A Major Announcement and Christmas Books

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

To join the waitlist for the ecourse (estimated release mid January) head here jenniferlefforge.podia.com/28f7e929-5953-474f-a2ad-cca13cd0bb42 and if you want to join us on Patreon (patrons will received a significant discount and an early release date) head here: www.patreon.com/jenlefforge

[@tannerclark4019]

I love seeing you so frequently! It is like checking in with a good friend at the end of the day. ❤

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

What a kind comment, Tanner! Thank you!

[@thecleaningteacher638]

Absolutely…this is a treat to see Jen every day. My favorite gluten free bread is Little Northern Bakehouse (sprouted honey oat bread is my favorite flavor). It’s in the refrigerated section at Sprouts. The key to GF bread is always toasting it!

[@BertheJ10]

So true what a great comment thank you Jen has been my dinner companion for the past 4 days I dislike eating alone it’s has been so lovely thank you Jen

[@SerenityByJill]

Can I just say how happy I am to see a new video from you every day this week!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

@@SerenityByJill thank you Jill!

[@goofygirl1311]

You can always use corn tortillas to make breakfast burritos. My latest obsession for breakfast, however, has been Chia pudding. Yes, it's been a thing for awhile but I finally tried it and now I have it every morning - 2T chia seeds, 1/2 cup almond milk, a couple of squirts of liquid Stevia, about a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, sugar free maple syrup, about 4 crumbled pecans and about half a cup of fresh blueberries, sprinkled with cinnamon. You can use other sweeteners like pure honey, agave, pure maple syrup, etc. You can even add in a little nutmeg for the holidays.

[@mollyj1900]

I have Celiac’s so im gluten free 100%. Canyon Bakehouse is probably the best. Its not cheap (like $8.99 a loaf in my grocery store at least) but Costco has a pack of 2 for $9! The way they are packaged it lasts a long time without getting moldy or needing to freeze.

[@MsV405]

Jen, your giggle/laugh brings me such joy! Thank you for making my day so much better!

[@meaganwilliams6826]

I have what I believe to be the most uniquely beautifully illustrated book of The First Noel! It was given to me as a very little kid, and the art has stuck in my head ever since. Even the Walmart smiley sticker little me decided to slap on it😅 I finally adopted it into my own Christmas collection from my parents basement a few years ago!

[@kaylaandmarkalan]

So excited for your course! And your wine. We are just doing all the celebrating over here and I’m personally here for it!

[@missmolly333]

I enjoyed this video so much! Sassy, off the rails, Jen is awesome!

[@noseycritters]

Big L'Occitane fan - Immortelle is the name of the flower used to make the cream! Love watching people open their advent calendars ❤

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Except for my explanation is way more fun and dramatic!🤣💕

[@JenniferMagicallyMe]

I'm watching this while I try to do work, and had to pause and go back when you said Nightmare Before Christmas. I swore I heard that wrong, but nope. Lol, love it.

[@sallypriest4363]

Jen, I have a friend who has celiac disease and here are his favorite sliced breads - TraderJoe’s has great GF white bread, bagels, and raisin bread. Walmart carries a GF English muffin which is his favorite. They also carry a udi bread that is pretty good called heritage style honey white soft and delicious. This bread is about regular size bread instead of the usual 2”x2”. Other followers may have already given you this info but, just in case, I thought I would share.

[@robinmartin5788]

Love the books! I havent put mine out in years since my son is in his 20s. I’m going to dig them out!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

They're so fun to thumb through!! And absolutely works for any age - we are all kids at Christmas!

[@norma8001]

Your mother’s handwriting is amazing! I too envy people with multiple language skills and those with beautiful handwriting.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

What's funny is I didn't even remember she had written in that book until I opened it. Such a valuable thing to have as just recently she's started losing her handwriting.

[@deborahurian7817]

I thought that immediately! What a treasure in that book!

[@acbetka]

We use Udi’s GF bread at the cafe where I work and we often have guests ask what brand we use because they’re pleasantly surprised. I’ve also heard it’s best when toasted.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Toast is what I'm missing the most! I'll check it out I know they carry it at our grocery store.

[@rmh0116]

I second this. Udi's is the best and best when toasted.

[@acbetka]

15:01 you made me check what day it was earlier 🤣

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I know I was going to edit that out and then I thought nah I'll just mess with people that will be fun . . .heehee

[@lindah.1104]

Freezing bread, toasting bread, or both, lowers its glycemic index. Lowering the glycemic index lowers its inflammation effect. All my bread products go directly from the grocery store to the freezer.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I did not know that!

[@TinaPauHana]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge the same goes for white rice.

[@lindah.1104]

@ A recent, last year or two, study. Heard about it on KZbin, but I think it was a legit scientific study and not just KZbin hype.

[@catgodfrey6451]

Congrats on your course. I ❤ the advent calendar openings. My favorite book is a children book The Witch’s Christmas. 🎄

[@sanbornmeadowfarm]

As a naturally wavy and, now, naturally gray woman, I get it! Letting my hair dry curly, with product in it, is great - the first day. Then it gets unruly, especially in the summer. Winter time is better for it, but then it's freezing here in NH so who wants to walk around with a wet head for a couple of hours? I do find it behaves better if I keep it longer. The weight of it keeps it from getting to crazy.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

YES if mine is too short we go from cute curls to Little Orphan Annie pretty fast

[@janaruf48]

I love your Christmas books! I was an elementary school librarian for 30 years, and I just retired this fall. I would read several of your books to my students every year. The Mary Engelbreit was my favorite. I am missing it this year!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I love librarians!!!!

[@bonitak8483]

I love your advent boxes. It’s like presents just for you everyday. I might do that next year or maybe this year if I can still find any at Costco.

[@beckyg2604]

It's been a minute since I had a Whole Foods near me, but I used to get their brand bread mix and throw it in the bread machine. Even when I quit gf, I'd still buy their bread mix. They also had a gf brownie mix that was better than standard mixes.

[@bronniepaterson4694]

First of all.. I love how lovely your hair looks…wish I had natural curls. The table of Christmas books is a great idea…my granddaughter will love it She is a total bookworm. The KZbin course sounds good…I often think I’d like to do it but the editing side of things…put me off,technology and I are not happy bed fellows… I’m loving the changes in your channel….I feel personally that it’s more in-depth and just satisfying in the contents. I’m learning Spanish at the moment I’m enjoying it but it’s getting harder…been learning for 6 month via Duolingo. I do love you cellar Christmas corner…..and the advent calendar’s 👍🇬🇧

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you, Bronnie!

[@MaryAnnHirst]

I also put a stack of Christmas books and out every year. Mine include A Christmas Carol with the same illustrations as the original, a first edition of Miracle on 34th Strrt, a Golden Book of The Night Before Christmas that my kids practically wore out when they were little, same with Frosty the Snowman, an illustrated Twelve Days of Christmas, and then the most precious one Santa Claus and His Elves by Mauri Kunnas - how they live daily, how they work making toys, how they celebrate Christmas, how they prepare for the big day, and how they vacation afterwards. The text and illustrations are beautiful, wonderful and funny.

[@jess_writes_a_book]

“The word of the day is… I don’t know what the definition is” that had me giggling

[@cathymichaelson1507]

I loved that bookstore at Hollywood Studios. It had unique things and different treats. I miss it.

[@dani37912]

Hi Jen! I have a gluten intolerance and I also have Hashimoto’s. I find avoiding soy and alcohol along with my gluten free diet helps a lot with my inflammation. I can recommend Schar bread. They have the best rolls hands down! Mission makes the best tortillas and carbonaut bagels are very soft too. Gratify has very yummy pretzels and siete has other good snacks and products. Make sure you read food labels carefully, as there are many sneaky gluten ingredients under other names. I hope this helps! ❤

[@annaburch3200]

I loved seeing all your Christmas books! I have Olive the Other Reindeer, too! And a pile of many others. I love "Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree". It's so sweet. If you happen upon it, give it a look. 😊🎄

[@abeamzn1898]

I love the ohenry story....the gift of the magi.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I love that too!!!

[@SuzanneDavis-v8h]

I put a lot of the same books out each year! And I love Susan Branch stuff, too!

[@crrizello5157]

Olive the Other Reindeer is one of my favorite Christmas movies!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I’ve never seen it!

[@lisasproul8027]

If I was thinking of starting a utube channel I would take your course in a heart beat. I find that you explain things very well and you are quite inciteful. Love vlogmas #4!

[@gfkathyd]

my husband and 2 kids have celiac and I'm gluten sensitive. Wheat Canyon Bakehouse honey white, it really tastes the best to us.

[@CarissaHelmer88]

Seriously loving the everyday posts...no pressure! 😂 also I didn't know that about the champagne flutes...at least you drank it out of the right glass...that's what matters to me. I'm pretty sure if I held something by the stem it would spill. They also make stemless champagne flutes...so what do you do then?

[@jeanmacfarland1428]

Ah! Just got a great gift idea from the book section of your vlog!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh I’m so glad!

[@tamarahopkins2522]

Congrats on all your success! ❤

[@FIFIKRIS]

Best Christmas Pagent Ever is one of my favorite Christmas books. My mom read it to me when I was little and now I'm reading it to my nephew. There's also a new movie adaptation of it this year too!

[@lelawson506]

Hi Jen, FYI, Susan Branch is still writing. I follow her on Instagram. I adore her cookbooks.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I’ll have to check her out!!

[@dawnturpin]

Wishing you great success with your course!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

THANK YOU! Like I said once it's done I'll already feel it was successful. Getting it done was my work. What happens next is up to the universe!

[@marybethfrederiksen1875]

Schar's GF products never fail me, their ciabatta rolls are the best! Also check out QVC's presentation of Beekman 1802 products, where you can meet the boys behind Beekman's.

[@sueschwartz6891]

Costco has pretty good GF bread. I think the brand is Franco’s. I’m gluten intolerant but sourdough bread doesn’t bother me at all. Give it a try!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I will check it out! And I don’t have any sensitivity and I don’t even have to cut it out completely just LESS

[@nicoleshinn8991]

Jen…what curl product do you use when you air dry? I really like the way your hair looks when you air dry and I’m always on a mission for the right curl products

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I use Briogeo shampoo and conditioner (LOVE) and Aveda Be Curly - they just changed the formula and it’s even better now.

[@colleenisaac6647]

My favorite Christmas book is How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

We have that but where is it???hmmmm

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge I've got the Grinch book and Frosty book. I gave each of my Grandchildren "Twas the Night Before Christmas" as their first Xmas gift from Bampy and Mammy...

[@pandacat6279]

Trader Joe’s gluten free bread is the best. The TJs gf bagels are good too.

[@emilyrose0507]

canyons bakery is amazing.for pasta i like pastene pasta or Jovial pasta

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Adding it to the list!!!!

[@donnamagrini6393]

Jovial pasta is life changing. Lol

[@margaretmaybury]

I have Olive book but some others i will be looking for. Also great ideas for a book for baby shower for new great grandchild.

[@jo-annr.1291]

The christmas books look so interesting and fun!

[@chandram6176]

My favorite Christmas book is Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto. My students absolutely love this book!

[@joannewilliams41]

So happy to see your vlog from today, today 😃😃 huge congratulations and all the luck in the work on your new venture - you got this! 😃🥰🥰xxx

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you, Joanne! It’s hard work but good work!

[@joannewilliams41]

@ my comment should have read “all the luck in the world” ooops! 🤣 xxx

[@packyourpixiedust]

Did I leave a comment, I meant to... B Free white is my favorite. It's the closest to sourdough in my memories. It's hard to find though. Canyon Bakehouse mountain white is my regular daily favorite. I prefer it in the freezer section.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you!!!!

[@dawnturpin]

Also, we’ve been liking Bionaturae GF pasta lately.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I will check it out!

[@klantz100]

my daughter and grandson have celiac disease…they prefer udi’s bread also katz makes a good garlic bread toast

[@shannonjackson3316]

Katz garlic toast is so good especially in the air fryer.

[@jodikydd]

The immortal divine is one of the products that 85 year old KZbinr Sandra Hart mentions all the time and she looks amazing!

[@rebeccareznicek3478]

Congrats on the course!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you! I have about 20% left to go and I’m getting really excited to release it!

[@shannonjackson3316]

I had The Christmas Kitten book when I was a kid. memories. I find Trader joes gluten free white bread to be decent. Also there is a place called Lilac Patisserie in Santa Barbara which is 100% Gluten free. Their bread is amazing and they do ship although it is pricey.

[@jamiefendley257]

Jen I’m curious, does the Jim Carrey Christmas Carol movie make you feel sick too? Both those movies give me motion sickness 😞

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Jamie IT ABSOLUTELY DOES - unwatchable!

[@heathersmalley989]

Totally relate to the sadness you can feel with gf bread. I tested all the options since I had to go gluten free almost 10 years ago and Canyon Bakehouse is a really good option.

[@LibraryAngel]

Letters From Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien - also the Legend of the Three Trees! A Christmas Carol, A Dog Named Christmas (yes my dog is named Christmas Kringle Little Buddy the Elf) It’s A Wonderful Dog, are my Christmassy must Reads

[@JessicaShepard]

I love Olive the Other Reindeer!

[@sarah.sarah.sarah.sarah.]

p.s. cracking up at “immortal divine” 😂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I mean that’s a bold claim there tiny thing of cream….

[@purpleplumful]

I can smell it…”smells like stuff that works”. 😂

[@mullins809]

I’m gluten free and I eat canyon bake house bagels so good and Scharr bread and if you make real sourdough bread there’s almost no gluten in that

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

You can leave Disney but it will always find YOU! ie. "Nightmare Before Christmas". 😄

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Seriously when I was editing I was like are you kidding me right now?

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge haha, but that's why we love you!❤

[@juliajones2283]

My Curly hair lost its curl during menopause which I am not happy about and I have also embraced my natural grey - 4 years now and it all natural various shades of grey but better condition even if my curl has vanished! Xx

[@myyearinbooks9159]

That was great Jen!!

[@lynnconroy8]

I have that exact same metronome!

[@RitaVernoy]

I have lived in South America for 40 years. I speak 3 languages fluently and just enough of 3 more to get myself into trouble. However, anything technical or digital makes my head hurt.

[@carlalively3296]

Another fun video. ❤

[@shelleynorthrop9276]

100% carbs make me happy too. I always said if I had to give up gluten I would be a very grumpy person to be around.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thankfully I don’t have to give it up entirely just cut back. Because it’s a thing!

[@mariannewire5729]

1/2 slice of sourdough!

[@jess_writes_a_book]

I’m so excited!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Me too! Thank you!

[@kyleyork9893]

Schar Gluten Free Artisan Baker White Bread Loaf

[@WhoAteThePeach]

You really get used to the taste of gluten free bread the more that you have it. But it's best toasted anyway. However, you probably have some gluten free bakeries you could order from? I'm not sure, I'm in the UK and there are some online suppliers which are great. I like white schar loaf for toast, it just makes such good toast. Love it with scrambled eggs and salmon, unsure if you have that brand. They also have a super seedy one which is called vitality loaf or something and that's also v good toasted. I've been primarily gluten free for many years after I constantly had bloating, tummy pain, feeling sick but also a lot of anxiety/low mood/migraines. All the physical stuff went away. The psychological aspect reduced massively also.

[@angelweengz]

I love Canyon Bakehouse 7-Grain Sandwich Gluten free Bread from Walmart. It comes frozen i think, but i just leave it out (not sure if that's okay, but i've been fine lol)

[@arlenedonald8688]

Canyon Bakehouse grain bread is good. The white is just OK.

[@deborahurian7817]

Jen, I hope you see this. Your favorite Elemis products are on GMA Steals and Deals 50% off with free shipping!!! I hope you see this in time. Loving your vlog as! I’m living vicariously thru you and your Advent calendars❤ Go vlogmas! Love and appreciate you!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you so much! Sadly my super expensive stuff from them wasn’t included (rude;) but I did grab the resurfacing pads and their hand wash which I love for my bathroom. So appreciate it!

[@dawnturpin]

Since you’re not vegan I’ve heard that Canyon Bakehouse is good. Now on to the rest of the show…

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I will add it to the list!

[@AZChows]

I 2nd Canyon Bakehouse but toast it first. Much better. Definitely Jovial pasta as well.

[@dlavant75]

Canyon bakehouse is one of the best. I like the Hawaiian variety. They have several. Also, Schar brand ciabatta is yummy. I’ve heard Trader Joe’s new baguette is yummy, but I haven’t tried it, yet

[@rhondasmith4046]

I am 100% GF. The best bread I have found is Canyon Bakehouse. It is so good my husband even eats it. He is not GF. I like to toast my bread. Give it a try!

[@acbetka]

“I’m Ortal Divine” is a good drag name.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

YES

[@kimmiller8025]

Love the hair!

[@myyearinbooks9159]

Any gluten free bread is better when you toast it!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

YES so many people have commented that!

[@sarah.sarah.sarah.sarah.]

highly recommend A Christmas Mystery by Jostein Gaarder - a novel taking you back in time to the birth of Christ while exploring the history of Christianity, designed to be read daily like an advent calendar! i’m no longer a christian but i still love it ❤️

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I will look it up sounds fascinating!

[@sharonluck5012]

I read Christmas romance books

[@corrinegarner7152]

Canton Bakehouse or Trader Joe's. The key is to toast it

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

There is a TJ’s opening up soon right by my house!

[@SDesi706]

😅Go Keto - Becky Gallaspy has a great channel for people wanting to go low carb/ keto - get rid of the bread altogether

[@janebrodner7454]

promise bread is the best gluten free........

[@FamilyInTexas]

Nightmare before Christmas? 😂

[@dawnturpin]

I agree, late Thanksgiving should be illegal

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I’m just confused about time right now

[@katia_g213]

I'm done with celebrating Thanksgiving. The rest of the world gets to chill and enjoy the Christmas spirit (not getting into other religions, just commenting on America's societal norms). I feel like ours should be the same day at Canada's if we were to keep Thanksgiving. I'm just over it probably because of my health (I've got chronic illnesses and I'm sick every holiday season without fail, except this one so far) and having been in retail. Just ugh.

[@Jenshalom01]

Royo Bagels and Breads are amazing, they are not gluten free but low carb, low sugar, and high fiber. I wasn’t sure if you just try to avoid gluten or if have a gluten intolerance these won’t work 🍞🥯