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Over the last year, we’ve all watched the COVID-19 pandemic unfold and affect the entire world. Aren’t we living in wild times?It seemed like overnight shelves of toilet paper and hand sanitizer went out of stock. To follow, many foods disappeared off of shelves as people began preparing for the worst. Most grocery stores even had to add limits to the number of food products people could purchase! Now, we definitely don’t think that panicking is the solution to any problem—even worldwide pandemi …

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a year of changes and incredible challenges. So I’m going to take a minute to ask…“How are you really doing?”If your answer is “not great”, you’re not alone. As a small business owner and a parent of school-aged children, it’s been stressful trying to juggle it all—even with a team of supportive employees behind the scenes. It’s possible you’re in the same boat, feeling overwhelmed and wondering how you’re going to manage it all. And, while we can’t make your r …

According to Time.com, over 3.3 million people in the USA have a peanut allergy. And, out of those 3 million+ people, every year approximately 150 people die from this allergy. Thanks to EpiPens and other medications that have been developed over the years, the death toll of people dying from peanut allergies has greatly decreased. Yet, having a reaction--especially as a small child--is still a very scary situation that can lead to serious health issues if not treated right away. F …

Chocolate…Friends and family…Vacation days…Some things are just better in larger quantities. But, what about your groceries?If you have a large family (or a large appetite), it’s possible that you already buy your groceries in bulk. However, if you don’t buy in bulk, you might be that person that has to make several trips a week to the store to ensure you have everything you need to make meals. Certainly, there are advantages to picking up some items--like fresh produce--on your way home from wo …

From ice cream to frozen pizzas, there are thousands of grocery store items that contain dairy.This poses a real problem if you’re someone that has a dairy allergy or sensitivity. In fact, according to FoodAllergy.org, consuming the slightest amount of any food or beverage that contains dairy can quickly cause you to experience… Bloating. Digestive issues. Hives. Nausea. Abdominal pain. The only solution to avoiding these unpleasant symptoms: Avoid all dairy produc …