Now, don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against Christmas or Christmas trees. But the pine tree, might be a problem. Before you run out and buy a fresh, new Christmas tree or holiday wreath, you'll want to read my client’s...
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Artificial colors can be the cause of many negative reactions when they are ingested into our bodies. Some children and adults become hyperactive, irritable, aggressive, inattentive, or have other symptoms known to stem from...
Gluten-Free Crackers (Perfect for Valentine’s Day)
The other day my daughter came home from school after cooking class with delicious crackers, I almost couldn't believe they were also gluten-free. We decided to bake some of our own for Valentine's Day. Our school has an amazing cooking program. Their teachers Leah...
Halloween Candy Solution
If your child is following a special diet, or you just don’t want them to eat junk, you might be dreading Halloween, or even wondering if you should go trick or treating at all. For kids with food allergens and intolerances, trying to sort through the gluten, dairy,...
Halloween – When You Don’t Eat Candy
This is the first year that our daughter really understands Trick or Treating. When she was just two, Trick or Treating was simple -- she enjoyed collecting the pretty colored things (candy) from our neighbors, but didn’t really...
Host/Guest Guide to a Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Holiday
Are you and your family on a special diet this holiday season? Or maybe you are hosting a gathering for people on a special diet? Nothing can spoil a wonderful holiday faster than you or your child feeling sick from a gluten infraction, or a behavioral reactions from...
Gluten-Free Playdough (RECIPE)
Playdough is a fun and creative art medium. However, for gluten-free kids, Play-doh is not an option, as Play-doh brand contains gluten. Since gluten can absorb through the skin and (if your kids are like mine) kids...
Disney World with Food Allergies: Mother’s Experience
Guest Post by Lisa Meili Note from Julie Matthews: After writing an article for the Autism File Magazine on traveling with food allergies (out in the June/July issue), I spotted this incredible post from a mother on a GFCF...