Our darling girl was diagnosed with type one diabetes (T1D) on this day in 2016. We take the occasion to honor Ellie’s strength, courage, and hard work in managing her health. Living with T1D can be...
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Ellie will be reading and signing her book, Type One Diabetes A-Z, around the Ozarks. Please join us if you can. We love to connect with other T1D famil...
Happy Halloween! Managing type one diabetes (T1D) during a candy-centric holiday doesn’t have to be scary. We’re sharing tips and tricks to safely enjoy your treats....
We’re eagerly anticipating fall—crisp mornings, leaves in captivating colors, cozy sweaters, everything pumpkin spice, episodes of Gilmore Girls on repeat, and an entire season that invites you to...
When Ellie’s dad was a little boy, his mom sang “School Days” to him. I only know a few lines from Ellie’s own childhood when Jeff would sing it to her. As I pack diabetes supplies, I find mys...
Please mark your calendars! Ellie will be reading and signing her book, Type One Diabetes A-Z, around the Ozarks and connecting with other kids with T1D. It’s gratifying to be a part of in-person ev...
Action Alert: Time to duck into a phone booth and emerge in your superhero costume complete with cape! The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is reaching out with a time-sensitive update on ...
In honor of recently celebrated Mother’s Day and Earth Day, here’s a post about Mother Earth. The tie in is a bit of a stretch, but we were inspired by Earth Day celebrations, posts, and articles ...
National Library Week is winding down, and we couldn’t let the occasion pass without thanking the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) for welcoming Ellie to its spring conference and pr...
Our thanks to Access Launch (a magazine distributed to 370+ school districts in Missouri) for profiling Ellie, telling her story, highlighting her book (Type One Diabetes A-Z), and e...