Do Not Kiss My Child
Controversial topic: K I S S I N G
SOMETIMES I don’t allow myself to kiss my child
Read on for why!
We are an allergy family, and life for us is very different
a few days ago, hives appeared on Emma’s face because someone couldn’t help but kiss her after they had eggs. I monitored Emma for further reactions, washed her face, and reminded the individual (again) not to kiss my child.
it is awkward to tell people that it is not ok for them to kiss my child without:
1. her consent (boundaries) AND
2. my permission (my job is to protect her - especially from her allergens)
While most kisses comes from a well meaning place, I must share this because it happens a lot— I get a feeling some people simply don’t know that a kiss for someone with food allergies can be life-threatening.
if Emma stops you and asks you if you’ve had allergens when you try to plant a kiss on her, I taught her that.
when I go in for a kiss, she says, “mommy, have allergen?”
my response: “thank you for asking, I did not have any allergens today” OR “my goodness, you’re right! I did thank you for reminding me.”
if I eat anything that may contain an allergen
As instructed by her allergy specialist, I brush my teeth, wipe my mouth, and wait 3 allergen free meals before kissing my allergy child.
while it’s not my 3 year old’s job to educate everyone on the intricacies of life with food allergies… I am beating the drum by saying,
“thank you for respecting my child’s physical boundaries. by refraining from kissing her, you’re also helping me keep her safe.”
we’re an allergy family, and life for us is very different but I do not question why God made us this way—
by sharing our lives/story, my hope is that people would learn alongside us and stand with us. we cannot do this alone. we don’t want to do this alone - we were not meant to.
Allergy Note: it doesn’t matter if the kiss is not on her mouth - the last kiss that gave her hives was not on her mouth. some have told me it’s ok if they kiss my child because it’s on her cheek or hair… Don’t be that person.
Mahalo!
Matcha Panna Cotta
Creamy.
Top allergen, sugar, & gluten free + it's gut-healing
I developed this recipe on accident and it’s been a lifesaver for the days I need something quick, satisfying, energizing, and delicious. it tastes like a legit matcha ice cream but has the texture of a… soft tofu ☁️
just 3 ingredients:
•full fat coconut milk (I use aroy-d 100% coconut milk)
•matcha powder
• * Be Well By Kelly Vanilla Protein Powder— has SO much naturally occurring collagen and makes this recipe gel together beautifully in the fridge. (see below for discount code!)
the fat from the coconut milk combined with the collagen in the BWBK protein powder creates a luxuriously smooth texture… & it tastes like a TREAT.
Bonus: the matcha makes this awesome for skin health as it reduces inflammation (which = acne) and free radicals (which accelerates skin aging)
3-Ingredient Matcha Panna Cotta
1C full fat coconut milk or cream (if you use reduced fat you will end up with more of jello vs a creamy panna cotta texture)
1.5 scoop Be Well By Kelly vanilla protein*
1 tsp matcha powder
blend all ingredients on medium for about 10 seconds. Do your best to keep blend time short! if you over-blend, a frothy layer will form over your panna cotta and the airy froth texture is < the creamy panna cotta texture (in my opinion!)
leave in fridge overnight to set. (Keep leftovers in the fridge!)
&
that’s it! grab a spoon and enjoy!
*use code: MUMWITHABUN at checkout at bewellbykelly.com/products to save $5 on your protein powder of choice!
Benefits of this matcha panna cotta
It provides L-Theanine which supports alpha-wave activity in the brain allowing for your body to be calm
A single serving has 10x the nutritional value of a single cup of green tea!
🥄 here’s to a healthy gut, delicious food, and a lifestyle that nourishes your body and soul 💛
Daily Skincare Routine for Healthy Skin: Non-Comedogenic, Pure, and Simple
This video covers:
• a simple step x step guide to how I cleanse my face for healthy, glowing, acne free skin
• what products I use daily to support my (& my toddler’s!) skin
• the skincare routine that helped me get from my before picture to where it is now!
… and more!
when your skincare game is so simple, affordable, and effective…
you have to share!
I used to buy $$$ creams, facials, and k-beauty products hoping it would fix my skin issues, but the issue is more than skin deep.
I started seeing my skin reflect the healing that was happening within me
when I coupled:
my learnings from Sara, a skin coach @healthyskinglows (she taught me how to repair the skin barrier and maintain it - I highly recommend her Skin Rebalancing Protocol & Personalized Skincare Plan - use my discount code JANE10 at checkout for 10% off )
with
my nutrition studies (I applied my knowledge of how to heal and restore my gut & liver - skin health and healing starts from within, friends!) after years of being on the pill (which severely damaged my gut & liver)
the combination (nutrition + a skin microbiome balancing / non-comedogenic skincare routine) made all the difference after a decade+ of really stressful skin problems (I.e. acne, eczema, rosacea)
my simple skincare routine
non-comedogenic, top allergen free, pure, and non-toxic
1) *Leven Rose jojoba oil
massage this healing oil cleanser onto dry skin with dry, clean hands. then gently wipe it all off with damp (not soaked) cotton pads as seen in the video.
To dampen pads: run the cotton pads (or soft wash cloth - I love using these!) under lukewarm (not hot) water and squeeze out as much water as you can.
2) *Leven Rose rose water
immediately after oil cleansing, spritz onto the surface of the entire face - it calms, regulates facial oil production and reduces inflammation (acne is inflammation!)
3) Cocokind essence
spray 1 pump onto the face - it refreshes, hydrates, and even prepares your skin to take in what product follows it
4) Acure Beauty squalene oil
use 1 pump to cover the surface of the face - this final product locks in all the moisture from rose water/essence. Squalane oil is actually naturally occurring in the body but production decreases as we age.
my 3-year old’s skincare regimen
Is basically just steps 1 & 2. usually just step 1. her face gets so clean (easily removes all food residue) and stays so fresh and hydrated from the Leven Rose jojoba oil cleanse!
here’s to healthy glowing skin without breaking the body & the bank 🤝🏼
*Leven Rose Jojoba Oil & Rose Water sold on Amazon
