As a single gal I often eat over the sink but I'm finding my no-sugar regime has made me more mindful of the serenity of sitting down to a meal with beautiful plates, candles and napkins. You don't have to invest in fine China as some resale shops carry fantastic vintage finds. If you do go vintage always make sure your purchases are safe for eating. Some vintage dishes are made of lead-based ceramic. Also, serving food on smaller sized plates can help with portion control. I want to announce that Jenny McCarthy will be the keynote speaker at Autism Redefined 2010 held at the Westin O'Hare Hotel, May 24-31. This conference will have over 150 speakers, 7 days of presentations, seminars, think thanks and professional training. Jenny was also recently interviewed by Time Magazine in the article, The Autism Debate: Who's Afraid of Jenny McCarthy?
I found a sunny blogsite this week called
smilinggreenmom. It was created by Lynn who began her "mommy mission" to help others suffering with eczema and allergies. Like many food allergy blogs, her mission was inspired by her own family as her young son has eczema and allergies.
Smilinggreenmom is a natural, green and allergy-free living blog designed as a fun informational community for anyone who wants to live a happy and healthy life. You'll find healthy recipes, product reviews and information on health and wellness. Lynn states, "We can make small healthy choices everyday that can have the ability to greatly impact our inner-selves . . . and the whole world around us too." Lynn has some yummy allergy-free recipes that are kid approved. Her allergy-free
French Toast Sticks are a perfect start to your day and the
Granola Bars are so much better than those so-called "healthy" processed ones.
If you are newly diagnosed with food allergies and have found yourself with a fridge full of food you can no longer eat, you can use those foods in some
outstanding hair care remedies. Those useless eggs, milk, honey and sugar can actually make you pretty (or handsome). My hair formerly known as "straw" has been transformed with this
Honey Conditioner.
Honey Conditioner
Ingredients:
1 tsp honey
2 TBS olive oil
1 egg yolk (Do not use a whole egg, egg whites make hair stiff. That's why punk rock kids use them in their mohawks.)
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Massage on hair in small sections. Wrap head with shower cap for 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo.
I want to mention that I have started a
Chicago Eats Allergy Free Fan Page on Facebook. Please feel free to leave me comments or suggestions. I would love to hear from you.
Hey! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words :) I am so glad to have connected with you!!! By the way - I have your recommended egg, honey and olive oil conditioner on my hair RIGHT NOW :D Thanks again, Lynn (smilinggreenmom)