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Gearing up for GERM sickness season (AKA SCHOOL)

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As the school season begins and the weather changes, it's time to prepare for the inevitable wave of illnesses that often come with it. Our family relies on a combination of traditional remedies, homeopathy, and immune-boosting essentials to stay hea...
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Fever

 
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When my kids are truly super sick, and sleeping i hate waking them up with a cold thermoter to the nogin all the time (cause im an over temp checker) this is a neat idea. they dont work PERFECTLY, but its a great way to keep a visual gauge on your si...
Fever-Bugz Indicator - 48 Hour Monitor
 
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hydration is KEY, but we misunderstand how much they need often. espicially in little kids they only need like a spoonful and hour or something like that. LOOK IT UP OBVI but anyays I like to keep this handy to offer up hourly when they need hydratio...
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier+ Immune Support Electrolyte Powder Packet Drink Mix, Tangerine, 6 Ct
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exact one i have, actually have 2 and backup batteries
Equate Temple Touch 6-Second Digital Thermometer
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back up thermometer batteries
Duracell CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Battery with Child Safety Features, Compatible with Apple AirTag, Key Fob, Car Remote, Glucose Monitor, and other Devices, CR Lithium 3 Volt Cell (2 Count Pack)
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if they have a fever i have them take a lukewarm bath to cool off and it helps them feel better
Oilogic Stuffy Nose & Cough Baby Essential Oil Epsom Soak, 2 lbs
 
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if they have body aches this helps in the bath
Village Naturals Therapy Chronic Pain & Fatigue Foaming Body Soak
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Kid Prevention

 
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I try to do gummies every morning or after dinner
Equate Kids Multivitamin Gummies for General Health, Natural Fruit, 300 Count
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I give these throughout cold season but if they get sick, i TRIPLE down throught the day on the vitamin c
L'il Critters Immune C Kids Gummy Vitamin Supplement, Fruit Flavored, 190 Count
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something about airborne, it truly works fast
Airborne Kids 500mg Vitamin C Immune Support Gummies, Multivitamin Supplement, Assorted Fruit Flavor, 21 ct
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this is an elderberry gummie- super quality but more expensive
Kids Immunity Gummies, Mixed Berry, Org, 60 ct
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frugal elderberry
Equate Children's Black Elderberry Dietary Supplement Gummies for Immune Support, 50mg, 60 Count
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probiotic
Culturelle Kids Probiotic with Veggie Fiber, 1 Billion CFUs Gummies, Berry Blast, 60 Count
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frugal probitic
Spring Valley Zero Sugar Kid's 1 Billion CFU Probiotic Gummy, 60 Vegetarian Gummies
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ill put this into the kids water. zinc helps fight off whatever might come their way
MaryRuth Organics Liquid Zinc Supplement 4oz
 
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VITAMIN D- get it in that water bottle!! :)
MaryRuth Organics Vitamin D3 Liquid Drops

Adult Prevention

 
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i notice when i dont take these. my skin is clearer when i am consistent with these and they really do help your immune. on amazon they are 39, at walmart 25. ive linked them
Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Women’s Daily Care Probiotics, 30ct
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review “When I started taking Source Naturals' WELLNESS FORMULA back in the 1980s, only the huge, horrible, horse-pill tablets were available. Still, we and countless others took them willingly and gladly, because they worked better than any other si...
Source Naturals - Wellness Formula Capsules - 120 Capsules
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my mom got me hooked on airborne products
Airborne in Immune Support - Walmart.com
 
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the drink tablets are awesome
Airborne in Immune Support - Walmart.com
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i have made this for years. a little shot a day. im not sure if ill have time to make it this year but i plan to!
Fire Cider Recipe (Sour and Sweet) | The Kitchn

Stock up to keep on hand

 
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Go through many boxes
Organic Herbal Cold Care™ Tea - Traditional Medicinals
 
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Really does a good job helping a sore throat
Throat Coat® Tea | Traditional Medicinals
 
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I made one for each of my kids out of expired rice we had but this is a comfort item for my kids. when they are sick and cold they cuddle up with one of these. we use them alot even when not sick.
Rice Heat Pad - Walmart
 
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we always have homeapothy kits on hand and actually use our local health food store to stock up on the ones we use frequently for colds/fevers… like belladonna and more.
Homeopathy Kit - Walmart
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when the kids are sick, a popsicle can cheer them up and also keep them hydrated. if they are throwing up, this might be all they can keep down.
Pedialyte® Freezer Pops Variety Pack
 
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i TRY to make it fresh in the instapot if we are getting sick.. but thats not always possible so we keep some in the pantry. this and saltines is a comfort meal for upset tummies.
Bone Broth - Walmart
 
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or whatever cough drops your family likes. these are my personal favorite
Ricola | Cough Drops and Candy made from Swiss Herbs | Ricola
 
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these are EPIC when you have a stuffy nose!!! keep everywhere
Vicks Inhalers - Walmart