SunButter For ALL! FOR REAL!!

Would you enjoy a FREE jar of SunButter?  
How about the chance to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card? 

SunButter Giveaway thru April 21, 2014

5 Rudi's Gluten-free Coupons & a Canon Powershot Digital Camera Giveaway Extended Thru Sunday!

Are your kids living a ‘gluten-free’ life?  Does it make you sad to feel as though they will NEVER be able to enjoy a week-long camp like you did, for fear of them getting sick?

Well, THINK AGAIN!  

Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery is sponsoring THEIR FACEBOOK Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery Scholarship Contest and MY Canon Powershot A2500 MP Digital Camera Giveaway!

Rudi's Gluten-Free Camp Scholarship Contest - Spring 2014

New Years Giveaway Celebrating "NO NUTS. NOT EVER" - Let's here it for Skeeter Snacks!

Are you familiar with Skeeter the Squirrel OR Skeeter Snacks? 

If you follow my blog, you should be!  This GUARANTEED NUT-FREE company was the subject of my very last blog, Skeeter Snacks - NO NUTS. NOT EVER. Music to My Ears, and my first post of the 2014 year~

Skeeter the Peanut Allergic Squirrel

In support of more allergy awareness, particularly to the most common LIFE-THREATENING food allergy, PEANUTS, I am pleased to be offering NOT one, but TWO GIFT BAG GIVEAWAYS on their behalf.  They will include: 

Lotus Bakeries FIRST EVER 'Spread the Love Challenge' Contest

As a food allergy family who has eaten tree nut-free, peanut free, egg-free and dairy-free for years, this is one of our favorite nut-free alternatives in our home which we use with fruits, snacks and many desserts.

Lotus Bakeries , the makers of the world famous, Biscoff Cookies, invite FANS to join in their Spread the Love Challenge.  They want you to SHARE the inventive ways in which you enjoy Biscoff Spread. Upload your favorite photos SHOWING how you "spread the love" using this caramelized, spreadlike treat on your favorite family snacks~

Contest begins TODAY, July 1^st and will run through July 28^th.

There are 3 main ways to be a prizewinner.

1 - BE A TOP PRIZEWINNER

TOP 3 WINNERS will be announced August 30^th, 2013

• 1^st Place – A trip to Belgium for two and a tour of the Biscoff factory where the world famous cookies are made
• 2^nd Place - $1,500 CASH
• 3^rd Place - $1,000 CASH

Rudi's Gluten-Free Giveaway in Support of Celiac Awareness Month

If you're already a Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery fan, you probably are well aware of the fact that they have been running their 2nd annual Spread the Bread campaign throughout all of May!  As an allergy mom and a huge fan of Rudi's Gluten Free and Organic Bakeries, I am pleased to be able to offer a Giveaway on their behalf in support of this great cause.

 

Just this past week, I was lucky enough to receive some samples of Rudi's' Gluten-Free Plain, Fiesta and Spinach Tortillas, Tortilla Fact Sheet.  They are also dairy-free and nut-free, extra bonuses in this household.  They don't mention being egg-free, but I see NO traces of this tricky allergen in their ingredient list. 

If you haven't already tried this item out, it's time you do.  My daughter ate them up with some of our new found easily melted, soy-cheese.  I look forward to sharing more details on both of these items in upcoming blogs~  

Back to the fun and support of Celiac Awareness Month ~


Here is what my giveaway package will include: 

• an apron to make cooking a little more fun
• a gluten-free cookbook, “Gluten-Free on a Shoestring,” by Nicole Hunn
• Rudi’s Gluten-Free coupons
• a reusable shopping bag, and bread clips

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN WIN:  

1. Like Smart Allergy~Friendly Education (SAFE) via facebook or blogger:  SAFE FB Link OR www.smartallergy.blogspot.com (or already be a fan)
2. Post a recipe letting me (on either my blog or FB page) and Rudi's know how you are planning on using these wraps. Enchiladas?  Tortillas?  Sandwich wraps?

** Must be a U.S. Resident and over the age of 18, per Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery, to enter this giveaway

As always, the winner will be chosen via Random.org. 

Contest ends Thursday night at 11:59pm MST!  Get your ideas in fast!!

Are you also a big fan of Rudi's?  Be sure to LIKE their page to stay away of their latest products and contests! Rudi's FB page

With your permission, of course, I would like to repost what I find is one of the most interesting meal ideas as a one of my next blogs!

I can't wait to gain some new recipe ideas!  Be creative and have fun!

Raising Allergy Awareness Made Fun with Local and National Support

On Thursday, January 19th, the Stevens Henager College had a health fair at their Boise campus. I was thrilled to be invited to join Kelly Fletcher, our local FAAN representative, at an Allergy Awareness booth.    

What a fun and enjoyable way to help raise awareness.  It was made even easier with the support of some national supporters! 

First of all, thanks to the national FAAN organization for all of the brochures and wonderful information they sent for us to have available. 

Enjoy Life sent many samples which we had a great time handing out.  We had crunchy chocolate chip cookies, crunchy double chocolate chip cookies, and Cocoa Loco Bars, and NOT NUTS  seed and fruit trail mix.  Some people were hesitant to try some of the items so I put them in a box and walked around to all of the booths.  Who can refuse free items?!  The NOT-NUTS trail mix was a HUGE hit!  Seconds were often asked about. 

Home Free Treats provided mini vanilla Gluten-Free cookies.  We had some available for sampling at our table! We also had samples from WowButter, a wonderful alternative for peanut butter.

Kelly and I laughed at how how many people commented on 'how good these really are!', referring to all of the samplings available.  I think people are always impressed that allergy~friendly products can truly be so tasty!  

We were also pleased to offer coupons from SunButter, and Rudi's Bakery!

Our fun bag giveaway was sponsored by Enjoy Life.  Here are some pics of two of our five winners!  It's great to have winners who can really use and appreciate these items!  Jackie's grandchildren are going to be thrilled and Debra is happy to have some new items to try out in her allergy home too.

Jackie Rule and Kelly Fletcher

Myself, Debra Woodworth and Kelly

All of the bags included additional samples and coupons from ALL of our sponsors along with their company brochures and some business cards from Jake's Gluten-Free Store, Sun Flour Mills and Mad Alex Products.

Thanks to all of our national and local sponsors for helping us to make raising allergy awareness such a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone!!

'THANK YOU' to the Smart Allergy~Friendly Education and A Gift of Miles supporters

On Saturday, November 12th, Kristin Beltaos with A Gift of Miles and I celebrated the completion of our 3rd national telephone workshop for the 2011 calendar year. 

As two individuals passionate about allergy awareness and education, little did we realize how willing others would be to share our efforts via linked in, twitter and facebook. 

I want to personally thank the support received from many personal and business connections.   

A HUGE 'thank you' goes to the local and national companies who supported our efforts through sponsoring giveaways during the 6 weeks prior to the workshop itself.  Enjoy Life even added a large gift giveaway for one of our workshop participants.  All of the following supporters provide allergy~friendly products we both used and/or applaud. 

The exposure and success of this workshop is in large part due to the following businesses:

• Enjoy Life Foods
• Rudi's Organic and Gluten Free Bakery
• Earth Cafe Living
• Black Barn Bakery
• Earth Balance
• SunButter

Many of our fans were thrilled to be able to try out products they had never purchased before.  It is with events such as these which help make living with food allergies or any dietary restrictions more enjoyable.  

My final, heartfelt 'thank you' goes out to my dear friend and colleague, Kristin Beltaos.  Thanks for not giving up on me after one phone call!  You are an incredible mentor, unfatigueable worker (ie, slave driver!), and constant source of encouragement and support.

Can you imagine the Griswold vacation these two allergy moms and their clan of allergy kids would have together? I can only wish for that much laughter ahead of us!!

We look forward to starting up our series again in the new year!

Until then, remember to LIVE LIFE FULLY and don't let having allergies hold you back.  Enjoy the fun in discovering new products which will make your day to day living easier!

SunButter Giveaway in Support of our National Telephone Workshop

Week 6;  Final GIVEAWAY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Have you tried Organic SunButter?  If yes, what is your favorite way to eat it?  If no, what will be your first way to try it out?

 

Here's how to win:

Like the A Gift of Miles or Smart Allergy~Friendly Education's Facebook pages and answer the above questions. One winner will win a FREE jar of Organic SunButter and another will win a SunButter coupon.  

Kristin will choose two winners from her A Gift of Miles fans and I will choose two winners from my Smart Allergy~Friendly Education fans! Winners will be chosen via Random.org on Friday morning, November 11th.

Thanks SunButter!!

We want to thank SunButter for their support of our national telephone workshop, Holiday & Celebration FUN with Dietary Restrictions on November 12th.

Want to learn more about this fabulous nut and soy butter alternative?  Their website, http://www.sunbutter.com/ , shares the following information:

• Sunbutter products are completely peanut-free, tree nut-free, and gluten-free.  It is made from roasted sunflower seeds.  The sunflower seed spread products are all processed in a peanut-free and tree-nut free facility, making them an excellent choice for people with peanut allergies or gluten intolerance. 

They have quite the variety available!  Here are just a few samples:  Creamy, Natural Crunch, Natural N0-Stir Creamy, 5 lb pails and check out their On-The-Go Snack Packs!  These are great for lunches!! 

We love the Creamy SunButter by the spoonful with our favorite dairy-free chocolate chips!  Our homemade SunButter cups are even better than Reese's!

On behalf of Kristin and I, GOOD LUCK!

Don't forget to register for our workshop: Holiday & Celebration FUN with Dietary Restrictions on November 12th.


Want to learn more about our workshop? Here's our link: http://foodallergies103.eventbrite.com

Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery Supports our 5th Giveaway-

GIVEAWAY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

If you could have a loaf of Rudi's Gluten-Free or Organic Bread, which one would it be and why? 

Here's how to win:

Like the A Gift of Miles or Smart Allergy~Friendly Education's Facebook pages and answer the above question. One winner will win a FREE loaf coupon and the other will win a FREE Rudi's Sandwich Box.  Kristin will choose two winners from her A Gift of Miles fans and I will choose two winners from my Smart Allergy~Friendly Education fans! Winners will be chosen via Random.org on Friday morning, November 4th.

Thanks Rudi's!!

We want to thank Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery for their support of our national telephone workshop, Holiday & Celebration FUN with Dietary Restrictions on November 12th.

If by chance you have never heard of them, Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery and Organic Bakery are MORE than just about being GLUTEN-FREE.  Depending on what your dietary/allergy needs are, their products also appeal to those who are looking for MILK-FREE, EGG-FREE, SOY-FREE, NUT-FREE and KOSHER options.  Besides breads, you can also find pizza crusts, hamburger and hot dog buns, bagels, english muffins and tortillas.

My personal favorite is their Organic Cinnamon  Raisin bread.  Delicious!

On behalf of Kristin and I,
GOOD LUCK! 

Don't forget to register for our workshop: Holiday & Celebration FUN with Dietary Restrictions on November 12th.

Want to learn more about our workshop?  Here's our link: http://foodallergies103.eventbrite.com

3rd Giveaway Question of the Week... Earth Cafe supports our National Telephone Workshop!

If you could eat any flavored cheesecake, 

what would it be? 
 

Here's How to Win!

Like the A Gift of Miles or Smart Allergy~Friendly Education's Facebook pages and answer the above question. Kristin will choose one fan winner from her A Gift of Miles facebook page and and I will choose ONE fan winner from my Smart Allergy~Friendly Education facebook page.  You will win a 20% off coupon for any on-line cheesecake orders.  Winners will be chosen via Random.org on Friday morning, October 21st.

2nd Giveaway 'Question of the Week'... Four Weeks till our National Telephone Workshop!

GIVEAWAY QUESTION OF THE WEEK  

Black Barn Bakery
pancakes

What is your family's favorite additional added ingredient when making pancakes for your household? 

Here's How to Win!

Like the A Gift of Miles or Smart Allergy~Friendly Education's Facebook pages and answer the above question. Kristin will choose one winner from her A Gift of Miles fans and I will choose one winner from my Smart Allergy~Friendly Education fans! Winners will be chosen via Random.com on Friday morning, October 14th.

Enjoy Life Foods Giveaway to Kick-Off our 6 Week Workshop Countdown!

On November 12th A Gift of Miles and Smart Allergy~Friendly Education, will be offering our 3rd in a series of National Telephone Workshops, Holiday & Celebration FUN with Dietary Restrictions.  

Interested in learning more about our workshop? Here is our link:  http://foodallergies103.eventbrite.com/

For the next 6 weeks we will be offering giveaways to 'our fans' of our website, blog and facebook pages.  We are pleased to have a mix of supporters from both nationally and regionally known allergy~friendly companies. 

 

Our first giveaway comes frome Enjoy Life Foods! 

 

If you manage any of the top 8 allergens, especially for those managing multiple food allergens, you know how valuable it is to have manufacturers such as Enjoy Life.  I, personally, love their Mega Chunks, as my video promoting their product will show!

 

https://www.facebook.com/SmartAllergyFriendlyEducation#!/photo.php?v=2028080216799 - Mega Chunks Video via the Boise COOP

Winners of the Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery Back to School Giveaway - drumroll!

On behalf of Smart Allergy~Friendly Education and Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery, THANKS to those who participated in the Back to School Giveaway sponsored by Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery.

I only had a few readers so comment... three to be exact... so one of you has one twice!

I used Random.com to ensure the 'randomness' of the drawing!!

Winner of a Rudi's Sandwich Box - Bily Smoth
Winner of a FREE loaf coupon - Becky
Winner of BOTH a FREE sandwich box and a FREE loaf coupon - Danielle Bryant!!

This information along with emails will be sent to my contact at Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery and either myself or she will be in contact with you very soon!

Thanks for taking the time to post and I hope you enjoy your prizes!!

Treasure Valley Thank You!... what a wonderfully supportive community...

'Alleviating allergy fears one classroom at a time' .... I find nothing more satisfying than trying to help others who are newly traveling the journey I have been for years.

It is through the support of local and national businesses which makes raising allergy awareness in the Treasure Valley such a pleasurable and easy thing to do.

Thanks to the Boise CO-OP, Tree City Juice and Smoothie Cafe, the Flatbread Community Pizza and Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery who all donated allergy~friendly products or coupons for this local Boise event.

On Tuesday, May 24th, I had the pleasure of presenting 'Food Allergies - Resources for Parents' at Saint Alphonsus Family Center in conjunction with their BABY AND ME SUPPORT GROUP.

What a wonderful experience!  This is a weekly, free educational support class for parents with babies up to 12 months old.  Not only did I have some of the regular mothers there, but also present were grandmothers, parents who had older children managing allergies, and even a few restaurant employees trying to learn more about allergies. 

An hour went by like 10 minutes!  At the end of the class, I had the opportunity to speak with a few of the mothers who were trying to manage some difficult allergy challenges.  My heart goes out to them in understanding their fears and struggles.

Life-threatening allergies are life-changing.  I hope that with the educational materials and resources I presented, that some of them left with a stronger faith and belief in themselves that they can successfully navigate their allergy challenges and conquer some of their fears.

Thank you to Christina Babin for having me and I hope to return again soon!