I Had a Stroke

On July 27, 2021, I had a carotid artery stroke (carotid and vertebral artery dissection) on the left side of my brain resulting in surgery and a stent in my neck artery. This has significantly affected my ability to speak, read and write. I have Broca’s aphasia and apraxia.

My 2017 Amazon Shopping List

Since starting the Feingold Diet in 2005, I’ve increased the amount of time I spend at the grocery stores! Notice I said stores and not store. 🙂 I regularly go to Meijer, Woodman’s, Whole Foods, and Super Target, and an occasional trip to Sam’s Club and Trader Joe’s. So if there’s anything I can order […]

“Doing Disney on a Special Diet” Now Available!

Now available on Amazon! Need help planning your next Disney vacation? If your child is on a special diet and you’re heading to Disney, you may be wondering, “What in the world are we going to eat?!” Whether your family just avoids dyes and artificial flavors, or you also have food allergies, “Doing Disney on […]

Doing Disney On a Special Diet

Coming in May, 2017 to Amazon! “Doing Disney On a Special Diet – All Natural Mom’s Guide to Avoiding Dyes, Artificial Flavors, and Other Food Allergens While Enjoying the Parks” will help take the worry out of your vacation planning! Whether you just avoid dyes and artificial flavors, or you avoid other foods as well […]

All Natural Moms Retreat!

Do you need a break? Don’t we all?! Calling all the all natural mamas! This retreat is for YOU! Relax on a 3-night cruise to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines out of Miami this July, 2017. All meals included! Do you know what that means? No cooking for 4 days! Someone else will […]

Dye Free Rice Krispy Treats

Finally! A rice krispy treat recipe that works! My kids had never had rice krispy treats because I could never get the marshmallows to work right in the recipe. Had tried with homemade marshmallows. Most regular store bought marshmallows contain blue dye. Dandies marshmallows came out a few years ago and for some reason, I […]

Our Top 10 Favorite Dye-Free Candy and Gum

  With school starting and Halloween just around the corner, I thought I’d list out our favorite dye-free candy and gum. If you’re new to eating dye-free or are avoiding the Big 3 (dyes, artificial flavors, and preservatives), one of your first dilemmas is always, “But what kind of candy will they eat?!” Have no […]

First Day of Freedom!

A few months ago my oldest told me he wanted to homeschool. I said, “Heck no! You will go!” I’ve waited 16 years for this day! First time all four of my kids are in school full time! 🙂 Happy dance!