I was flipping through my FAAN newsletter this month, and guess what I saw? Other allergy unfriendly products! Scotch-Brite scrub sponges with walnut shell in them! Tissues, sponges…what is next? According to the studies done, people who are allergic to tree nuts are supposed to avoid contact with these sponges. […]
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International Jobs with Food Allergies
I am in the process of figuring out potential jobs for next year. This weekend I am participating in an international job fair for teachers. Teaching internationally is something I have wanted to do for many years, but is certainly a substantial decision. As I go through the list of […]
Educating About Food Allergies- The Main Goal
“Waaait, so you are telling me that we use an oil that you can’t eat, but they use an oil that you can eat? So you can’t eat here, but you can eat there? I don’t really understand.” This is what I deal with. People who just can not comprehend […]
Mr. Comprehender Mostly Gets My Food Allergies
Even in my twenties, parties can still be a challenge! Knowing this, I usually try to bring food I can eat, like brownies (nut free of course)! I also eat ahead of time because I very rarely eat other food at parties. Even if my friends can tell me what […]
Advocating For Yourself At Work With Food Allergies
I started a new job recently. I try to usually ease in with my allergies. I don’t want to come off too intense or overly concerned, especially since I’m not either one. I was pushed into telling my new colleagues about them though at my full time job in an […]
Having Friends Who Get Food Allergies
Unintentionally, we picked out the same dress to wear to our preschool teacher’s wedding :) It’s the first day of preschool. Over in the corner I see a pretty girl with dark brown hair wearing a blue Alice in Wonderland dress. I decide she will be my new best friend. […]