tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90179589278989477132024-03-12T16:21:32.775-07:00Scent Free Savvy LifeScent Free Savvy Life recognizes the challenges that come from living in an overly scented environment. We encourage & assist others navigate through the fragrant world around us & be savvy & scent freeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-52134898924671321792017-03-20T19:45:00.000-07:002017-04-06T16:43:13.225-07:00My Top Egg-Free, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free Must Have Foods!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Two of our basic yet taken for granted needs are to breathe and to be nourished to sustain<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>li<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">fe</span>. My fragrance and food allergies challenge those two basic needs. People are fearful of what to feed me. I am often asked to bring my own food as my hosts fear they may do me harm.</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This led me to think of my "Top Egg, Soy, Gluten and Dairy Free Must Haves". These products I have searched for and some I have previously, shared on my blog. The following is a </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">compiled </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">list, not necessarily in order of importance.</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. <a href="https://us.bfreefoods.com/product/brown-seeded-sandwich-loaf/" target="_blank">BFree Bread </a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you have ever searched for delicious gluten free bread you know that this search can be horrendous. Gluten free bread is often heavy with the density of baseball leather. Now add the need for the bread to be egg and soy-free too, this challenge is insurmountable. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Finally, last Spring I found this bread at the #GFAF Gluten Free Allergen Friendly Expo in Schaumburg, IL. I wondered why the line to this booth was extremely long. I sat families leaving with bags of this bread. When I finally reached the table they were almost sold out. Now I understand the long lines, this bread is absolutely wonderful.</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. <a href="https://earthbalancenatural.com/product/soy-free-buttery-spread/" target="_blank">Earth Balance Soy<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Free </span>Buttery Sp<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">read</span> </a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOouPcORF1OPVQcl-Ocv9QzIdOijY4y6oM3w_wBB-hS1Pca3gHszMfW8_KyI59AFPz-kwdg2MKlTgIHIM4TeU8xj5woUOMIP9dBpSMpxt1G0CNX69vuh_to59yJNt_sXx22xommrqwiWsA/s1600/Earth+Balance+soyfree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOouPcORF1OPVQcl-Ocv9QzIdOijY4y6oM3w_wBB-hS1Pca3gHszMfW8_KyI59AFPz-kwdg2MKlTgIHIM4TeU8xj5woUOMIP9dBpSMpxt1G0CNX69vuh_to59yJNt_sXx22xommrqwiWsA/s400/Earth+Balance+soyfree.jpg" width="363" /></a>This delightful buttery spread is soy-free, non-GMO and Vegan. There are two of the Earth Balance <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">buttery<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>spreads labeled soy free. In my opinion <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">butter can make any rec<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ipe ta<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ste good, although this is </span></span></span>not<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>cow's milk yet it emulates and sustains <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">m</span>y desire for cow's milk butter. </span></span></span><br />
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you read this blog at all you will know how much I love Califia Farms
Almond Milk. This almond milk is "yummy". I cannot always use this
almond milk as a substitute for "cows milk" as my daughter is allergic
to almonds. I, however, love this "stuff".</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">You would think that finding soy-free sausage would not be difficult. It is. I made my own but I didn't like them, then I found these. I am not vegan although, often I find myself looking at vegan products to find ingredients that are egg-free. In time, when I eat nitrate free preservative free meat I have less headaches and migraines. This sausage is gluten, soy, msg and preservative free. It is the only sausage that doesn't cause me stomach and intestinal harm. I love using this sausage to season collard greens. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recently, as I would be traveling out of state, I checked out out their website to locate the sausage where I would be visiting in CA. I was surprised to find that the place that has "everything" didn't have everything so I found it necessary to bring </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">boxes of the breakfast sausage with me.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.colemannatural.com/products/details/?id=16589&title=Uncured%20Hickory%20Smoked%20Bacon" target="_blank">COLEMAN NATURAL® Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon</a> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Besides<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> butter, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">bacon makes anything tas<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">te good. I like Co<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">leman Natural <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">no nitrat<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">es or nitra<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tes added. No nitrate bacon <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">can be quite pricey compa<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">red to bacon with nit<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">rates. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Purchasing <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">in bulk at stores like Costco <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">is a money saver. Not <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">all </span>Costco<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">'s are created equ<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">al. </span></span>The only <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Costco, thus far, I have this at is the one located at Or<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">land Park, IL.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/" target="_blank">Trader Joe's</a> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">can<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ned co<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">c<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">onut milk</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfYzxgUH8orfS7FKZg1OsgBayc7KF5bKAhe3_e9icC0lR7Ki5P8yo5JXFg7YJal6iJb5yIvqkYeS3AL-KrYcy5RpDcUdSUAxCSrSJm3YNCp34eWY6NttgjfNRzWk_e-FhLXpDayKlkXB3/s1600/trader-joes-coconut-milk.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfYzxgUH8orfS7FKZg1OsgBayc7KF5bKAhe3_e9icC0lR7Ki5P8yo5JXFg7YJal6iJb5yIvqkYeS3AL-KrYcy5RpDcUdSUAxCSrSJm3YNCp34eWY6NttgjfNRzWk_e-FhLXpDayKlkXB3/s320/trader-joes-coconut-milk.png" width="192" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Coconut is a good substitute to cow's milk and I use it quite a bit in sauces. Trader Joe's brand does not contain any guar or xanthan gums and preservatives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 7. Just Mayo by <a href="https://www.hamptoncreek.com/just-mayo" target="_blank">Hampton Creek</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Making </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">mayonnaise </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">isn't as easy at it may seem and a dry sandwich is unacceptable. I was so happy when I found this soy and egg free mayonnaise from Hampton Creek. Again, this is the only mayo I found that I can use. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These are some of my top foods must haves. Most main entrees, I have to make from scratch, it was getting very old, though, having to make condiments and bread as well. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Alternatively, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I do enjoy creating my own homemade pesto sauce. Yet I have not a found a good dairy free cheese. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This journey and freedom from food Russian Roulette has been a challenge and has reduced me to tears with began. As time proceeded, it became easier finding the some of the foods I needed that many take for granted and makes my tummy a happy tummy!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The more seasoned I become, the more I need my body parts and brain cells to function at optimum capacity. Gratefully, I found that consuming gluten was one of the reasons I had a pain in my left foot that would not go away, a contributor to brain fog and, of course, intestinal issues. I won't digress to details of that story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Moreover, this expo is such a great source to find new gluten, soy, </span><span style="font-size: large;">and </span><span style="font-size: large;">dairy </span><span style="font-size: large;">free </span><span style="font-size: large;">foods as well as the rest of the top allergen foods. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the most exciting perks to the event, is the "Blogger" sponsors this year, <a href="https://us.bfreefoods.com/" target="_blank">BFree Foods</a>. Yeah! Their bread is delicious and is the only bread I have found that I can eat without repercussions, not hard as a baseball and suitable for vegans. I admit the bread is somewhat pricey for a half loaf, but my stomach is ever so grateful. I love BFree Foods. The complete list of sponsors for the event are <a href="http://gfafexpo.com/meet-the-sponsors/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you haven't attended a Gluten Free Allergen Friendly Expos in your area, I encourage you to do so. Not just for the free samples and new products, the educational content at the classes are very informative. Check out the <a href="http://gfafexpo.com/locations/2017-schaumburg-il/#classes" target="_blank">link</a> here for the class list and times.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Furthermore, I first learned about the app "Find Me Gluten Free" from my first expo. This app has aided my finding restaurants in my area that have a gluten free menu and other allergen friendly foods. Keep on the look out for my blog post about "Biaggi's Italian Restuarant". I found that restaurant through the app. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below are additional photos for a taste of spoils I received from the 2016 event and many of the vendors I met there. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-70985984655833117172017-02-07T11:36:00.001-08:002017-02-07T11:36:26.393-08:00Fragrance Free or Unscented? Natural or Organic? Not All Are Equal!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Re-post of Fragrance Free or Unscented? Natural or Organic? Not All Are Equal!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Below is a re-post of a blog post I wrote with Fragrance Fighters. The information is still so relevant today. Please read...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fragrance Free or Unscented? Natural or Organic? Not All Are Equal! May 16, 2008 by fragrancefighters</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Janet says: My four year old came to me looking for a toy doll bottle with what she says has yellow cow’s milk. As I looked into her bright eyes (I felt like a deer in headlights), I told her that I had no idea what is she talking about. She looked at me, rolled her eyes and said “Mommy, let me explain it to you”; and she did.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">On our Savvy FAQs page we addressed two questions:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. What is the difference between fragrance free and unscented?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Should I purchase only organic and products labeled natural?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well let me explain something to you and let’s go a step further. Products labeled no fragrance or fragrance free usually are free from synthetic or chemical fragrance. The label does not purport that the product is odorless.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let me give you an example. Although I often use a popular brand of baby products, on March 31, 2008 I spoke about a hypersensitive day that I was experiencing. I was unable to use either their Super Sensitive Shampoo and Bodywash or the Everyday Lotion because of the odor I detected. According to the label, this product does not have sodium lauryl sulfate, formaldehyde, fragrance, scent masking agents or clear formula chemicals, yet I detected an odor. The product has aloe vera, extracts of corn, coconut and palm. Whatever the source, there is a detectable smell or odor which on that day annoyed me. The odor or smell was a source of irritation to Nancie and my husband (who do not share our sensitivities) as well. For those with sensitive noses, you have to smell the product to find your level of sensitivity and tolerance.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Unscented products usually add a masking agent, another chemical, to disguise the chemicals in the product. Even though the masking agents mask the scent they can trigger allergic reactions in chemically sensitive people.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In my quest to find natural or organic products with no odor, I find many of these products tend to use essential oils although they do not use synthetic fragrance. Essential oils are concentrated oils extracted from herbs, plants or fruit. These oils have the distinct scent that comes from the plant from which they are derived. For some, essential oils are aromatherapy. For people like me it can trigger headaches, migraines, nausea and the like. For Nancie it can trigger the same or even worse; vomiting or an Asthma attack.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To complicate matters even further, on March 14, 2008 the Organic Consumers Association released the following to the press: Carcinogenic Found in Leading “Organic” Brand Personal Care Products. .</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1,4-Dioxane is a petroleum based carcinogen known to cause cancer and is also suspected as a kidney, central nervous system and respiratory toxicant. In the Organic Consumers Association Press Release, the OCA urges consumers to search ingredient lists for indications of ethoxylation including: “myreth,” “oleth,” “laureth,” “ceteareth,” any other “eth,” “PEG,” “polyethylene,” “polyethylene glycol,” “polyoxyethylene,” or “oxynol,” in ingredient names.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Even though a product is labeled natural or organic doesn’t mean it is safe. The products may have natural or organic in the name but unless it is labeled Certified Organic USDA it probably isn’t.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Where does that leave us? Frankly, I don’t know. I keep trying to remind myself that “Balance is the Key” but the challenge is great. All I want is safe non-odorous products that don’t make me sick. Is that too much to ask? Well, explain it to me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember the toy bottle my daughter was looking for with the yellow cow’s milk? Well, I threw it out. It was on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list for hazardous toys</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-36649530165564745582016-11-01T17:38:00.002-07:002017-02-08T06:46:44.408-08:0043, Chronic Illness and C-Section Tidbit<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I</i></span></span>n speaking to someone who was about to give birth via unexpected c-section<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, </span>I decided<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> that although <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">this </span>was <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">not <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a sc<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ent-free </span></span></span>or food allergy discussion it merited a quick blog post. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">I was 43 1/2 years with a chro<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">nic illness<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>when I gave birth to my daughter. Three weeks before my due date I had to make the decision to have a <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">c</span>-section or allow the doctor to turn her in the womb. Whe<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ther, I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">was ready or not<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> s</span></span></span>he was coming out butt first. With the seasoning of my age and a few chronic illnesses under my belt, I thought <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">best </span>to have the c-section done. By <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">that </span>time, I was due<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I was</span> ready to cut her out myself with a butter knife.<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>I was done. I actually started having contractions the day</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g"> the c-section</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g"> was scheduled. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">In retrospect, one of the mistakes I think I made was sleeping in a recliner. Sleeping in the bed was <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">very </span>uncomfortable<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. The </span>recliner, however, allowed me to pop myself up and out and pee for the 100th time in a day.<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Nevertheless<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, I</span></span> don't think this allowed <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">my baby </span>to properly turn during gestation. Again<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, this is my take on it.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">During the c-section, it was apparent she was stuck (under the rib cage, I presumed) because she had a line in her head diagonal which did go away with the gentle </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">rubbing of her </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">head. It appeared that the doctors had difficulty getting her out.. both doctors needed to tug. She came out... and is beautiful I might say. That was 12 years ago. I have nothing to compare healing time to as she is my first, my last, my everything... (ok, Barry White said that, but it fits).</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">Don't deny yourself the help of family and friends. It still takes a village. Two things<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.... First, </span>as soon as you get the Dr's ok to exercise do it.. work on the abs... . <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">y</span>ou will be sorry later. I realize I am older and many a body part has taken their decent to South America, but a little exercise...might have kept the decent from seeming<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ly</span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">permanent.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">Secondly, the ride home from the hospital is the worst. If you can find something to brace up what remains of the belly<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">,<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>you will be all the wiser and in </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">less </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">pain. My friend told me about the ride home as she also had a c-section<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>and she was right, every bump, nook and cranny <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">of </span>the road you will feel. ok... 3 things... figure out the car seat, stroller and any other contraption ahead of time. You almost need a PH<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">D</span> in baby gear. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g">This list is up to 4. Tell someone to check your hair before photos and make sure your hair does not stick up like a Velociraptor... you will be too drugged out<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, post birth, </span>to know what<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">is happening<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span>but mad later when you see the photos. Ok that is my 2 cents wort<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">h or more. </span> </span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-36098934252404949752016-10-31T19:23:00.001-07:002016-10-31T21:14:11.988-07:00A Fragrance Free Company is Hiring!<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't networking great! Through networking, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and blogging ... a networking source found <a href="https://www.holylamborganics.com/" target="_blank">Holy Lamb Organics</a>, a <a href="http://bit.ly/2cJfc29">Fragrance Free Company</a>, and they are hiring! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last month Scent Free Savvy's blog made a plea <a href="http://scentfreesavvylife.blogspot.com/2016/08/seeking-fragrance-free-connections.html">HERE</a> looking for Fragrance Free Connections that included a search to find Fragrance Free Employers. Through networking, Facebook, Twitter and blogging ... a networking source found <a href="https://www.holylamborganics.com/">Holy Lamb Organics</a>, a <a href="http://bit.ly/2cJfc29">"Fragrance Free Company"</a>, and as of this blog post they are currently hiring! We are happy to know there are fragrance free companies out there that do exist. Holy Lamb Organics states on their website and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/holylamborganics/">Facebook page</a> as to their choice to be a Fragrance Free Company. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are seeking a fragrance free position with a company that state their commitment "to an enjoyable, diverse, safe, and scent-free working environment" here's your opportunity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We hope to find other companies with this commitment...we'll keep searching, keep your eye opened and be savvy and scent free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Quite a few months back, I had the privilege of living with my fragrance twin and her family at their home. We have always teased each other that we were twins separated at birth. However, as it ended up a 4 month work stay, I found out that we were more fraternal than identical twins. Let me explain.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While someone with a fragrance allergy/intolerance are affected by fragrance, how the symptoms and reactions manifest can be quite different. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My twin </span>may encounter, eyes and lips burning, <span class="st" data-hveid="61">rosacea, headaches, and the all around "I need to get out of here fast" mode<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.</span> I may encounter migraines, nausea, </span>dizziness, irritability, spitting up, and of course, the <span class="st" data-hveid="61">all around "I need to get out of here fast" mode. We both have found that coffee can counteract some of these symptoms as it can act as a natural antihistamine.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61">Case in point, we went to <a href="http://followyourheart.com/market-cafe/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Follow Your Heart</span></a>, health food store, in the San Fernando Valley area near Los Angeles. At the entrance of the store were candles by the register. Upon entering, we were both "hit" by the odors. Why "health food" stores display odor offgassing merchandise at the entrance is a wonder to me, but that is a blog post for another time. </span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJACAohmD2l9qbzxB5yx_p_6K62sS8GW7C5meQEl0rSrmTk3PFaRpS_-hlpuswmlRt5DRbuwOmVBjmztWeTCoF7psMNuV_IDD8KYfaCrX0fXerYB3f2DHL73hF107VUQTEvRGN_OkHgLpJ/s1600/20151209_123138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJACAohmD2l9qbzxB5yx_p_6K62sS8GW7C5meQEl0rSrmTk3PFaRpS_-hlpuswmlRt5DRbuwOmVBjmztWeTCoF7psMNuV_IDD8KYfaCrX0fXerYB3f2DHL73hF107VUQTEvRGN_OkHgLpJ/s640/20151209_123138.jpg" width="360" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Follow <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Y</span>our Heart </span>sells loose herbs, which I like to purchase to make my own hair products. I was able to obtain most of what I needed, but the <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e</span>ffect of the fragrance<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">d</span> merchandise in the store was taking <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e</span>ffect on my ability to think. As I was attempting to pay, the closer I moved towards the front register, the onset of symptoms was evident. Not thinking clearly, I found my "fragrance twin" told her the situation and I left the store immediately before my symptoms entered the next phase. Usually, the next phase can consist of chest pains, throat closing and or losing my voice and the immediate need for<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> a dye free </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">antihist<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">amine </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61">and/or a 911 call (definitely didn't want that). </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61">The checker at the counter was <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">sy</span>mpathetic, she came out of the store to check on me and ask if I needed anything, and supplied me with water. Nonetheless, my body had entered crisis mode and I was afraid to re-enter the store. My friend paid for the products and she managed to stay a bit longer and look for her other<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>needed items. How she was able to stay in there for longer is still beyond me. As I lost my voice, we went to another store and purchased coconut water as I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">was not in possession of </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a </span>dye free <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">antihist<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">amine </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61">which would have slowed the reaction. Eventually, we made it to her house and I laid down. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61">On the flip side, if someone enters her house with hair spray, fragrance hair products, fragrance clothing from laundry detergent she has to escape to her bedroom for safety because those scents render her useless. Whereas, I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">have </span>barely been affected, except for the fragrance laundry detergent (for me Tide and Gain are some of the worst odor affecting laundry detergents). </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She also can not tolerate some cooking oils, animal fat in meat, whereas I have no problem. It went to a point where I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">was confused as <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to </span></span>what to cook for myself <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">because </span>I did n<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">o</span>t want to make her ill with food smells. I also have food allergies/sensitivities which make my eating choices limited. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">People with sensitivities to smells, odors, fragrance and the like, </span></span><span class="st" data-hveid="61"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for safety, </span></span><span class="st" data-hveid="61"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tend to be isolated. Least of all, with this sensitivity, being fully aware of the complexity of the situation, I did not want to be the person to make her ill. I know how it feels when people "don't get the issue" and are offended that it is their choice of product that we do not like. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Many of us, like my fragrance twin have families<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, fr<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">iends<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> that stop by<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">or</span></span></span></span></span> employed. W<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ith that <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">said, </span></span>we risk daily our encounters with others, "count our spoons" and decide what task we can accomplish that day. Amazingly, although we are similar in many ways, we were still quite different in the situations, products and odors that cause a reaction. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was a very enlightening four months, we were able to consort, brainstorm and assist each with our challenges. We both came out with a sincere and a better understanding of each other, a love and friendship I will cherish deeply as we both continue to be savvy and scent free. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="st" data-hveid="61"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">#fragrancefree, #perfumefree, #<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MCS</span>, #fragrancesensitivity, #sensitivities, #scentfree, #allergenfree, #chemicalsensitivities, #foodintolerance,#chronicillness<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, #invisible<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">illness<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, #migraines, #spoonies</span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-60062813678798257262016-09-07T14:23:00.003-07:002016-09-07T14:23:38.447-07:00Fragrance Product Consumer Alert<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I went to the paint department in one of my favorite hardware stores, found this and was horrified.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Can you imagine walking into an<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>environment where the walls are murderous coupled with trying to determine why you cannot breathe, eyes are burning, are vomiting, have a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/migraine/">#migraine</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/chestpain/">#chestpain</a>, fragrance induced <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/asthma/">#asthma</a> attack? Whose marketing idea was this? This is NOT okay!</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What would you do add a disclaimer before anyone enters, stating "these walls are painted with a fragrant additive, enter at your own risk." Seriously, whose idea was this?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In an effort to navigate this scented world, if you find any products that are ludicrous like this, let us know. All things considered, keep being savvy and scent free. </span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-35991170959112150552016-09-04T05:02:00.000-07:002016-09-09T07:55:41.773-07:00Reduce, Recycle, Reuse and Plant<h1>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span title="Edited">The next Califia plant bottle will be used to plant lettuce which I hope to continue indoors through the winter season. </span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWFIzTJTfZxxFs3XBDD_cF8KuNLO8fCNoCPKzQcpn70oMn9FsrcNYOywAvVDtxOcuYDhuxdnpwL3aPoi-DlOvqfHVqHeFGheFavDAeyWM8cusUDy5d_8uBIq679V-BiF9WxfLPJPRDe-P/s1600/Califia_Bottles2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWFIzTJTfZxxFs3XBDD_cF8KuNLO8fCNoCPKzQcpn70oMn9FsrcNYOywAvVDtxOcuYDhuxdnpwL3aPoi-DlOvqfHVqHeFGheFavDAeyWM8cusUDy5d_8uBIq679V-BiF9WxfLPJPRDe-P/s640/Califia_Bottles2.jpg" width="454" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span title="Edited">Update: </span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span title="Edited">While garage sale shopping, I found the perfect planter for these bottles. What do you think?</span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span title="Edited"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/califiafarms/"><br />#califiafarms</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/basil/">#basil</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/recycle/">#recycle</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/reuse/">#reuse</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/organicgardening/">#organicgardening</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/herbgarden/">#herbgarden</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/myfavorite/">#myfavorite</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/almondmilk/">#almondmilk</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/vegan/">#vegan</a></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></span>any of us are isolated because of our allerg<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">y</span>/intolerance to fragrance, perfumes, and chemicals, et<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">c<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. This allergy<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">/intolerance, </span>I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">embrace as </span>my superpower. </span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although our illness does not define us, </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">our lifestyles are greatly restricted compared to what they </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">were formerly</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Therefore, w</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e find that we are home-bound instead of engaging in social </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">activities<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> or </span>ev</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ents such as going to </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the movie<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> theat<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">er</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, mall, conventions, classes, and parties, etc. We </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">want to be out and about but <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">repercussion </span></span>of fragrance exposure impedes these social interactions.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We </span>have friends that are sympathetic to our plight and are willing to change their lifestyle for us, removing air freshener plug-ins<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and </span>fragrant candles, refraining from perfumes, sce<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">nted laun<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">dry products, </span></span>colognes, and those dreaded Axe products. To th<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e</span>se friends and family members<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, </span>we are truly grateful<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">nevertheless</span></span>, many <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">that have this <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">superpower<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span>are somewhat isolated.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These same people <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">who </span>could be <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">suitable <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">employee candi<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">dates </span></span></span></span>are in search of fragrance free workplaces and/or legitimate work-at-home professions and opportunities.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Add<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">itionally</span></span>, we are in search of professionals that have fragrance free environments. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Professionals you </span>may be missing out on viable clients that need your <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">service</span>. In <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">light <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">of th<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ese requirements</span></span></span>,<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>know that the reverse is also true. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are professionals that have fragrance free offices <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">that </span>do not allow patients and clients to enter their establishments if they are wearing perfume, fragrance or <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">sce<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">nted <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">pro<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">d<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ucts</span></span></span></span></span>, etc. We are in search of these people<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, as well.</span> They could be <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">r</span>ealtors, doctors, attorneys, estheticians, massage therapists, salon owners, and tailors, etc.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-53049167381893092242016-08-05T13:58:00.005-07:002016-08-06T06:11:26.629-07:00Scent-Free Savvy Starts a Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZo1JCt2PnYB53aHOF1Phw1SPSYnJz6i-jko6lHf7LRRKiXO9AT55I2f2FoHMzTaEsvbIZVTwGx25qCH1XZslZS-bRGbFonLfPlHw5qflDNIUtjAkjZrNSLQUqlBLFrKqbwFbPvF4n-7zV/s1600/20160803_130223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZo1JCt2PnYB53aHOF1Phw1SPSYnJz6i-jko6lHf7LRRKiXO9AT55I2f2FoHMzTaEsvbIZVTwGx25qCH1XZslZS-bRGbFonLfPlHw5qflDNIUtjAkjZrNSLQUqlBLFrKqbwFbPvF4n-7zV/s400/20160803_130223.jpg" width="300" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">First of all, my disclaimer: I didn't have a clue of how to get this
garden started. Challenged with a chronic illness and food allergies, I
have been working on healing my leaky gut so I knew I wanted this garden
to be organic. I wanted food that wasn't sprayed or preserved with
soybean oil or any soy derivative and pesticides. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLz3iO1dZ6N3SFRW2ry1Khx1Ye_LQ5LZLiHXo-7FD0YSlMh-XQOAWIyi_m4qg-Z0SfOdEhk8c1XukozyzNMFsPNl3Gvp-7f6Z6Q6IXPgcRb_LflDk94q4t8OD0LdvIPNr2diJFFhrk6TK3/s1600/20160530_133312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLz3iO1dZ6N3SFRW2ry1Khx1Ye_LQ5LZLiHXo-7FD0YSlMh-XQOAWIyi_m4qg-Z0SfOdEhk8c1XukozyzNMFsPNl3Gvp-7f6Z6Q6IXPgcRb_LflDk94q4t8OD0LdvIPNr2diJFFhrk6TK3/s400/20160530_133312.jpg" width="300" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">There were so many questions. What time
of the year is the best time to start? What are the best vegetables to plant
in this area that can sustain this bipolar weather? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tried digging in the
soil, digging didn't last long. It was too difficult because the soil was partially clay. So, then, I thought, do I
till my yard? Well the first year I decided to have a garden, it rained it seemed all of Spring and I found you can
not till in wet soil. So the time to plant came and went. Although, I did plant herbs
in pots on the porch. However, this year I was determined to do more. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip7NlOrgyQPeUexc71TPS2Vnb5R80e5GdvfvoQTjFrvvTUoLEoxNIL1TgfSaFS8y3Bzjcv10Oo7EXAbM16c8NM7ai7QCUYys15QYhPaF65frVfRY1pyx8BMRUUE5EY1TpV5Cp9Vmqj-SKt/s1600/20160601_130937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip7NlOrgyQPeUexc71TPS2Vnb5R80e5GdvfvoQTjFrvvTUoLEoxNIL1TgfSaFS8y3Bzjcv10Oo7EXAbM16c8NM7ai7QCUYys15QYhPaF65frVfRY1pyx8BMRUUE5EY1TpV5Cp9Vmqj-SKt/s400/20160601_130937.jpg" width="300" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I decided to build a raised garden. I YouTubed how to build a
raised garden. It seemed simple especially when I saw Vanessa on the
Craft Gemini's <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://youtu.be/eMQ1G4hTS1w" target="_blank">YouTube video</a>.</span>
Don't ask why that didn't go forward. I don't know. </span><br />
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childhood friend, Kay suggested I go onto Craigslist and search for free
bricks or concrete pavers, so I did and I found. All I had to do was pick them up. The photo to the left shows the raised garden bed I built. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Earlier in the May, I went to a local nursery and picked up organically grown seedlings. As my crop grew, though, I found that </span><span style="font-size: large;">should have spaced the seedlings as suggested on the identification tab which, in some cases, should have been planted 6 to 12 inches apart. I was trying to fit as many as I could in the garden bed and now I have a jungle, however the plants are still growing and I am harvesting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another question I had was, w</span><span style="font-size: large;">hat would I do if there was an infestation. I certainly didn't want to use any pesticides. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I think one of the things I was afraid of were insects. I hate spiders and bugs. I decided as long as they didn't eat the plants "live and let live". I was in their environment now and they deserved to live. My reasoning is as long as they stay out of the house, I'm good, unless they want to pay rent. So far I have had only one type of pest. At first I thought it was a "cute" butterfly. After the the upteempth YouTube video, someone </span><span style="font-size: large;">finally </span><span style="font-size: large;">revealed that this "cute" butterfly was actually a white moth and it was eating my leaves, or rather its offspring. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">At first,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>I used a food grade </span>diatamaceous earth as suggested by a YouTuber as</span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"> I thought I had a different kind of infestation.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Diatamaceous earth</span><span style="font-size: large;"> is a white powdery substance used on insects with an exoskeleton. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, this culprit seemed to react more from the mixture of neem oil, Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds and water. These moths are relentless. They lay eggs, that turn into larva and then caterpillars that eat your leaves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Growing this garden has been very therapeutic, as I check its progress and water early every morning, with the exception of rain, of course. It has truly made me appreciate Jehovah's creations and how plants grow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't know the bees had to pollinate the zucchini flowers or any of the flowers that preceded the actual vegetable that would grow. I have enjoyed this experience tremendously. I could almost find myself becoming a vegetarian.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoying the fruits of my labors, eating green
beans, grape tomatoes, juicing collard and brussell sprout leaves. This is very satisfying. </span><br />
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collards greens are not quite ready to harvest for the typical collard green
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHAMuPeLk3c2j5w8aCUJnIw"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Learn to Grow</span></span></a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJl4Yf0MrI2RIkqnoHe8rA"><span style="font-size: x-small;">California Gardening</span></a></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Certainly, I have a lot more to learn, however, there is no turning back for me. Next year, I will continue on in my growth curve in learning how to garden. Who would have thought that seeing the transformation through </span><span style="font-size: large;">gardening </span><span style="font-size: large;">would bring peace to my being.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Is it me, or am I the only one that think this is a "bad" idea?</span></span></span><br />
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bright idea was this...scented crayons! With the influx of ADD, ADHD,
OCD and asthma illnesses in our children. Why would I hyper a child
more with a potential phthalate exposure from scented crayons. I don't
know whether any of the Mr. Sketch's products contain phthalates or BPA,
however, with my existing chronic illness, even if a product is labeled
non-toxic, I do know scents make me ill and irritable. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'll be on the watch assisting you to be savvy and scent-free. </span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-13561997386680053432016-05-13T19:10:00.002-07:002016-05-13T19:57:55.556-07:00Down to the Wire to Attend the Gluten-Free Allergen Friendly Expo 2016<span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">W</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">e are down to the wire for opportunity to attend the Gluten-Free Allergen Friendly Expo 2016 in Schaumburg, IL. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">20% off Tickets can be purchased <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/schaumburg-il-gluten-free-allergen-friendly-expo-may-14-15-10am-4pm-daily-tickets-19808948097?aff=efbnreg" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><u style="color: red;">here</u><span style="color: red;"> </span></a>to the GF and AF Expo until May 13 in Schaumburg, IL (Chicago). 20% off expires at midnight May 13 (tickets $20 @ door). You can print tickets or have tickets sent to your phone.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The GFAF Expos are the greatest events on earth for those living a gluten-free or allergen-friendly lifestyle. You will sample products, receive coupons and discounts, attend informative classes, and be with thousands of people just like you. We often hear "this place is better than Disney" from kids attending. The Expos are a fun, family-friendly, educational and safe place made just for you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am still reeling from some information I received from my Pharmacist consultation this week. After entering the time continuum stage where hormones are in an uproar your dialogue changes. You know that stage of life where a woman is losing her nurturing hormones and where the dialogue used to go something like this, “oh, sure you need that done, okay, anything to help sweetie.” Now the dialogue is like this, “you need that done, well, over there are the washer and dryer, do it yourself…I’m over here having tea.” (And this is the nice version.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Actually, the doctor said I had no progesterone and very little estrogen. No problem...compounding “bioidentical” replacement therapy (BHRT) to the rescue</span>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">When you begin a new regimen, the pharmacist usually consults with you on how to take your medication. How hard can this be? Let’s see, a few pumps of the estrogen cream, rub it in and away you go. Then she asked me, “are you going to hug anyone or hold your pet today?” With a puzzled look on my face, she repeats the question, “are you going to hug anyone or hold your pet later?” So was thinking…husband and daughter are out of town, actually I’m the one out of town. Still thinking...I don’t usually hug with the fragrance allergy I have... I don’t like to risk transference (see my blog post <a href="http://bit.ly/1ZZMclp" target="_blank">here</a>). A friend has adopted our cat, so “no”, I said. Then I asked why. She then informed me that especially when you hug your husband or anyone for that matter, you need to be careful in not transferring the estrogen cream on to them. Remember, the estrogen is being absorbed through your skin, it can also be absorbed through his skin and he can develop female mammary glands (men breasts.) I’m like, uh… good information to know. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I thought my biggest hurdle was to be assured that the bio-identical hormone cream was soy, egg, and fragrance free. The possibility of unwanted mammary glands for my husband or pet…well, I didn’t see that one coming. Therefore, I will wear my estrogen cream proudly and take precaution… as I continue to be savvy and scent free.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-90118513281477923932016-02-16T17:19:00.001-08:002016-02-16T18:32:31.433-08:00Eco Friendly Fragrance Free Salon in New Hampshire<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">After seeing a post on Facebook at the website <a href="http://www.womensvoices.org/">Women's Voices for the Earth</a> about <a href="http://bit.ly/1LqvG78">Moira's Story: Fragrance & Formaldehyde</a>, we reached out to Moira to ask if we could include her fragrance free salon on our blog page "Scent-Free Professional & Retail Establishments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">After Moira began having symptoms to chemicals at work, she found it necessary to open her own fragrance free salon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Seeking a healthy and safe environment, in 2011 she opened <a href="http://www.earthlyrootshairstudio.com/" target="_blank">Earthly Roots Hair Studio</a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">. Please read her full story </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1LqvG78" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">HERE</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">. We applaud you Moira.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) or that have fragrance allergies and sensitivities need safe service providers and vendors. We are in great need of people that provide personal care and services such as hair stylists, dentists, doctors, attorneys, insurance agents, realtors. In addition, we need retail establishments that are fragrance free. I</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">n places such as these, i</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">t can be difficult to shop or get services when we are inundated with fragrant odors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As well, we are looking for employers that have a fragrance free policy established or looking to establish a policy. If you know of any employer, professional or retail establishment contact us at scentfreesavvy@gmail.com and continue to be savvy and scent free.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-88970623200778501742016-02-02T11:30:00.000-08:002016-02-04T02:08:24.356-08:00Way to Go Califia Farms®<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When I first saw this Pure Cold Brew coffee with almond milk by <a href="http://www.califiafarms.com/">Califia Farms®</a>, I couldn't contain my excitement. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm so happy... I'm so happy. For me I am ecstatic to have allergen friendly non-GMO alternatives.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Are you a hugger? </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm a hugger. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I like hugs. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I think hugging is more than a mere show of affection. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">To me it can be therapeutic and comforting. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">With a fragrance allergy you can be are cut-off from the physical affections of others, like a simple hug. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I found as my fragrance allergy worsened, I was not able to give or receive hugs from others wearing perfume or cologne because the toxic chemicals would transfer to my clothing, face or hair and I would be sick the rest of the day. I found myself not being able to find the oxygen in the air, m</span><span style="font-size: large;">y chest would compress</span><span style="font-size: large;"> and my breathing would be compromised. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes Benadryl</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-size: large;">®</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> would help, however that is not a viable alternative if I am the designated driver. I'm a Realtor</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18.2px;">®</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> and mom of an 11 year old. I'm on the road quite a bit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">At times, I would have to go home, shower, change </span><span style="font-size: large;">and</span><span style="font-size: large;"> go to bed</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As I say to my family I'm "done for the day."</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This "transference" can pose a huge problem if I am some distance from home or in a situation where going home is not possible. Now, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">before I hug, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've learned it is best to stop and ask if a person is wearing perfume or cologne. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recently, overcome by not seeing a long time friend, I went in for the "Ashley bear hug". Unfortunately, that mistake...that hug led to "transference". I had to immediately change plans, go to the nearest retail store which in this case was "Ross" and purchase a new blouse just so I would not be ill on the drive home. My symptoms can range from vomiting, a headache, chest pains and excessive spitting. I know, I know "gross" as my daughter would tell me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So even though I haven't seen a person in decades, I've found it best to let them know I love them, not hug and be as the old cliche says "better safe than sorry".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some years back, </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">there was an incident that changed me forever. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">At weekly meetings that I attend, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was having a particular wearisome time coping with this fragrance allergy. One day, a friend, whom we affectionately call Grandma Kate pulled me aside and said, "you can hug me today." </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know I had a perplexed </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">look ~ </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">to hear someone say that to me, I didn't understand. She said again,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> "you can hug me today, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I stopped wearing perfume for you". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I don't think she truly understood what that selfless act meant to me. She put aside her own wants and preferences for my safety. I gave her a huge hug. I wanted to do and say more, however, I don't think I could truly respond in the way I would have liked without actually sobbing and going into the ugly cry. I understood that statement to signify, "you matter to me", "I love you". Grandma Kate I will forever love you and what you did for me that day. Thank you for allowing me to hug you free of fragrance and harm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Without hugging, we can assure our friends that we love them so as not to compromise our health and enjoyment of day by stopping, asking and then resuming the hugging position. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So if you are a hugger, like me, hug in a way that you can be savvy and scent free. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://freshthyme.com/">Fresh Thyme</a> in the Chicagoland area has it. As of yet, it is quite shocking to find that no Southern California store carries this product. Usually, I can find most natural, gluten-free products in the L.A. area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Get the word out to @<a href="https://www.sprouts.com/">sproutsfarmersmarket</a> or <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/108900531664537360582" target="_blank">+Whole Foods Market</a> sales reps. This is the best sausage I have found. Making sausage from scratch...so far for me, has been an epic failure. However, since I found this product I am super happy, especially since it is soy free and does not contain BHT. </span></div>
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Being extremely sensitive to foods, preservative free products work well for me. This is now my go to product for breakfast sausage. Deliciously, looking forward to experimenting with dinner recipes using this find. If you have a delightful recipe using Swaggerty Natural Sausage, please share. </span><br />
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Check out this YouTube video <a href="https://youtu.be/vrBnYTt6OVc">HERE</a> from <a href="http://www.swaggertys.com/">Swaggerty Farms</a>! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/swaggertysfarm">HER</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/swaggertysfarm">E</a> is their Facebook page and they also have a coupon club <a href="http://www.swaggertys.com/Coupons/">HE</a><a href="http://www.swaggertys.com/Coupons/">RE</a>. </span><br />
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</span> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-61970091432714699852015-10-30T20:25:00.001-07:002015-10-30T20:37:37.768-07:00I'm Done With Theme Parks<div dir="ltr">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Years ago, my first indication not to get on certain rides at theme parks were the signs that read "remove your hearing aid and your earrings." In my younger days, I loved roller coasters. Now has come the time, as my body warned, unless you have the chiropractor appointment set the next day "don't do it"; so I <span style="background-color: white;">resolutely </span>listened.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">California Adventure was the first stop on our complimentary theme park day at California Adventure and Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. It looks like this may have to be my last visit to the "happiest place on earth". I've read several posts that Disneyland is accommodating to people with food allergies and food intolerances. Even so, my focus in the morning was that I had enough soy-free, gluten-free snacks to get me through the day. However, I entirely forgot that with a large, crowded environment that I would encounter a perfume saturated assault to my senses. Two years ago, when we blew through our "leaving California" bucket list with my friend Rhonda and her children, I don't remember having this difficulty. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">With too much fragrance, lotions and potions, and waiting in the long lines, my legs have given out. I decided to ask one of the guest services personnel if the theme park started spraying deodorizers throughout the park. She assured me that was not the case. Of course, I realize the park has no control over the thousands of guests who decide to overindulge in their right to wear scented products. They want to "smell good" and unbeknownst to themselves are affecting not only people like me who would like to enjoy a day out, but cannot because of our sensitivity to the toxic output of their choice but children's health and behaviour as well. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Theme parks like this draw many children to their doors, remember it is best to keep it light or better, not at all. Although I am happy that on this trip my daughter had the opportunity to visit both theme parks, for me it is not worth the pain and ensuing fragrance fallout I will experience. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The next time, I must remember, I too have a choice as those who choose to wear fragrance, for me it is to save myself and not patron the "happiest place on earth." Seeking a breath of unadulterated air, I now wait for my family at the side of Starbucks in the back by the lockers at Disneyland as I encourage you to be savvy and scent free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ever felt powerless at the entrance of a grocery store when
you realize you don't know what you can eat? </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You find that the food that you had been purchasing for
years is now making you, or your family member ill. Especially when it
is your child that is ill, you become an
avid, somewhat obsessive, label reader.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">After several bouts of "food Russian
Roulette" you or a family member have been diagnosed with food
allergies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Me, well, I found avoiding soy, eggs, kelp, gluten, and
dairy is challenging. So that means no store bought
breads, cheese, soups, snacks and more. At
age 11, my daughter seems to have outgrown most of her allergies/intolerances
yet she still must avoid pepper, red dye and almonds. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I make most of my foods, snacks, hair and body products from
scratch, thereby avoiding or lessening the "break-down" at the
entrance of the grocery store. Besides, I now have more knowledge to search and find the ingredients to </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">confidently </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">eat in safety. I am still working on a few baking projects, for instance, making bread that doesn't collapse
since I cannot use an egg in gluten-free recipes. I will
eventually search for and purchase a gluten, soy and egg free recipe book, but
it's more enjoyable experimenting.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I recently made my own granola snack and can't get
enough of it. I will forever love the granola from "<a href="http://bakeryonmain.com/" target="_blank">Bakery on Main</a>" (their
granola make my neurons happy) but making it myself is truly fun and economical. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I first Googled "how to make your own granola" and found this link... <a href="http://bit.ly/1LvWUxJ">http://bit.ly/1LvWUxJ</a>,
a blog post from the gluten-free goddess. Below is my </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">version</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>"I'm Not Powerless Anymore"</i></span></b></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiloIMEAFPn18xQmG1sz2ZfRxWzDf7T8zvR-_jHKfZIdpYR4i9O6tQwgH61nFuC338nx2PRpe__Ndd0UjfjQH1JPIh7scvD2YNWcxpb4jaAzBDSRU4zAGtPL-z_wvnQIF4oPfQ1zHphQg0i/s1600/PhotoGrid_1441815282526.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiloIMEAFPn18xQmG1sz2ZfRxWzDf7T8zvR-_jHKfZIdpYR4i9O6tQwgH61nFuC338nx2PRpe__Ndd0UjfjQH1JPIh7scvD2YNWcxpb4jaAzBDSRU4zAGtPL-z_wvnQIF4oPfQ1zHphQg0i/s400/PhotoGrid_1441815282526.png" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I first used gluten-free rolled oats and black mission figs from <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/1509" target="_blank">Trader Joe's</a> and also found organic oats from <a href="http://caputomarkets.com/" target="_blank">Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets</a>. I found the Gluten-free Crunchy Rice Cereal at <a href="https://www.aldi.us/en/grocery-home/aldi-brands/livegfree/" target="_blank">ALDI's</a>. I like Hadley Pitted Deglet Noor Dates. I get these from <a href="http://www.jonsmarketplace.com/" target="_blank">Jon's Marketplace</a> in the San Fernando Valley in California or you can find them <a href="https://www.hadleyfruitorchards.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Like Karen at the Gluten Free Goddess I found this recipe can
be vegan-friendly or not. However, "friendly" is determined by which sweetener you choose. So far in my granola recipe I've used raw honey,
maple syrup, molasses and organic raw cane sugar as sweeteners or combinations. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Choose whichever </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">sweetener </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">suits you. However, this version is tailored to be soy-free and gluten-free.
Can I say, I don't always measure so you don't have to be exact. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">4 cups organic gluten-free rolled oats</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1/4 cup or so of Chia
seeds</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1/4 cup of Flax seeds or Hemp seeds </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1/2 cup Gluten-free
crunchy Rice cereal</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">2/3 cup rough-chopped
organic pecans or nuts of choice (I need to avoid almonds for my daughter's
sake)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1/4-1/2 cup of chopped pitted
dates</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1/4-1/2 of chopped dried
figs </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1/2 cup pure organic
maple syrup or use a combo of raw honey and maple syrup, raw honey and
molasses. Molasses by itself may be too
bitter. So it needs another sweetener
to lighten the taste. My next batch will
be a combo of organic raw sugar and molasses. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">2/3 cup coconut or
olive oil (be careful, contrary to the bottle label, not all olive oil is soy
free.) As with the volume of ingredients you choose you may need to add a bit more to coat not saturate. It depends on your quantities of ingredients. I made a larger batch this last time...</span></span></li>
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dried cranberries and blueberries (less dried blueberries than, cranberries) after
your original granola has cooked. </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">I stir
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oil in and marinate until I am ready to use.</span><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></u></b></span></div>
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Find a baking dish large enough to hold the granola mix. (I don't like Teflon anymore, but that is me.) You may need to use two baking dishes depending on the sizes you have on hand. You want the granola not to stacked. Set baking dishes aside for now. Coat bottom with a small amount of oil. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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combine the rolled oats, chopped dates and figs, pecans, crunch rice cereal,
chia and flax seeds and stir.</span></span></div>
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cup, combine the your sweetener of choice, along with oil, and vanilla. Mix
well with a fork. </span></span></div>
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syrup/oil mixture over the oats, and
stir as you go. Gently keep stirring until all the oats are coated with the
syrup/oil blend.</span></span></div>
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mixture onto your baking dish. Bake in the center of the oven for
roughly 25-30 minutes until golden and toasty. Stirring half way through is recommended. </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span></div>
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and allow the pan to cool a bit. I add the dried berry combo (that has been marinating in the left over oil/syrup mixture) shortly after removing from the
oven mixing into the already baked granola. I do this when it is still hot, however, not necessarily hot enough to cook the berries. Since my baking dish has a cover I usually
keep it in that container, however, it is important to stir so your baked granola before it completely cools so as not to stick to the
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cooled granola into an airtight container and maybe if you are like me, it is
gone is a few days... so my original container works fine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Normally, my husband, who doesn't share chocolate gracefully, is one who needs "sharing" lessons. However, since finding soy-free chocolate is not his challenge and chocolate is abundant in his world, these are mine. I've quietly hidden them from him and my daughter... they are so good. He does know I have them ... but.... they are mine now. They are not dairy-free, but they are gluten-free, soy-free, gmo-free and <span data-reactid=".b2.0.0"><span><span><span>indescriba</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>bly yummy </span></span></span>that spreads to my taste buds...Wow! They are a winner in my world. And that is all I have to say about that and "live live lovely"</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-8358708438886706662015-05-07T07:40:00.001-07:002015-05-07T12:28:12.868-07:00Gluten-Free and Me at the Expo<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">T</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">his past weekend, </span><span class="mceItemHidden">I attended the Gluten-Free and Allergen Friendly Expo held in Schaumburg, IL; a Chicago suburb. Despite not being a celiac, I am gluten intolerant or as I understand the term to be "non-celiac gluten intolerant". My food allergen priorities are soy and eggs. Of course, fragrance is first when it comes to non-food offending substances. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">Massel, headquarted in Australia (I love Australia), sponsored the bloggers at this event and supplied our beautiful red boxed "swag bags" containing many of their products. Massel <span style="font-size: small;">produces </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">natural </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">gluten-free </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">bouillons and seasonings used to enhance any recipe. These seasonings, although, labeled beef, chicken and vegetable are completely vegan using all vegetable ingredients. Unfortunately, I am unable to do the "happy dance" yet as they are not #soyfree, and for me, soy-free is a must. We all appreciated their generosity and support. In the meantime, I will anxiously await the soy-free version. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">As expo bloggers, we met </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">Saturday morning prior to </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">the </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">opening for the public</span></span>. Many of the other bloggers have been on the road to gluten-free eating long before me. I know
becoming gluten-free is going to as life changing as is <span class="hiddenGrammarError">fragrance</span>, soy and egg free and I need all the assistance I can receive. Here is a short list of a few of the few bloggers that I met. </span></span><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.sensitivemommy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">http://www.sensitivemommy.com</span></span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden"><a href="http://www.idonteatnowheat.com/" target="_blank">http://www.idonteatnowheat.com</a> </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden" style="font-size: small;">At this expo, I found a lot of snacks and products that I can eat that are soy, egg, and gluten-free. I am not used to buying prepackaged foods as I had given up on breads and crackers in my search for soy-free. Additionally, I found it easier and cost-effective to make my own bars and sunflower butter, however here I found great alternatives. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There is </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden" style="font-size: small;">much to learn about living gluten-free. With only two days, my intent was to speak to many of the vendors and finding soy-free egg-free and gluten-free food, for that reason, I didn't attend as many of the educational sessions as I should have. I </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden" style="font-size: small;">did attend the </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden" style="font-size: small;">"Nutrition and Gluten-Free Baking" session given by Vanessa Maltin Weisbrod, who is the Executive Editor of Delight Gluten-Free Magazine. I learned quite a bit about the different gluten-free flours and the different qualities of each flour for baking, as well as, the need for binders, other than eggs, when baking. She discussed the need to use a blend of flours in certain recipes. Additionally, she gave a tip on cutting the fat in baking by using an avocado instead of butter. Your dish may have a mint green hue, but you will cut the fat<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden" style="font-size: small;">One of the educational classes I missed was "Gluten Free 101: Get All Your Questions Answered" by Jen Cafferty. Jen Cafferty is the Founder and CEO of the Gluten and Allergen-Free Expo (www.gfafexpo.com) and Host of Living Free (www.livingfreetv.com). She is a nationally recognized expert on cooking and living gluten and allergen free. Moreover, since I am learning to cook most of my food and purchase not so much prepackaged, this should have been a must for me. Because of other obligations, I missed it. I will check out her website at www.gfreelife.com and check out her book at the local library before purchasing. </span></span><br />
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<span class="mceItemHidden"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As a "foodie", we "foodies" like food. When we have intolerances and allergic reactions to foods we once loved it can be disheartening and when you have to tell your child they can't eat something...wow the debates and negotiations abound! At this expo, it was enjoyable watching the children's expressions of excitement knowing they can try the gluten-free samples and not worry about getting ill. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="mceItemHidden"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Gluten Intolerance Group (GFCO), a Gluten-Free Certification organization, tests and certifies other companies that they are </span></span></span><span class="mceItemHidden"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">certified </span></span></span><span class="mceItemHidden"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">gluten-free and are then issued a internationally recognized certification symbol</span></span></span><span class="mceItemHidden"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> with that designation. My assistant, my daughter, was all over the place sampling and finding gluten-free "yummy food". </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="mceItemHidden"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As you many know, <a href="http://valanaminerals.com/" target="_blank">Valana Minerals</a> will always be one of my "go to" soy-free gluten-free beauty suppliers though I found out they would not be attending this Expo. However, when searching the list of vendors, I found that Red Apple Lipstick was to be an exhibitor and my excitement skyrocketed. I heard they had bright red lip shades that were soy-free. Amazingly, I didn't think about searching for gluten-free makeup prior to becoming part of the blogger community for this expo. My search has always been for soy-free products.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="mceItemHidden">It wasn't until joining in on the discussions at the Gluten Free Facebook Group, that I understood that those with celiac or a gluten intolerance need to avoid gluten, like I avoid soy, in their beauty and personal products.<span style="font-size: small;"> Finding</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> gluten-free make-up is equally difficult to find as soy-free. </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388016089969667017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017958927898947713.post-72356587039446753032015-04-30T07:56:00.003-07:002015-04-30T08:14:10.694-07:00Last Call for Advanced Tickets to GF & AF Expo!<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>This Expo is the largest gluten free and allergen friendly event in the US. If you are looking for specialty products,
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;">I</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>was excited to learn that Mimi Goodwin of <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://mimigstyle.com/">MimiGStyle </a></span>was kicking off a business tour in Chicago. As soon as, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I viewed this post, I knew I had to attend. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mgpassion2profit?source=feed_text"><span class="_58cl">#</span><span class="_58cm">mgpassion2profit</span></a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I first became aware of <span style="color: magenta;">Mimi G </span>back in 2013 w</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">hen I came across her <span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mimigstyleblog">Facebook</a></span></span> page and blog at <span style="color: magenta;">MimiGStyle</span></span>. Through her blog, she rekindled my dormant love of sewing. The following July, I attended the <span class="il">Mimi</span> G "Sewing, Fashion + <span class="il">Style</span> Conference 2013" in Los Angeles. There I met a roomful of style mavens, seamstresses and "would be" seamstresses on various </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">skill levels listening intently to what she had to say. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For me, my sewing resume includes over a 35 year history, which began after a high school home economics class. I avidly began </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">sewing </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">in
the late 70s, after returning home from a year of college with no money
and the need for clothes to gain summer employment. Sometime in the
late 80s to 90s, long after my move to California, I lost my zeal for
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Although, I was mainly a pattern sewer that was "self" and "mom" taught, learning how to sew was not the problem. After all, my mom was a seamstress and my dad was an upholsterer. Being fashionable, on the other hand, that innate sense of style, there is where I was always lacking. I needed help. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Through her blog, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I loved how <span style="color: magenta;">Mimi G </span>merged sewing with style. There is where she incorporated her love of sewing with tutorials for those who wanted to learn how to sew along with her sense of style into <span style="color: magenta;">MimiGStyle</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Furthermore, I remember when I noticed a post showing what Mimi created by a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newlookpatterns">New Look</a> pattern (2013 image below), from that moment </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I was hooked! Initially, I would have lost interest because of t</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">he flowered fabric dress on the model of the pattern cover. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I
would never, ever have purchased this pattern had I not seen Mimi's interpretation of this pattern. To me, it was perfection. I couldn't stop thinking about
that dress, the fabric choice, that look. I immediately sought out the pattern. I still
haven't sewn the dress. However, that fire, for my love of
sewing, was reignited.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I steadily watched Mimi's Facebook following grow from the 10s of thousands to over 500,000 followers in a few short years. Her blog now has over 12 million page views a year; impressive for any business. I observed her marketing techniques, linking certain social media platforms to grow her business. I knew that if I was to learn anything from anyone about running and branding an online business she was the one to teach me. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My husband and daughter
heard me talking about her all the time, purchasing her patterns, and watching her videos. It was no wonder that </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">when I mentioned to </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">my husband </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">about the seminar that he</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
didn't object </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> rearranged his schedule</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> for me to attend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At the conference, she shared her knowledge and resources of the business. Information that most speakers would "upsell" to attendees for them to obtain. However, Mimi G is not just "most" speakers, she was there with a willingness to show all the attendees how to succeed in business with their passion. She shared her background and experiences as a single mom, dealing with homelessness, surviving domestic violence and working that 9 to 5 to make ends meet. She has been in the trenches, as many of us are, trying to make our way. She had a passion, however, defining the direction to grow that passion was another thing. With her generosity, style and determination her business grew. #Verizon was one of the sponsors of this event<span style="font-size: small;"> and gave away an Elipsis 8 Tablet and a $550 gift card! <span class="_58cm">I'd say she made a success of that passion.</span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've been ruminating, and making practical steps with the information I acquired on Saturday. I know that I left the session with a renewed vigor and inspiration to work on my passion and see where it leads. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMEWx1VsOEEFWURGSU6Wh6f1O1fk0UuC4JxEqwzUElLQpoSejVsuAEhkp5iAg2B6LK5w5O-qEWl8-uoPXpxkRU-P7ADJuB4z_zyu7_TZMoKstRpXDbtQzmh-FgY-OazD7ETAxBdBIjtlc/s1600/20150418_131758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMEWx1VsOEEFWURGSU6Wh6f1O1fk0UuC4JxEqwzUElLQpoSejVsuAEhkp5iAg2B6LK5w5O-qEWl8-uoPXpxkRU-P7ADJuB4z_zyu7_TZMoKstRpXDbtQzmh-FgY-OazD7ETAxBdBIjtlc/s1600/20150418_131758.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The tour is scheduled next in Atlanta, then Houston, New York, D.C. and Philadelphia. If Mimi G is coming to one of your cities with her <span style="color: magenta;">Passion to Profit Tour </span>you do well to </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">get your tickets </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and listen carefully</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">. Get there early as it will be packed full of eager potential business owners</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">. #PotentialOfUs </span><br />
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a mention, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Mimi G has</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> a similar plight like mine, and is sensitive to fragrance. She
doesn't blast that info, however, if you want to get the best out of her
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am so excited. I have been accepted as an Official Expo Blogger for the <a href="http://gfafexpo.com/" target="_blank">Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo</a> May 2-3 in Schaumburg, IL (Chicago). I have to admit I have had difficulty eliminating gluten from my diet. Fragrance is always the number one challenge. And if you know me, the other allergens consist of soy, egg and then gluten.</span><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></i><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">3. Go to the <a href="http://scentfreesavvylife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scent-Free Savvy Life Blog </a>(and if you are reading this you are here). Post a comment and make sure you number the post from the last person. This way I can keep track.</span></span></span><br />
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