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Allergy trial [update]

I’ve been trying to find a way to write this in order to maintain privacy for P but still share enough details to be helpful for other allergy moms.  It’s a fine line, which is why it has taken me so long to post.  But I know other people find the allergy posts to be some of the most useful so here’s the latest. Last week we went to Stanford for a screening.  Ok, let me back up.  Months ago I read this article and immediately reached out to the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy Research… Read more >

August 22, 2015 Uncategorized, Read more >

Preparing a toddler for the hospital

My son is very similar to me in that he likes to be prepared and know what’s coming.  New experiences are more easily tolerated when he is warned about potential change so he feels in control and like he knows what’s coming.  To that end, there are a number of ways we prepared P for his allergy trials and I thought some of it may be helpful for other parents.  Pick and choose what pertains to you and your experience as you need, these are all just ideas. Read books about doctor’s visits and hospitalizations: Some of our favorites include… Read more >

August 20, 2015 Uncategorized, Read more >

You can’t have enough zucchini recipes

I have an allergy free recipe for you AND a teaser.  It’s a good one.  The teaser I meant, but the recipe is good too.  😉 It’s an update on allergies.  And it is SO EXCITING!!!!! First, though.  Muffins. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins [gluten free, grain free, dairy free, soy free, nut free, sugar free] – makes 12 muffins Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana, mashed 2 eggs 1 cup light coconut milk 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 tbsp NuNaturals stevia baking blend 1/4 cup… Read more >

August 17, 2015 Uncategorized, Read more >

Allergy free home-made crackers

CRACKERSSSSS!!!  I finally got the recipe down and now I can share it after teasing you for the past two months… These are gluten free, dairy free, soy free, sesame free, nut free, and delicious! Allergy Free Crackers Ingredients: 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour (FYI I used TJs blend which doesn’t have xanthan gum) 1/2 cup corn meal 1/4 cup seeds (whatever you want – I usually do a mix of pumpkin, sunflower, and hemp) 1/2 cup quinoa flakes 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa 1/4 cup ground flax meal 2 T chia seeds 1… Read more >

August 9, 2015 Uncategorized, Read more >

The market is thriving

I am obsessed. First of all, how fun is it to get packages of FOOD!?! So.  Fun. Second, how fun is it to stay indoors when it’s hot and you have two young ones.  If only I could skip the grocery store entirely… So I basically love Thrive Market now.  I highly recommend you all join.  It’s amazing what you can get AND at the crazy wholesale price!  Plus, they blow up my inbox daily with free stuff…I’ve already gotten a FREE jar of coconut oil (used that in four seconds flat) and now a… Read more >

August 1, 2015 Uncategorized Read more >