The faint cries gradually become louder as I realize that they aren’t coming from that neglecting mother’s cart at the grocery store… they’re coming from my son’s room. It’s three o’clock in the morning and I am again ripped out of REM sleep for the…
Hey kids! It's springtime and you're probably spending a little more time outdoors being active and having fun. Being active means you're burning more calories and you need to replace them with something hearty and filling like protein. But when you're out in the hot…
As soon as the weather is warm enough, you're likely to find me out cooking up something tasty on my grill. I love eating food cooked in the outdoors and I love cooking in the outdoors, too! And I can't think of a better way…
1. The most common allergens are found in some of the most common foods (milk, peanut butter, etc) 2. Kids are constantly surrounded by food allergens that are life-threatening to them (often being eaten by other children who leave crumbs and don’t wash their hands…
Food Allergy Research and Education (a national non-profit organization) is hosting it’s 16th annual food allergy awareness week May 11-17, 2014 and Utahns are getting involved. In the News Recent local news coverage examined the rising concern of life-threatening food allergies in children and adult…
A Chick-fil-A location in Provo, Utah will be donating a portion of it's revenue to Food Allergy Research and Education during Food Allergy Awareness Week this year. On Tuesday, May 13, Team Cookie will be hosting an event between the hours of 5 PM and…
Kids at risk of anaphylaxis can feel more confident about using an EpiPen after viewing this 30 second commercial by Pfizer of Canada. When kids are trained to use their EpiPen injector in case of an emergency, it's not uncommon for them to feel anxiety…
It’s not surprising that so many people in the world don’t understand allergies the way a parent of a child with a life threatening food allergy does. 1. Food Allergies Are NOT “One-Size Fits All” Food allergies are different for everyone. Some food allergies, most…
On April 28th, a petition was launched to legally require food companies to add a cross-contamination warning to any food that is produced along the same lines or may come in contact with one of the United States declared top 8 food allergens. Current Law…
If you think you don't like frozen peas and carrots, you must have never tried them simmered in a crockpot for a day. This recipe is another of our family favorites. The kids can help us throw it together in the morning and when it's…