Food Allergy Awareness Week 2025

A FOOD ALLERGY GUIDE BY ALLERGY MUMS — IS HERE!

A guide written by Food Allergy Mums around the World.

Could it really be a coincidence that Food Allergy Awareness Week takes off on Mother’s Day? We think not. After all, we are our child’s best advocate, food ingredient list investigator, and personal chef for all occasions.

I encourage you… to share this guide with any mum who has received a new diagnosis of food allergies for her child.

It’s also for…

• the food allergy mum who feels alone and like this journey is impossible

• anyone who wants a glimpse into our world so that they can be better a better ally of those with this invisible disability

Had the honor of being featured in the Mother’s Day Food Allergy Guide by: Spokin. See Below for my responses in the guide—

My allergy approach in 3 words:
Bold, courageous, disciplined.

Best piece of allergy advice I’ve received:
You are not alone. Even those who don’t live with allergies often want to support your family. It may feel overwhelming to educate others, but many truly care and are willing to learn every detail.

Advice to a mom whose child was just diagnosed:
It might feel like your world is falling apart—but I promise, it gets better. You grow stronger, more informed, more equipped. And your child will amaze you with their resilience and awareness.

3 allergy-friendly items always in my grocery cart:

• Jackson’s Sweet Potato Chips (avocado oil)

• Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Throat Spray
  (for histamine balance) - online discount code: mumwithabun
  also sold at Target & Whole Foods

• Cocojune yogurt

A business I want to thank:
Vive Church in Honolulu went above and beyond this Easter by swapping food-filled eggs with toys and goodies so every child felt included. They even provided wooden eggs for our egg-allergic child to decorate. They isolated the food—not the child—and filled our hearts with gratitude.

My biggest allergy-mom win:
I’ve trained our church’s kids ministry team to manage food allergies confidently and safely. They understand that allergens can be anywhere—even in soap, crafts, and shared spaces—and that handwashing, not sanitizer, is key. Beyond that, I’ve grown into a creative cook and baker who can whip up safe, delicious, healthy meals without sacrificing joy.

How I spent Mother’s Day:
Started the day with sourdough waffles from my favorite food truck and an allergen-free fruit + honey slush for my daughter at the farmer’s market—then heading to church as a family.

Their sourdough waffles & ube mochi waffles are our favorite… Seed Oil Free & safe for the gluten intolerant that I am! Check them out when you’re on island → @aiwiwaffles

My daughter surprised me with a handmade bracelet. After trying to persuade my husband to buy me an expensive designer bracelet (I promise I had nothing to do with this plan), she took matters into her own hands and this was the final product. I LOVE IT.

My husband surprised me with a @mumwithabun -esque art piece! (by my favorite local artist @punkyaloha - isn’t it beautiful?)

We ended the day with a spontaneous fancy meal at Ala Moana / Mariposa - Neiman Marcus.

The cherry on top was the fact that the restaurant chef / wait staff teamed up to get a plate of allergen free veggies for my daughter. So grateful for restaurants like this.

Silver lining in your allergy journey:
My 5-year-old has become one of the most compassionate, thoughtful, and confident people I know. She also deeply appreciates every meal we share as a family—which is rare for someone her age!

The allergies I manage as an allergy mum:
All Tree Nuts, Soy, Peanut, Sesame, Egg, Cow milk, Goat milk, Wheat, Kiwi, Pea