Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Candy on a Gluten Free Diet

Gluten sensitivity has become one of the most talked about food issues today. Since many people are concerned about health issues associated with eating gluten, gluten free diets and food products are becoming more common. Gluten is a protein found in a number of grains such as wheat, rye and barley. It is present in a great number of processed foods, so those wishing to pursue a gluten free diet need to eat a lot of fresh foods and check labels on many products, not just those you would naturally assume contain grains. That even includes candies, some of which are fine for a gluten free diet but some of which should be avoided. For instance, some candies you might think are gluten free are made with malt additives which contain gluten.

If you want to find gluten free candy, one option is to look on a given candy manufacturer’s website. Since gluten free is becoming a health choice for so many people, some manufacturers are doing their best to make it easy for consumers to discover whether or not products contain gluten. They will provide a list of their gluten free products.

You can also check the websites of candy wholesalers who sell a variety of brands from different manufacturers. Sites such as blaircandy.com have done your homework for you by amassing lists of various brands and types of candy that are listed as gluten free by the manufacturers who make them. You can peruse their site to see what they list as gluten free under categories like candy bars, gummy candy, gum, lollipops, novelty candy and seasonal candy.

Websites that list gluten free seasonal candy can be a special help since candy can be such a big part of certain seasonal celebrations like Easter or Halloween. Some of the candies that are most popular during those times appear on the market for only a brief time. You may find yourself needing to find information on something in your child’s trick-or-treat bag or something given to them in a goody bag at a holiday party. When in doubt, you can always call the manufacturer directly and ask if a certain product is gluten free.

Lock & Lock Says Hello Kitty

eh kailangan ng prinsesa ng bagong baunan.. because the I one I got her, masyadong malaki :) I can’t find the perfect size for her.. made me wish na sana merong Lock & Lock na bagay sa kanya.. and then My Mom Friday shared Lock&Lock Hello Kitty collection!

WHAT?!? be careful what you wish for ang drama!

And there’s a Lock & Lock store in Eastwood Mall! wooohoo!

Lock & Lock Eastwood store is located at Eastwood Mall, 3rd floor, just beside the escalator.

I didn’t know they were on sale since my only interest is Hello Kitty.. but I end up buying baunan for my boys.

Hello Kitty collections are not included on the sale.. e ano naman? who can resist baunans as cute as these:

The pretty princess wants everything!!! I promised her I’ll buy the storage boxes pag may sarili na syang room (hopefully next year! hihi) CAn you imagine that? Hello Kitty overload!

Here’s what we got for her:

Lock & Lock Hello Kitty small food container (200 PhP more or less) and Lock & Lock Hello Kitty BPA free water bottle (300+ PhP).

Philippines Red Cross Aid Couture 2014 (Pre-loved Clothing Sale)

Whenever there is a call for relief operations, I’d go to my closest and see if there is something that I can donate..clothes are the easiest to give (and let’s not discuss why). I read from somewhere that clothes donations are overwhelming and some donations are too bongga to give to calamity victims.. sequined tops? short shorts? gowns? evening gowns? drag queen outfit? come on! Philippines Red Cross, in partnership with Procter & Gamble Philippine, thought of something to make these kind of clothing to use.. and that is through Aid Couture. It is a fund raising event where in the bongga clothes are styled and sold to the public. The clothes were washed and dried before being sold to the public. The proceeds were converted to first aid kids, food supplies, blankets, stretchers, etc for use in times of calamity and natural disasters. The first Aid Couture happened last November and this year, Aid Couture will have its second run this August 2-3 at the Glorietta and Market! Market! Activity Center. What to expect?