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Do you need a gift guide for special needs care providers? If you have a special needs child, then you probably have a team of people to shop for each holiday season. Mr. Diggy’s classroom team alone is usually around ten people, never mind the slew of folks who support him and our family outside of school. Depending on… Read More
Are you ready to grill your pizza? Homemade pizza tends to have a mediocre reputation. Unless you have installed a several-thousand-dollar imported Neapolitan-style pizza oven in your backyard, it can really be hit or miss. But if you have a teen or tween with a growing appetite, it can be appealing to make a batch of this crowd-pleaser without the extra… Read More
It is the season for fall treats. School is back in full swing, which means it is time for bake sales, parties and get-togethers. If you have a dairy- and gluten-free crew, it can be hard to find a recipe to please. I’ve found success with this recipe from Betty Rocker, though it definitely has both tree nuts and peanuts,… Read More
Do you need to rethink the holidays for your special needs family? Eighteen people from four states. Food allergies. Picky eaters. Spirited discussions. Multiple football games on multiple screens. Your autistic child’s routine turned upside down. If the upcoming holiday season has you dreading what is supposed to be a celebratory time, then it’s time for you to rethink the… Read More
Are you ready to host a Color Street party? A Color Street party is an easy way to have a “mom’s night in,” ladies’ night or even a night out at a cafe or wine bar. Color Street is super-portable, which means any place you can get people together, you can have a Color Street party. Plus, it’s an easy… Read More
The Special Needs Photo Session: If you have a family member with special needs, you may have given up on the idea of capturing family photos altogether. Certainly this is not something we do very often, but we do try every few years. We wrangle everyone into some collared shirts and find a way to document everyone’s growth over time. … Read More
The Fall 2019 Causebox was once again filled with full-sized, thoughtful products, that are in some way supportive of the planet and its inhabitants. There were a few choices to made in the Fall 2019 Causebox – which isn’t always the case with this particular subscription box service. What was in my Fall 2019 Causebox? (Malin+Goetz) Recovery Treatment Oil… Read More
Dear B- You were meant to be an autism sibling. You didn’t know this when you were born – and, truthfully, neither did we. We didn’t know when you were born that you would be a brother, let alone a brother to our non-stop, nonverbal, ping-pong ball whom we call Mr. Diggy. And we certainly didn’t know that you would… Read More
Do you need a self-care challenge? It can be easy to lose track of you in your role as special needs parent. But just like putting your oxygen mask on first in an airplane, you have to find a way to maintain your own mental and physical health, or you will be less effective in managing your child. You are… Read More
The Color Street Fall 2019 Collection continues to provide Color Street fans with plenty of on-trend, on-point options. Some are seasonal specialities, and others are sure to become timeless Color Street classics. All are guaranteed to brighten your fall. Shop the Color Street Fall 2019 Collection here. Color Street Fall 2019 Collection Solids: Solids include the return of Swiss and… Read More
