Valentine’s Day without Food Allergies

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Holidays can be tough for those with food allergies. Don’t get down and sad! Come up with fun ideas to eat and do during a holiday that revolves around chocolate and sweets.

Here are some tips and treats for an allergy-free Valentine’s Day:

• Need a great gift for the family? Try an edible food basket of fruit skewers! A great family activity for the kids, too. No need to crave sweets when they are making their own yummy snacks!
• Order snacks from a food and nut-free company like, Vermont Nut Free Chocolates. (http://www.vermontnutfree.com/) They are a company started by a mom who has kids with food allergies! Yearning for candies? Try Gimbal’s – their candy is peanut-free, tree nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and egg-free. (http://www.gimbalscandy.com/allergen-free.html)
• Set up a treasure hunt with Valentines toys or riddles. The first one gives a clue for the location of the next one, and so on, until the kids collect them all.
• Focus on the friendships and fun! (Life does not revolve around chocolate and treats!)