About this blog
There’s no denying that food allergies are a growing concern in the US. With about 3 million children affected -- 1 in 17 under age 3 -- it’s likely you know someone dealing with food issues.
My 2-year-old daughter, Ava, is part of that 3 million. But while her food allergies seem to bring never-ending challenges, I always remind myself that “having less may bring you more.”
Join me, a wannabe foodie, in my quest to make my daughter’s food experiences positive ones while trying to save time, money and my sanity.
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Preparing your children for school
Now this is a question I’ve been throwing around in my mind lately: What in the heck do I do once Ava starts going to school? Here’s a video with some tips to ensure a problem-free year for school-aged children.
Some great gluten-free resources
I was chatting with a friend and former co-worker on Facebook and found out that he has celiac disease, which I had never known before. He let me in on a few good articles and sites: At glutenfree.com you can … Continue reading
“The food allergy song”
Again, back on the topic of teaching young kids about their allergies. Here’s an adorable video of one mom’s approach. And because it’s my birthday today, here’s a little treat for all to enjoy. I heart this song.
Ireland’s got the right idea
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has a service set up that sends out text messages to subscribers when allergens are found to be labeled incorrectly. Pretty cool, I must say. Also pretty darn awesome is how Ireland goes beyond … Continue reading
Teaching your toddlers about their allergies
I was talking a few posts ago about how to help kids deal with their own food allergies. Well author Linda Marienhoff Coss (How to Manage your Child’s Life-threatening Food Allergies) says we should start when our kids are toddlers. … Continue reading
What are your allergen-free food rules?
I found a fun blog post about gluten-free eating. The author writes down her gluten-free rules that she tries to live by. Most rules have a positive spirit behind them that is refreshing to read. And they can be expanded … Continue reading
Helping kids deal with their food allergies
I ran across this post on Emily’s Ramblings. The author relates a story about her daughter coming home from a playdate with her cousins where they made non-safe brownies and she, because of allergies, couldn’t have any. Long story short, … Continue reading
