On December 28, 2002 I received a diagnosis of celiac disease and began eating gluten-free. I could never have imagined how that diagnosis would change my health or the course of my life. I knew soon after that I needed to share this information, and I turned to the web. This … [Read more...] about Celebrating nine years gluten-free and happy holidays to you!
Holidays & Special Events
This Week Only: Donate $2 (Or More) To Help Send Children To A Gluten-Free Summer Camp!
If you or your child has ever been to summer camp, you have memories of the playing in the outdoors and making new friends. But what if your child couldn't go because of his special dietary needs? Fortunately, special camps are popping up around the U.S. and this summer the … [Read more...] about This Week Only: Donate $2 (Or More) To Help Send Children To A Gluten-Free Summer Camp!
Finding or making your favorite holiday foods – gluten-free, allergen-free
For people who are gluten-free or have food allergies, the holidays can be a reminder of what we can't eat. Gluten and other allergens are everywhere, and because we are more social at this time of year, this fact becomes more obvious as we attend holiday parties, share meals … [Read more...] about Finding or making your favorite holiday foods – gluten-free, allergen-free
How to navigate Halloween with food allergies
Halloween is an exciting time for kids, but can also be a tough one for kids with food allergies and sensitivities, and a very stressful time for their parents. So, how does a gluten-free mom of a daughter with severe food allergies handle Halloween? Let me share some of my … [Read more...] about How to navigate Halloween with food allergies
Happy Birthday to my girls and a surprise allergen-free dessert
My girls turned 7 and 5 this month, and for their birthday celebration, I decided to have something other than cake (see their past birthday cakes: Butterfly cakes, Fish cakes, Mermaid cakes, Aloha cakes). The dessert was a surprise up until the moment it was ready, and it was … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to my girls and a surprise allergen-free dessert
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