FREE Book from Naturally Savvy: Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart

Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post for Naturally Savvy.  I received no compensation for this post but have been entered to win a gift bag for sharing the information.  As always, my opinions are my own.

Just in time for back to school, Naturally Savvy has launched a brand new e-book, Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart. I love that this is a similar type of book to Unjunk Your Junk Food, another great book.   Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart teaches real people like us how to properly read product labels. It compares food, supplements and even personal care items as well.  All names and brands you know.  It is easy and fast to read so if you are busy like me you can learn quickly.

You can find out how to clean up your diet and eliminate some of the worst offenders with Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart. This is the perfect book for any busy mom who is trying to help herself and her family to eat healthier.  It compares labels you know with all the national brand names you love and tells you which ones are REALLY healthy. Stuff you can buy at ShopRite, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, A+P, Rite Aid, Walgreens and more.  They provide healthier alternatives and show you exactly why you should choose the better option.  You can't get better than free either.  And the best news? It IS totally FREE.

Click here to get the e-book: Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart

Note: Naturally Savvy will donate $1.00 for every share of the e-book via the link above to the Holistic Moms Network. The e-book also provides downloadable coupons for all the healthy products featured, and you will have the chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree at the natural products store of your choice.

Von Thun Farms Fall Harvest Festival Weekend Admission Deal B1G1 FREE Coupon & Discount #FallFun

Disclaimer:  I received this information through USFamily Guide.  I was provided with a complimentary admission to VonThun Farms by sharing this information with my readers.

What is Fall without fun?  Fall fun can mean so many things from apple picking, hayrides, pumpkin picking, wandering through a corn maize, petting adorable farm animals and drinking hot apple cider at a local farm.  Those FUN activities are the things that I really enjoy with my family in the fall.  Forget about raking!  One of the places we love to go in New Jersey is VonThun Farms.  The kids always have a ball! The fun at Von Thun Farms is all inclusive too--pay one price and most all of the goodies are included!  Keep reading for my special B1G1 free deal on the admission.

This year VonThun Farms has a special deal for you.  Buy one regular priced Fall Harvest Weekend admission & get a 2nd  FREE at VonThunFarms. That is one sweet deal especially if you have put together a crew to come on down to the farm for all the fun. VonThun Farms is Central New Jersey's favorite pumpkin patch, apple orchard, & corn MAiZE!!  I just LOVE a good corn maze  in the fall.  We had so much fun finding our way through it too!  The kids kept us running.  I love that they have a speedy 20 minute (Phase I) or you can dig in and do the 1 hour maze (Phase II).  See how your feet feel when you get there! 

Their special one price fall weekend admission allows you to stay all day if you like and make special memories together as a family!  They even have snacks and food trucks so you won't go hungry either.  We loved all the games and activities for the kids from the pumpkin bowling to the pumpkin checkers and the bouncy house.  They even have corn and pumpkin blasters by the pumpkin patch if you want to get some crazy fun in. It looked like a real "blast!" Don't forget your hayride too--it's included.  A few things are extra like the pony rides.  My little one and her friends had loads of fun and got some great exercise running around...that corn maze too...wow!  Von Thuns is perfect for kids of any age since there are so many activities.  

Their Kick-Off to FallWeekend started September 21 & 22 and they are open right through Halloween so don't forget your pumpkins when you go visit.  They have a beautiful selection at their country market or you can hop a ride on the hayride (included!) and pop on down to the field and pick your own. They even have gorgeous mums.  Aren't they amazing?

We were a little lazy this year so we bought  a purple mum, gourds and pumpkins from the selection at their Country Farm Market right there.  Sometimes we get picky and go down to the pumpkin patch to choose ours.  A few pumpkins and gourds out front make your home so festive and bright--a perfect pop of color.  VonThuns always has the best selection of pumpkins around too.  You can even do your fruit and veggie shopping at their Country Farm Market! They have fresh homegrown produce and pick-your-own pumpkins & apples too. We also picked up some fresh apple cider  and apple cider doughnuts. I love it because when I head over to VonThuns I get a fun day in with the kids and family AND pick up all our fresh fruits and veggies (and maybe a few treats)  for the week at the same time.  Food shopping:  Check!  Fun:  Check! Visit their website for all the details!

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San-J Mongolian Beef Stir Fry & Marinade Sauce Review Plus Tamari Lite Reduced Sodium

I received a sample of San-J sauces complimentary in order to review them.  As always, my opinion is my own. 

Have you seen San-J cooking sauces and marinades in your local store?  I found them a few years ago and never looked back.  You can find them in traditional grocery stores like ShopRite and at specialty stores like Whole Foods. From the Thai Peanut to the Tamari, and even Tamari Lite they are all naturally delicious and I mean that 100% natural.  They may cost a bit more but compare the ingredients to the standard brands in the store. There is no comparison. No weird chemicals or long funky names in the ingredients.  They all have a clean, fresh taste and are perfect for salads, stir fries and more.  

San-J just launched a new Gluten-free sauce, Mongolian Beef Stir Fry and Marinade sauce.  So you can say, " Bye, Bye Grill... Hello Gluten-free Stir-Fry" any day of the week you want!  Mongolian Beef, makes Asian inspired cooking easy and Gluten-Free.

San-J’s newest luscious flavor that allows anyone from a beginner cook to a gourmet chef to make restaurant-quality Asian meals at home. Mongolian Beef Stir Fry and Marinade is 100% natural, gluten-free and non-GMO.  You can feel good about using it any day of the week! It is the fastest, easiest and tastiest way to make authentic Mongolian Beef in your own kitchen too. Ready for a super easy super delicious recipe? Go!

Authentic Weeknight Mongolian Beef 

Ingredients:

1/2 to 1lb flank steak (vegetarian option: tofu)

Green onions to taste

San-J Mongolian Beef Sauce

Starting with 1/2 to 1 pound of flank steak, cut in thinly across the grain into strips. Coat the strips with cornstarch, then stir-fry in hot oil. To finish, simply add San-J Mongolian Beef Sauce, top with sliced green onions and serve warm.  All the delectable flavors of traditional Mongolian Beef are already in the sauce, including ginger, garlic, and just the right touch of sweetness. Do you need a vegetarian or fish option for a family member or guest?  You can use San-J Mongolian Beef Sauce with chicken, shrimp or even tofu. Sometimes I like using a combination like chicken and tofu for variety. 


You can get more information about the San-J Mongolian Beef Sauce here.  Want more recipes like the yummy one here? Check out San-J recipes.

I really love to cook Asian dishes. They are perfect for those busy weeknights...some fast fried rice or noodle dishes but I have one problem that is a real issue. I get so thirsty after using some Asian soy sauces!  San-J has a solution and it really tastes great. Really. Sometimes lite options aren't so great but you really need to give the San-J Tamari Lite a try. It is definitely a major innovation in soy sauce options for anyone who is concerned about the sodium content in commercial soy sauces. San-J Tamari Lite is a flavorful sauce that contains 50% less sodium than their regular Gluten-Free Tamari (Black Label).  I love that it is still made from 100% soybeans. Tamari Lite is a perfect solution for anyone trying to cut down the family’s salt intake while keeping that yummy flavor.  You can be confident thatTamari Lite is certified by the Gluten Free Certification Organization as well as Non-GMO Project verified and made from non-genetically-modified soybeans. You can use it in any of your favorite recipes like stir-fry, rice or noodle dishes.  You can also use it as a flavor enhancer in soups and sauces, as a marinade or a condiment.  Think about the myriad of options available.  

There are tons of fantastic recipes on the San-J website, even fast week night salads like this one:  QuinoaVegetable Salad. Check out all the yummy San-J recipes here. For more information about San-J and all their great products you can check out the San-J site online. 

Free Entry or Save $3 at Sahara Sam's Foam-tastic Monster Splash Event!!

Disclaimer:  I received this information through US Family Guide.  I am eligible for

a complimentary visit to Sahara Sam's by sharing this information with my readers. As always, my opinions are my own.

Have you heard about the Halloween fun over at Sahara Sam's this year?  You just have to check out the Sahara Sam's Foam-tastic Monster Splash event for Halloween.  The event will be held on Friday, November 1st (5-9pm) and is space-limited!  Keep reading for the complete monster update:

BREAKING NEWS: Reports from Sahara Sam’s Oasis are now confirming that a zombie outbreak is rapidly taking over the lifeguard staff of New Jersey’s Largest Indoor Water Park! Early scientific analysis estimates that by 5:00 PM on Friday November 1st, the entire lifeguard staff will have been affected by the outbreak.

10-06-13 UPDATE: It would seem that the invasion is not isolated to the Aquatics Department. Management recently released a statement declaring FREE soda and $2 hot dogs while supplies last.

10-07-13: An attempt to control the crowd is being made on behalf of DJ Marsdale who spoke with us earlier today. He had this to say: “I’m bringing in my DJ equipment and I’m going to throw a FOAM Party, it’s a risky move but I believe it may be our only chance at controlling the fun. The best way to handle these zombies is with an action packed evening of good times and maybe some pumpkin pie eating contests!”

10-08-13: The NJ Fun Police and McGruff are asking the Sahara Sam’s Annual Pass holders for assistance in the celebration on Friday November 1st. There will be no charge for pass holder admission!

A crowd-control ticketing fee has been instituted for all non-pass holders and may be purchased online prior to the event for $29.95 or $32.95 at the door.
 
You can save $3 with advance online purchase for the Foam-tastic Monster Splash too. Another option to consider is to buy an Sahara Sam's annual membership and get into this event for FREE! You can go all year long and keep the kids active and happy. All their friends will be jealous too.  

You can also check out the Sahara Sam's current daily specials here.