This week, we explore what it's like to own a small business recovering from the pandemic and supply chain issues in the middle of a busy holiday season ... while trying to maintain sanity. You'll learn from Jules the real reasons why you should buy directly from small business owners this holiday season, and why "free shipping" really isn't free. Because it's December, Erica and Jules share about their Holiday Gift Guides (and why Jules's isn't finished) and what they want in their stockings. December 1 also marks the beginning of Jules's popular annual Gluten Free Cookie Swap contest! You're going to want to enter your family recipe -- these prizes are massive! RESOURCES:gfJules Holiday Rum Cake on gfJulesCeliac and the Beast holiday gift guide for 2022gfJules Gluten Free Holiday Gift Guide 2022gfJules 10th Annual Cookie Swap on gfJulesNerva self-guided hypnotherapy app for IBSFood Marble Food Huggers silicone food storageBees Wrap beeswax wrap food storageGreat Wrap compostable food waste wrapZojirushi Bread Machines, Toaster Ovens, Rice CookersWords with Boards Gluten-Free and Personalized Wood Cutting BoardsPascha Chocolate Organic Gluten-Free and VeganSweetapolita Sprinkles (make sure you're purchasing the GF sprinkles)Contact/Follow Jules & Erica Tweet us @THEgfJules & @CeliacBeast Find us on IG @CeliacandTheBeast & @gfJules Follow us on FB @gfJules & @CeliacandTheBeast Email us at support@gfJules.com Find more articles, recipes & info at gfJules.com & celiacandthebeast.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe!**some links may be affiliate links; purchasing through these links will not cost you more, but will help to fund the podcast you ❤️