Receive an allergy friendly Goodie Box from Allermates®! As I stood line at the post office, a postal worker emerged …
But She (an adult) Used to Eat That
I talk quite a bit about kids on this website since my life's priority right now is raising two of them. BUT, one is …
Crunchy Morning Granola Hits the Spot
There is something perfect about a hot cup of freshly ground coffee brewing next to a bowl of homemade granola with soy …
Food Allergy: New Year Checklist
Happy New Year! I hope everyone will experience a year full of great and wonderful things, both big and small. I also …
Nothing is Normal Time: Tired Yet?
I believe it is safe to say that all children in American are now officially enjoying some sort of winter school break. …
Food Allergy: Are you Squid Hip or Square?
It's true. Necessity IS the mother of invention. I don't recall who made this statement, but clearly it was whispered …
A Food Allergy Inspiration: Zac Chelini
This young man, I know, was placed on this planet to do good things. Today, Gonzaga University student, Zac Chelini's …
Closing Shop Sale at CarryNine
I'm really quite sad to see CarryNine close their doors this month. The owner Stephanie is an amazing woman with a …
Auvi-Q® Recall: Replace Return Refund
The Auvi-Q® recall has clearly sent many of us scrambling to the pharmacy, our wallets and to schools to replace. …
Teal Pumpkin Post Mortem
Success, success and looking forward to more Success. Even if your neighborhood did not boast oodles of Teal Pumpkins, …
Food Allergy Life is Hard!
Managing an invisible disease that can kill at any moment, that affects a community beyond the patient and still has no …
Boys Death Forces us to RETHINK
Even though Marcus Terranova's passed away almost two years ago, may his memory be eternal and we all do what his …


One of the hardest things I find about managing both life threatening food allergies and asthma is talking to others. I hate to be the one that might be perceived as demanding, pushing or for asking too much. What I now know, fourteen years later, is that honest, clear information presented with kindness works!..