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: July 2011
Are camps safe if your child has food allergies?
Tweet One area mother might not think so. Lately, I’ve been writing about sending Ava off to preschool and the (slight) anxiety that can arise when thinking about someone else managing her food allergies. Along those lines, I received a … Continue reading
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Video: Child limited to just a few food choices
TweetThe little boy featured suffers from FPIES and can only eat 5-6 different foods. In the video, he has yogurt, strawberries, blueberries and avocado. That’s it. Can you imagine? Certainly puts things in perspective.
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Counting down the days to preschool
I posted this before, but it’s so moving, you should watch it again. Tweet I’ll be sending Ava off to preschool in the fall. Very nice place 1 mile up the road at Grace Fellowship Church on Seven Valleys Road. … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies and school
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Will the hives ever end?
I feel like every time I turn around, Ava has some sort of hive or irritation on her skin that I can’t explain. She bumped her chin on the edge of the kitchen table the other day, and a big … Continue reading
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FAAN response to MTV True Life episode
I got a comment from FAAN itself on my post back in June about MTV’s “I’m Allergic to Everything” True Life video. If you missed it, here’s the comment: FAAN is getting questions on MTV’s True Life “I’m Allergic to … Continue reading
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Host family in Lancaster/York area needed for peanut allergic student
Susan Costley and her daughter, Jessica, are local coordinators for ECI (Echanges Culturels Internationaux), a French non-profit cultural exchange group based in Aix-en-Provence. Students are set to arrive in Lancaster on July 11, but Susan is scrambling to find a … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies all around, Peanut-free
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July 4th specials at Kima’s Konfections
Kima’s Konfections on North George Street in York is running some July 4th specials. Here are the details I got from an email: Kima’s Konfections will be open on Monday from 10 a.m. to noon for 2 hours to arrange … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies and the holidays, Talking food
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