A time for both gratitude and personal reflection…I was traveling to Iceland with my daughter during school vacation. Allie is a seasoned traveler. She’s also my adult child with multiple anaphylactic allergies and asthma. She’s been self-reliant from an early age. Not only has she traveled near and far; she […]
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Flying Wow Air with Nut Allergies
I was impressed with my experience flying Wow Air with nut allergies. Before booking my flights to Iceland, I looked at the two main carriers, Icelandair and Wow Air. Wow is a budget airline that has become popular with its cheaper flights from Boston to Iceland. I have flown decent […]
These Food Allergy Risks Aren’t Worth It
As someone who has always lived with life-threatening food allergies, my parents taught me about the risks that were safe versus the ones that were never worth taking. For parents or individuals with newly diagnosed food allergies, it is important to know about these risks. These are my top five […]
Food Allergy “Silver Linings” on #EmpowerFAkids This Month
As a child, I was never told, “no you can’t because of your food allergies,” but instead, “okay, let’s find a way to make it happen.” My parents always looked at every experience as an opportunity for me to grow stronger, more assertive, and independent. They both have these amazingly […]
The Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo Experience!
Vibrant red Enjoy Life bags swung on hundreds of enthusiastic arms at the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo. Below are my highlights, old favorites, and new favorites from my allergen friendly expo experience. Quick side note: These are my personal endorsements. No companies/brands/products, etc. paid for my reviews. I […]
48 Hours in Chicago with Food Allergies
The Conversation “Want to go on a weekend adventure somewhere? Looking up last minute flights and deals,” I text my sister before school on Friday. A few seconds later my phone buzzes with an enthusiastic “YES” and off she goes with last-minute planning and researching! Does the Airport Count? Even […]