The Adaptive Jeans by Universal Thread from Target
In 2018, I wrote about the adaptive jeans by Universal Thread™. They were nice. But I had to modify the snap. The jeans were a bit too short. And the waist was uncomfortable. When I recently checked to see if Target still carried the jeans, I was intrigued. Universal Thread™
How I Can Tweeze My Eyebrows as a Quad
Watch this video on how, as a C6-7 SCI, I figured out how I can tweeze my eyebrows as a quad. Just because I have a spinal cord injury doesn’t mean I don’t like to dress nicely, put on makeup, or look good. You might also like: My Favorite Things:
Shoes that Work for me as a Wheelchair User
In my experience, finding shoes that work for wheelchair users can be just as difficult as Prince Charming trying to slip Cinderella’s glass slipper on her step-sisters’ big feet.
Dress for Success
Well-fitting clothes for wheelchair users can be challenging after a spinal cord injury. The good news is I’ve discovered quite a few things that work well for me (including The Most Awesome Dress Pants Ever Made). Read this BardCare article by clicking here.
My New Favorite Bra is Made by True & Co.
Ever since my injury I’ve worn front closure bras. As a quad with limited hand function, these were my go-to for ease and function. But fewer front close bras – without a racerback – are being made. What’s a quadly girl to do?
The Most Awesome Pants Ever Made – by Betabrand Yoga Dress Pants
Whether you use a wheelchair or not, finding a great pair of dress pants is never easy. Thankfully, I took a gamble buying Betabrand Dress Pant Yoga Pants. And it paid off. I found the perfect dress pants. Even as a wheelchair user.
How to Stay Warm this Winter with a Spinal Cord Injury
Staying warm in the winter can be an art form when one’s ability to regulate body temperature is disrupted as a result of a spinal cord injury. Unfortunately, for many years I floundered about as I tried to figure out how to stay warm after my injury. My first time going snow tubing, after my injury, I seriously failed in staying warm. After
Why Scarves are My Favorite Quad-Friendly Accessory
As a quad, it’s difficult to deal with earrings or necklaces so I just keep it simple with scarves. Watch this video to see a few of the ways I accessorizing – and stay warm – with scarves.
Why the New Adaptive Jeans from Target Are the Real Deal
I recently came across an article about Target’s Universal Thread™ adaptive clothing line. I’ve heard this song and dance before, so I was hesitant, if not downright skeptical. But my interested was piqued.
Yes, I Can Wear Boots
Watch my video over at Bard Care Community on how I manage to put on boots as a quad. Click the picture below to be linked to Bard’s website.
Jenny Smith
After a spinal cord injury at 16, I discovered that a wheelchair could take me places I never dared to imagined.
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