I thought it only appropriate to share a project that I recently was introduced to this memorial day. #SpreadTheLovey is an initiative started by Baby Jack & Co and their adorable sensory loveys. They donate to a few amazing charities, but their military family donations grabbed at my heartstrings. I know first hand how important it is for a child to have a lovey when a parent deploys. I've … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
Crowd Pleasing Patriotic Parfaits
With summer quickly approaching so is BBQ season. During the summer I go to at least 4-5 events where I am tasked to bring something, and my favorite thing to bring is little individual patriotic parfaits. For me nothing says summer like this healthy treat. Not only is it really easy to make, but kids and adults both really enjoy it making them the ultimate crowd pleaser. You can make it in a … [Read more...]
Toddler Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Today my sweet little boy had his tonsils and adenoids removed. This surgery was a long time coming. As I mentioned in my last FPIES update we were basically referred for this by all of D's doctors. He's had gigantic tonsils from birth, but it wasn't until his endoscopy just before his 2nd birthday that we were told that when he laid down his tonsils touched each other. I wanted to document … [Read more...]
FPIES Update: What’s New at 2+ years old?
You guys, I know I have not updated our FPIES journey on my blog in a really really long time. In fact I never even shared how our Food Trials at Denver's National Jewish Health Hospital went. I will try to be better about it in the future. I know I have turned to other people in social media for help and answers. It can be a really encouraging and helpful source of information when you are … [Read more...]
American Sniper Giveaway
When the Warner Bro. movie American Sniper was released, there was little to no conversation between myself and my husband about whether or not we wanted to go. We went opening weekend and sat in a crowded theater. The theater was filled with a mix of civilians, veterans, and current service members and for 132 minutes every single person sat quietly and watched as Clint Eastwood … [Read more...]