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: June 2011
MTV’s ‘True Life’ series looks at living with food allergies
Tweet Food allergy friends — tune in to MTV at 10 p.m. Thursday to watch the latest edition of the ‘True Life’ series. This on focuses two kids who have life-threatening food allergies. Here’s a snippet from an MTV news … Continue reading
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Daily dose: Food allergy roundup
Tweet Some ramblings from around the interweb: Earth Balance launched a new organic coconut spread and MindfulMayo. The coconut spread is only available at Whole Foods (there is one in the Inner Harbor). Earth Balance also has a website that … Continue reading
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Help to relieve those seasonal allergies
TweetIt is the time of year when the outdoors can be miserable for some. For you, my reader, here are some tips from Dr. Ian Wahl, a Chicago Healers practitioner, to help alleviate environmental symptom: Drink cool water to eliminate … Continue reading
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A message from Duke the Cuke
TweetHey! Happy National Eat Your Vegetable Day! Here’s a message from Growums Garden Kits, which is aimed at curbing childhood obesity by getting kids involved in growing their own veggies.
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The three-hour trip to the allergist
Tweet(For those who have never seen an allergy scratch test, this is what Ava’s back looked like for a small sample of 10. She’s had up to 25 done.) Yesterday was our first visit to the allergist since the ‘Great … Continue reading
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Unexplained hives = frustration
File this in the so frustrating category … Took the kids swimming today. As Ava is getting in the pool, I see she has a few hives on her back, arm, etc. Nothing widespread, and she wasn’t itching but I … Continue reading
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Random things from my email
Tweet I finally got around to cleaning out my email tonight and found some interesting recipes, websites, and well, just things, to share with my readers. I shall call this: The First Edition of Randomness. Enjoy. You like chicken? Get … Continue reading
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Some good sales going on now at Delco Plaza Giant
Tweet I’m not a extreme couponer or anything, but sales — especially on natural and allergen-free food — make me happy. I got lucky Sunday at the Delco Plaza Giant on a few items we actually use. Here they are … Continue reading
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Gluten-free and natural foods store in York: Mayapple Market
I was on the Daily Buzz website when I stumbled on an upcoming deal from a natural food store in York that I hadn’t heard of — Mayapple Market. They are located at 1905 West Philadelphia Street and they sell … Continue reading
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Getting through a rough patch
Tweet So, allergy-wise, it’s been a rough couple of days. It started on Memorial Day. Ava was happily eating her steak, rice and veggies when she asked me for a grilled shrimp. I didn’t think twice about giving it to … Continue reading
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