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 ...
The Child who Hides an Allergic Reaction
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Goodbye Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food Fair
Fairs. Most of the food allergy fairs, expos, and conferences are on the coasts. I understand that, they are huge population centers and it’s a numbers thing. A few more pop up around the country, but here in the Rocky Mountain Region there isn’t a whole lot. A few years back we discovered a local Read More …
Balancing Anxiety and Risk
Public playgrounds can be intimidating when you think about all the allergens other kids may have left behind, but it’s important to balance that anxiety by looking at how great the risk really is. Read More …
Enjoy Life Foods Pancake and Waffle Mix review
Pancakes. If you’ve read my posts before, you’ll know that Sunday is Pancake Day around here. I’ve been making pancakes almost every Sunday for several years now. It’s become such a tradition that my two boys expect pancakes on Sunday, even on vacation. It was a little tricky at first with my older son’s egg Read More …
It Matters Who You Ask
Make sure kids know the right questions to ask regarding food allergies. Self-advocacy is SO important! Read More …
Enjoying Life with Enjoy Life Foods
Enjoy Life Foods has rebranded! What do you think of the new look? Over the past few years, we’ve seen a radical shift towards the color teal in the food allergy community. I don’t know how long teal has been declared as the color for food allergy awareness, but I think that the rise of Teal Read More …
Why using Allergens as a weapon in Peter Rabbit isn’t the same as other cartoon violence
The Peter Rabbit movie wasn’t something I wanted to see anyway. I’d seen a few previews and it looked to be full of the sort of humor that I don’t find funny, so I wasn’t making plans to see it–but after hearing reviews and the response from the food allergy community, we will definitely not Read More …
Top 40 Food Allergy Blog 2 Years Running!
So far, 2018 has been the year of recognitions! For the second year in a row, I have been honored by being named one of the Top 40 Food Allergy Blogs from Feedspot! And I rose up 6 spots! I’m so happy to be in the company of so many amazing food allergy bloggers. But Read More …
Have a #HeartTealHeart Talk about Food Allergies at School
Your child’s teacher has already started making plans for Valentine’s Day, so it’s best to chat about your concerns now. That’s why it’s time for a #HeartTealHeart talk! Read More …
Brotherhood of the World Blogger Award
I was honored earlier this month to be nominated by the lovely Tracy Bush of Nutrimom fame for the Brotherhood of the World Blogger Award! I’ve never done much in the way of pass-it-on awards, or maybe I’ve just never been nominated before. But this was a nice treat, a great honor from a woman Read More …
VeganEgg French Toast
Making French Toast without the egg just got a whole lot easier! Read More …