I attribute my obsession with gum to my Mom. She kept multiple packs in a large bowl up in the kitchen cupboard. It was never empty, and it was always sugar-free. Back in those days, it was mostly Carefree—the yellow (peppermint), the pink (bubble gum), and the orange (fruit), the latter of which was always the last to go. I was reprimanded constantly in elementary and middle school for chewing gum, and I even made Christmas tree garland from Carefree gum wrappers one year. In fact, I broke a tooth on a Charm’s Blow-Pop once in a desperate attempt to get to the gum faster.

Today, I have two large drawers full of gum. Although I’ve followed Mom’s footsteps and kept it free of sugar, my collection features a smorgasbord of brands and flavors. I tend to get lost in the gum aisle at Target, and I have packets of gum everywhere I go—purse, car, office desk, gym bag.

It’s pretty clear: I love gum! And I’d love to share my reviews, stories, and thoughts on gum with the oodles of other gum addicts out there. Enjoy!

Andi, Chief Gum Officer
andi@thegumblog.com

PS: Barbie-esque gum teeth brought to you by Extra Polar Ice.