Hi, Im Melinda – so glad you’re here… I’m a Christian, wife, mom, business owner, and hair stylist who somehow also became a label-reading, DIY-cleaning, allergy-friendly-recipe-testing kind of gal. We have been navigating life with kids with food allergies for over 15 years, starting with our oldest’s dairy sensitivities. When we had our second, we quickly realized he had the same symptoms, but on a different level. The second son is highly allergic and intolerant to multiple foods, has asthma, and enviromental allergies – I have detailed posts of his story under blog posts if you’d like to know more. – Our son’s food allergies launched me into a world of obsessive research, and somewhere along the way, I embraced my inner crunchy mama—though let’s be real, I still microwave leftovers. Here, you will find personal stories of the ups and downs of managing food allergies, allergy friendly reipes, diy personal care, cleaning products, all the tips I can share to hopefully make your journey a little easier.  I believe food can be medicine, natural swaps matter, and even small steps can lead to big change. From garden dirt to gluten-free cookies (some better than others), I’ve tried it all—and now I’m here to share what’s worked, what flopped, my favorite foods and products, how we do this in everyday life, and everything in between. If you’re navigating food allergies or just trying to live a little cleaner without losing your mind, welcome! I hope you find encouragement, helpful tips, and maybe a few laughs along the way. My goal is to take the blessings the Lord has given us along with the hardships He has gotten us through, and share our story to maybe help someone, maybe connect, and to share His glory.