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Gluten and Allergen Free School Lunch and Snack Ideas (Plus, Information on 504 Plans and Downloadable Teacher Letters)

posted on August 18, 2011 by Adventuresgfmom

Printable Post As a mom to two children with multiple dietary restrictions, I can think of few things more mind numbing than coming up with creative and healthy boxed lunches (that my kids will eat) 5 days a week, so I thought I would begin a list of links to recipes that I make […]

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Dermatitis Herpetiformis and other “Atypical” Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity

posted on May 28, 2011 by Adventuresgfmom

As Celiac Disease Awareness Month comes to a close, I thought I would share more of my personal story. I have been meaning to do this for a long time but I will be honest, taking myself back in time is emotionally difficult for me. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to […]

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Dr. Rodney Ford and…A Gluten-Free Planet?

posted on August 23, 2010 by Adventuresgfmom

Dr. Rodney Ford has a few new videos posted on his YouTube channel and I want to share them with you! The first video had me in stitches, Dr. Ford has a fantastic funny bone! What made the first video even funnier for me is the fact that my dad is from Minnesota, so I […]

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Celiac Disease and Fertility/Reproductive Health Issues

posted on July 22, 2010 by Adventuresgfmom

Over the past weekend, I found myself in a social setting with several obstetricians and I thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about celiac disease. Parties are wonderful for launching conversation about gluten sensitivity because it is pretty darn obvious that something is different when you show up with your own gluten-free […]

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SUSTA Giveaway Winners and a Few Gluten-Free Highlights

posted on June 29, 2010 by Adventuresgfmom

I’m sorry this is going up so late in the day, but I had an unexpected trip to the pediatrician today, Luke has pink eye, in both eyes! Adding to the fun was a two hour wait at the pharmacy for eye drops!! Is it just me, or do you ever wonder why it takes […]

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