Tag: food allergies

    Let the busy schedule begin On top of the kids’ weekly church choir practices and religious education classes, there are some fun additions to our calendar. Child#1 is also part of her school’s choir and photography club. Child #2 got a nice role in her school’s Fall play. […]

Last week brought a whirl wind of emotions to this food allergy mom. I tried to start writing about that day right away but it took me a while to finish this post. It’s not because I’m uncomfortable sharing that experience with you.  I think I was completely overwhelmed. So, […]

It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week! I think there’s no better time to share with you how my sons celebrated their birthdays in school this year. Of course, the celebration was an  allergy friendly. In fact, we even had Nutley the Nut free Squirrel. For starters, I’m so blessed to say […]

Happy dance Jersey people! Yesterday, January 11, 2016, Bill A 4094 / S 2884 was signed into law by Gov. Christie. The bill which is now known as Epinephrine Access and Emergency Treatment Law will take effect May of this year. Why am I so excited? As you may recall, […]

  School year 2014-2015 officially ended. As my children were relaxing this Friday, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed with all the stuff they brought home this week — used up books, leftover supplies, summer school packets and endless stash of paper.    While I try to figure out what […]

One of the activities that our family stayed away from after I learned about my children’s food allergies was traveling. Even though Child #2 and #3’s reactions were mostly upon ingestion and not through skin contact with the allergens (Thank God), I have to admit that I live in constant […]

      Are you ready for Halloween?  Whether you are a food allergy mom or not, I’m sure you will agree with me that the next few days will keep us busy.  From costumes to decorations and food, October 31st is exciting for the young and young at heart.  […]

      It has been a roller coaster week!  From trying to squeeze in some last minute summer activities, preparing for the kids’ first day of school, managing the household and yes, stealing some time to “work”, I can’t blame myself for sleeping on the couch the last 2 […]