A letter & care package to someone transitioning to living GF

I once sent a gluten free care package to someone and it felt good. I love helping people and I want people to feel good about living gluten free. If you know someone that is gluten free or transitioning into living gluten free, this might be something you would want to do! It was fun shopping for the items and picking out some of my favorites to send. This is definitely something I will do in the future when I come across someone who is transitioning into living gluten free! It eases their stress and gives them an idea of some great tasting items. My letter went a little like this:

Dear (insert person's name here),

Here is a gluten free care package for you because I know firsthand that going gluten free sucks when you’ve eaten gluten-filled foods your whole life. It also sucks when everyone around you can eat gluten-filled foods and you can’t.  I'm here to tell you that it doesn't always suck. It gets better. It gets easier. I hope this makes going gluten free much easier for you. This package contains some things that have helped me stick to this gluten free lifestyle. I wish I could send you all my favorite frozen foods as well, but I can’t; instead, I will list some of my favorite things. As each month goes by, it gets a little bit easier. You will become a pro at reading labels and you’ll have the grocery aisles memorized once you get used to it. If you don’t feel better already, you will feel better soon! It took me a good three months to feel 100% normal. It is also common to have a vitamin B-12 deficiency for people who have celiac or gluten intolerance, so if you are always tired, you may want to get tested for the deficiency or start taking a B-12 vitamin daily.  Check everything you buy. Things that shouldn’t have gluten do! We have found gluten in shredded cheese! It is in everything.  When I get glutened, it is usually always from me eating something that should be gluten-free and it isn’t.  Anyways, I hope this package and list make things a bit easier.

Included here is my list for stocking your pantry and freezer. (Print & include this list in the letter or make one of your own.)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (insert your contact info here)! I know that it would’ve been so much easier if I knew someone when I had to go gluten free so I hope this will help you! I want you to know, it gets easier with time! I'm here if you ever need me, and I hope you enjoy!

Sincerely,

(insert your name here) 

Next you'll want to buy some gluten free goodies to include in the box! I threw in some KIND snacks, fruit bars, pasta, mac & cheese, chips, glutino poptarts, bisquick, and soup.

I can promise you that it will make their day to receive a care package like this! It's so helpful and makes their transition so much easier! If you've done something like this, what did you include?

xoxo,
Jade