Well, it happened. My daughter had an allergic reaction on her 6th day of 1st grade. She never had a reaction when she was in kindergarten at the same school, and at first I couldn't even figure out what had happened. But the mystery has been solved and I am left wondering how … [Read more...] about First allergic reaction at school
Babies & Kids
Cooking with your kids really works!
Last night my daughter ate a dinner of pasta (gluten-free) with a sauce of olive oil-sauteed red onions, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, yellow bell peppers and chicken apple sausage. There was nothing left in her bowl... not because she is an amazing kid who eats anything, but … [Read more...] about Cooking with your kids really works!
Eco-Planet gluten-free instant hot cereal
I grew up opening those little packets of Quaker Instant Oatmeal -- I can remember the smell and taste of the Maple & Brown Sugar flavor and how all the sugary stuff came out at the end. Since most commercial oats, Quaker included, contain gluten because of the contamination … [Read more...] about Eco-Planet gluten-free instant hot cereal
Single cupcake holders that work!
If you have a gluten-free child or a child with food allergies, you are no stranger to packing his or her "special" cupcake to bring to a birthday party. The challenge is how to send one cupcake and not smush it! I have found the answer my friends... Go Go Cupcake … [Read more...] about Single cupcake holders that work!
Back to school tips for gluten-free and food allergy kids
Whether your child is gluten-free, nut-allergic or has other food allergies or intolerance, it's not too early to begin preparing for the start of school or daycare. My own "baby" is starting kindergarten this fall and there are lots of things on my allergy to-do list! Feel free … [Read more...] about Back to school tips for gluten-free and food allergy kids
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