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![Valentine's Day Tips](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/Kelly Rudnicki_747x1024.jpg)
Valentine's Day Tips
by Kelly Rudnicki, The Food Allergy Mama and FAACT Board Member Parents of children with food allergies live by a different rulebook when it comes to dealing with holidays such as Valentine’s Day at school. They
![Awesomeness with Megan's Minestrone](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/01.19.16_Blog_Meg Photo.jpg)
Awesomeness with Megan's Minestrone
by Megan, Owner of AllergyAwesomeness.com We all have days where we would NEVER want company to see what we’re eating for dinner. Those nights where you’re having cold cereal in your sweats, or some
![FAACT Initiatives for 2016](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/1-Eleanor_RJR_4703-2.jpg)
FAACT Initiatives for 2016
by Eleanor Garrow-Holding, FAACT President & CEOHappy New Year! I am so excited to be starting 2016 with FAACT’s leadership team and all of you. FAACT had a successful 2015, and we are excited about the
![Making the Holidays Sweeter & Safer](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/12.07.15_Making Holidays Safer Sweeter_Stacey Stratton Blog-Photo.jpg)
Making the Holidays Sweeter & Safer
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT's Publication ManagerWith the Holidays quickly approaching, you might be searching for allergy-friendly ideas to bake or take to family gatherings. I’ve rounded up some helpful ways you
![Preparing for the Holidays with Food Allergies](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/1-Eleanor_RJR_4703-2.jpg)
Preparing for the Holidays with Food Allergies
Guest Blog for The National Peanut Board by Eleanor Garrow-Holding Eleanor Garrow-Holding, president & CEO of FAACT, shares her tips on traveling and eating in/out while successfully managing food allergies during
![A New Holiday Tradition](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/11.09.15 Biweekly Email Blast_Blog Photo_Tanya OBrien.jpg)
A New Holiday Tradition
by Tanya O'Brien Why is it that so many holiday traditions center around food? Hot chocolate after sled riding or caroling. Baking and exchanging Christmas cookies. Family dinners, both for Thanksgiving and
![Pumpkin and Cranberry Granola](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/10.12.2015_Peggy Trefts_Blog-HeadShot.jpg)
![Keeping It Fun with Food Allergies](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/09.28.15_Keeley McGuire Blog_Photo.jpg)
Keeping It Fun with Food Allergies
by Keeley McGuireI often think we as food allergy parents take things harder than our children do. We worry for them, cry for them, fight for them. There are times I get upset if she’s left out of an event at
![Educating Children About Food Allergies - Four Key Points](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/09.14.15_Kyle Dine photo_1.png)
Educating Children About Food Allergies - Four Key Points
by Kyle Dine Gradually give more info It’s important that children know that allergic reactions are dangerous. But it’s important to be careful how much info you provide given the child’s age.
![Back to School Means Accurate Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/08.31.15_Back to School Blog Post_EGH_Photo.jpg)
Back to School Means Accurate Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management
LivingWithFoodAllergies.org serves as a resource to those seeking education and support Eleanor Garrow Holding, president & CEO of FAACT, shares her perspective on the purpose and importance of developing a proper