Gluten Free Website: The Gluten Free Frenzy Website has giveaways, recipes and much more. It's a great website and I recommend you checking it out.
http://www.glutenfreefrenzy.com/
Green Blog:
Not every green blog is going to have exclusively gluten free items but a lot of times they will include a gluten free product. So reading green blogs is a great way to find new beauty products. One blog that I have been enjoying lately is the Organic Beauty Junkie. She has so much knowledge on safe non-toxic beauty products and I really enjoy reading her blog. She even started her own etsy shop.
Check out her blog at: http://organicbeautyjunkie.blogspot.com/
31 Gifts: I received two 31 Gift bags for Christmas and I thought I would feature them because I have really enjoyed using them this month. In California using paper bags at a store will now cost you a fee. Reusable bags are great because they help the environment but sometimes they are just to small. I received the pink bag to use as a reusable bag and it works great. It is roomy and good for bigger items. Another great feature is that it is insulated to keep cold foods cold so it really helps if your going to multiple stores. I think this bag is perfect for us Celiacs because we often have to bring our own meals to parties and potlucks so this bag is very convenient. The black bag can be use multiple ways so you can you use it for around the house or use it to put groceries into as well. They are really good quality and sturdy. They have a lot of different bags too like diaper bags, duffel bags, totes, and more. Plus the prints they come in are so cute. You can even have a name embroidered on them. Prices vary and you can click this link to find out more and order.
https://www.mythirtyone.com/248800
Udi's Tortillas: I was more of a corn tortilla fan before being diagnosed with Celiac Disease so I didn't think I would miss flour tortillas much. I was so wrong. I missed making burritos. So I tried some gluten free tortilla brands but they tasted more like wraps than flour tortillas. I even tried gluten free frozen burritos but it wasn't the same especially when you want a homemade burrito that is fresh and has the ingredients you want in it. Then I found Udi's Tortillas. They taste homemade and way better than regular store flour tortillas. They are amazing. You have to try them. There about $5.00 a pack which is expensive so I don't buy them all the time but when I do it's worth it.
http://udisglutenfree.com/
Milton's Cheddar Cheese Crackers: I found these crackers at Sprouts and they were on sale two bags for six dollars. I decided to try some. They taste like cheez-it crackers but are a lot better for you. Besides being certified gluten free, it's non-GMO, free of high fructose corn syrup, rBST free, Kosher, peanut and nut free, vegetarian, has no trans fat and is baked instead of fried.
http://www.miltonsbaking.com/
Silk Cashew Milk: Silk Cashew Milk is my new favorite milk. I like it better than almond milk! Cashew Milk does not have a strong after taste compared to almond milk and it's very healthy for you. I prefer the unsweetened flavor because the original flavor is very sweet. The unsweetened milk has only 25 calories per serving! It has 50% more calcium than regular cow milk. It's perfect for making drinks like hot chocolate and smoothies and I cant wait to try to make ice cream with it when summer time comes around. Sorry Almond Milk but Cashew Milk has replaced you. It Costs the same as almond milk and you can find it at health stores and even Walmart. It's Gluten Free, Soy Free, and Dairy Free, Casein Free and NON GMO.
http://silk.com/
Andalou Naturals Hand Cream: Since I cook all my meals I am always washing my hands which makes my hands dry out. I wanted to try a new hand cream so I decided to try the Andalou Naturals hand cream to see if could help. It did and it is wonderful. I got it in the scent Lavender. It smells so good and you only need a little bit because it's a bit thick. It really just helps your hands feel hydrated and soft. This product is actually a Path of Light product so 100% of the profits will go to help socially responsible projects. Andalou Naturals is such a great company. All their products are certified gluten free so you don't have to worry about gluten cross contamination. This product is cruelty free (all their products are), non-GMO, made in the U.S.A., fair trade, and certified organic.
The price on their site is $8.95.
http://andalou.com/index.php/
Primal Pit Paste: I have a full review of this product that you can see if you click here. I love this deodorant because it's free of toxic ingredients like aluminum but it actually works. It is gluten free and cruelty free. It's pretty affordable and you can check them out on www.primalpitpaste.com
It Happened One Night:
So I wanted to add a classic movie at the end of my favorites because its a big part of who I am. My Aunt and Dad used to have me watch a lot of classics and musicals growing up. I think they are so well written and I hope you go out there and watch some because you don't know what your missing. I am not a big fan of current romantic comedy's or dramas. Of course I do like some current romantic movies but they really have to impress me and that's because of the quality of classic love stories. They made you believe in the story and in the couple. The one I want to share this month is one of my favorite romantic comedies of all time. It's called It Happened One Night. There are some remakes so make sure it stars Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. I had never seen a Clark Gable movie before (I know how could I have not seen one? There is just a lot of classic movies out there.) so I didn't understand all the hype. Surely he wasn't as amazing as Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper or James Stewart (my favorite classic actors). I was very wrong. He is just as amazing. He is now on my list of favorite actors. Every movie I have seen in him since he makes you believe in and love his character. The movie is so well written and won five Oscars. They won for best picture, best actor, best actress, best screenplay and best director. There a only a small amount of movies that have accomplished this. It scores a 98% on rotten tomatoes. It is about a rich woman who runs away and meets a dashing newspaper writer. They end up having to travel with each other and of course run into crazy adventures. It also is where the iconic hitchhiking scene originated. You can rent it on amazon, google play and iTunes.
Thanks so much for checking out my December favorites. Have you tried any of these products? What was your experience with them? Feel free to comment and don't forget to subscribe. Have a wonderful week. -Sylvia
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