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Fun and practical advice for raising kids with food allergies

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Here's a peek at an "emergency snack box" we recently stocked for Ollie. This stays at daycare and can supplement his food on days he runs out (which happened at 10:30 AM once recently 😳) and also has a few treats!

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DEAL ALERT and travel tip! This @ChameleonCoffee is on sale for $6.99 at @HealthyLivingVT. My mornings always include a cup of cold brew iced coffee with coconut cream and maple syrup. When your child wakes up at the crack of dawn, this is readily available. 😂😴

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Tried a new snack idea that Little Green Pear recently shared - yogurt covered blueberries! Perfect way to finish off our @so_delicious Dairy Free Unsweetened Vanilla yogurt. Freeze on parchment paper and store in the freezer. We even mixed a few into cereal this morning! 👌🏻☺

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I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I’m so glad they disclosed it as it’s not required. On the other, why?! 😭 Ollie LOVES snacks like this and it always stinks to find there’s a cross-contamination risk. What are cross-contact risks you’ve been surprised to discover?

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It is HOT. Remember to keep your epinephrine protected in this weather. When at the pool this past weekend and for a daycare beach day yesterday, we left our EpiPens and AuviQs in the thermal pouches they are always in and put everything in a bigger cooler bag with one cold pack.

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Here's a post I did for @BVTMoms. Check it out!
Food allergy parents, post questions you wish others knew the answer to and I will share.
https://t.co/wnOkX9GzFW

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Here's what we ate/are eating this week:
SUNDAY: Stirfry with broccoli, carrots, scallions, and bacon
MONDAY: Sweet potato and kidney bean tacos
TUESDAY: BBQ pulled pork pizza
WEDNESDAY: Balsamic chicken salad
THURSDAY: Beef burgers and sweet potato fries
FRIDAY: Don't know yet!

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These are my new FAVORITE snack, for myself and for Ollie. Crunchy Organic Rice Rollers. If you're lucky enough to find them at your local Costco, that's the best deal. They are on Amazon if not. Organic, relatively low sugar, and totally allergy-friendly.
https://t.co/7Am6HclXud

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Did you catch my live Facebook/Instagram video last night? It's showing off our favorites from Usborne Books and More for the "party" we're having. All commission goes to @FoodAllergy via their Food Allergy Heroes Walk.
https://t.co/lMrYssL9QO

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We asked Ollie what he wanted to make this weekend and his answer, while eating a breakfast bar, was more breakfast bars! @simplyquinoa's Strawberry Breakfast Bars this time. They're the PERFECT way to use some of those fresh, summer berries! Our house smells amazing! 😍😋😊

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I know a lot of you really liked learning about the baked egg food challenge. This week I'm sharing about our experience with a baked milk food challenge. I hope you find it helpful!
https://t.co/IFfiPKriaf

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Here's what we had/are having this week:
MONDAY: Potato chorizo hash (recipe from @AllergicLiving)
TUESDAY: Pulled pork with homemade BBQ sauce (recipe from @simplyquinoa)
WEDNESDAY: Lemon garlic crockpot chicken
THURSDAY: Sopa de lima
FRIDAY: Leftovers

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We love to make berry smoothies with spinach and avocado. The extra freezes perfectly in our Zoku mold. Ollie loves his "fish pops!" We recently saw molds at Healthy Living Market and Cafe and I know Bed Bath & Beyond sells them online too! ☀️
https://t.co/XBNc29EK3o

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Finished the garden this weekend (finally)! Ollie is already asking when he gets to start eating tomatoes. 🍅🥒🌶️🥗
We used Just Natural mushroom compost mix. 🍄

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Happy Father's Day, Erik! You are the most amazing dad in the world. Thank you for always being there for the two of us for EVERYTHING. Ollie idolizes you and I'm so thankful he has such an amazing role model. Enjoy your day, especially the birthday card he picked for you! 💕😂

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Added a new favorite book to the list as Ollie has been loving learning about germs (though still not enough to keep the fingers and germs OUT OF HIS MOUTH 🤦‍♀️). The links bring you right to the shopping link that supports our @FoodAllergy fundraiser. https://t.co/Au4017cMDq

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Was really craving comfort food so we had nachos a night early. The "cheese" sauce is at least filled with carrots and potatoes. This sauce is seriously one of my favorite recipe finds. From the look on his face, I think Ollie agrees nachos were a good idea! 😂😊

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Meal plan this week: 😁
MONDAY: Pesto chicken bake
TUESDAY: Beef burgers and sweet potato fries
WEDNESDAY: Crockpot shredded chicken tacos
THURSDAY: Nachos with more shredded chicken and vegan cheese sauce
FRIDAY: Make-your-own pizzas with the same chicken and cheese sauce

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Mark your calendars! Two weeks from today! A book sale fundraiser for @foodallergy. Make sure you're a member of my Usborne Books and More VIP Page as I'll be posting everything there. 😊 Can't wait! https://t.co/5naHa99y9r

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Here's a "life hack" for your Monday morning. Use a hot dog bun for a child's sandwich. It makes a perfect sub roll that little hands and mouth can actually manage. Fits in the @planetbox well too! Great way to use up buns leftover from weekend BBQs. 👌🍉🥖