Tuesday, February 9, 2010

New Allergy Book


The No Biggie Bunch newest book has been released.

The No Biggie Bunch Dairy-Free Dino-Licious Dig

This books main character is Davis who loves dinosaurs and is allergic to Dairy.

Description:

Grab your shovels! Join Davis and Natalie as they scour the backyard for dinosaur parts and bone up on he book is available on their site as well as Amazon. (US)

A while back I posted about The No Biggie Bunch Books here.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Olivers labels


Olivers Lables have new designs, newly designed website and new new lines of products. We have used "No Dairy" sticker with my allergic childs name on it my child's lunch containers for over a year surviving with out fading many dishwasher trips. Thir new Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels sounds very interesting.

Read my post on when they sent me samples of their products link.

Starter Package $ 26.9920 x Original Labels
35 x Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels
3 x Mini Bag Tags
This package contains the essentials to start labeling your child's belongings. It's also a popular gift for birthdays and holidays! Contains Original Labels for cups and toys, Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels for clothes and Small Tags for backpacks and jacket zippers. All products in this package must have the same personalized text.
You may choose a different design for each product in this package.

Preschool Package $ 33.9920 x Original Labels
14 x Shoe Labels
35 x Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels
1 x Large Bag Tag
This package was designed for labeling your littlest one’s stuff – after all, they start losing things before they reach grade school! Whether they’re going into daycare or just walks in the stroller, make sure everything comes home with Original Labels for sippy cups and bottles, Shoe Labels for shoes and booties, Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels for clothes and a Large Tag for their backpack or your diaper bag. All products in this package must have the same personalized text.
You may choose a different design for each product in this package.


Clothing Package $ 36.9914 x Shoe Labels
30 x Iron-on Clothing Labels
35 x Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels
3 x Mini Bag Tags
Keep it all out of the lost-and-found by labeling everything in their wardrobe from sweatshirts to underpants to running shoes. Contains Shoe Labels for runners and sandals, Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels for sweaters and pants with ‘care-tags’, Iron-on Clothing Labels for tagless t-shirts and socks and Small Tags for zippers on jackets and snow pants. All products in this package must have the same personalized text.
You may choose a different design for each product in this package.

School Package $ 41.9920 x Original Labels
30 x Mini Labels
6 x Shoe Labels
35 x Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels
1 x Large Bag Tag
3 x Mini Bag Tags
You spend lots of money on your child’s clothing and school supplies – make sure it all comes home again! This package contains everything you need; Original Labels for food containers and binders, Mini Labels for pencils and markers, Shoe Labels for gym shoes and boots, Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels for sweatshirts and t-shirts, Small Tags for jacket zippers and lunch boxes and a Large Tag for their backpack. All products in this package must have the same personalized text.
You may choose a different design for each product in this package.


Camp Package $ 58.9920 x Original Labels
50 x Mini Labels
14 x Shoe Labels
30 x Iron-on Clothing Labels
35 x Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels
2 x Large Bag Tags

Put away the messy permanent marker! This package contains plenty of labels for everything your child brings to sleep-over camp. Contains Original Labels for water bottles and flashlights, Mini Labels for toothbrushes and pens, Shoe Labels for runners and flip flops, Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels for clothing with ‘care-tags’, Iron-on Clothing Labels for tagless clothing and Large Tags for backpacks and duffel bags. All products in this package must have the same personalized text.
You may choose a different design for each product in this package.

Candy in the classroom


Valentines Day is coming, candy is slowly being under played in many schools. Others classes work with sweets all week long.

Yes candy is still often taped or attached to cards as kids exchange Valentine greetings. I have seen in several stores Valentines cards in packages, along with themed pencils, or stickers.

There is candy that is allergy safe, but kids really have enough candy, sweets and treats. I'm glad to see so many cards coming out with non food items, in stores.



Once again candy grams are being sent in our school, children (for 50 cents each) send a note and piece of candy to classmates, with proceeds going to the school. I donate allergy friendly candies for this. The teacher and students involved know what candies, my daughter can receive.

Blue Bear Sale


Happy Valentine's Day! from Blue Bear Aware

Today until February 14th, 2010 receive 14% off your Blue Bear Aware order*!
Place the code 'VLTS10' in the coupon box on the check-out page.

February 2010

Valentine's Day can be an anxious time for families as candies, chocolates and other treats are handed out in your child's class-room to celebrate the day. Blue Bear sells Surf Sweets for your sweetie- 100% natural and organic Allergen Free treats
Make a Valentine's message on colourful construction paper, card stock, lacey paper dollies, glitter, stickers..... and the list continues!

A big Thank you to all the boys and girls (and their Mom's), that continue to send us photos and artwork of Blue Bear Aware- we love receiving them!

*sale items are not applicable to discount. This promotion cannot be applied to previous orders or used with another promotion.This is a Blue Bear Aware credit and is not redeemable for cash. Spend a minimum $45.00 to receive 14% off. Sale ends February 14th, 2010.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Donut Holes


Recipe From Allergy Free Mom

"Allergy-Free For Mommy And Me" are free of the eight top major food allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

Donut Holes

3/4 cup warm rice milk or soy milk
1 packet dry active yeast (about 1 tbsp.)
2 tbsp. sugar
2/3 cup tapioca flour
2/3 cup garbanzo and fava bean flour blend *See note
1 cup potato starch
2 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. xanthan gum
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. oil **See note
1 tsp. vanilla extract (can be omitted if you are allergic)
1/4 cup warm water

You will also need about 3 cups of cooking oil** to fry them in. The oil should be deep enough to submerge the balls, and preheated to 350 degrees. I used a small 6-inch stainless sauce pan.

To make coating, place 1/2 cup powdered sugar or granulated sugar to 1 tsp. cinnamon into a brown paper bag and shake well.

Directions:

Mix the yeast into the warm milk and cover with a paper towel. Set aside to begin proofing.

Meanwhile, mix all the remaining ingredients except the oil, vanilla, and water, thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.

Combine the yeast mixture, oil, vanilla, and water. Stir into dry ingredients.

With a little potato starch on your hands, work the dough into a clean ball. It will be very sticky at first, but will gain elasticity the longer you knead it.

Form into 1-2 inch balls. Drop the balls into the hot oil in batches, carefully turning them every few seconds. ***See note.

Continue to cook for about 4 minutes, or until uniformly browned. Drop into the paper bag and shake to coat with cinnamon and powdered sugar (or whatever coating you want) and transfer to a plate.

Makes about 18 donut holes.

Eat while they’re still warm and enjoy!

Notes:

* If you are sensitive to bean flours because of a soy or peanut allergy, you can substitute oat flour. If you cannot have either, you can use brown rice flour. I chose the bean flour to up the protein value for my son, as he can tolerate these.

** As far as cooking oils go, I use grape seed oil. It has a high smoke point, and a subtle nutty flavor. It is also very nutritious. Safflower oil is also good to use. Always read your cooking oil labels too ensure they’re free of allergen contaminates.

*** Be very gentle as you're turning the dough balls. If you poke at them too hard, the outer crust that forms will crack, and the donuts will be deformed.

More recipes from Allergy Free Mom



Allergy-Free For Mommy And Me

Everyday recipes for families with multiple food allergies.

Concentrating on organic and Non-GMO ingredients.

Mary's Gone "Cookies"


New From Mary's Gone Crackers
Cookies from Mary's Gone Crackers

Chocolate Chip
N'Oatmeal Raison Cookies
Ginger Snap

All these cookies are wheat free, gluten free, vegan, and dairy free. I have yet to try them but I will be on the lookout.

You can Follow Mary's Gone Crackers on Facebook or Twitter.

Groundhog Day Cake


We had a wonderful Groundhog Day. We ate a traditional Groundhog Day meal then had cake after with a Wiarton Willie on top. We have collected a large number of ground hog decorations over the years.

The cake was from Guardian Angel Foods all their food is nut egg and nut free. Before bed we read Substitute Groundhog and dreamed of an early spring.


Last years cake here

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Sha Sha Open House


From Sha Sha Bread nut and milk free products

Have any plans for Family Day? Ever want to see a bakery in action?
ShaSha Co. is opening its doors on Family Day, February 15th, to all.

Act as baker for the day with an exclusive all-access pass. ShaSha will be giving the tour himself and learn from the master baker what it takes to make Artisan products.

Witness live cookie and bread production, learn about the products, and of course- sample!

You can also register here:
http://www.shashabread.com/family_day_open_house
We will send you a confirmation. Registration is limited!

Cheak out their winter special or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

Love Bites

New Moon Kitchen
In time for Valentine's Day Spicy Chocolate Love Bites (nut, dairy and egg free)
These cookies pack the punch with spice. My kids ate two, then said they where good, but a little too spicy. I liked them, but I have a taste for spice, that others may not. Chocolate always wins us over, so does clear allergy information.

New Moon is always nut, egg and milk free, available mostly in Southern Ontario, but expanding into parts of the States. You can also follow them on Facebook. Some of their products contain biodegradable corn packaging made from corn, so may not be good for people with severe corn allergies.