SoCS - The Chronic Pain Advent Calendar

I am taking part once again in the Stream of Consciousness Saturday posting and our word today is “ma” – either the word itself or a word containing it. I’ve chosen the word “marks” (in bold) as you will see below. Thanks to Linda G. Hill for her weekly SoSC postings

December 1st marks the day that many people bring out the Advent calendars. Filled with a chocolate or some type of goodie, children and adults alike enjoy opening these calendars to find the treat and mark down the days before Christmas.

If you are living with Chronic Pain, I’d like to give you your own Advent calendar. Instead of little treats, here are some ideas for Christmas or Hannukah presents that People with Chronic Pain would really enjoy receiving this year. Without further ado, here are 24 gifts, one for each day leading up to December 25th with links to suggested products on Amazon, to make the buying even easier:

December 1	December 2	December 3	December 4
Heated Car Seat Covers or Steering Wheel Covers	Microwavable Wraps	Essential Oils	Warm Slippers
December 5	December 6	December 7	December 8
Far Infrared Heating Pad – this penetrates deep into the muscles.	Beverage Containers (tea, thermos, etc.)	Meditation or Relaxation CD’s	Gift Cards to a favourite shop, or to Amazon online
December 9	December 10	December 11	December 12
Coupons for an Act of Service, such a Lawn Cutting, Housecleaning, Driving, etc.	Comfortable Pyjamas	A Weighted Blanket	Heatable stuffed animals
December 13	December 14	December 15	December 16
Uber or Lyft Gift Cards for transportation	The gift of your company for a visit	Kitchen tools that simplify making meals	A manicure, pedicure, massage…some personal pampering is always nice.
December 17	December 18	December 19	December 20
Money to help pay bills	Favourite Snack Foods and Drinks	A soft fluffy Bathrobe	Fun Socks!
December 21	December 22	December 23	December 24
Gift Card for a Food Delivery Service	Bath Soaks, Bubbles, Salts and Bombs	Paraffin Wax Hand or Foot Spa	A Roomba for easier vacuuming