Let's face it, no one likes to get sick. It doesn't matter if it's a common case of allergies, the flu, a cold, etc. none of them are pleasant and in most cases it takes at least a week or more to get over the worst of the symptoms. Anyone who has ever been down with any illness knows just how yucky it feels but the ones who seem to suffer the most are our … [Read more...]
Battle Runny Noses in Style with Scotties!
Runny noses are a part of life, especially if you have kids. I have three beautiful, glorious children. They are also "snotty" children when cold season rolls around and are miserable when the colds hit. My two oldest are in school full-time, and my youngest will be ready for preschool soon. That means runny noses are in full effect for all three kids, and most … [Read more...]
Dealing With Cold and Flu Season at BJ’s!
*This is sponsored with BJ's. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.* Tis' the season for colds and the dreaded flu. I don't know about you but I absolutely feel like death when a simple cold hits, let alone the flu. Because we are in the mist of the sick season, I thought I share some ways to help stay healthy, as well as ways you can … [Read more...]
Five Small Steps for Big Change! #SmallStepsForBigChange
Within the next year 3 million children under 5 will die from an infectious disease, and the Global Hygiene Council want to reduce this number by highlighting five steps which can lead to big change. The Global Hygiene Council (GHC) have today launched their “Small Steps for Big Change” report, investigating the alarming burden of preventable infectious … [Read more...]
Exergen SmartGlow Temporal Scanner! Very helpful to check those fevers in kids!
*I received a sample for review. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.* We'll there it is! Hayley woke up with a 102 fever yesterday morning and turns out she has strep. Poor kiddo:( While we hate to see any kids sick, it is absolutely essential to have a good thermometer in our houses. Trust me, I have been through so many that have … [Read more...]
Kids Sick- Do Not Fear as Little Remedies is there to help! #LittleRemedies #MC
**I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Little Remedies. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.** When my kids get sick, which I have to admit is not very often; I always make my grandmother’s chicken soup. I’m giving away family secrets here, … [Read more...]
Getting Healthy After the H1N1 Flu with Walgreens Pharmacy Chat! #WalgreensRX #shop #cbias
***I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client.** 2014 started off on a very bad start for me. On December 31, 2013, while on vacation, I was diagnosed with H1N1 at a local emergency room. What made it exponentially worse was the … [Read more...]
Helping to Protect Your Family from the Flu! #MC
**I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for MedImmune Specialty Care. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.* Cold and Flu season snuck up on us this year. Here in New England we had such a gorgeous mild fall and now December is here before we even blinked our eyes. Flu season peaks between the months of … [Read more...]
Beating Colds and the Flu with Kleenex!
This was my daughter, Hayley, two weeks ago. She had a terrible cold and suffered through three long days in bed. Now being her mother and attending to her needs, guess who was the next one to get sick-ME! Then the chain reaction began where my son got sick, and then ending with my husband getting a nasty cold. Trust me when I say getting a cold … [Read more...]