Food Allergies
-
Halloween Themed Bento Lunch
Let’s BOO this! Today we are continuing our spooky season fun with a Halloween themed Bento lunch. Halloween is actually one of my favorite times of the year to pack my kids themed lunches. The possibilities are endless and I love surprising my kids with a different lunch each day. This easy Bento box lunch is actually dairy-free, nut-free and is sure to be a hit with your kids! What’s Inside? Ghost Sunbutter Sandwich Bat (Vegan) Cheese Slices Baby Carrots Veggie Chips Sprinkle Oreos Candy Corn How-To To make the sprinkled cover Oreos I simply dipped them into melted coconut oil before dipping them into our Halloween colored sprinkles. Let…
-
DIY Art Palette Cupcake Decorating
It’s the week of love, so we are starting things off with a simple, yet fun Valentine’s treat for the kids! I was out running errands last week and grabbed some of my favorite boxed cake mix at the store when I had an idea for an art palette cupcake decorating station. I had actually been thinking about doing this for one of the kids’ birthday parties this year, but thought it would make the perfect Valentine’s Day treat, too! Allergy Mom Tip: Duncan Hines is my go-to brand for boxed cake mix since many of their cake mixes are dairy-free! Supplies Needed Favorite boxed cake mix + frosting Cupcake…
-
Bento Lunchbox Ideas for Kids
A few months ago I started packing my preschooler’s lunch in a Bentobox and it has turned into her new favorite way to eat her lunch! I love that I can eliminate plastic baggies and that all of her food fits inside one (divided) container. I snagged this cute Bentgo Kids lunchbox on Amazon during a Black Friday sale, and we have used it nearly every day since. At just under $30, they are a little on the pricey side, but well worth the investment. Did I mention they are leak-proof and dishwasher-safe?! Read on to learn about a few of my favorite lunch packing tools + some fun Bento…
-
The Teal Pumpkin Project
Life with a child with food allergies can no doubt be tricky – especially this time of year with so many treats everywhere. Luckily, the Teal Pumpkin Project aims to make trick-or-treating fun & safe for everyone, including food allergy families! By displaying a teal pumpkin on your porch & having non-food treats available, you can help to make kids with food allergies feel included this Halloween. Teal pumpkins signal to allergy families that your house is a safe spot to stop! How can I participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project? As a food allergy mom, I can promise you it means the world to us when someone displays that…
-
5 Tips for Eating at Disney World with Food Allergies
If you are a regular reader here then you likely know that my youngest daughter, London, has severe food allergies to dairy and peanuts. With the exception of a few “safe” restaurants, eating out with her can be quite challenging. Due to the severity of her allergies, we typically opt to bring her food with us wherever we go – this includes road trips and vacations. We recently got back from our 5th (yes, 5th!) family trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate London’s 4th birthday. Clearly, we are Disney lovers 😉 Luckily for us, Disney World is known for their amazing accommodations for guests with food allergies making it…