I hid allergic reactions as a child--and I'm not alone. I've deconstructed my memories of them in the hopes that we can better prepare our children. Read More ...

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Fried rice can be made at home, without the egg or peanut oil (and other cross contact risks) that come with restaurant friend rice. Add this tasty dish to your plate tonight! Read More …
React with Respect This is the theme of Food Allergy Month this year. The campaign encourages others to be respectful (not dismissive, impatient, or mean) when learning that someone has a food allergy–especially if it requires them to take added precautions. This is certainly a courtesy we want others to offer us in restaurants and Read More …
Yes, that’s right! What better time than Food Allergy Month to spread the love with some allergy-friendly giveaways! We’ll be hosting a new giveaway every Wednesday for the rest of the month, so keep coming back to see what’s next! This week’s giveaway geared towards those with dairy allergies and other dairy intolerances. Drumroll, please… Read More …
This is a drink I invented about eight months ago. I’d been thinking about all the foods, drinks, and nutrients “they” say you should consume every day, and how impossible it would be to come even close to the daily quota for most—much less trying to do ALL of them! I started wondering how many Read More …
Introducing the charming kids book HumFree the Bee Has a Food Allergy by Alison Grace Johansen, with cute, whimsical illustrations by Brian Talbott! HumFree is a fun, energetic little bee Who happens to have a Food Allergy No matter how fast this little bee flies He can’t touch some colors even if he tries This little bee doesn’t Read More …
I hid allergic reactions as a child–and I’m not alone. I’ve deconstructed my memories of them in the hopes that we can better prepare our children. Read More …
This is a fun project to do at home with your kids! Play dough is easy to make, and it’s great to get your kids involved in the kitchen, too. Plus, you’ll know exactly what went into it! Read More …
Welcome to the new 2nd Gen Allergy Mom! As you can see, I’ve rebranded the blog! It will now be easier to see the connection between 2nd Gen Allergy Mom and Allergy Superheroes thanks to the new blog address: allergysuperheroesblog.com Please redirect your browsers and bookmarks to the new address. (I’m still working out kinks Read More …
These potatoes can be done quickly and they add some great flavor to any meal! A great side dish–and the best part is, they’re Top 8 Free! Read More …
Make your own White Chocolate that is free of all top 8 allergens! Plus, learn how simple it is to mold your own Easter chocolates! Read More …