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A Dog in the Obama White House

I've been allergic to animals since I was four years old. My reactions are watery eyes, stuffy nose, hives and asthma. Once I had an asthma attack, it could last for weeks and inevitably leave me vulnerable to infections, colds and viruses. Going to a friend's house where they had a dog would lead to week of sickness for a few hours of fun. It... Read moreChevron

10 Holiday Gift Do's for People With Allergies

So you've probably read my suggestions for what NOT to buy your allergic friends, relatives and acquaintances. Now for 10 PLUS Dos that will be much more appreciated! Make sure to give them a gift receipt for easy returns: 1. Apparel alternatives. If you are a clothing gift giver, then consider a fun watch, a fashion watch or an inexpensive,... Read moreChevron

8 Gift DON'Ts For the Holidays

That time -- you know that special, hair-raising, stressful, economic-crisis has hit, stores are jammed, I can't find anything anyone would really want, what-do-I-get-for-them, gift-giving time -- is now only a few weeks away.   Add to that the friend you are buying for, or that work colleague, your boss or your assistant, your child's... Read moreChevron

6 Gluten-Free Baking Tips For the Holidays and Beyond

Gluten Free Baking with the Culinary Institute of America by Chef Richard Coppedge   The holidays are coming up, again -- boy, that was fast. The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but if you have food allergies or food intolerances or loved ones that do, holidays can be a stressful time wondering how you will eat safely. Enter a new... Read moreChevron

Is there Milk in Your Clothing? Watch Out for Allergenic Fabrics

In this current economic climate, serious belt tightening is in order. However, after all of my fall cleaning, yes I did that too, I was left with gaps in my wardrobe. I had given away so much that I no longer wore, no longer fit, or was too-seven-years-ago that I needed to fill in some basics.   So I hit Uniqlo, a Japanese-based clothing... Read moreChevron

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