY Holiday Gift Ideas
  • Weddings
    • Creative Ways to Give Money as a Wedding Gift
    • Flower Girl Formal Dresses for Wedding Party
    • Going Green in Your Wedding Theme
    • Funny Redneck Wedding Cake Designs
    • Meaning of a Red Wedding Dress
    • Welcoming a New Daughter in Law to the Family
  • Anniversaries
    • 1st Wedding Anniversary Gift List
    • 2nd Wedding Anniversary Gift List
    • 3rd Wedding Anniversary Gift List
    • 4th Wedding Anniversary Gift List
    • 5th Wedding Anniversary Gift List
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    • 10th Wedding Anniversary Gift List
    • 11th Wedding Anniversary Traditional, Modern, Gem Stone, and Flower Gift List
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    • 19th Wedding Anniversary Gift List
    • 20th Wedding Anniversary Gift List
    • 30th Wedding Anniversary Gift List
  • Fashion
    • Matching Pajamas for the Entire Family
    • Perfume Notes Explained
    • Red Hat Society Hats and Bonnets
    • Unisex Fragrance: Re-Defining Gender Based Perfume
    • Jewelry
    • Blue Sapphire Jewelry Symbolism and Meaning
    • Dragon Symbolism in a Gift of Jewelry
    • How to Choose a Diamond Cut Clarity and Color
    • Men's Watch Gold Sport Solar Wood or Brand Name?
    • Opal Jewelry Meaning and Symbolism
  • Romance
    • 50 Romantic Things to do for Your Girl
    • Love Notes Write one today
    • Love Spell Potion Natural Scents or Pheromones
    • Romantic Holiday Gift Ideas for Men
    • Romantic Home Dinner Date Ideas
    • Unique and Unusual Flower Gift Ideas
  • Country Living
    • Black Bear Theme Wildlife Gift Ideas
    • Fishing Tackle Box a Practical and Affordable Gift
    • Four Leaf Clover Good Luck Charm
    • Hanging a Horseshoe for Good Luck
    • Moose Theme Wildlife Gift Ideas
    • Squirrel Facts and Gift Ideas
    • Toilet Outhouse a Wood Outdoor Bathroom
  • Home Decor
    • Dinosaur Statue for the Garden or Home
    • Dust Mite Covers Make Night Time Breathing Easier
    • Fun Area Play Rugs for Kid's Room Decor
    • Key Drop Boxes a Safe Deposit Solution
    • Secret Book Box Compartment Storage
    • Sit to Stand Crank Desk an Office Fitness Solution
    • Witchy Glass Potion Spell Bottles and Jars
  • Foodie
    • Afternoon High Tea Party it was an English Idea
    • Baking Healthier Cookies Cakes and Pies
    • Best Cookware: Steel Glass Aluminum or Non-Stick
    • Best Cutting Board Material Wood Stone Plastic or Glass?
    • Best Gift Ideas for the Party Hostess
    • Decorative Glass Mason Jars for Kitchen Gift Ideas
    • DIY Homemade Cookie Gifts
    • White Tea, Oolong, Black, or Green
    • Recipes
    • Banana Nut Quick Bread Recipe
    • Deep Fried Honey Garlic Chicken Wing Appetizer Recipe
    • Homemade Onion Garlic or Dill Chip Dip Recipe
  • Health
    • Eco-Friendly Holiday List
    • Natural Shea Butter Uses and Benefits
    • Massage Cushion: Relief of Muscle Pain and Tension
    • Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp and Inhaler Gift Ideas
    • Ten not so Secret Tips for a Long Happy Life
    • What is the Difference Between a Humidifier and a Vaporizer
  • Educational
    • Are Crossword Puzzles Brain Exercise for Adults
    • Doodling Drawing Coloring for Kids and Teens
    • Hidden Object Adult Puzzle Game Books
    • Science Gift and Game Ideas for Kids
    • Subliminal Message Subconscious Learning gift ideas for students
  • Collectables
    • Collectible Toy Price Value Guide
    • How do You Know if a Penny is Copper?
    • NFL Sports Team Collectibles Fan Gifts
    • Paper Dolls A Collectable Classic Toy
    • Retro Vintage Metal Lunch Box
    • Russian Matryoshka Babushka Nesting Dolls a History Rich in Tradition
  • Kids
    • Building Blocks for Kids it's an Educational Game
    • Diary With a Lock and Key for Boy or Girl
    • Games For The Pool Summer Fun for Kids
    • Monster High Birthday Party Decorations Ideas
    • Monster High Books for Tween Girls
    • Nightlights for Children with a Fear of the Dark
    • Tonka Heavy Duty Construction Company Metal Truck Toys
    • Webkinz Endangered Animal Species Plush Toy
    • Webkinz Pet of The Month for Halloween October
    • Webkinz Plush Pet Cats for Kids
  • Gift Tips
    • Regifting Unwanted Gifts Gift Giving Etiquette
    • Holiday Gift Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
    • Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
    • Bargain Shopping: My Secret Addiction
    • Why a Gift Card can be the Best Holiday Present
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