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![FAACT’s Teal Pumpkin Painting Party with Miss Haven County](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/10.31.16_Teal Pumpkin_Blog Photo_Natasica Simone.jpg)
FAACT’s Teal Pumpkin Painting Party with Miss Haven County
by Natascia Simone, Miss Haven County 2017 and FAACT Advocate Halloween is TODAY, and the food allergy community would love to be in on the fun! As Miss New Haven County, I, Natascia Simone, am part of the Miss
![TIPS to Create a Safe & TEAL Halloween](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/10.05.16_TIPS to Create Safe & Teal Halloween_Stacey Stratton_Blog Photo(1).jpg)
TIPS to Create a Safe & TEAL Halloween
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT’s Publications Manager Teal Pumpkins are such a great way to include children with food allergies and help them enjoy a “safe” and happy Halloween. Besides helping children with food
![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
![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
![Celebrating with Food Allergies: Happy Easter!](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/03.30.15_Sherri Svrcek Photo.jpg)
Celebrating with Food Allergies: Happy Easter!
by Sherri A. Svrcek, MA At every party there are two kinds of people – those who want to go home and those who don’t. The trouble is they are usually married to each other. -Ann Landers It is
![A Family Vacation - and A Lesson in Hospitality](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/03.16.15_Sue Harrison Blog Photo.jpg)
A Family Vacation - and A Lesson in Hospitality
by Sue Harrison Our family vacation was planned for February, and all I could think about was, “How can I travel to Mexico with a cumin recall? What will Dante eat on the flights since we have a layover?”
![Holiday Safety Tips for Food Allergies](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/12.08.14_Stacey Stratton Photo.jpg)
Holiday Safety Tips for Food Allergies
by Stacey Stratton, Guest BloggerCourtesy of Peanut-Free Zone Holiday gatherings are usually filled with family, friends – and food. Keep the fun and avoid potential dangers with these tips from Stacey Stratton,
![What Are You Thankful For?](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/Giving Thanks Image.jpg)
What Are You Thankful For?
by Eleanor Garrow-Holding, FAACT President & CEO Dear Friends of FAACT, What are you thankful for this year? I am thankful for all of you – my food allergy and anaphylaxis family, as well as FAACT’s