I hope I have given you some inspiration today. Whats on your xmas list this year? If you enjoy my channel, please consider showing your support by buying me a ko-fi, if you can’t do that, please subscribe and watch another video. That costs you nothing, but really helps me out. SUBSCRIBE :bit.ly/2zSEo1R Videos to check out next: Last weeks video: Trying Period Pants in a wheelchair th-cam.com/video/pAVIVoDUWtU/w-d-xo.html Wheelchair bag PikePake: th-cam.com/video/ktHwJ1B4j6M/w-d-xo.html Wheelchair Bag Ffora th-cam.com/video/vlPoSLG8_ys/w-d-xo.html Wheelchair Edition 10 Things I cant live Without th-cam.com/video/ya8kA0Cu_zA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Gem, sorry, I hadn't noticed before. The blond Barbie in the wheelchair was clearly modelled by you. What an honour. And of course you are very worthy of that honour!
A switch game you might enjoy as a family is the Ringfit system! From what I understand, it has a "leg assist" option that removes the need for a given player to do any of the leg portions and just focus on the upper body things (it has other adaptable modes as well! I use the "quiet mode" which allows me to do a simple leg "bouncing" motion instead of jogging, there are adjustments for shoulders, knees, etc).
Gem you are brilliant, I'm getting my daughter to watch this. I'm new to being in a wheelchair and I love your videos they're so helpful to me and are really helping me adjust to my new wheels. Thankyou
Such great gifts, thank you! I paused the video and bought the book for my nephew straight away! It's his birthday today, I was uncertain as to what to get him and as if by magic, the perfect gift! Also, love that you use "spoons" as your energy meter! My sister told me about it once and it genuinely changed the way I view and decide which activities are *actually* necessary! Thanks again Gem 🥰 P.s, your name is the best Disability Lifestyle Channel name ever...but best brand name goes to Adapt Defy, that is some neat word play! Take care! :) x
I have had the Lapstacker for several weeks, and I cannot tell you how much of a life changer this is!! Approximately a year ago, I tore a muscle in my shoulder from getting the backpack from the back of my chair at work as it had my laptop, drink, lunch, papers, etc. in it. Since the Lapstacker, I can hold my backpack on my lap as I get myself into my office and not have to reach back. I also have not dropped papers and books in the hallway at work from their previously precarious position on my lap and am also able to go from the breakroom back to my office easily without "one-hand rolling" due to having to hold my microwaved meal. I cannot recommend this product enough and am so grateful to Mike for inventing this!!
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas, Gem. I have just ordered a heated throw for my husband who suffers with cold. I recently treated myself to a Switch console and am still trying to get to grips with the controls. It’s great though. Greetings from a fellow wheelchair user. X
My husband bought me a Ffora wallet/cupholder set for Christmas and it is LIFE-CHANGING!! No more hurting my shoulders and fumbling around in my wheelchair bag at the store 🙌 I feel so sleek 🥳
I bought a long waxed jacket/coat. It reaches the top of my boots. I think they are riding/sporting waxed Mac. It zips from the bottom aswell and has a hood. Not thick but over a jumper it's great. It is long enough to cover my pj bottoms if I take my dogs for a walk early, no one knows what's going on underneath. ( Sat on a scooter not walk walk)🤣
@@Wheelsnoheels yes it's sunny an 64F how is DB IS SHE STILL ABLE TO GO TO SCHOOL I KNOW YALL WENT INTO PHASE 4 NOT SURE IF IT'S THE WHOLE UK OR JUST SURREY BYE FOR NOW LOVE FROM TEXAS
Hey Gem, with your wrap and roll idea, why not do the zipper up and then shimmy it around you like a little sleeping bag? Just a little mor protection from cold air :). I often tuck my feet into one arm of the upside-down (still functioning) coat, but had not considered cutting and sewing an older one. Love from Canada
One game that I highly recommend on the switch is the Ring Fit. You have to get a few accessories, but it great for exercise! And another great pet site is PawPaws they have festive collars, bandanas, and I love going on there to find a present for my pup every year!
Who is gonna tell Gem that she pronounces Pickepacke (Pig-e pack(like bagpack)-e) wrong but she does it in such a cute, confident and full of energy way that we are not gonna correct her? :)
Just ordered the foot warmers for my partner who is paraplegic, he always suffers with cold feet. I thought if these are too hot, you could put them between 2 pairs of socks so they’re not too close to skin ?
May I add items of interest, Mrs Hubbard. Over the knee socks might be a choice for some. There's so many makes out there. Not everyone will like my best choice, the Montecristo make on Amazon UK. So stretchable. DIY Home Hair Cutting. You'll not believe how easy it is to learning how to cut F/M and children's hair. Somewhere on the net Wahl have a mass of teach-yourself haircutting videos, including men's beard trimming. TH-cam is a source for this subject, too. Maybe Mrs Hubbard could learn and afterwards make a video on how to do home hair cutting. (UK)
If you are still looking for the barbie in a wheelchair smyths toys sell them. Also for larger dolls “our gender” have come out with a wheelchair set that also comes with crutches and a few other things.
Hi Gem, I hope you enjoy playing with your Barbie doll when she arrives! Are you going to get one for your daughter as well? Maybe you could get an Action Man doll for Shaun too.
They have timers, you can set them to be on for about an hour before going to sleep, and they don’t get dangerously hot, they only get warm. It’s not like having a fire on your toes, if you notice it’s getting really hot then something is obviously wrong with it.
In one of your previous videos, I asked if you would consider taking up learning how to do home hair cutting. If you do this and make a video of it, others will follow. All you need is hair cutting scissors, barbers comb and thinning scissors. The rest you can learn from viewing Wahl Videos on how to do home hair cutting. I have surplus hair cutting scissors, barber comb and thinning scissors suitable for home use if you want them. They don't cost a lot anyway. Learning how to use an electric clipper comes afterwards. (UK)
Pikapaka is supposed to mean stuffed/full in German???? As a German, I have NEVER heard of that word Edit: I've looked in some dictionaries and nope, that's not a word.
She's not? She's just giving gift ideas. Also, Christmas is so commercialized that most families, even non-religious families celebrate. It's almost impossible to not celebrate in the US, even if you're an atheist.
I hope I have given you some inspiration today. Whats on your xmas list this year? If you enjoy my channel, please consider showing your support by buying me a ko-fi, if you can’t do that, please subscribe and watch another video. That costs you nothing, but really helps me out.
SUBSCRIBE :bit.ly/2zSEo1R
Videos to check out next:
Last weeks video: Trying Period Pants in a wheelchair
th-cam.com/video/pAVIVoDUWtU/w-d-xo.html
Wheelchair bag PikePake:
th-cam.com/video/ktHwJ1B4j6M/w-d-xo.html
Wheelchair Bag Ffora
th-cam.com/video/vlPoSLG8_ys/w-d-xo.html
Wheelchair Edition 10 Things I cant live Without
th-cam.com/video/ya8kA0Cu_zA/w-d-xo.html
As a quadriplegic I’m definitely going to look into these gifts. Definitely those heating pads. My feet are always so cold.
Hi Gem, sorry, I hadn't noticed before. The blond Barbie in the wheelchair was clearly modelled by you. What an honour. And of course you are very worthy of that honour!
I loved Barbie and would’ve loved Barbie in a wheelchair when I was small
Yeah defo
I used to have one when I was little before I even became paralyzed... Talk about a jinx lol
I got one for Christmas this year and I cried so hard because I was so happy
the Daisy bell is so cute omg
A switch game you might enjoy as a family is the Ringfit system! From what I understand, it has a "leg assist" option that removes the need for a given player to do any of the leg portions and just focus on the upper body things (it has other adaptable modes as well! I use the "quiet mode" which allows me to do a simple leg "bouncing" motion instead of jogging, there are adjustments for shoulders, knees, etc).
Gem you are brilliant, I'm getting my daughter to watch this. I'm new to being in a wheelchair and I love your videos they're so helpful to me and are really helping me adjust to my new wheels. Thankyou
anti stress coloring book are nice gifts too :)
Such great gifts, thank you! I paused the video and bought the book for my nephew straight away! It's his birthday today, I was uncertain as to what to get him and as if by magic, the perfect gift! Also, love that you use "spoons" as your energy meter! My sister told me about it once and it genuinely changed the way I view and decide which activities are *actually* necessary! Thanks again Gem 🥰 P.s, your name is the best Disability Lifestyle Channel name ever...but best brand name goes to Adapt Defy, that is some neat word play! Take care! :) x
I have had the Lapstacker for several weeks, and I cannot tell you how much of a life changer this is!! Approximately a year ago, I tore a muscle in my shoulder from getting the backpack from the back of my chair at work as it had my laptop, drink, lunch, papers, etc. in it. Since the Lapstacker, I can hold my backpack on my lap as I get myself into my office and not have to reach back. I also have not dropped papers and books in the hallway at work from their previously precarious position on my lap and am also able to go from the breakroom back to my office easily without "one-hand rolling" due to having to hold my microwaved meal. I cannot recommend this product enough and am so grateful to Mike for inventing this!!
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas, Gem. I have just ordered a heated throw for my husband who suffers with cold. I recently treated myself to a Switch console and am still trying to get to grips with the controls. It’s great though. Greetings from a fellow wheelchair user. X
I bought myself a electric blanket I love it
Oh my word, the octoplush!!!
For sure. I have a code now. (hopefully it will work) use GEM15 which will give you 15% off (aff code.)
I have a wheelchair barbie.my grandkids love playing with her
OMG I love my pod machine. It’s wonderful. That and my soda stream are my two main drink makers.
I am living for your outfit in this video 😍so festive!
My husband bought me a Ffora wallet/cupholder set for Christmas and it is LIFE-CHANGING!! No more hurting my shoulders and fumbling around in my wheelchair bag at the store 🙌 I feel so sleek 🥳
All i want this year is a nice raincat with a hood
I bought a long waxed jacket/coat. It reaches the top of my boots. I think they are riding/sporting waxed Mac. It zips from the bottom aswell and has a hood. Not thick but over a jumper it's great. It is long enough to cover my pj bottoms if I take my dogs for a walk early, no one knows what's going on underneath. ( Sat on a scooter not walk walk)🤣
I wish! I had that barbie , when I was kid.
Our Pikapake are in their second winters now. Still as good as new and almost invisible behind our legs. Will look at all the recommendations. X
Hi Gem so nice to see a video from you thanks for the video have a day love from TEXAS
Hi Tina, bet its warmer over there.. ;)
@@Wheelsnoheels yes it's sunny an 64F how is DB IS SHE STILL ABLE TO GO TO SCHOOL I KNOW YALL WENT INTO PHASE 4 NOT SURE IF IT'S THE WHOLE UK OR JUST SURREY BYE FOR NOW LOVE FROM TEXAS
@@tinachambers4887 Yep the whole of the UK, but all the kids are still able to go to school. :)
I recommend this from Amazon: Travelrest 4-in-1 Travel Blanket
Im so glad ive found this channel. You helped me so much. Thank you 😭❤️
I’m gonna defenetly stay here longer!
Hey Gem, with your wrap and roll idea, why not do the zipper up and then shimmy it around you like a little sleeping bag? Just a little mor protection from cold air :). I often tuck my feet into one arm of the upside-down (still functioning) coat, but had not considered cutting and sewing an older one. Love from Canada
One game that I highly recommend on the switch is the Ring Fit. You have to get a few accessories, but it great for exercise! And another great pet site is PawPaws they have festive collars, bandanas, and I love going on there to find a present for my pup every year!
Who is gonna tell Gem that she pronounces Pickepacke (Pig-e pack(like bagpack)-e) wrong but she does it in such a cute, confident and full of energy way that we are not gonna correct her? :)
Filming with ITV.... I'm intrigued and looking forward to watching!😍😍 Hopefully you'll be able to give us details of the project soon...!❤❤
I played the Harry Potter version of dobble once on a holiday with my aunt and cousin it is so much fun!!!
I already have a Nintendo switch I’ve had it for ages
My dad got me one of those babies when I was a little girl wayyy before I was ever even paralyzed must of been a sign lol 😂😂
Loving the ffora products!! Think I'll have to add them to my list!! Xxx
Your house looks amazing.
I love the lego games on the switch.
Just ordered the foot warmers for my partner who is paraplegic, he always suffers with cold feet. I thought if these are too hot, you could put them between 2 pairs of socks so they’re not too close to skin ?
This is so cute I’m linking my boyfriend to this for xmas😍😍
What are you putting on your list?
May I add items of interest, Mrs Hubbard.
Over the knee socks might be a choice for some. There's so many makes out there. Not everyone will like my best choice, the Montecristo make on Amazon UK. So stretchable.
DIY Home Hair Cutting.
You'll not believe how easy it is to learning how to cut F/M and children's hair. Somewhere on the net Wahl have a mass of teach-yourself haircutting videos, including men's beard trimming. TH-cam is a source for this subject, too.
Maybe Mrs Hubbard could learn and afterwards make a video on how to do home hair cutting.
(UK)
I got the Lego wheelchair set to make me out of Lego it was so funny and I actually wanted it
If you are still looking for the barbie in a wheelchair smyths toys sell them. Also for larger dolls “our gender” have come out with a wheelchair set that also comes with crutches and a few other things.
I’ve recycled a child’s sleeping bag to a cosy toes for wheelchair or scooter
Seems like you need a second one of those faux fur blankets.
If you haven’t managed to get the wheelchair Barbie I know Argos & smiths toy store have them and occasionally Amazon have them in stock too
Hi Gem, I hope you enjoy playing with your Barbie doll when she arrives! Are you going to get one for your daughter as well? Maybe you could get an Action Man doll for Shaun too.
I have got a wheelchair barbie I brought it off of Amazon
Where did you get the foot rest for your chair?
How you deal with pain?
At Walmart they have the life doll an you can get a wheelchair for her an a cast
I am nervous about using heated blanket
What makes you nervous?
@@Wheelsnoheels incase I burn my self
@@Wheelsnoheels I've never had a heated blanket, I'm worried it's a fire hazard :/
@@Narnendil I only have mine on for about an hour while im watching tv.
They have timers, you can set them to be on for about an hour before going to sleep, and they don’t get dangerously hot, they only get warm. It’s not like having a fire on your toes, if you notice it’s getting really hot then something is obviously wrong with it.
I definitely think Adapt To Perform merchandise is essential 😜
Oh Indeed ;)
All i want for Christmas is come home to visit my mom if corona will go away
In one of your previous videos, I asked if you would consider taking up learning how to do home hair cutting. If you do this and make a video of it, others will follow. All you need is hair cutting scissors, barbers comb and thinning scissors. The rest you can learn from viewing Wahl Videos on how to do home hair cutting. I have surplus hair cutting scissors, barber comb and thinning scissors suitable for home use if you want them. They don't cost a lot anyway. Learning how to use an electric clipper comes afterwards.
(UK)
I think they sell wheelchair Barbie in Smith toys
Pikapaka is supposed to mean stuffed/full in German???? As a German, I have NEVER heard of that word
Edit: I've looked in some dictionaries and nope, that's not a word.
Do you guys play Animal Crossing?
Yes db loves it
@@Wheelsnoheels awesome
Love it!
Adaptedfy.com doesnt work :(
Its spelt adaptdefy
@@the1silentgirl Thankyou.
I bought that Barbie for my niece so she had something to help her understand what my wheelchair was.
Im going to get one for my niece too
Please don’t take Christ out of Christmas
She's not? She's just giving gift ideas. Also, Christmas is so commercialized that most families, even non-religious families celebrate. It's almost impossible to not celebrate in the US, even if you're an atheist.