Divvies rescued our family again…
That’s right, Divvies rescued our family again. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve run out to WholeFoods to buy Divvies’ cookies for those unexpected celebrations or just because I’m tired or don’t have time to cook. Now, Divvies has a fabulous cookbook for sale. The cookbook has recipe after recipe of fun exciting food [...]
Success traveling with food allergies
We did it! A simple task to some but to us a huge milestone. We successfully had a long weekend away from home. I took Matthew to visit my family. The plane ride was a huge success. I was nervous the entire time even though I wiped down everything…seat belt, window, arm rest and tray. [...]
Hurray for new law requiring breastfeeding rooms at work!
As reported on CNN.com, on page 1239 of the health care bill that President Obama recently signed into law, employers are now required to provide: “a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast [...]
Our Frustrating Roller Coaster of Allergy Tests
Ouch it hurts, he cried as I peck over his shoulder to see if the red marks were smaller then the histamine mark and then dealing with the red welts for days…sound familiar? With a level of confidence and a smile on my face, I told Matthew that he had to have another scratch test [...]
Recipe: How to survive Easter Brunch with food allergies
Why is it that almost every month has a holiday and of course some type of food is associated with the day? I honestly never noticed until our son was diagnosed with food allergies. So, here comes Easter. With allergies to milk and eggs, this holiday seems to be harder than some of the other [...]
I was the First Aid teacher’s pet
There is something to be said about the way it feels to be the teacher’s pet. Maybe because it has happened so infrequently while during my semi-rebellious youth that I find it so fulfilling now. Last week I took a class to be certified in First Aid and was surprised to see that we all learned about treating [...]
