Valentine’s Day Candy Guide
We're in love! This year, more brands than ever before are making it easier to find allergy-friendly and gluten free candy for Valentine's Day. There's nothing sweeter than that. Share the love by sending this is list to family members, teachers, and friends before Valentine's Day! This product guide was published on 1/23/18. Editorial Note: See our Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Truffle Guide for more Valentine’s Day candy!2019 Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Day Candy Guide
Roses are red, violets are blue, we’ve checked Valentine’s Day candy allergens for you! We’re bringing love to the classroom with the 29 most allergy-friendly candy packs. This product guide was published on 1/23/19. Editorial Note: See our Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Truffle Guide for more Valentine’s Day candy! Classroom Packs | Dedicated Facility | Non-Dedicated Facility | Heart Shaped Novelties13 Allergy-Friendly Meal Delivery Services
Everyone's getting dinner on their doorstep these days. We’ve found the 13 most allergy-friendly meal delivery services. To make our Top Rated list, these companies either have facilities dedicated free of at least one of the top 8 allergens or offer free-from options and have good allergen practices. This product guide was published on 1/9/19. Editorial note: Save $25 on your 1st 4 orders of dedicated nut-free meal delivery with an exclusive offer from Nurture Life! Dedicated Facilities | Non-Dedicated Facilities26 Allergy-Friendly Plant Based Products
Clean eating and plant-based diets are among the hottest food trends. This is great for anyone who needs (or wants) to avoid egg and dairy or is simply looking to eat healthier. Here's a roundup of our favorite plant-ish products! Note, we have included information on sesame and mustard when we received confirmation from the manufacturer. This product page was published on 1/2/19. Better Than Carbs | Snacks | Plant Proteins | No Moo | Dips and SpreadsFavorite Reviews 2018
The heart of Spokin's mission is to create a platform to share and discover food allergy resources so we all can all learn from one another and save time. You've created the largest food allergy recommendation resource with over 4.2 million reviews in 40 countries! We've rounded up our favorite reviews from 2018. Our reviewers found places from small towns to far away cities, sharing details of what they ate, hidden allergens and incredible service! Big Taste, Big City | Beyond the Top 8 | Far Away | Far, Far Away | Total Dedication | Small Town, Big Service | Life Saver50 Top Rated Food Allergy and Celiac-Friendly Hotels
These are the 50 top rated allergy-friendly hotels in the world according to Spokin app users. There are over 200 properties our users have reviewed across 24 countries. One of our missions is to open the world for people with food allergies. From Los Angeles to London, this list will take you there.Top Spokin Users of 2018
We're highlighting a few of this year’s power users! From teens and young adults who manage their own allergies to parents who care for their kids, these active contributors shared many thoughtful reviews across different categories. We're celebrating some of our top users today by sharing both their favorite review and their favorite find on the Spokin app. We can’t thank them, or you, enough! Cheers to a healthy and safe 2019!Allergy Friendly Holiday Treats
The Holidays are a special time to make memories (and treats!) with those we love. Here are some of our favorites. Note, we have included information on sesame and mustard when we received confirmation from the manufacturer. This product guide was published on 12/20/17. Editorial note: For more allergy-friendly holiday treats, take a look at our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! Holiday Nog | Hot Chocolate | Marshmallows | Whipped Topping | Candy Canes | Gelt | Gingerbread Houses | Gingerbread Cookies | Advent Calendars | Peppermint Bark | Chocolate TrufflesDaytona Hodson
Daytona Hodson believes teens should use their voice. He’s taught us so much, from the inventive way he never loses his auto-injector to his unique approach to educating teachers. He takes every opportunity to bring food allergy awareness to the forefront, which has gained him numerous awards, including the upcoming Teen Achievement FARE Vision Award. He’s a Spokin teen ambassador who has been with us since launch day!
An Action Plan for Food Allergy Bullying
This is the one guide we hope you never have to use, but if your food allergic child is bullied, here is everything you’ll need. If your child is one of the nearly 25% of children bullied, a rate that rises to 50% starting in sixth grade, emotions will inevitably kick into high gear. Clear thinking and knowing your rights is how to prevail. Mary Vargas, a disability rights attorney and allergy mom, tells us exactly how to respond in the event your child is bullied.
Bullying 101 | 6 Steps If Your Child Is Bullied | How To Notify Your School
Amelia Wissink
Amelia Wissink lives the typical busy teen life - school, activities and socializing. She also manages multiple food allergies including peanuts and several outside of the top 8 including sesame and avocado. At 16 years old, she represents the legion of children entering teenagehood, navigating life and acquiring skills needed to self-advocate (in general) and particularly with food allergies.
She's hopeful, driven and committed to opening her world as wide as possible and she will lead Spokin's National Teen Ambassador Program. Dream big, Amelia.