Packing lunches. Two small words that fill parents everywhere with dread. It is not an easy job to fill a lunchbox with healthy food that is fun and appealing to little people. It’s an even tougher job when you can’t just make the obligatory pb&j sandwich, because a lot of Read More
Zinc is a pretty important little mineral. Who doesn’t like to taste things and not be sick? Because Mother Nature is a jerk, it’s almost impossible to get zinc without being very intentional with your diet. You need a measly 11 milligrams per day. It’s not a lot, but most Read More
“Feel bad for me.” I had a cold all weekend. It was horrible. Not only that, but my son had a cold. So, it was: Alicia (Sick) + Tiny Terror(Sick) + Alone in house all weekend = Nightmare on Elm Street. We barely survived. As I realized comfort food was Read More
Back to school means the same thing for so many people—buying school supplies, sneaker shopping, planning the first day of school outfit. However, there’s more involved in the back to school mayhem for a child with celiac disease. In this three-part series, I will explore the nitty-gritty of sending your Read More
This is my puppy Zipporah. I love her. She was my baby before I had a baby, so she gets seniority. I even have a snowsuit for her that was more expensive than my son’s. Don’t judge me. One of the reasons I can legitimately call her my baby is Read More
“Is that certified gluten free? Was that made in a dedicated gluten free facility? Do you have a dedicated fryer? Do you have a separate cook space?” These are questions I ask every day. Every food item I pick up, everything I order, has these questions and more attached to Read More
The Celiac Mom’s Guide to Prepping for Back to School, Celiac Style Part III: Snack Attack
10 am. 3pm. 8 pm. A snack attack strikes at those in between times when you just need a little something, and that little something is usually crunchy, salty or sweet, or a little of all three. Kids especially are big on snacks, and when celiac takes gluten out of Read More
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