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Have a Merry, Allergy-Safe Christmas
Christmas time is officially here! And even though it is the most wonderful time of year, my stress level during the holidays goes through the roof. Along with traffic, masses of people in the stores, and the rush to get everything done, I have to worry about making or finding allergy-safe food. This Christmas we […]
How to Host an Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving
I have always loved working in the kitchen with my mom and my grandma on Thanksgiving morning. Even though both my brother and I have severe food allergies, my mom has always worked on giving us a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve never felt like I was missing out, and that makes me so grateful. I […]
4 Tips for Dealing with Food Allergies in the Workplace
The break room, lunch-time, potlucks, office parties. Food is a part of the workplace, which is usually something not many people think of – unless you have food allergies. Whether it is volunteering, a part-time job, or a full-time job, food allergies are an added issue to the workplace, so it is important to take as […]
Avoiding a Scary Halloween
While I am not the biggest Halloween enthusiast, I have a couple of family traditions that are mandatory. Even though I am married and no longer living in my parents house, I still find a way to rope my husband, parents, and younger brothers into carving pumpkins and watching “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” […]
My Story
I write this first blog post a little hesitant, but moreover hopeful that my knowledge in growing up with severe food allergies can help anyone out there with food allergies of their own, or a loved one with food allergies. I was born with a severe peanut allergy, into a family that had no idea […]