Welcome to a month of one-pot suppers at Cooking for Special Needs. This week I thought I’d start with a favorite, stick-to-your-ribs supper. Chili makes for a delicious, hearty meal. It’s fast and simple to make, and it can be served with some of your favorite accompaniments. My husband and kids love to eat it…
Monthly Archives: October 2008
5 Minutes for Special Needs Books
We have a winner in last week’s drawing for the book, Down Syndrome and Vitamin Therapy by Kent MacLeod. It’s Tara Marie, of the blog Emma Sage. Congratulations, and happy reading!
A port in the storm
This weekend I am off to camp….with my kids….and my husband….and 20 other families dragging their bags of chemo and immune-suppressed kids into the wilderness. ** snort ** The “camp” has private suites and there will be nightcaps. This is how I roll the wild. But the 20 other families? That’s the best part. It’s…
“It is no small thing when they, who are so fresh from God, love us.”
The subject of today’s interview was inspired by a Charles Dickens quote. I, for one, am very thankful for that inspiration because it has brought Kristen and her blog, No Small Thing, into our family of bloggers! Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is Kristen, and I am David’s wife….
A Different Kind Of Love Story
I’m kicking back tonight. Just me and my laptop. And a large Dr. Pepper over ice. But let’s just keep that last part between me and you, k? Trust me when I say the size of this Dr. Pepper is not Weight Watcher friendly. I’ll put in extra laps tomorrow. Maybe. I can hear Reed…
Lysol’s Fight the Flu Kit Giveaway
I’m taking a guess that you’re a mom who does not to want to spend your fall and winter cooped up with sick kids. Maybe we can help. Lysol is teaming up with Dr. Jim Sears, co-host of the new show, The Doctors, premiering this fall on CBS and author of The Healthiest Kid in…
Three Strange Words
Three Strange Words: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Hello! I’m your guest blogger, Jen, every Friday in the month of October. I’ll be writing about my special little girls, Grace and Meghan, who were both born premature and also have a genetic disorder. This is my introduction. In April 2002, our Gracie entered the world screaming as…
Getting Back on the (GFCF) Wagon
Over the last few months, I have gradually become more and more lenient about my son’s dietary restrictions. An artificially flavored drink or package of fruit snacks here, a few dairy-laden Hershey Kisses there, and a double whammy of M&Ms thrown in for good measure. I didn’t really think I was seeing any negative reactions…
Autism X6
Discovery Health Channel is airing a special this month called Autism X6. The show focuses on the Kirton family, John and Robin and their 6 children: Robert (14), Emma (10), Nephi (9), Sarah (6), Ammon (4), and Mary (3). I know you may be thinking “Wow! That sure is a large family.” Well, the Kirtons…
Eeeyore Has Left The Building
I pulled the following post out of my archives for one particular reason – to show that there is hope for even the most damaged of children. I wrote this two years ago and at that time, wondered if my now 16 year old son would ever find peace and joy in life. I’m happy…