Food Allergies

The Best Dairy-Free Ice Cream Dessert

Recently, I read that cashew milk makes the best ice cream. Since I found out that coconut milk does not agree with my stomach, I have been researching another dairy-free ice cream alternative. As I was strolling down the frozen aisle at my local grocery store, this mochi dessert caught my eye as it was on sale for buy one, get one free. I was so pleased to find out this dessert is not only dairy-free, but gluten-free as well.

I couldn’t wait to get home to try the dessert. Let me just say that you do need to let the dessert thaw for a couple minutes before trying to bite into the dessert as I broke my permanent retainer. My orthodontist is so wonderful and got me in the next day, but she did have a good laugh. The dessert was worth it for sure.

This treat is perfect for a summer get-together or family picnic. The best part is each serving is only 100 calories. All the ingredients are all natural as well which is a huge positive in my opinion.

Go ahead and run to your local grocery store.

Life is so different!

Can we just take a few minutes to say how much life is so different? Somehow I blinked and the girls finished their 10th grade and 8th grade school years.

This past spring, life was a blur. I’m excited to be back and start sharing about our family adventures once again. Life is just so different now. Have I already said that? Yes, I’m sorry. I am cherishing every moment as the girls continue to get older and we all four are not together as often. It’s hard!

M is working full-time this summer at good ole Tweetsie Railroad. We have visited many times, and I intend to write more posts this summer about our adventures at Tweetsie. M is a Tweetsie Clogger which is the perfect summer job for her.

Recently, Tweetsie’s Facebook’s page posted a video of a song of one of her shows. You will have to check it out. L loves their animal farm in which she can feed the animals.

Speaking of L, we have been fighting for insurance to cover her formula but we do have good news on the food trial fronts. I will do a post this week updating you on her progress.

This past Spring, I have struggled with what I should share on this blog since the girls are now getting older. Family time means everything to me, so I want to share ways that families can still stay connected when teenagers are in the house. Also, I am going to start sharing the allergy-friendly foods that we have been enjoying over the past little bit.

We hope you all are doing well and wish you a wonderful new week!

Love and Blessings –

Momma Jen

Day #2 of National Eosinophilic Awareness Week!

TheÂ CURED Foundation is a not for profit foundation dedicated to those suffering from Eosinophilic Disorders. They are the only group that donates 100% of profits to research for a cure. Isn’t that amazing?

Recently, CURED announced they surpassed the 5 million dollar mark to research. I have so much hope that a cure is just around the corner.

Day #1 of National Eosinophilic Awareness Week!

As many of you know, our L was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis in early 2016. The last three and a half years have been so hard but to watch my girl strive with perseverance to fight for each day is remarkable. She still relies on an amino acid formula to keep her alive, but we are so proud to say that she finally has four safe foods. To go from zero safe foods to four safe foods is huge in our daughter’s world. Everything in today’s society seems to revolve around food. It is depressing for kids that cannot participate in food activities because of this evil disease.

Today kicks off National Eosinophilic Awareness Week. Each day this week, I will be sharing information from the CURED Foundation to raise awareness about L’s disease. We need a cure!

The Teal Pumpkin Is Our Favorite!

Halloween is just around the corner. Over the next two weeks, there will be many parties, trunk or treats, fall festivals, and the big trick or treating night. Food Allergy Research and EducationÂ raises awareness of food allergies and promoting inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season.

L has put together a video that shares more details about the Teal Pumpkin Project.

Check out the project website for more examples of non-food treats. We hope you will love the teal pumpkin as much as we do!

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