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Children’s Book: Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease?

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Giveaway of children's book Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease?

Giveaway of Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease?

Update: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner and thanks so much to all who entered the giveaway! 

I am so honored that Katie Chalmers, the author and illustrator of the unique new book, Mommy, What is Celiac Disease?, asked me to participate in the Gluten-Free Holiday Giveaway Galore x 10 event. It’s a giveaway of a signed copy of her book as well as a terrific gift package featuring gluten-free products from favorite companies and some fun and sweet surprises for kids. I just had to join in!

Children's book, Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease?

First, I have to tell you that Katie’s book is beautifully written and illustrated. Written for children who have been diagnosed with celiac, it focuses on the disease in simple terms as well as all the wonderful real food that those who are gluten free can eat.

Of course, I don’t need to tell you that I love that approach. That’s the gluten free easily—gfe—way, and it works.

Along with the text, Katie has created some truly captivating illustrations. I’ve never seen any others exactly like them before. Both Katie and her daughter have celiac and the character in the book is modeled after her daughter.

Here’s a complete listing of what’s in the goodie gift bag:

-Signed copy of Mommy, What is Celiac Disease?

–Schar 123 Milly PlayMais – dice game & biodegradable natural toy activity brick set

–Schar products: Cheese Bites, Chocolate -or- Vanilla Sandwich Creme Cookies, Hazelnut Wafers

–Pamela’s Products: Single Serve Pancake Mix, Single Serve Brownie Mix, Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Cookie two-pack, Tablespoon/teaspoon measuring spoon, kid’s sized t-shirt–color will vary

–Nature’s Path products: Peanut Butter Panda Puffs & crispy rice bars – flavors will vary, $1 off coupons

–Mary’s Gone Crackers product: one of the following: box of cookies, crackers, or Sticks & Twigs

–Snyder’s of Hanover product: bag of gluten-free pretzel sticks

–Chebe product: pizza crust mix or all-purpose bread mix

–Bob’s Sweet Stripes product: one bag of soft peppermint candy sticks

-Stuffed teddy bear (colors may vary)

-Holiday pencils, eraser, holiday notepad & plastic snowman cereal bowl

-Large holiday gift bag, small holiday gift bag, and tissue paper (will need to be assembled to use for gift packaging)

Note: Contents may vary slightly.

See all the posts in the 25 Days of Christmas series here!

Originally published December 1, 2010; updated February 22, 2022.

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Comments

  1. Mary Sharp says

    I would love to win this contest because I live in a fairly rural area and gluten free products are not readily available. I am always hesistant to buy them online because I’m afraid I wouldn’t like them. This is the perfect way for me to try them. Thanks.

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Mary–It’s looks like you are new here–welcome to gfe! 🙂 Thanks so much for all your connections/entries! I appreciate them and I know the other bloggers will, too. 🙂

      I agree on trying gluten-free products. While I use very few of them with my gfe approach, it’s nice to find a few that one can rely on and enjoy. I know you will love Katie’s book, too. Often a book intended for children is a great way to explain the need to eat gluten free to anyone you know. Best of luck in the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Debbie–It looks like you are new to gfe—welcome! 🙂 Love your comment … we all are looking for that holiday cheer. 😉

      Best of luck!
      Shirley

      Reply

  17. Lesli Hendrix says

    I love this giveaway because it is something i can give to my 4 year old to feel special. She usually gets left out of fun giveaways and this is something designed especially for her!!

    [email protected]

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Lesli–It looks like this is your first time commenting on gfe–I’m so happy to have you here! 🙂 Yes, winning this giveaway would be a delight for your daughter.

      Best of luck to you!
      Shirley

      Reply

  19. Jessica says

    This pack would make my life over the holidays so much easier! I would LOVE it to educate my family and show them that GF does not taste awful like they assume!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Elizabeth–Great to see you again! 🙂 Oh, you made me chuckle on the roasted chickpeas … they are so addictive, aren’t they? 😉 Thanks for reminding me to add some (okay, a LOT … LOL) to my grocery list!

      Good luck to you on the giveaway! Katie had definitely put together a deligthful prize package.

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply

  22. Judy Doyle says

    thank you for all you have been doing for each of us. I signed up for the emails and looking forward to reading them!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Judy–This looks like your first time commenting here at gfe–welcome! And, what a sweet comment, too. 🙂 Thanks so much for the subscription and your very kind words!

      Good luck, dear. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply

  23. stephanie says

    I’d love to win because my 5yo son was recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant and we need all the help we can get!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi stephanie–Looks like you are new to gfe–welcome! This would indeed be a great giveaway for you to win. 🙂 Please take a look around gfe, too … especially at the Recipes page. There are so many easy recipes that your son and whole family would enjoy. 😉

      Good luck!
      Shirley

      Reply

  24. Jennifer R. says

    I would love to win this giveaway because I work at an early intervention program that provides services to kids with developmental disabilities, many who are GF due to autism or celiac/gluten intolerance. I am gluten intolerant, and I know it’s hard enough to deal with eating GF as an adult. I always feel really bad for the kiddos that have to deal with it, and many families that live in this rural area are low income and don’t have access to transportation to get food at the nearest Sprouts or Whole Foods which are 40 miles away. I’d love to give this to a family who really needs it this Christmas!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Jennifer R.–We have another Jennifer R. here at gfe, but it looks like you are new–welcome! 🙂 That is an admirable reason for wanting to win for sure. Hope you’re educating these folks on living gluten free the easy way with a focus on real food, which is readily available everywhere, more economical, and healthier, but, yes, some special treats from time to time are nice for all. 😉

      Thanks for your hard work in this arena, plus all your entries. Best of luck to you!
      Shirley

      Reply

  27. Tracy Mc says

    Hello, I would love to win this for my son, this will be our first GF and Dairy Free Christmas for my son. Many of the products are not available where I am and I need to travel about 5 hours to find some of them.

    Thank you for the amazing offer. What a great start

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Tracy Mc–So good to see you again! 🙂 Hope you’ve been doing well with gf/df the last several months. This package would definitely be fun to win … good luck!

      Shirley

      Reply

  29. Danielle says

    All fingers and toes crossed for this! I’m recently diagnosed with celiac and live in an extremely remote area (I drive 30 miles to a tiny store with few gf options, 250 to a “real” store). I would love to try these!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Danielle–Such a cute comment! 🙂 Looks like you are new to gfe–welcome! I’m in a rural area myself; that’s part of the reason I ended up developing my gfe approach, with an emphasis on naturally gluten-free foods, products, and recipes. 😉 Some gf specialty treats to try from time to time can be fun though! 🙂

      Good luck!
      Shirley

      Reply

  31. Jennifer Smith says

    I would love to win this to give to my friend Gina, whose son, has had a neuroblastoma, before he was diagnosed with celiac disease.

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Kristen–Looks like you are new to gfe as well as being new to gluten free–welcome! 🙂 Thanks for entering the giveaway. Hope you’ll take a look around gfe and see my approach which focuses on real food that’s naturally gluten free (plus healthier and more economical), some mainstream processed foods, and some gf specialty products like those in this giveaway.

      Good luck!
      Shirley

      Reply

  40. Susan says

    I would to win because as a fairly new gluten free dieter the hardest things for me has been finding things that taste good and recipes.

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Susan–Welcome to gfe, and wow on all your entries! I agree there are many gf specialty products that leave a lot to be desired. I know many love the products offered in this giveaway. I rarely use gf specialty products myself, hence I have a ton of easy, delicious recipes here at gfe. I hope you’ll get a moment to check some of them out. Best of luck in the giveaway! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply

  50. Karen says

    My newly diagnosed ten-year-old daughter would really appreciate winning a bag!! It has been more difficult for her to adjust to a gluten-free diet than watching her carbohydrates for Type 1 diabetes! She doesn’t know any other children with Celiac.

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Karen–Welcome to gfe! This would be a great package for your daughter, especially Katie’s book. 🙂 Yes, dealing with celiac and Type 1 diabetes at the same time can be challenging. I have some recipes using almond flour and coconut sugar, which are both low glycemic. Other recipes can be adapted to use both. Best of luck with everything, including the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply

  60. Denise says

    I would like to win because i just had a 2 month old baby that i will have to explain celiac disease to someday.

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Denise–Good to see you again! 🙂 This would definitely be a wonderful book to add to your bookshelf for sharing with your daughter in the future.

      Good luck in the giveaway!
      Shirley

      Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Susan R–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Thanks for entering the giveaway … it’s always fun to try new things and there are some good ones in this package. 😉

      Best of luck!
      Shirley

      Reply

  63. Tia says

    While I can enter in numerous ways, I think I will just leave some comment love (even though you have a lot already) and be on my way. I think many more people could use appreciate this prize more than I. Not that I would appreciate it. Still don’t know if Max will end up with Celiac Disease, let alone have to explain to all his friends why his mom won’t allow regular pizza in the house. And, I am a super huge fan of Panda Puffs, or as Max calls them, Panda Puss. (Still working on those f’s.)

    xoxo,
    Tia 😛

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    • Shirley says

      Hey Tia–Many thanks on the comment love! A girl can never have enought of that. 🙂 “Panda Puss” … too cute! Those f’s can be difficult. I remember my late FIL trying to teach Son to say Florida. Same deal … Son would say Slorida. However, he finally found out that he could say it if he shouted it out. LOL

      xoxo,
      Shirley

      Reply

  69. Elizabeth says

    I would love to win this giveaway because my 17 year old son is getting ready to leave for college (!) and I would love to send him off with a basket of safe and delicious treats!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hey there, Elizabeth–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 I remember when Son went off to college … exclamation point indeed. 😉

      Good luck in the giveaway!
      Shirley

      Reply

  78. Betsy says

    Hi Shirley – Thanks for stopping by my site and leaving such nice comments! Glad to be part of this giveaway with you. 🙂

    Take care,
    Betsy

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hey SunnyB–We’ve connected elsewhere, but it looks like it’s your first time commenting here … welcome to gfe. 🙂 Thanks for all the entries, and good luck!

      Shirley

      Reply

  82. CJ says

    I liked “gfe” on facebook and added you as a friend. I would also love to win this because I love being able to try new products. Being a crazily poor medical student it is very hard for me to “try” new GF products. With little time on my hands to make meals from scratch, this prize package would be a great opportunity to try new products that I could use in the future! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi CJ–It looks like you are new to gfe—welcome! 🙂 Thanks for the connections! Best of luck in the giveaway and I hope you’ll check out my recipes for some quick and easy cooking options, too. 😉

      Good luck!
      Shirley

      Reply

  83. Lisa S. says

    I ‘liked’ Mommy, What is CD? on Facebook.
    I also sent it to be posted on our blog for the Portland Metro GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group)branch. We are re-starting a kid’s group and this will be a nice resource for the parents.

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Lisa S.–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Thanks for spreading the word on the giveaway, too. Kudos on re-starting a children’s group … they are needed! The support group I lead is a family group, which also works well. 😉

      Best of luck, Lisa!
      Shirley

      Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Alisa–Thanks for stopping by and entering the giveaway! It’s wonderful to see this info get out in such great children’s books, isn’t it? It helps the kids themselves understand and others as well. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply

  86. Amy says

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’d like to win because I’m gluten intolerant who is on a very limited budget. I am tired of eating brown rice and these foods luck fun and different!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Amy–My pleasure to host this giveaway in conjunction with Katie and the other participating bloggers! Welcome to gfe. 🙂 Good luck on the giveaway and hope you’ll take a look at my Recipes page, because you’re right brown rice gets old. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply

  87. Janelle says

    I’m a facebook fan and subscribe via email. I am fairly new to the gluten free thing and am supposed to be working my kids into gluten free as well. I would love a package like this to show them (and myself) that there is good food out there without gluten in it. Thanks!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Janelle–Welcome to gfe and thanks for entering the giveaway! 🙂 This would be a great package for your family’s transition to gluten free. I hope you’ll take a look around gfe and especially at my Recipes page. Kids love to make the flourless peanut butter cookies and many other easy and tasty recipes here. 😉

      Good luck to you!
      Shirley

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  88. Lori Williams says

    I would love to win this contest because my son just recently found out that he has Celiac Disease and this would be a great help for him, as he switches to a GF eating lifestyle. Thanks! Lori @ [email protected]

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Lori–So nice to see you again! 🙂 This book and package would be a great resource for your son. Thanks for all the entries! Good luck, 😉

      Shirley

      Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Gail–Looks like you’re new to gfe–welcome! 🙂 It IS a great giveaway! Many thanks to Katie for sponsoring most of it as well as a few other vendors. Thanks for you entries … good luck! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply

  99. jenn says

    I would love to win this. My dd is gf and will not try new things much. This will help to try new things and have stuff in the cabinet that she said no thank you to.

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Darcy–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Yes, the book would be a great resource for your family and the goodies would be enjoyed by your four children. Best of luck!

      Shirley

      Reply

  101. SLS says

    I would like to win this prize because I’m interested in trying more products that are gluten free, so I can make the switch.

    atlmuzikfanzinc at gmail dot com

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  118. Amo says

    I would like to win this giveaway because I have celiac disease and my whole family eats gluten free. This book would be great to help me explain to my 2 yr old why we all have to eat gluten-free! All the products would also be fantastic to save us a little money!! Thank you!
    [email protected]

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Amo–It’s so good to see you here at gfe again! 🙂 I think this would definitely be a terrific book for your 2-year old and yes, you’d enjoy the products very much, too. 😉 Thanks for so many entries … good luck, dear!

      Shirley

      Reply

  141. Susan says

    I have become a fan on facebook and shared some info there…I am really happy with info I found today…Pumkin Martini? Cornn chip stuffing! Awesome!!! I would love to win as I am in a new area an dunsure what some of my options are for GF dining and there is still always the food and ingredients dilemma.

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  142. Erin says

    This is such a great way to learn about new blogs that are directly related to my interest in gluten free. I have celiac and I would love to win this pack so I can share of information with my family. I think the book would help my grandmother understand. Thanks, Erin
    [email protected]

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Erin–Nice to meet you here at gfe. 🙂 Katie’s book is a lovely, easy-to-understand explanation on celiac for anyone.

      Best of luck, Erin!
      Shirley

      Reply

  146. Janet says

    I would like to win this package because I have five year old twins girls with Celiac Disease. They just started Kindergarten a few months ago and already we have dealt with difficult situations concerning food and art supplies. I think this book would help them to better understand why they need to avoid gluten and it could even help their teachers to better understand it to!

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Janet–It looks like you are new here–welcome to gfe! 🙂 I’m not surprised on the challenges your girls have faced at school. They can seem overwhelming. I think it gets easier over time, even with children, as they learn to look out for themselves, educating others in the process. Katie’s book would be excellent for your girls, their teachers, and family members, too.

      Best of luck!
      Shirley

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  147. Melanie says

    Okay, I am goi g to attempt to do all the posting and joining that are requirements to enter to win which are quite a bit (I am on Facebook but haven’t got a clue about tweet g and twitter so that’s a little daunting) Now you ask so why enter then? The obvious…who doesn’t like to win a prize or gift I mean wooooohooo and thank you! But the real driving force is me and my life which is in some serious need of health help. I am ahem, 54 but about 38 in my mind and I have been in some serious stress for the last 14 years with it being of the richter scale I the last 3-4. As a result I am grossly overweight 50 ish pounds need to come off, blood pressure needs to come down, glucose levels need to come down and this “tire” around my middle needs to disappear! I constantly feel bloated and still crave cards but feel gloggy afterwards. My two cousins who are Chiropracters and loving parents of a Celiac kid are pretty sure I having this same situation and have recommended going gluten free. Okay starting my research and yikes it’s overwhelming and unclear and and and! I really need the loving embrace of this collection to jump start me into my new and heather life EASILY! Please! I am so looking forward to feeli g better by changing my eating as well as the lifestyle changes I am already applying but I am confused and overwhelmed and don’t really know how to start and stay EASILY gluten free! Thank for providing a great opportunity for me to jumpstart myself into a heather New Year! Hope you pick me :0) Melanie

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Melanie–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 One entry is all you need, don’t get overwhelmed by all the possible options. 😉 Thanks for the connections though!

      Start out with your new gluten-free diet by considering all your favorite foods that are naturally gluten free from real food like meat, seafood, fruit, veggies, and most dairy to mainstream processed foods that are gluten free, with just a few gf specialty products in the mix. That’s the gfe approach and the easiest, most economical, and healthiest way to eat gluten free in my opinion. Look on the sidebar under “gfe’s tip sheets” for 50 Foods You Can Eat Today as a starting point (not all foods you’d want to eat daily, but it’s a transitional thing) and 50 Meals That Are GFE. The latter will get you thinking about all the foods and meals you already eat that are gluten free.

      A couple more points … I don’t choose the winners, random.org does that for me. 😉 And, I do recommend that you get tested for celiac before going gluten free. Once one goes gluten free, celiac testing will be inaccurate. Finding out that one has celiac disease can be important for medical personnel knowing how to treat you and taking your condition seriously, and for you as far as having the conviction to stay gluten free. Maybe your cousins can direct you to a doctor for celiac testing. A negative test doesn’t rule out a serious non-celiac issue, but it is a hoop that most advise jumping through.

      All the best and good luck in the giveaway,
      Shirley

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  148. jill carl says

    Hello–that looks like a fantastic giveaway.I’d sure like to win this to share with my grandaughter who is 7 and is a Celiac. thanks

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  149. Angela says

    I liked “Gluten free easily” on facebook since I just started taking it out of my 3 year old daughter’s diet this week and already see changes! I want so badly for her to get better and need all the help I can get and would love to win any products that might help us out!

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Angela–It looks like you are new to gfe–welcome! 🙂 That’s awesome that you are seeing improvements with your daughter already! Please take a look around gfe at the tips sheets on the sidebar and the recipes page, where there are tons of super easy meal and dessert ideas.

      Good luck!
      Shirley

      Reply

  150. Joanne says

    I would love this gift package. I’d send some of the snacks to my daughter in college, who has celiac and has a hard time finding snacks that are GF. The rest would go to my daughter and grandson-who also have celiac. What a gift! Never seen such an awesome gift that would be more perfect for someone with celiac. Awesome!

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  151. Patti says

    I would like to win this give away, because my son was just diagnosed with celiac. I think having a book to help explain this, and goodies to try alternatives to his favorite snacks that we have not been able to try yet.

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Patti–Hope you’ll take a look around gfe–welcome! 🙂 There’s very helpful info for those who are newly diagnosed on my sidebar and many easy recipes that taste just like normal food on my Recipe page.

      Thanks for entering the giveaway–best of luck to you! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply

  152. Linda Hayesq says

    I am trying to cook for a sick friend who is gluten intolerant. I NEED help. The products would be great. I’d give the book to my local library so many children can be helped.

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Linda–Sounds like you have a good plan if you win! 🙂 Thanks so much for entering the giveaway. Since you are taking care of a sick gluten-intolerant friend (thank you for that), be sure to look at the tip sheets on the side bar, which will give you menu ideas and on the recipe page for easy, delicious gfe recipes.

      Shirley

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  155. Karen Shirley says

    What a wonderful package of incredible gluten free items and an amazing book! We already have a copy (and did a review on our site) but would love to win the other items or give the book to one of the many deserving celiacs we know!

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  156. Bonnie says

    I liked and friended you on facebook.

    I love your blog, recently gone gluten free and have been finding so many store bought GF products expensive and recipes complicated. Your idea and philosophy being gluten free eiasly is exactly what I needed. Thank you, You have helped so much!

    Bonnie

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  157. Christy says

    I would love to win this giveaway. My 10 year old was recently diagnosed and I’m sure many of are will be following suite. I must admit, a diagnosis before the holidays has been overwhelming. We’re trying to adjust to this new life. Birthday parties, camp, club meetings, holidays, and social function planning is SO difficult for me and on a very small food budget it’s been high stress this holiday season!

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  160. Judy S says

    I would like to show this book to my grandkids. It would help explain why Gramma can’t eat everything that they do. It’s funny that they used to ask every time “Is this GF?” before they would eat anything. But now they can’t tell.

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  162. Marcia Irving says

    Liked on facebook.

    Thank you for the wonderful opportunity. I would love to be able to win this prize as being a single parent of a gluten free household can be expensive at times. This would really help us out.
    Plus what a wonderful book to read to my son to explain why we do not eat things others do.

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  163. jenn s says

    Hi,
    I just read the article about Katie’s book that was printed in The Buffalo News. I live in a small town about 30 miles south of Buffalo. My youngest daughter is 7 and was just diagnosed with celiac disease in November. When she was 2, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She has been on an insulin pump since she was 4 and is doing great! She had no symptoms of celiac, but, her routine blood work done by her diabetes doctor showed the markers for celiac. After the upper endoscopy, we knew for sure. We met with a nutritionist, and things are going very well. It is more work for sure, but it helps us to all be healthier! Our other 3 children had blood work done to test for celiac…and my second daughters(she’ll be 11 on 01-01-11) results came back positive. She will be meeting with a GI doctor on Dec. 22nd, I’m sure this will be to schedule an upper endoscopy. She cried at first when we told her, but then realized this is something that would bring her and her sister closer together. I would love to win this giveaway to surprise my girls with some goodies

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  164. Jenny says

    Would love to win this giveaway because i’d really like to win the book for my niece. The GF foods for her would be excellent too!

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  168. Mary Sharp says

    I’m so happy to have won this contest. I am just as happy to have found Shirley and her great blog. The advice that you offer helps us out in so many ways. You are such a blessing to those of us with this disease. To have someone to be able to go to with all of our questions is really truly amazing. Thank you again, Shirley.

    Mary Sharp

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Mary–Belated, but big congrats on winning this giveaway! It will be fun to receive that package for sure. 🙂

      Now, gosh, on your super kind and sweet words … thank you! I hope I and gfe can live up to your expectations. 😉

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply

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