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Hello Kraft Community, we are very excited to share some great news with you. As loyal Kraft Community members we have heard your desire to do more fun things in the community and we are happy to announce in January 2010 we will be making some changes so you can connect and share food ideas in more ways than ever!
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We will remind you again before the transition occurs but wanted to let you in on the exciting news!!
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Sep 16, 2009 12:37 AM
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> I'm a teacher who has had students with nut allergies
> and other with diabetes, so treats can be tricky.
> When my own kids have birthdays, I have made little
> e gift bags with non-food treats like pencils,
> erasers, and stickers, since our school is also big
> on healthy eating. Our state law also states that
> all food given out in class must be store bought, so
> I've also given out individually wrapped candies at
> the end of the day so the students can take them home
> and the parent can decide there.
I'm a Headstart (Pre-K) teacher in the state of Texas and our food nutritional guidelines are also the same.
Welcome to the board julie113 and thanks for addressing this. 
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Sep 15, 2009 10:23 PM
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I'm a teacher who has had students with nut allergies and other with diabetes, so treats can be tricky. When my own kids have birthdays, I have made little gift bags with non-food treats like pencils, erasers, and stickers, since our school is also big on healthy eating. Our state law also states that all food given out in class must be store bought, so I've also given out individually wrapped candies at the end of the day so the students can take them home and the parent can decide there.
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Sep 15, 2009 8:55 PM
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> the school my children attend is nut/peanut free as
> well as shell fish free. with 4 kids with different
> likes and dislikes, it's becoming increasingly
> difficult to find snacks that they can take to
> school. not all companies disclose on their products
> that something could have come in contact or has nuts
> in them. is there a list of all different
> pre-packaged foods that are nut/ peanut free?
Our school nurse has a list of the most common snacks/foods that kids usually bring that may cause a problem. You could try asking yours, it's at least a place to start.
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Sep 15, 2009 8:40 PM
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the school my children attend is nut/peanut free as well as shell fish free. with 4 kids with different likes and dislikes, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find snacks that they can take to school. not all companies disclose on their products that something could have come in contact or has nuts in them. is there a list of all different pre-packaged foods that are nut/ peanut free?
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Sep 14, 2009 1:26 AM
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> My daughters kindergarten classroom is nut-free. Her
> birthday is this week and I would love to send in a
> treat to share with her class, but I am scared to
> send in any baked goods that may set off an allergy -
> any ideas of some yummy, but nut free treats?
I found this link from an elementary school that is nut free. If you scroll down the page you will find some good snack ideas to make or buy for you daughter upcoming bithday party.
http://wk.sdmaonline.com/content/peanut-free
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Sep 13, 2009 10:13 PM
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Welcome to the community, Groovydrm! What an awesome tip, thanks!
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Sep 13, 2009 7:15 PM
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I was told by a teacher that Walmart and Sam's Club bakeries make nut free cup cakes and goodies .
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Sep 12, 2009 2:41 PM
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and I would not at all be offended if
> another parent called and asked what was ok and what
> was not. I would thankful and appreciative.
That was the case with the parent here. She was feeling 'bad' that this had to be a concern for anyone else. I was thinking it was a simple enough thing to work around/with so all the kids had fun.
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Sep 11, 2009 2:48 PM
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I am a parent of a child with nut allergies and I would like to commend you ladies on caring about the safety of such children. Thank you! I pray you and your family have a wonderful school year. 
I have talked with my daughter's teacher and she knows what she can and can not have...so do ask the teacher, and I would not at all be offended if another parent called and asked what was ok and what was not. I would thankful and appreciative.
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Sep 10, 2009 4:18 PM
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Fruit Kabobs are always fun! Just use a drinking straw to thread them on instead of something sharp!
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Sep 8, 2009 8:51 PM
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Welcome to the community Amy. =)
My daughter has had a class like that for the last few years. Snickerdoodles go over well. I know at our school they ask you to send the recipe in so the parent of the child can look it over to make sure there's nothing in it (they're more familiar with picking things out fast.) Also make sure your cookie sheets (or baking pan) was sterilized well from when you last used it. I kept a separate set of cookie sheets for classroom baked goods since the child has a life threatening allergy with it.
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Sep 8, 2009 12:39 PM
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Fresh fruit! Yummy, healthy, nature's candy! Even with whipped topping (check labels) you're doing fine!
Rice Krispie Treats are always a hit! Just be certain to read the labels of your ingredients to be sure no nuts or nut oils, etc, are in there, and to notice if it's labeled that they are made where or processed where there are nut products (avoid this, of course).
Other great treats are sugar cookies, oatmeal cookies, cupcakes, jello jigglers, and so on. Just read the labels! Also, sometimes the parent gives the teacher a list for just such an occasion as this. As a parent, the baked goods are scarier...
Some great resources for recipes are www.foodallergy.org, and www.allergykids.org
I would also speak with the parent(s) of the allergic child, for suggestions, and to let them know you are making something but are being diligent about checking the labels thoroughly. My son (6 yrs) knows that if there is no label, such as with homemade treats, he may not eat it, unless I specify he can (which I may do after speaking with the person preparing the treat).
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Sep 8, 2009 11:20 AM
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My daughters kindergarten classroom is nut-free. Her birthday is this week and I would love to send in a treat to share with her class, but I am scared to send in any baked goods that may set off an allergy - any ideas of some yummy, but nut free treats?
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