Safe Lunches Can Be Creative
By Heather Legg | Aug 15, 2008 | No Comments »
Now that schools are getting back in full swing; it’s time to make those lunch box lunches! I know it gets sort of mundane if you are packing the same things over and over, so it pays to get a little creative, not only for your children but for you as well! It’s even more of a challenge when your children have allergies and your foods are already limited. With these tips and sources, maybe this year will be one of more variety at lunchtime. Continue reading…
Back to School Part III: Parent to Parent
By Heather Legg | Aug 13, 2008 | No Comments »
I talk a lot about communication with allergies, especially food allergies. I also talk a lot about communicating with your child’s school if they have allergies and especially if they are in elementary school. However, there are more to communicate with besides teachers and staff and those are the other parents. Because a lot of food can be dangerous that is brought in by other students, it’s important that the parents of the kids in your child’s class know what is going on with food allergies, and there are a couple of ways to get that across. Continue reading…
They are Handling It!
By Heather Legg | Jul 24, 2008 | No Comments »
I have two positive instances to report and am so happy to do so! We talk a lot about teaching our kids to be responsible regarding their food allergies, and we talk a lot about what we as parents do and need to do to make sure everything goes smoothly. In the past week, I have proudly seen 3 kids (including my own) take charge with no prompting and be responsible and remain safe. Continue reading…
Do You Need a Nutritionist?
By Heather Legg | Jul 22, 2008 | No Comments »
I was talking with a college student this afternoon and her major is nutrition. We were discussing the fact that there are so many facets in that profession for her to take. Of course, what came to mind for me was a nutritionist specializing in allergies. Think of all the trouble, all of the questions, all of the sorting out that you have to do with food allergies, and how helpful it would be if you had guidance. Continue reading…
Sometimes It’s Out of Our Control
By Heather Legg | Jul 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I like to read the other blogs out there on allergies and see what others are thinking and writing about. I came across one I like a lot for a variety of reasons on Sure Foods Living written by Alison. She writes of the fact that we can do all we can for our children’s allergies, but we can’t completely control it, and that is scary, scary enough to make us cry. I agree. Continue reading…
Entertaining… and Food Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jul 18, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s summer and our social calendar is busier than usual. We’re catching up with old friends and making plans with new friends. Of course, a great way to do this is over dinner, but then comes the inevitable question… “What don’t you eat?” Continue reading…
My Morning Dropping Kids Off at Camp
By Heather Legg | Jul 8, 2008 | No Comments »
My daughter’s are both in day camp this week and today was the first day. It’s not like the first day of kindergarten or anything like that, but something about it makes me a little sad. They are so excited, though, and of course, I look forward to hearing all about it when I pick them up this afternoon. But of course, amidst all the excitement, we have to take the time, like I am sure many others families did this morning, too, to figure out the allergy/medication dilemma. Continue reading…
A July 4th Celebration Trifle
By Heather Legg | Jul 3, 2008 | No Comments »
Red, white and blue things are great at the 4th of July. The kids all wear patriotic shirts, the flags are flying, even our dog is known to sport a red bandana. Of course, food is always a part of any holiday and here is a pretty red, white and blue dessert that is nut free and egg free. You can try adapting the flour to fit your needs, too. Continue reading…
Talk it Out
By Heather Legg | Jun 30, 2008 | No Comments »
Food allergies and skin allergies, environmental allergies and pollen allergies, they are ally confusing. They have erratic symptoms, mysterious culprits, you just never know what is around the corner, I’ve said that a million times. Symptoms seem to disappear, then reoccur; you try one thing, it works one day, the next it doesn’t. You think your doctor knows everything, often times, he doesn’t. So how do you know what to do? How do you know what treatment to follow, what precautions to take and what preventative measures to take? I’ve found one of my best sources is other parents. Continue reading…
Living with Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jun 27, 2008 | No Comments »
Today was the end of year party for my daughters’ swim team. There were awards, trophies, games, and the always there – cake. It reminded me of four years ago when my daughter was first diagnosed with her nut allergy. It was right at the end of the school year when she was diagnosed and the end of the year swim party was probably her first encounter with cake since that. Continue reading…
