Katie Moreno
Katie was born and raised in the small town of Milton, Wis. Katie navigated her way through the chaos and confusion of food allergies for 9 solid years, until her son miraculously outgrew all 3 of his allergens! She shares her stories here so that caretakers experiencing some of the same challenges know that they are not alone. ❤
WHY WE LOVE SHOPPING AT MORGAN’S SHOES
How Morgan's Shoes in Hilldale Mall makes shopping for kids, AND adults easy.
Morgan's Shoes has been around for over 60 years
As a parent, you know how much of a production shoe shopping for...
Guide to Madison-Area, Kid AND Allergy-Friendly Restaurants
At last, a few places where Food Allergy Parents can have a good meal, AND relax.
If you’re a food allergy parent, you know that eating in restaurants can be a struggle. A typical dining...
On The Go Fuel, Mom Hack #132
7 powerhouse smoothie recipes to keep you whistling while you work/parent!
Moms have all kinds of parenting hacks up their sleeves — Sneaking veggies into our kid’s smoothie is just one of them. But who’s to say...
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having My First Baby
For the sake of all the new moms-to-be, can we please normalize how freaking difficult life with a new baby can be?
We were in the clinic at our follow-up appointment after being sent home...
3 Reasons Why My Kids Ride the Bus
Why putting my kids on the bus every morning is a choice I make, not just because it's practical.
Yes, pickup times can be early. And yes, sometimes the bus is late. And of course, I...
The Early Warning Signs We All Missed
What food allergies can look like, when you don't know it's food allergies.
My son had his first allergic reaction to eggs one month before he turned 1-year-old. A blood antibody test later showed that...
6 Steps to Declutter Anything
Staying on top of the clutter, not the other way around.
As moms we have become pretty good at the discard game. We're finding a new home for the toys our kiddos no longer play...
Sub Sandwich for Power Ball, Mom Hack #113
Running out of ideas for cold lunch days? Here's one easy way to jazz up cold lunches, without sacrificing on protein.
My boys have always shared how their friends question exactly what it is they’re...
Crash Course in Food Allergies, Parenting Edition
From first reaction, to diagnosis, to hitting my stride — What raising a child with food allergies has helped me learn.
Imagine the excitement of going to birthday parties when you’re three, where one of the...
How To Make a Kid-Friendly Altar for Día de los Muertos
When it comes to learning, there’s no better way than by doing. Teach children the meaning and significance behind Día de los Muertos by creating your own altar.
One thing I love about living in...
Trick-or-Treating, With Food Allergies: Parent Prep Work
As the old saying goes, “it takes a village,” and it doesn’t apply any less when it comes to Trick-or-Treating. But food allergy families do have a responsibility to speak up, reach out, and...