Is Maybelline New York Color Sensational “Made for All” Lip Color Really for All of Us?
February 9, 2019I was asked to participate in a campaign to sample the new Maybelline New York Color Sensational Made for All Lip Color in collaboration with Walgreens. I received a complimentary lipstick in the color Ruby for Me #385. Due to my celiac disease diagnosis, I immediately went to the Maybelline website where I did a search for “gluten.” Zero results were found. My next step was to call Maybelline directly via their customer service line at 1-800-944-0730. I spoke with a kind representative who indicated that she “could not confirm if the lipstick was completely gluten free as highly refined…
Burger Study Indianapolis
Prior to the Taylor Swift concert in Indianapolis this weekend, I grabbed dinner at Burger Study in downtown Indy – just a few steps from the concert venue. Burger Study is a companion restaurant to another local favorite, St. Elmo Steak…
Scotty’s Brewhouse – Slammin’ Salmon
My family loves Scotty’s Brewhouse and has dined here often over the years. We love that it was owned by a local, young businessman, Scott Wise, who cared about giving back to the community, hiring employees with disabilities, and intensely…
Dunkin Donuts Gluten Free Brownie
As many of you know, my husband and kids do not have celiac disease. They honor and support my GF needs, but they also have the occasional donut! I happily tag along when we run through our local Dunkin’ Donuts,…
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit – Wellness Suite
To celebrate my 15th wedding anniversary with my husband, we scheduled a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This was my first international trip following my celiac disease diagnosis, so I was understandably nervous about finding a resort that could accommodate…
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC – Disney Springs Orlando
If you are in the Orlando area, I strongly recommend Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC at Disney Springs. It is a gluten free and vegan bakery. While some bakeries offer a gluten free product or two, Erin McKenna’s Bakery is completely…
Cape May in Walt Disney World Beach Club Resort
During a recent girls trip to Walt Disney World, my sister-in-law and I enjoyed an amazing character breakfast at Cape May which is located in the Beach Club Resort. This was the first dining experience at Cape May for both…
The Polite Pig at Disney Springs
During a girls trip to Walt Disney World in August, my sister-in-law and I dined at the Polite Pig while we shopped at Disney Springs. This was my first time sampling their well-known barbecue options. There was an employee outside…
Kentucky Kingdom
Just 2 months after my celiac disease diagnosis, my husband and I decided to surprise our kiddos with an impromptu trip to Kentucky Kingdom. This would be my first time being away from home (and the safety of my kitchen…
