This summer, the students of the University of Delaware received a very exciting email: UD Dining was to be rebooted over the summer with help from our student surveys. Some of the changes we learned about earlier in the summer due to the change in meal plan options that we would have to pay for.… Continue reading Dining Hall Do-Over
Hey everyone! I’m so sorry that my August blog has been so late into the month but its been a busy time that hasn’t really inspired any allergy-themed content, so I decided to just give you a mini life update. This summer, as you read in my last post, I was a day camp counselor… Continue reading End of Summer Update
As many of you know, I am a summer camp counselor at a local Girl Scout Day camp, and having this summer job has been an amazing experience and opportunity for personal growth over the past two years. Earlier this summer, I was working with a group of Junior Girl Scouts (9-10 year olds) for… Continue reading Cupcakes for Every Camper
Next week, we celebrate America’s 243rd Birthday on the Fourth of July. And along with this holiday comes all kinds of festivities that you guessed it- use foods. So, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite Fourth of July ideas that are allergy-friendly. Part 1: The Menu Everything is more exciting with… Continue reading Patriotic Party Ideas
Today is an incredibly special day for so many reasons. Not only is today Mother’s Day, but it’s also the beginning of Food Allergy Awareness Week, and I think that these two events go hand in hand. As a child who grew up with food allergies, a big part of my “growing up” dealt with… Continue reading To Mom: My First Allergy Advocate