Brandi Cade
Teal Pumpkin Project :: Protecting Those with Food Allergies
Halloween. Candy. Costumes. Candy. Jack-o-Lanterns. Candy. Kids. Candy. Trick or Treating. Candy.
Every year it comes like clockwork: October 31. Halloween. And if you're like me, there's probably plenty of opportunities in October to attend...
5 Ways to Advocate For Your Child’s Medical Needs at School
Whether you are the parent of a fairly healthy child, a medically complex child, or somewhere in between, navigating the rules of public schools with regards to medication and other medical needs can be...
If You Give a Mom Some Tools :: Easy DIY Interior Door Update
So many of you have probably read or at least heard of the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff. If you haven't, basically the mouse keeps asking for more...
Top 5 Reasons to Visit a Cosmetology School
Every once in a while moms need to take a time out. For me, I've found that my quiet time sometimes comes in the few hours I get at the salon to get my...
Time to Stop and Smell the Roses
She was in a hurry trying to get the kids in the car so she could get to work on time. Her son was standing there in the middle of the sidewalk.
"Hurry up," she...
When Your Own Blood Makes You Sick :: Our Family’s Experience with Eosinophilic Disorders
All information below is from personal experience and from the APFED website on eosinophilic disorders. As with any health-related article, information below is not medical advice. Please seek the advice of your own doctor...
Food Allergies :: One Mom’s Advice
Please note, all information below is the advice of one mom based on her experiences with her own children's food allergies. As always seek the advice of your medical doctor.
May 10-16 is Food Allergy...
Becoming a Volunteer :: A Mother and Son’s Start
Volunteering. Who has the time, right? One more thing to add to an already busy schedule and you don't even get paid for it. So why do it? This week (April 12-18) is National...
Taking Away Food :: The Decision to Tube Feed My Child
It's been one year. A year since taking away almost all foods from my son. The journey has been a long one and it isn't over yet.
Meet Bradley: He's a typical third grader who...
Girl Scouts :: A Daisy’s Journey to Confidence
You see them everywhere as you shop on the weekends, offering brightly colored boxes of sweet treats. Maybe you are able to politely tell them "No, thank you," or maybe you cave and buy...