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Thank You Letter to my Food Allergy Parents

Dear Mom, I know I don’t say it enough, but thank you. Thank you for protecting me and caring for me before I even entered this world. I am sure you didn’t imagine how much you would have to care for me and protect me after I was born. We know that babies come with […]

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Six Tips To Enjoy Wine Tasting with Food Allergies

Being a part of the food allergy community, I have found that there are many resources for parents of young children with food allergies -which is wonderful! But what happens when these little ones grow up? I hope to be a voice that can lend some advice and help not only for young children and […]

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6 Tips to Keep the Allergic Child Safe in School

The start of the school year can be an exciting time: the smell of fresh pencils and crayons, recess with friends, and new ideas to learn. As a parent, it is important to focus on and encourage excitement in your child with the new school year. This, however, can be very difficult for families with […]

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How To Enjoy Weddings (and other special events) with Severe Food Allergies

It’s springtime – and love is in the air. There seems to be no better way to celebrate the season of love than with a wedding! While weddings are meant to be wonderful celebrations of love, these events can cause anxiety and pose a risk to people suffering from severe food allergies. I have been […]

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5 Tips to Fight Food Allergy Bullies

I so clearly remember standing on the playground with a little boy standing a foot away from me, waving his peanut snack in front of my face. “Caitlin, look! I can kill you with this!” As a small, shy elementary school girl, I would not stand up for myself when I was bullied for my […]

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Salt Creek Grille

Located right by the ocean in Dana Point, Salt Creek Grille is my new favorite, allergy-friendly date night spot. Now, let me paint a picture of a beautiful evening at the Salt Creek Grille: You may enjoy the complimentary valet parking, step out of the car, and breathe in that heavenly salt-water air. As you walk […]

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5 Food Allergy Resolutions to Ring in the New Year

Here we are on New Year’s Day again, feeling full, exhausted, and thinking about all of the changes we need to make with the start of the year. I have to say, however, that I am not the biggest fan of New Years’ resolutions. I feel that people tend to make outlandish resolutions, and set […]

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Bella Trattoria

When my husband and I go out for dinner, we tend to eat at the same chain restaurants over and over again. But when we find a special restaurant to eat at that has great customer service and works with us, it’s like finding a hidden gem! The restaurant, Bella Trattoria at the Mission Inn […]

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