It’s Football Season
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Football season is here, and with it comes tailgating. Tailgating is a huge part of the season, but for those with any number of allergies, it can become a dangerous time. Whether it’s food, ragweed, yellow jackets or smoke, there seems to be plenty of allergens lurking around the tailgate waiting to strike. But there are ways to have a good time and not worry, follow these tips and Go Team! Continue reading…
Retesting For Allergies
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My daughter had a doctor’s appointment today and while we were there, I finally had all of her allergies formed filled out so I could get her medication to school. As this is a doctor we’ve only been seeing a few months, we talked about her allergy.
She asked if we had a current allergist, but I told her we don’t really for a few reasons. We weren’t happy with who we had seen, and since my daughter hasn’t had a reaction in years. We sort of stayed away from the allergists. Her suggestion was to see one again, and if she has grown out of it, we will know and can worry less. Continue reading…
Gluten Free Ideas
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I’ve noticed recently all the people trying to cut out carbs like bread and pasta for weight control reasons, but it made me think of all the people with gluten allergies that simply cannot have the wheat in carbs. So they have had to come up with ideas to substitute for reasons other than weight control, but for health and well being. Here are some good ideas that I like for both reasons, and while foregoing the wheat and gluten filled foods, you are getting extra veggies with many of them, which can only be a good thing. Continue reading…
More on Peanut Policies
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I was conferencing with my daughter’s new third grade teacher the other day. This is not my child who has the nut allergy, by the way, but it is the first time for her that she has had an allergy free class. So basically, it is the first time in my family that there is no need to worry about any type of food allergy. Continue reading…
Ice Cream Festival
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This past Sunday, we spent the afternoon at an ice cream festival. There were probably over 100 different flavors of homemade ice cream, all proceeds benefitting a local charitable organization. One ticket got you all the ice cream you wanted. Continue reading…
School Cafeterias
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Many schools are back in session now, and whether it is your child’s first year of school, or 12th, if he has a food allergy, the cafeteria may be one of your least favorite places. It is important to communicate well about allergies with not only your child, but the cafeteria and the school administration and teachers. Continue reading…
Peanut Free Seats
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Baseball season is still going strong, that great American pastime. And with baseball comes peanuts. Peanuts at the park, shells littering the stands. However, over the past few years, quite a few baseball parks have been going peanut free. It may not be the whole stadium, but there are often sections devoted to being peanut free. Continue reading…
Allergy Awareness in a Chocolate Store
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Since my daughter was diagnosed with a food allergy nearly 6 years ago, we’ve witnessed all kinds of awareness levels in stores and restaurants. We’ve been surprised with teenagers in ice cream shops going above and beyond, and wondered how people can work in restaurants and be so ill informed. We’ve seen signs that say if you have food allergies, you probably should go elsewhere. Continue reading…
Allergy Free Meatloaf
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Maybe because school has started, I’ve gotten back into the swing of cooking dinner every night. No more salads and sandwiches at the pool for us. It’s still hot here, but the oven is on. I’m always looking for something different to make and throw in the meal rotation, and everyone in my family likes meatloaf; it also makes great leftovers for those activity filled afternoons or a yummy lunch the next day. This meatloaf has oatmeal instead of bread crumbs and use egg substitute if you need to. It makes a nice wheat free, dairy free, egg free meal. Continue reading…
A Weekend Away
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This weekend we are heading off for a lake with a group of friends. We’re all bringing different meals and I know it will be a great time. However, as I get ready to go grocery shopping, I realized I never mentioned to anyone that my daughter has a food allergy. Continue reading…
