_Hello Friends, With this crazy fluctuating hot/cold weather and the return to school, is it any wonder that our kids keep coming home with coughs and congestion! Staying up half the night with a coughing child is no picnic. If you, like me, dread having to give your child a conventional medicine filled with artificial colors, sweeteners or unpronounceable ingredients in order to stop the coughing enough to get some rest, I have found some natural effective, tasty products you can find at stores like Walgreens or Harris Teeter. Zarbee’s and Similasan make great tasting children’s cough medicines with natural honeys, pronounceable ingredients and no fake stuff. Those that know me know I always taste EVERY medicine I give my children. These not only are effective natural products, but tasty too so there is no drama to get kids to take their medicine.Coupled with fresh fruits and vegetables, no junk food, no junk drinks, plenty of hugs, kisses, water and rest, they will feel better and sleep better soon; this means you get to sleep too!1. Free sample of Zarbee’s natural cough products. They send the sample for free but charge $1.99 for shipping. They include 3 $1 off coupons to offset the price of shipping so in the end you get a $1 coupon and a sample kit for free. See Walgreens deals below for more details on pricing. Find it in the children’s medicine section at Walgreens, Harris Teeter and some CVS, Wal-mart and Kroger stores.
http://www.zarbees.com/ 2. White Cloud toilet paper only $2-3 at Wal-Mart. Print the $2 off coupon at www.whitecloud.com And to further strengthen your child (and yours) immune system by eating well, here are some recent grocery deals for real foods you can enjoy. The Target sale features kid-friendly items that are a great to re-stock your winter pantry, revamp your pantry with healthier items, and/or donate to your local food bank, church pantry or a local family in need. People often forget that Thanksgiving and Christmas are not the only times people need to eat well. PLEASE Share these deals and information with others. You never know when someone may need the blessing of information and a coupon you have to share. -Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com Food Lion deals -Red delicious apples only $0.99 per pound -US grown strawberries, $2.50/ pack DELICIOUS & naturally sweet and high in fiber - Pompeian olive oil buy 1 get 1 free. Use the printable $1 off any olive oil plus or grapeseed oil for even more savings http://www.pompeian.com/ Lowes Foods deals -Morningstar Farms vegetarian items only $3 each -Dr Bronner’s liquid castile soap 16 oz only $8.99 Target deals - Annie’s organic canned past meals only $1 each. Great time to stock up for quick lunch ideas. Prices good until 1/21/12 - Annie’s organic macaroni & Cheese only $1 each. They have a great reduced sodium version plus a vegan, gluten-free mac & cheese at select Super Target stores. Prices good until 1/21/12 - Traditional Medicinals organic herbal teas on sale for $3.99 each. Gypsy Cold Care is a tasty way to calm a cough, and make you feel less icky. Prices good until 1/21/12 Walgreens’s deals - Kleenex facial tissue Buy 1 at $2.29 get 1 free. That is only $1.14 each!-Zarbee’s natural cough syrup $8.99 Relief [includes a $1 off coupon inside the box for next purchase]-Zarbee’s nighttime cough & sleep drink $8. Relief [includes a $1 off coupon inside the box for next purchase]. Got a child coughing and can’t sleep. Try this mixture of natural raw dark honeys and melatonin ( the natural sleep aid) -Similasan Kid’s Natural cough syrup or Cold & Mucus Cough Relief [includes a $1 off coupon inside the box for next purchase]
_Hello Friends, Great News! The Take Back Tour message is being spread in more languages. Check out the short feature article on page 3 on the Take Back 5 Minus 1 program in the January issue of the North American Health Unlimited Health newsletter in 5 languages!
http://www.nadhealthministries.org/article.php?id=28In honor, I thought I would share some grocery deals and a simple , inexpensive recipe for how to incorporate more vegetables to meet and even exceed the 5 fruits & vegetables a day. Don’t forget the January Take Back 5 Minus 1 calendar is now available on www.thetakebacktour.com under the Brochures tab to help you track your activity and fruit/veggie intake. Kale Chips [ thanks Malika B. for sharing]1-2 pounds fresh kaleOlive oil or olive oil spraySeasoning of your choice [ Italian style seasoning + sea salt or MSG free, reduced sodium seasoning salt] - Wash fresh kale using white vinegar and water as a veggie wash. Pat or shake to dry. Cut the leaves off the large stems as much as possible. I tried using my hands and a knife and found that kitchen shears worked the best to keep the pieces large.
- Drizzle or spray with olive oil.
- Season to your taste. My new favorite is now 1 part Tony Chatcher’s Creole seasoning + 2 parts Italian seasoning ( sweet basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, garlic powder); mix and shake on 1 side of the kale to season
- Bake at 200-300 degrees Fahrenheit until the curly edges start to turn brown and crispy.
- Enjoy. I store in a closed container for a quick tasty way to enjoy a serving of vegetables. WARNING! These crunchy veggies are addictive.
- Experiment by substituting the kale with other fresh green leafy vegetables such as spinach, turnip greens or seaweed.
Kroger fruit deals-Dark red cherries, $3.99/lb ( great for gout or inflammation; amazingly sweet and tasty)-Naval oranges 2/$1-Anjou or Bartlett pears $1-1.39/lb-Kroger brand canned sliced pears or sliced peaches in 100% pear juice $1 each ( until 1/21/12) Don’t forget to share this good news with others.-Reneewww.thetakebacktour.com
_ Happy New Year Friends!
Whether your new year’s resolution is to eat more whole grains, start eating breakfast, eat breakfast more often, eat less at night, loose weight, save money or look better- STOP as you are at the right place to find these things. It is FINALLY starting to get cold in North Carolina this week so I enjoy a bowl of whole grain oatmeal for my “dinner”. I find oatmeal a comfort food naturally high in fiber, protein, and heart healthy fatty acids that tastes great.
The kids are I are experimenting with more recipes so stay tuned for more kid friendly recipes. As always I will share the recipes, tips and YAAH (Yummy Affordable Available Healthy) deals I find so we can all live healthier, look better and feel better this year. Take Back Your Life!
Enjoy and don’t forget to share the good news deals with others.
-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com
1. Here are some great tools to use for meal ideas, going vegan ideas or simply some realistic ways to incorporate more vegetarian meals in your life this year. Also check out the downloadable brochure on School Lunch vegetarian ideas for kid lunch ideas.
http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vsk/vegetarian-starter-kit
2. I just discovered a great vegetarian meal idea for the kid’s lunches. Sandwiches made with vegetarian bologna from Yves or Lightlife Foods. Find these in the refrigerated produce section of your local Food Lion, Harris-Teeter, Kroger or Wal-mart SuperCenter or Super Target stores. I love the Yves bologna as it is only ~$3 at Wal-Mart or Whole Foods. Check out http://www.yvesveggie.com for some recipe ideas sure to please everyone.
3. $2 and $1 off any Spectrum oils and $1 off any Spectrum Essentials product. Go for the Organic shortening made with 100% palm fruit oil for trans fat free baking. It is vegan too. The flax seed oil makes a great hair and skin moisturizer. The ground flax seed is a great source of heart healthy omega- fatty acids and can be used to make “flax eggs”, a great alternative to eggs in recipes that really does work. [You know I tried it on my banana bread-Yummy] One egg =1 tablespoon ground flax seed plus 3 tablespoons water.
http://www.spectrumorganics.com/?section=coupons
4. Join the email list with this short form to receive $1 off any Woodstock Farms product! Wow! Coupons for organic and non-GMO vegetables and condiments. Find the frozen vegetable and fruit products at stores like Whole Foods, your local co-op health food store and Food Lion stores.
http://www.woodstock-foods.com/Pages/JoinUs.aspx?BC=7_14
5. Visit coupons.com to print great coupons for whole grains at your local grocery store, Wal-mart or Target stores.
$1 off Kashi Go Lean
$1 off McCann’s Irish oatmeal products
$1 off any Bear Naked granola product
$1 off any Arrowhead Mills breakfast product (they have great gluten-free mixes too)
The Take Back Tour = Take Back your Health-Take Back the Love-Take Back the Fun-Take Back your Faith. It is the Health ministry of the Philadelphia 7th Day Adventist Church in Burlington, NC. Email questions to takebacktour@yahoo,com. Feedback & testimonies are appreciated.
_Hello Friends,
I just ran across these deals today and just had to give the gift of sharing good news and the gift of savings on yummy healthy real foods. This holiday season, get in the habit of sharing good news with others so we can all TAKE BACk all the Good things God has for us.
Enjoy these goodies and SHARE the GIFT.
1. RARE! PRINT NOW and/or ask for a mailed coupon! $2 off any 2 6-pack COUPON for Zevia, stevia sweetened natural sodas. Go for the ginger ale or ginger root beer for a natural soda treat with REAL GINGER. Great no glycemic effect natural sweetener for your diabetic relatives and friends. SuperTarget and Kroger sells these regularly for $4.99. Kroger has these on sale for only $3.99 until the end of the year. Go to zevia.com website and click on the coupons tab in the bottom left corner to print or complete the short request form to have them sent to your home. Do both and enjoy the savings. They mail the coupon postcard to your home very fast. www.zevia.com
2. Uncle Ben's now sells not only the whole grain white rice and partially cooked brown rice that takes only 10 minutes to prepare, but they now have individual microwave friendly servings of brown rice with only 4 ingredients. Go to http://www.unclebens.com/Coupon/Index to print a coupon for $1 off any 2. These cups are only $1-$1.05 in Wal-mart and Target and are the perfect portion of brown rice to go with my steamed vegetables at work.
3. CVS has Filippo Berio olive oil on sale again for $3.99 until December 24 2011. Hurry and print the $1 off coupon ( you can print 2 times) from www.filippoberio.com website for even more savings. Olive oil for only $2.99 final price per 16.9 oz GLASS bottle. I emphasize this as I am biased and prefer my olive oil in glass bottles.
4. CVS also has their CVS brand whole cashews on sale for $6.49 per 20 oz can. Go for the lightly salted (you can't tell the difference) or unsalted versions for a heart healthy blood pressure friendly treat. CVS card members, check your email of Xtra card for the $4 off any $20 purchase coupon for even more savings
5. While not food related it is still a good deal. $1 and more off Rayovac batteries. [FaceBook coupons] They also have reasonably priced rechargable to save your wallet and the environment. Big Lots stores sell the rechargeable batteries for only $6 for a 4 pack of AA batteries. Be sure to ask your cashier for the Rayovac rebate coupon for even more savings.
http://www.rayovac.com/Promotions.aspx
Don't forget to give the gift of sharing. The season means nothing if you don't share ALL the good news of HOPE and HEALTH.
-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com
The Take Back Tour =Take Back Your Health- Take Back the Fun- Take Back the Love- Take Back Your Faith. The Take Back Tour is the Health Ministry of the Philadelphia 7th Day Adventist Church in Burlington, NC.
_FREE ice cream from EarthFare with $5 purchase ( no beer or wine). Expires 12/21/2011. http://go.earthfare-email.com/l/a/3wi/vl/7-uh/i7/nyxo/trouble.htm Valid for one FREE 48 oz. or 56 oz. container of Earth Fare Natural Ice Cream with $5 purchase - not including beer, wine or gift card purchases. While supplies last. Limit one coupon per person. Limit one item per coupon. No cash value. Not valid with other offers or discounts. No substitutions.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more deals this week! -Renee www.thetakebacktour.com
Hello Friends, I pray your Thanksgiving holiday was relaxing, fun and full of good REAL foods. See below for 9 great pantry stock up/donation deals and coupons to keep the REAL food going strong in your home. Don't forget to give thanks by sharing these deals and goodies with others. There is something for everyone: diabetic friendly, vegetarian, vegan, made in USA, whole grain and ALL YUMMY! -Renee www.thetakebacktour.com 1. CVS has Planter's brand Nutrition and 8.75oz cans of whole deluxe cashews on sale this week (until Dec 2011) Buy 1 get 1 free. In my area they are $6.99 regular price so that is a can of deluxe whole cashews for only $3.50! 2. RARE! PRINT NOW! $1 off any 6-pack COUPON for Zevia, stevia sweetened natural sodas (FaceBook coupon). Go for the ginger ale or ginger root beer for a natural soda treat with REAL GINGER. SuperTarget and Kroger sells these regularly for $4.99. http://www.facebook.com/ZEVIA?sk=app_128321227232519 3. $1 off any 44oz Classico pasta sauce jar. Use the empty jar to make your own homemade citrus cleaner. Just place your used orange, grapefruit, and/or lemon peels in the clean glass jar filled with white vinegar. Leaved sealed until it no longer smells like vinegar ( about 3-4 weeks). Voila! Recycled product made into a natural citrus cleaner for a safe, fragrant home. Natural citrus also repels insects-an added bonus. http://offers.classico.com/Coupon/ 4. HealthESavers coupons form items found at any co-op and health food store. Some Tofurky items can be found at your local Kroger and Harris Teeter stores as well. -$0.75 off Tofurky -$1 off Aura Cacia organic essential oil http://www.shopnaturesoasis.com/common/coupons/HealthESavers.asp?storeID=0E75F5E3C2DF416C896EF03680134ECB 5. Go to Smartsource.com for great coupons [Note: Florida Crystals produces the only certified organic natural sugar made entirely in the USA] -$0.65 off Florida Crystals agave nectar -$0.55 off Florida Crystals organic sugar 6. $1 off any Lightlife vegetarian product ( non GMO soy) Find at your local health food store, Kroger, and Food Lion ( in the refrigerated produce section) http://www.lightlife.com/coupon_access.jsp 7. Go to http://www.maplegrove.com/ to print $1 off any Maple Grove Farms product. Whole grain baking mixes. They have great gluten-free pancake mix found at most grocery stores such as Food Lion, Wal-mart, Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter, etc. 8. $1 off any Arrowhead Mills product. Great whole grain and gluten-free products. Go to Arrowheadmills.com or print from coupons.com site 9. Coupons.com for some great household products - $1 off Brawny paper towels 8pk or larger - $0.55 Brawny paper towels - $1.25 off Reynold’s wrap - $3 off any 2 Filtrete air filters - $1 off ZarBee’s Natural Cough syrup Enjoy and SHARE-SHARE-SHARE the good news!
Hello Friends,
I just found a great new freebie from our friends at Dime Store Budget. I think this would make a great project for a school, community group or church youth group to participate. Be a Good Steward of the Environment. Be a Good Steward of your family’s finances. Enjoy and share! Go to www.MyEnergyKit.org -Renee www.thetakebacktour.com
Residents of Ohio , North Carolina and South Carolina are eligible to receive a FREE Energy Efficiency Kit provided by Duke Energy. Every qualified sign-up will be entered into a drawing for a $5000 cash prize! Once you receive your kit, please send back the enclosed business reply card right away to complete your chance to win $5,000 for your family and $1,000 for your school!
The kit includes:
1. compact fluorescent bulb
2. low flow showerhead
3. kitchen faucet aerator with swivel & flip valve
4. bathroom faucet aerator
5. water flow meter bag
6. combination pack switch/outlet gasket insulators
7. Teflon tape used for installing the showerhead/faucet aerator 8. hot water gauge card
9. Duke Energy labeled DOE Energy Savers booklet
10.Duke Energy supplied product information instruction sheet 11. Glow ring toy
Take Back Your Health. Take Back the Love [of yourself]. Our church has started a new challenge program combining the Take Back Tour ministry, the Adventist In Step for Life campaign and Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign to improve child health and reduce obesity. The children in our lives, whether they are our own, relatives or friends, closely observe how we approach our health. They notice the steps we take to improve our health. They listen to our comments about our bodies, our food choices, our activity choices. Our church has just initiated an incentive program called Take Back 5 Minus 1. Take Back 5 Minus 1 is simple. Take back physical activity, 5 combined servings of fruits and vegetables and reduce (minus) at least 1 junk/fake food item per day. The fake food items includes all artificially sweetened or artificially colored candy, beverages, chewing gum, food. Use the calendar found in the Brochures section to chart your success. Use these tools to create a friendly competition at church, at work or in your family for the person that makes the greatest improvements in either activity or fruit and vegetable intake or reducing the fake food in their lives. I have also included a calendar for November and December I created to help you track these changes and examples of fruit and vegetable serving sizes adapted from the www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org. I would love any feedback on the calendar tools and any suggestions for improvement for 2012. Don’t forget to Take Back the Love and share it with others. -Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D. www.thetakebacktour.com November 2011 calendar http://www.thetakebacktour.com/uploads/2/1/3/8/2138124/november_2011_5_minus_1.pdf
Examples of 1 cup fruits or vegetables to get you started http://www.thetakebacktour.com/uploads/2/1/3/8/2138124/examples_of_1_cup_fruits__veggies.pdf
Hello Friends, Early in the Take Back Tour ministry, I wrote an article called What’s In Your Donation Box (http://www.thetakebacktour.com/uploads/2/1/3/8/2138124/whats_in_your_donation_box_2007.pdf). The main point was and still is that healthy food that tastes good should be part of every church pantry or donation center. It should also be part of every donation we make to any organization collecting food to help others. Just because some one needs some assistance, does not mean they deserve unhealthy food. See the article for suggested healthy items and brand that are Y.A.A.H ( Yummy-Affordable-Available-Healthy). Buy 1 for yourself and 1 to donate and improve the health of your pantry as well. Pick an item or 2 when on sale. Stay tuned for sales, coupons and deals. Here are some recent deals I have recently observed to help improve the health of not only your pantry, but improve the quality of the donations you share with others. We all remember the words of Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, ... remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. But let’s not forget the words of Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Remember to share goodness and not keep it to yourself. Give love and health and reap the blessings of love and health. As always SHARE-SHARE-SHARE. -Renee www.thetakebacktour.com 1. Up to $4 rebate on Pam cooking spray. Target has Pam olive oil cooking spray on sale for $2.28 each. http://www.pamcookingspray.com/nonstickmuffin/guarantee.pdf 2. CVS deal Whole cashews on sale B1G1 FREE. That is $5.79/2= $2.89 per can! Stock up for holiday donations, church pantry donations, your own pantry stock up for the winter or holiday gifts. Choose the lightly salted or unsalted version for a healthy treat. Get 1 for yourself and 1 to share. 3. Harris Teeter deal Parmalat 1% or 2% shelf stable milk on sale for VIC card members for only $1.59 each! Hurry as this offer expires Tuesday Nov 15. A great way to stock your winter pantry and donations. 4. Visit http://coupons.walmart.com/ for great printable coupons for: - $1 off McCann’s Steel cut Irish oatmeal products - $1 off ZarBee’s natural cough syrup - $1 off Tom’s of Maine children’s toothpaste. - $1 off any Arrowhead Mills product. [they have lots of gluten free products too] - $1 off any MaraNatha product, including almond, peanut and cashew butters and tahini
Whole Foods has a super deal on Stoneyfield organic yogurt 4/pk is $1.79 until Nov 1.
For my vegan friends, Stoneyfield O'Soy soy yogurt 4 pk is $2.39
There is a $1 off any 4 pack Stoneyfield yogurt coupon in the Mambo Sprouts/Whole Foods coupon booklets found FREE throughout the store. This means organic yogurt for only $0.79 per pack of 4!
Enjoy and SHARE-SHARE!!!!
-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com
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