Pumpkin and sweet cinnamon spice, turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauces and warm apple pies float through an imaginary cloud of alluring aromas in my mind as I think of celebrating Thanksgiving with food allergies. Even though the primary focus on Thanksgiving is food, it remains one of my favorite holidays.
Having dangerous food allergies myself, and wanting to provide everyone with a different perspective, I’m going to disagree with my wife. No worries. She’s great! I was once an FA kid born in the 1950s and growing up in the 1960s. It’s amazing that I survived. Virtually no one outside […]
Lately, I’ve found myself nostalgic…nostalgic for a simpler time in the food allergy world. For thirty-three years I’ve been a “warrior mom”, committed to keeping my children out of harm’s way, balancing experiences with safety. And while the task has always required a vigilant process, I am so very grateful […]
Traveling to Iceland with food allergies worked out well. We stayed in an Airbnb and went to the grocery store for most meals.
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 […]
As I sat on gym bleachers overlooking an energetic audience of children dancing to a song called “Cool Bracelet,” I reflected on how lucky they were to have this experience. It was a Saturday afternoon and I was at the AAFA (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter) […]
