Hello single mother:
Whether you live with celiac disease or food allergies…whether, as a Member of Singles With Food Allergies, you seek a gluten free man, a guy with a nut allergy or simply a girlfriend for lunch, please enjoy today!
Of course, we should remember to celebrate our own mothers! For example, Cybele, the Allergy Friendly Cook, shares how her
mother will turn 70 on Monday. She’s quite happy that her mother is visiting her now. (Read more.)
Motherhood can be far reaching. Be inspired by a global mother of eleven! While we carry Auvi-Qs or EpiPens, Elaine DePrince carried clotting factor. Her life story shows boundless love for her many children and her great resilience. (Read more.)
Newly divorced and missing your children today during “daddy time”? “When you’re juggling all the legalities of your divorce, you might be tempted to just sit out this holiday … but don’t! Holidays and festivals are important rituals and they’re part of what makes a family.” If you don’t have your children this year, plan to have them in 2014.
Did you buy a gift for your sweetie’s mother? How do you know when it’s the right time to include his mother?
Getting back on your feet after a breakup or divorce? Perhaps you are a celiac single or a divorced man with a nut allergy or a single woman who’s allergic to shellfish? When your relationship ends, after having been with another adult for a while, you may feel disheartened and lonely. No matter what your food allergies are or if you live gluten free, take time to 
Cheer up! Spring has arrived! It’s time to rediscover your passions! Did you once wander attentively through museums, listen to jazz, rock or disco or bicycle every weekend? Find your interests again! When you are content within yourself, you will be ready for a new and better relationship!
geared towards singles living with food allergies or celiac disease? “This is a digital statement telling the world that you’re not going to sit home and feel sorry for yourself.” Julie suggests that women “grab a girlfriend or two and let them participate in a Profile Party. After all, your BFF’s will want to hear the juicy details of your dates and they truly want to see you move forward with your life. Find a few outfits with bright colors such as red or bright pink and let your friends snap the photos for you.”
Egg allergy? Kristi shared how to make 
Whether you are Jewish or simply interested in the Jewish culture, we have two allergen-friendly recipes for you:
We must be grateful to Cameron for reminding us of 6 important points:
introduced him to your kids and you’ve met his. You’ve visited parks, zoos, museums, street fairs and any other child-friendly places suggested. Both of you are quite serious about a committed relationship. Now, it’s time for the next step…
But instead of feeling eager to invite him to your home for a casual visit, suddenly you are panic stricken! Why do you think negative thoughts about how often the kids argue at home? Or how the kids seem to prefer video games to conversation? Hey, aren’t their rooms messy? Won’t he think that you are a slob too?!
were you! If he really likes you and really likes your kids outside of your home, he’ll feel the same way inside of your home.
While the cake’s baking and sending delicious smells through your home, play the games that the children picked. Afterwards, enjoy cake and then let the kids go wherever they want to go, while you share “adult time”.
parents who live with food allergic children have a mixture of peanut allergies, shellfish allergies, dairy allergies, soy allergies and more to contend with at home!) Indeed, you have found the perfect time to share your allergy friendly household strategy with your sweetie. Show him how you organize your pantry and refrigerator to protect your allergic children. (Be proud of your efforts!) Have you chosen to combine all of your family’s food allergies into single meals at home? If so, share samples of tantalizing leftovers with him. If not, introduce him to the methods that you use to avoid cross contamination.
of cake)!
Are you a man with a nut allergy? Perhaps you are a woman with celiac disease? Or a man with a shellfish allergy? If you are a Member of our community, you live with food limitations. Yes, quite simply, living with celiac disease or a food allergy is what unites the Members of this site.
about whether we identify as a Democrat, as a Republican, as an Independent or as another.
Today, as we shop for our food and consume it, we should recognize that we owe thanks to our current President. Early in 2011, President Barack Obama signed the 
peanut allergy, tree nut allergy, fish allergy, shellfish allergy, soy allergy or wheat allergy. The 
Less than two months ago, the 
As we know, some holidays may be difficult for singles. However, for an uncommitted, single adult, a holiday that seems to be 
rather difficult is Valentine’s Day. Why? Decorative red hearts symbolizing romantic love are everywhere! Plus, many social events are geared towards couples. Also, as a single with food allergies, it’s hard to avoid chocolates or other “treats” produced in facilities that are not free of allergens.
My last blog provided tips to help singles with food allergies organize small parties for Valentine’s Day (or Happy Hearts’ Day). Another fun option is to take your BFF to the movies! Treat each other to safe snacks!
favorite of her suggestions is how “escaping to the gym can be both a way to sidestep the masses who celebrate Valentine’s Day, and it can also be a retreat to sweat out any stress, issues or heartache you are feeling.” A good workout, followed by a relaxing shower, is healthy enjoyment for any single man or woman!
before. Remember that a “party” can include a small group of 6 or 8 men & women!
low to stimulate, not to overwhelm, conversation. You may want to ask each guest to bring a favorite CD. Dancing might be great exercise, later in your party.
Everyone loves food, so why shouldn’t your small group fix dinner together? After you get your final guest headcount, write down cooking roles on pieces of paper and let everyone pick from a bag or a hat. Have fun as the host! A good-humored example is “as the head of the lettuce department, wash and cut lettuce into bite sized pieces”. As the party host, you have total control the menu, enabling you to keep the meal 100% food allergy friendly!
fruits and toppings available! (NOTE: If anyone has a milk allergy, don’t use ice cream. Cross contamination dangers exist.) I use Rice Dream or Trader Joe’s sorbets as dairy free alternatives, but I am sure that many choices abound. Have a contest for the most creative sundae, the highest sundae and more!
Choose a few party games, but don’t be concerned, if they don’t get played. When you pick your party games, remember what you’ve enjoyed the most over the years. If your guests are relaxing after eating and having an enjoyable conversation, that’s fine. You can suggest playing a game and gauge the group’s response, but don’t force a game!
determined to stick with? Read Bonny’s ten good 
Have you decided that it’s time to update your dating attitude? Maybe it’s time for you to step outside of your “comfort zone” when dating? For example, Margeaux fell in love with a man with celiac disease 1 ½ years ago. Since then, she’s learned to bake gluten-free. (Enjoy her delicious recipe for 
Focus on the individual! For example, instead of thinking “height”, think “hobby”! Bonny’s third New Year’s Resolution is to “give your dates a chance”.
Instead of trying to match your own interests, read about his or her interests and then ask yourself, “Is this something that I would enjoy learning about this year?” Hey, remember that if you put your date in the position of being your teacher, you will learn important information about that person’s ability to communicate and about that person’s patience!
Amy writes in her blog,
those who are actively seeking new friends in 2013. This means that if you don’t have a photo or a thoughtful profile, we will probably delete your profile.