Random Stuff

Random Stuff

Peanut Free Candy
Hit a snag prepping for a peanut free school party—remember to read those labels!!  Even those things without nuts are often made in facilities that process with the top allergy offending ingredients (i.e. Brach’s candy corn!!)  In my search I found an nicely done, quick reference list for some of the more popular allergen free Halloween candy that I thought would be handy to share:
surefoodsliving.com/2008/10/07/gluten-free-and-allergen-free-candy-quick-list


"Cliff Notes" for Parenting Books
The Sunday, November 16, 2008 Chicago Tribune Smart Section reported about ParentsDigest.com, a new service that digests parenting books and manuals into 8 page summaries.  Great idea...especially for sleep related books when all you want is sleep yourself.  It is a subscription-based service that just may be the solution to staying current with parenting and childrearing related reading.


Wine and Dine in Style
AAA recently released its list of restaurants recieving its Five Diamond rating - highest given.  Chicago leads the nation with seven recipients.  So next time you want a night out on the town, visit Alinea, Arun's, Avenues, Charlie Trotter's, Everest, Seasons, or Tru.  (blurb from 11/19/08 Suburban Life)