Friday Freebies & Deals: Allermates GF Lunchbox, Bracelets, Ebooks and more

      It has been a while since I've posted some Friday deals. This week, I found some really great back to school coupon codes.

      There are also free ebooks on paleo diet, decluttering, essential oils and medicinal herbs that are really interesting and informational. 

    Oh, there's also something cold and yummy brewing which I can't wait to share with you this coming Monday.

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    Enjoy the weekend!

- Roz

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Coupon Codes

Allermates Gluten Free Awareness Lunchbox $5 (60% OFF retail price)
Coupon Code WGFREE
Sale ends July 19, 2015

Allermates Gluten Free Alert Bracelet Buy1 Get1 Free
Coupon Code FGBAND
Sale ends July 19, 2015

Mabel's Labels Limited Edition Camp Label Pack 15% OFF
Coupon Code ICLECC15%
Promo ends July 31, 2015



Free Ebooks

      As for posting, these ebooks are free to download. Please understand that the prices can go up anytime. I suggest that you check the price before downloading.

1001 Best Paleo Diet Recipes of all Time

The 10 Day Detox Diet

Paleo Mason Jar Meals

Essential Oils - Your Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy

Medicinal Herb Essentials

Discover Your Type of Beauty

15 Outstanding Lessons on Becoming Minimalist

Declutter Your Home Effectively

Changing Your Life and Mind by Tidying Up

Top Secrets: Packing

Summer Mango Cocktail

     Nothing says summer than a refreshing tropical drink. This ice cold drink made with mangoes, lime and mint is a big hit with the kids. Add a splash (or more) of vodka and the grown ups will surely enjoy it more. 

      Mangoes always have a special place in my heart and taste buds. Growing up in a tropical country where this fruit is readily available, I have seen and enjoyed mango in many forms --- cakes, candies, pastries, salads, ice cream, smoothies and drinks. 

    One of my all time favorites is a juice made from fresh, golden yellow ripe mangoes. Since the sweet varieties that I love, are a bit of a challenge to find here in New Jersey, I pick my closest alternative for this cocktail which is the Philippine Brand Mango Puree. Not only is this puree readily available in most Asian stores, it is also very affordable. 

     My kids enjoy this drink (without the vodka, of course) for breakfast in place of the usual orange juice. The recipe is also perfect for homemade ice pops. Just remove the mint leaves before freezing. 

Ingredients:

1 cup mango puree
2 cups water
1 tsp. lime juice
4-5 pcs. fresh mint leaves
2 oz vodka (optional)
ice cubes

    Mix all the ingredients in a big pitcher. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.  

      Want more healthy smoothies and drinks recipes? Check out Aloha's healthy recipe collection online. I can't wait to try them all this summer. 

- Roz

Enjoying Tea Sampler Giveaway

     Summer is officially in! As the kids and I are getting used to our new schedule, I also started a new routine - just for me. Every night, usually an hour or two after dinner, I would enjoy a big cup of my favorite tea and read at least three chapters of a book from my reading list. 

     For some, the new night routine is not much but for me, it made a big difference. Not only does it helped me calm down, it inspires me to accomplish more the next day.

    Are you a tea drinker? I'm a big fan. Over the years, I have learned that there is a tea for every mood and need. A cup of tea can soothe any pain, relax or energize and even improve our emotions. With the different uses and benefits of drinking tea, I admit I've already built a quite a collection.

   

     One of the biggest challenges I encountered when building my tea collection is the big quantity of tea I'm required to purchase. Since tea is one of  those items that we can't really try before buying, there were times when I ended up throwing away a bunch when I didn't like the taste or they went bad.

    Then I was introduced to Enjoying Tea Sampler Kits. Each sampler kit contains 6-8 different types of tea. Depending on the size of the leaves, you will get between 0.5 oz and 1.5 oz per variety. That's good for at least 3 cups of tea. Each type of tea comes in its own square tin canister which is housed in a beautiful box. Prices start at $13.98 and varies depending on the type of teas included.


    The Sampler Pack I received contains 6 distinct teas:

• Jasmine Green Tea - Mild and refreshing, this green tea isn't bitter at all. I like it with some lemon juice for a cleansing effect. 
• Keemun Black Tea - Considered the finest of all black tea, Keemun is a nice treat to enjoy anytime of the day. I enjoy it full strength or with a splash of milk. 
• Roasted Mate Chai - My favorite! Usually, I often make my own chai from the recipe I learned from an Indian friend. The spice mix in this tea is really good. Quite rare for ready made mixes. 
• Earl Grey Black Tea - Earl Grey is one of the more common teas readily available in the market. Depending on the brand you get, it's taste can be subtle to none. This one however, is loaded with flavor and is not too bitter. The orange notes really come out during brewing.
• Organic Slimming Oolong Tea - This has a smooth, nutty flavor and also great for iced tea. About the slimming claims, I'm not sure because I only tried it once and I haven't noticed any changes yet. Fingers crossed! 
• Vanilla Rooibos Tea   - Caffeine free with nice hint of vanilla & almond, it's great to as an after dinner dessert tea. 

     Did I entice you to start trying different flavors of teas? Well, I worry, the generous people from Enjoying Tea is happy to give a Sampler Pack to one lucky TFMFriend here in the US.

     Simply follow the steps below to get some entries. No purchase necessary to join. This giveaway will end on July 10, 2015 11:59 pm EST.    

       What are you waiting for?

- Roz
(Note: I received free products from the company that sponsored this giveaway for review. This set up however, has no effect on my opinions about the product. My loyalty will always be to you my TFMFriends. Please see my full disclosure here.)

   

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