Where to buy gluten-free food?!

Before I could figure out WHAT to buy - I had to first figure out WHERE to buy it!

Fortunately, gluten-free foods are easier to find than they used to be.  When my Grandma was diagnosed in the early 90's we had to drive 45min away to a little health food store to find food for her.

There are a variety of places that sell gluten-free foods today.  You might even be able to find what you need in your current grocery store.  Since it's the beginning of the month it's time for me to go grocery shopping.  I'm going to be comparing the various stores in my town to find the best place to get my gluten-free foods.

Your choices are going to depend on where you live.  I live in Springfield, MO - a medium sized town.  We have an average amount of choice - Walmart, Hy-vee, Mama Jeans (a local health food store), Dillons, and Price Cutter.  In Kansas City, MO (where Courtney lives) - there is a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.  I'm going to be visiting all of them for comparison.

There are 3 major things I'm looking for:  selection, price, and convenience.

    - Price:  Gluten-free food tends to be more expensive then traditional foods.  I want to get the most bang for my buck and I want to try to not break my grocery budget.

   - Selection: There are more options for gluten-free food than one might think.  Some brands are better than others.  I want as much choice as I can get.

   - Convenience:  I (like most people) am very busy.  I don't want to have to visit 3 or 4 different stores just to save a $1 or get a few items.  I want to maximize my time.

I'm excited to do some exploration and see what gluten-free foods I might find!