Just Allergy Things...

Just Allergy Things... those things that only those with allergies understand/do!

1) Carrying a mini pharmacy around in your bag. Antihistamines of different types? Steroid Cream? Epipens? Moisturiser? Hand Wipes? Steroid tablets for mild reactions? With all this and more, it's a wonder any of us can carry our handbags around!

2) Ringing restaurants before you even go out. "Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me your allergy policy, I am allergic to x, y, z and I would like to dine at your restaurant" You usually have a pre thought out speech for when you call or email a new restaurant so that you can establish whether or not you can actually eat there.

3) Reading all the labels. Before even placing that packet into the shopping cart, instinct tells you to flip it over and scrutinise the ingredients list. It doesn't matter if you have had that product before, or even if it states it is free of your allergies, you will always read the ingredients!

4) Taking your own food... everywhere. School Camps, Dinner out, Parties, Holidays and many more situations require you to take your own food purely because they cannot cater for your allergies or it is just simpler to take your own food.

5) Feeling the need to educate those around you. So someone at the next table made a snide comment about how long you took talking to the waiter, or made fun of you for reading a label on that snack you have in your handbag. Rather than let it slide, you feel the need to inform them that they are a little misinformed.

6) Being a whiz in the kitchen. With all your allergies it can be hard to buy things in the supermarket or at cafe's. So you whip up a quick batch of cookies, cupcakes, slices etc and there you have it! Allergy friendly treats. When you have allergies you get really good at cooking as you have to do it a little more often than other people might.

I'm not saying any of these things are bad, they are just some facts of life when you have allergies! Did I miss anything? What are your: Just Allergy Things...

Don't forget to enter the giveaway on the facebook page for a great QV or Kinnerton gift pack! facebook.com/theeczemaexperienceblog

Giveaway!

Time for a giveaway!

There will be two winners!

Winner One:
5x Kinnerton Chocolate Bars

Winner Two:
1x QV Shampoo
1x QV Conditioner
1x QV Gentle Wash
1x QV Cream
1x Dermaid
1x Sensitive Sunscreen
1x Flare Up Cream
1x Flare Up Wash
1x Flare Up Bath Oil

It is really simple to enter, it only takes 3 steps!

1) Go to www.facebook.com/theeczemaexperienceblog and like the page and the pinned giveaway post

2) Comment your best eczema or allergy tip on the post and tag a friend who would like the pack!

3) Share the post to your own timeline!

Winner will be chosen on the 1st of September so enter now for your chance to win!

Big thanks to Ego and Kinnerton for sponsoring this giveaway! :D