First Quilt Square

First Quilt Square

I have making a quilt on my “bucket list” (posted originally here, I probably should update it actually) and have been doing bits of sewing and crafting since then. I’ve even been acquiring fabric for my imaginary someday quilt but never made the time to get started until now.  On twitter, Libby, who blogs at The Allergic … Continue reading »

Food Allergy Awareness Week 2013

Food Allergy Awareness Week 2013

I think it breaks the fourth wall of blogging to comment in a post about the lack of posts on a blog but it has been almost a month since my last post so I thought I’d acknowledge that and give some updates on life with food allergies of late.  Oh, and work has been … Continue reading »

Product Review: Mixes from Allergic Solution

Product Review: Mixes from Allergic Solution

Disclosure: I received 8 free mixes from Allergic Solutions, 4 to use and 4 to give away on the blog using whatever method I preferred.  For the giveaway I will be paying the postage out of my own pocket so I have to limit entries to the United States.  All opinions, experiences, and pictures are … Continue reading »

Reflection and Blogging

I never seem to have the right words in the face of hardship.  I do believe, however, that even if you don’t have the words, by saying something you are reaching out and connecting with someone else.  Even if that something is just: I’m so sorry.  So very sorry. My mom is a Labor and Delivery RN … Continue reading »

Food Allergy Friendly Family Meal Ideas

Food Allergy Friendly Family Meal Ideas

On a whim, I looked at my meal logging on My Fitness Pal to see how what we really eat compares to the food options I’ve blogged about and thought I’d share!  The meals we return to again and again have ingredients that are versatile so we keep them on hand and many of them … Continue reading »

Can You Spare 10 Minutes?

Can You Spare 10 Minutes?

You may recall that last year I was able to speak to the Nevada Legislative Committee on Healthcare during their public comment portion regarding a proposed bill that would allow for school access to epinephrine.  The bottom line is that epinephrine saves lives when administered quickly and appropriately.  Nevada is on the cusp of joining … Continue reading »

Baba Ghanoush Recipe

Baba Ghanoush Recipe

This eggplant/aubergine dish is deceptively simple but we have eaten it as a side dish, snack, and even a topping for brown rice.  Does anyone else call eggplant “aubergine” or is it just those of us raised in households with European and/or Middle Eastern backgrounds?  Now I do know someone who is allergic to eggplant and eggplant … Continue reading »

2013 Red Rock Canyon Marathon and 1/2 Marathon

2013 Red Rock Canyon Marathon and 1/2 Marathon

I’ve run a half marathon!  My husband and I did another Calico Racing event, this time the 2013 Red Rock Canyon Marathon and 1/2 Marathon on March 9th.  We were officially engaged out at Red Rock (Ice Box Canyon) in 2006.  I say “officially” because I got to wear my engagement ring before we were … Continue reading »