Hello Reader, Honestly, friends, I can't make this stuff up. Spanx founder Sara Blakely recently shared a video from her trip to Italy on Instagram, saying that she and a friend "are two girls who are gluten-free and ate every single thing with gluten in Italy." She also showed the heavy suitcases full of Italian flour they brought home. Whether intentional or not, posts like these reinforce one of the biggest myths in the gluten-free community: that people with celiac disease can somehow...
9 days agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hello Reader, Last week, I shared three really stupid ways I've accidentally glutened myself. π
Your responses were fun to read, as many of you replied with your own stories. As it turns out, many of us have bought the wrong version of a product. I mentioned how I've been confused by Goodles, Bob's Red Mill, and Van's Waffles, since they all make a gluten-free and gluten-full version, but you all added even more to my list - spot the differences? Be careful out there... 3 Gluten-Free "Rules"...
16 days agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Friday! π Living gluten-free isn't about being perfect -- it's about doing our best, learning from our mistakes, and hopefully laughing about them later. This week I'm sharing a few of my more embarrassing gluten-free blunders, because, apparently, 14 years of living with celiac disease doesn't make me or anyone immune to dumb mistakes. π
I'm also going to share findings from a recent celiac study, and I have some exciting news to share about Love Me Gluten Free... Let's...
23 days agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Friday! There are lots of exciting things happening in the gluten-free world this week, from promising new celiac research to new products hitting store shelves. I've rounded up the news that's worth your attention -- plus a fun giveaway and one of my new favorite summer finds. Let's dive in! Could This Be the End of the Gluten Challenge? If you've ever put off getting tested for celiac disease because you couldn't imagine eating gluten again, this news is for you....
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hello Reader, This week definitely reminded me that running a small business is an emotional roller coaster. We had a customer service situation that required a lot of care. As always, my team and I did everything we could to make it right. And honestly? Ninety-nine percent of people were incredibly kind, understanding, and gracious. It's that other 1% that somehow manages to live rent-free in my head. Thankfully, this community reminds me every day why I love what I do. For every difficult...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hello Reader, I know it's Thursday instead of our usual Friday, but I wanted to get ahead of the holiday weekend. Please join me in a few hours on Facebook Live as I reveal our July "A Taste of Summer" Love Me Gluten Free box, and we kick off the holiday weekend together! π πΊπΈ π A few special notes about this week's live: I'll be coming at you Live from my hotel in New York City! π½π We're meeting TODAY, Thursday, July 2nd at 10:00 am CDT! One lucky live attendee will win a FREE Mystery Box...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hello Reader, I'm headed to New York City for one of the biggest specialty food trade shows in the country, and I can't wait to discover new gluten-free products (and hopefully a few hidden gems!) to share with you in the coming months. If all goes well, some of my favorite finds may even make their way into future Love Me Gluten Free boxes. Speaking of Love Me Gluten Free... our July "A Taste of Summer" box ships early next week! βοΈπ¦ I just checked, and we have fewer than 100 boxes...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you're excited to "officially" kick off summer this weekend. βοΈ π π I recently returned from a family trip to California feeling energized, inspired, and excited about what's ahead. And in just a few weeks, I'll be heading to New York for a trade show. Busy summer indeed ... but I wouldn't have it any other way! And while many of you are enjoying your June boxes, my team and I have been preparing our July box, themed "A Taste of Summer." We're running low on inventory, so...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hello Reader, I had the best time hanging out with you on Tuesday at our Facebook Live. Thank you for joining me! In case you missed it, you can watch the replay here. As I mentioned, I'm in sunny California on vacation with my family. We've visited Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park, and today we're driving down to Los Angeles to spend the weekend with our son, who is living there this summer for an internship. Standing in front of the largest sequoia tree of them all - General...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 3 min read