tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355608752022-01-13T04:46:17.222-05:00Our Story : The Good, The Bad, And The Food AllergiesThe story of our Catholic family: 1 tired mom, 1 hard working dad and 3 wonderful sons.
Throw food allergies into the mix just to keep it extra interesting.
ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.comBlogger1561125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-8927612031563311012016-08-23T16:05:00.000-04:002016-08-23T16:05:47.369-04:00Come on over to my New Blog (with the same name)I have zero originality. Seriously. It's a little sad. But I do have a new blog that I will be keeping it pretty much to "food allergies" only. It will be product reviews, food allergy news, and what works for us. I AM NOT A DOCTOR. I am not dispensing medical advice of any kind. I share my opinions. What works for us, may not work for you. If you have any questions or concerns, contact ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-59789136542508649702016-06-05T07:00:00.000-04:002016-07-14T13:36:46.590-04:00Let Summer BeginThe boys are finally out of school. All three of them. The oldest graduated 8th grade and will be going to high school in the fall. I can't believe I'll have a child in high school. How did that happen?
Middle Man finished 6th grade and will be in Jr High next year. And the littlest son finished preschool 3 and will be in the preschool 4 class in the fall.
The boys are growing fast! IChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-82285168580444539292016-06-04T09:45:00.000-04:002016-07-14T15:28:57.798-04:00Food Allergy Awareness Month and a lovely gift
Food Allergy Awareness Month was celebrated May 2016. And we received a lovely gift from Love With Food Subscription Snack Boxes and our favorite food allergy friendly company, Enjoy Life Foods. This was such a nice surprise!!
Love with Food is an organic or gluten free subscription snack box company. And with every purchase you make, they make a donation to an area food ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-43739446748529793042016-03-27T05:00:00.000-04:002016-03-27T05:00:12.715-04:00He Is Risen!
Wishing you a happy and blessed Easter!
ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-24398683277875835252016-03-26T05:00:00.000-04:002016-03-26T05:00:21.132-04:00Easter Bunny 2016
Why are they all so big??
ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-20241373647085957332016-03-25T05:00:00.000-04:002016-03-25T05:00:17.526-04:00Good Friday
1 Peter 2:24Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)
24 Who his own self bore our sins in his body upon the tree: that we, being dead to sins, should live to justice: by whose stripes you were healed.
Need a refresher on what Strict Fast and Abstinence for Catholics on Good Friday means? Click HERE
ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-24641483624950941572016-03-24T09:30:00.000-04:002016-07-14T13:37:19.520-04:00A New Computer!My old computer completely died. It was sick for quite some time but I kept using it, and hoping that I could get it fixed but sadly it totally went out.
So now I have a new one (although I do not have it completely set up yet. I can not remember my email password and need to call the company for help).
But hopefully the new computer will mean a new lease on blogging. I find it too ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-29459538509304006702016-01-30T14:03:00.000-05:002016-07-14T15:31:10.174-04:00Sixth Grade CampA few weeks ago Middle Man's 6th grade class went to camp.
Yes, in January. In Ohio. They had a wonderful time (at least according to him).
When I first learned that they would be going to camp, I was less than thrilled. And I certainly wasn't sure I was going to let him go.
At that time his asthma was not under control (but it seems to be now) and I just didn't want to deal with the food.ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-83974736656410044872015-11-08T12:58:00.001-05:002015-11-08T12:58:59.229-05:00Halloween 2015
We had a very nice Halloween! It wasn't too cold and it was dry so that was a bonus over the last few years.We did do the Teal Pumpkin Project so we had both food treats and non food treats. But we only had 4 Trick or Treaters besides my own 3 boys. I packed up the non food treats for next year and the left over candy will go to the USO to be sent to our troops.The boys went as "ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-34281398020273095672015-10-29T11:13:00.000-04:002015-10-29T11:13:17.406-04:00Auvi-Q Recall. ***IMPORTANT***Sanofi US has recalled Auvi-Q autoinjector voluntarily because the units may not contain the context amount of epinephrine. There is a phone number to call for more information and to get information on how to return the recalled autoinjector a and apply for a refund.
For more information, visit the AUVI-Q WEBSITE
For a press release and short video with an explanation, click HERE
ThisChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-35240353583461334092015-09-02T09:12:00.000-04:002016-07-14T13:40:39.961-04:00So Where Was I?I started this post a week ago. New post, take two.
I have no idea where I left off. Summer blew by in a whirl. I can't believe the boys are back in school again.
So what did we do?
Vacation:
Swimming, Ocean, Fishing and Crabbing. Good times, Great memories.
Food Allergy Walk Cleveland:
Little Monkey's 3rd Birthday:
Back to school. 8th grade, ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-46723089343254133882015-07-09T15:06:00.000-04:002016-07-14T13:38:56.404-04:00Happy Birthday Middle Man
He turns 11 today! He's still at camp but we were able to sing happy birthday to him over the phone. I also sent a safe cupcake to camp so he can celebrate with cake on his birthday.
ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-76706267038470419752015-07-06T15:05:00.000-04:002016-07-14T15:33:18.440-04:00Boy Scout Camp With Food AllergiesI hope all my U.S. friends had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July. We pretty much stayed here and just relaxed and had a low key weekend. It's rare that we get one of those so I was loving it.
Hubs and Middle Man left for a week of Boy Scout camp. Is it a food allergy friendly camp? Nope. Not really. But we are working with it.
We decided that there is no way Middle Man can go to camp ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-20261636957048627532015-06-24T08:50:00.000-04:002015-06-24T08:50:14.544-04:00Hooray For Summer!I really thought that when school was out that we'd have more time to relax and just enjoy the day. So far, not so much.I feel like we've been even busier than when we were in school.We've had lots of doctor appointments due to Middle Man's asthma being out of control. Poor kid has been on steroids for weeks now. This pollen season has really knocked him for a loop.We've also had several ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-46395407930152657562015-06-01T08:08:00.002-04:002015-06-01T08:08:17.931-04:00Along Came Pollen - Jon Stewart and The Daily ShowThis video is hysterical. I was totally cheering on Jon Stewart through this whole video, then Mike Tringale from the AAFA came on and set the record straight.
Maybe this really is the worst allergy season ever...
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ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-36514074502482119012015-05-27T09:58:00.000-04:002016-07-14T13:41:15.792-04:00The Last Few Days Of The School YearWe are winding down the school year.
All 3 band concerts are done.
The Spring Performance (5-8 grade) is done.
Unfortunately the day of the spring performance, one of Older Boys teachers suddenly passed away. She wasn't ill and it was very unexpected. Sunday was the wake and yesterday was the funeral. Today is their first day back since it happened. I know they are having a prayer service ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-30807991471355331562015-05-15T08:11:00.000-04:002015-05-15T08:11:59.084-04:00I Love Someone With Food Allergies
A few of the images that I've used on social media this week. Food Allergy Awareness Week May 10-16 2015Don't forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a free bottle of Bona Free and Simple Hardwood Floor Cleaner
ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-38883704341292448122015-05-13T00:00:00.000-04:002015-05-13T08:33:06.409-04:00AAFA Certifies Bona Free & Simple Hardwood Floor Cleaner: Give Away!Recently, the makers of Bona Free & Simple Hardwood Floor Cleaner contacted me to let me know that it was recently certified allergy friendly by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America. It is now part of an elite group of products that have passed the rigorous certification process of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation. Bona Free & Simple Hardwood Floor cleaner is a non-toxic, effective hardwood ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-89603321689899167432015-05-12T10:45:00.000-04:002015-05-12T10:45:44.537-04:00Food Allergy Awareness Week: An Interview With Jerome BettisFood Allergy Awareness Week May 10-16 2015
Last week NFL Hall of Famer Jerome "The Bus" Bettis paid a visit to Washington D.C. to speak about issues and initiatives that surround those with severe food allergies. Along with Sanofi U.S., the makers of Auvi-Q, and in conjunction with the Asthma & Allergy Network, Jerome met with lawmakers to raise awareness about anaphylaxis, advocate for ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-52439085134831652632015-04-14T16:28:00.000-04:002015-04-14T16:28:51.168-04:00The Bunny Picture
I realized that I forgot to share this picture. I must share it, because I shared all the other ones from the older two boys and I can not leave out the Little Monkey (poor kid has practically no baby book).
The Little Monkey did pretty well. He kind of liked the bunny. He was kind of wary. I don't blame him. I mean it is a giant, slightly scary looking bunny.I wanted to get there ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-61906000768787715262015-04-13T10:05:00.000-04:002015-04-13T10:05:50.512-04:00Spring Is HereSpring is finally here. We've had a lot of rain lately but we've also has some sunny days with mild temperatures. I noticed this morning that the daffodils are up and our trees are starting to leaf. It was also warm enough to take the Little Monkey for a walk this morning right after drop off.Speaking of drop off, today was the end of spring break for the older boys. They were not happy to beChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-21725857078782958702015-04-01T08:12:00.000-04:002015-04-01T08:12:08.453-04:00Holy Wednesday And The First Of AprilHappy April First!!
I'm glad that March is done. It really wasn't the best of months. We lost a family member on March 13th. It was unexpected and it's not been easy. We know he is Home, but our hearts are sad. Please keep our family in your prayers.
Lent just flew right by. I can't believe that Sunday is Easter. In light of the recent events, we are having a very low key Easter this ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-10948901965502114062015-03-14T17:33:00.000-04:002015-03-14T17:33:21.278-04:00Cue The Stomach Virus And Sharing Some Food Allergy NewsLittle Monkey started with a stomach bug on Monday. Anyone who has ever had a toddler with a stomach bug knows that it's so not good. Not Good At All. I will spare you details. By Wednesday, Older Boy came down with a less evil version of it. I think they are on the mend. I hope. Fingers crossed.Needless to say that everything I had planned for this week, got pushed to next week. Except ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-17032815909593788452015-03-04T09:07:00.000-05:002015-03-04T09:07:35.846-05:00I Heard Birds Today!!I heard them. Actual birds were chirping in my back yard. Dear Spring, please hurry!!Hearing those birds made me so happy. The end is near (end of winter that is).Yes, I'm giddy. I'm sure these will be the same birds that I shake my fist at come June when they keep pooping on my deck, but for now I LOVE THEM.
And I'm finally feeling better. It's not 100%, but I'm functioning so I'll take ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35560875.post-65851429741771189952015-02-18T09:02:00.000-05:002015-02-18T09:02:59.276-05:00Ash Wednesday: Lent BeginsHappy Ash Wednesday!I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm still sick. I went back to Urgent Care last Thursday because I now have a yucky cough. They did a chest X-Ray. No pneumonia, so I got an inhaler. I finished my antibiotics on Friday. I was in bed most of the day Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday and most of the day on Monday (the kids were off of school Friday and Monday). ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com4