2010 School Year

Well, it is a new school year which means new challenges and learning experiences. Little guy is now in the first grade! Wow! Oh how time flies. I have found that education of the gluten free diet is a big part of our lives. He has become a gluten detective! (Yes, I am sure there is a comic book in there some where!) He is aware of crumbs that others leave behind. The kids have snack in the classroom, and that has been more of a challenge this year in that the kids are stretching on the floor. Well, where do the crumbs end up from snack? You guessed it, the floor. You have to love that gravity! It amazes me that just when we think that we have this all figured out....a new challenge.


It is our job as those living the gluten free lifestyle to educate others on our lifestyle.

Posted in: , , , on Friday, September 24, 2010 at at 7:43 AM 0 comments  

So much to write about, but no time to blog...

Well, it has been awhile since my last blog. So much has been happening. If you are in the Jamestown, NY area and would like a nice place to get lunch, do I have great news for you. Cooper's Cyber Cafe is now serving GF items. Take a look at their link and stop by and try it out. http://cooperscybercafe.com/ PS. They have WIFI too:) and all tips are given to the local humane society.


I have come across an article that I wanted to share with you all. I am not sure if anyone out there is a single parent of a child that must eat gluten free, but you may find this article interesting. http://www.wect.com/Global/story.asp?S=11547425 It is a great example of how some individuals take it seriously and others chose not to take it seriously. I heard someone say once that they wished that those closest to them could "walk in their shoes" for just a day and get a hint of what it is like to live with a gluten intolerance/CD. I find this to be so true when it comes to the care of children. I guess it is true for any special condition that a child has to go through. We only hope it helps them become stronger and put a positive spin on their life. My 5 year old doesn't wish for world peace or massive toys, he wishes for the whole universe to eat the way we do. If only :)

Posted in: , , , , on Friday, February 5, 2010 at at 4:42 AM 0 comments  

Gluten free makeup

Well, I have an update for all of you. I have become a consultant for BeautiControl! As I wrote earlier, I have tried the products and just fallen in love with them. I now am a consultant for the company and I do spas in homes, vender shows, and sell the products online as well. There a only a handful of products that contain gluten. If you are interested in learning more about the products, please drop me a line or add a comment.


Tammy Lachner
Certified Independent Consultant
BeautiControlTam@gmail.com

I also want to share another reason that I started working for this company. As a Celiac, we have "flair ups" to put it nicely. My son also has these moments, along with doctor's appointments. So, I have had a difficult time with the conventional work schedule. My son comes first in my life and he always will. This company allows me to schedule a few spas a week (about 2 hours each) around his schedule. I go into a home or event and share these wonderful products with some nice people and then I leave. It is a great company. And we are hiring. This is a great job for single moms, moms, celiacs or just about anybody that would like to make a few bucks or make a new career of it. Contact me if you would like some more information.

Posted in: , , , , on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at at 8:32 AM 0 comments  

Understanding

Due to recent events, I have found that many people do not understand the life of a Celiac. I am a Celiac and my son is as well. We try to keep our life as normal as possible without putting ourselves in harms way. I think that only another Celiac can begin to understand what it is like the live with this "incurable autoimmune disease." How many times have you felt that the world looks at you differently. As if you are making it up or being radical with what you refuse to eat. My five year old has visitation several times a year with people that don't understand this way of life. Being only 5, he finds it difficult to trust or even speak for himself. It must be hard for a child to want to trust a parent and in the same moment know they may be given something that will make him ill. I try my best to explain to my son that only other Celiacs can really understand what we go through and that he has to find his voice and speak up for what is right, for he is the one that will ultimately pay for what he is exposed to in his life. I hope this finds someone that is in a similar predicament and that may have some in site. I wish you all good health.

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gluten and our beauty

Allure magazine recently had an article about the gluten found in beautly products. http://www.allure.com/beauty/blogs/reporter/2009/04/news-about-glutenfree-beauty.html  As a celiac, I have tried to stay away from gluten of any kind.  Sometimes it is hard to get a straight answer from food comp.anies on whether or not an item contains gluten.  I have found a company that sells beauty products including makeup, lotions, and other spa treatments.  The company is called BeautiControl.  It has been around for nearly 30 years now and is soley owned by Tupperware (who hasn't heard of them?).   I have fallen in love with their products so much that I am now a consultant.  Some of their products do contain gluten, but the number of items is gettting smaller and smaller with each update.  Isn't it great that we can live without gluten and wrinkles.  Check out my link and drop me a line.  I would be glad to help you to find gluten free products. 

Posted in: , , , , , , , on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at at 5:33 AM 0 comments  

Gluten free Chicken

I have a very picky eater and since the dino-nuggets were possibly not gluten free we have been on a search for a chicken tender.  I have found one at last.  It is lightly breaded with rice and corn and it is a great tasting tender.  Bell & Evans is the company and I have added the link for their gluten free product line.  http://www.bellandevans.com/index.cfm?act=gluten_free  check it out.  I think you will be glad that you did:)

Posted in: , , , , , on Monday, March 9, 2009 at at 9:07 AM 0 comments  

Happy Valentine's Day

Well, here we are coming closer to Valentine's Day wondering what exciting sweets there to eat.  I have been busy studying and relocating the bakery and haven't had too much time to think about it.  So I find myself pondering Valentine's Day for the gluten free/dairy free. For my son, every holiday seems to consist of the same sweets.  Wonka's candies, Peeps,(in what ever shape for the holiday) and homemade cupcakes and sugar cookies. So, I am determined to come up with something new and fun for Easter ( since Valentine's is next weekend.)  Check back for updates in the next few months.

Posted in: , , , , on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at at 7:21 AM 0 comments  

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