Keep the word "safe", safe for us! -

Today my brother lost a friend to a food allergy. It broke my heart when I heard this for many reasons. First of all, this child, friends and family knew he had a serious food allergy. Second of all, this was completely avoidable. I know I cannot sit here and dwell on this awful event, however I would like you to remember that allergies are life threatening. Some symptoms are visible and some are silent. Some have instant effects and some come with time. However NO ONE should have to worry about eating something they believe is "safe".

 The word "safe" means more to a person with food allergies than it does to an average individual. To me, it means no stomach aches, fevers, mood swings, long-term effects such as malnutrition and so much more. To many it means no visits to the hospital, no epi pens, no trouble breathing. The word "safe" allows us to have a sigh or relief. I can eat that! YAY!

Please don't roll your eyes or think its ok to pretend its safe or forget to tell the chef or wash the ice cream scoop or put bread on my plate, dip your cracker in the dip, mix up the soy milk with the cows milk. If you mess up, admit it.. its better than being quiet!

Allerbling!

The Allerbling^TM wristband is a unique medical ID bracelet, which is customizable by you, at any time, based on your child's changing food allergic conditions.
The best way to avoid food allergy emergencies is through awareness. As parents, we want our children to be safe. When your child is in school, on playdates, in summer camp, or just hanging out at the playground, Allerbling^TM can be your silent partner that informs and reminds others about your children's food allergic condition.

Allerbling^TM... raising awareness of children's food allergies...one wrist at a time.

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Pacific Foods Almond Milk!!

SO great! I have been a rice milk person for a very long time. When I went to the grocery store recently I decided to try Almond Milk. I know many GF friends that bake with almond flour and use almond milk and so on. I drink my coffee black so I mostly just use it for cereal but wowo, ITS GREAT! Tony the tiger great! I really love it and if you don't have an almond allergy and need a lactose free, cholesterol free, trans fat free, low sodium, gluten free milk then give this one a try!