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Comfort Items to have When Sick
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Amy Voisine
This past week the common cold/flu has hit my household. During my child's spring break from college, no doubt. It laid us all out pretty straight for a week. Here how we managed to stay warm, comfy, and healthy in the meantime.
 
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Raw unfiltered Honey is BEST. But it is even better to have LOCAL honey, from local bees. Honey is a natural soother for a cough, and raw throats. Plus it tastes amazing in a hot cup of tea.
Nate's Raw & Unfiltered Honey, 16 oz. Bottle
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Starbucks Medicine Ball duuuupe! Grab this kit to make that magic tea at home.
Doomi Teavana Peach & Mint Tea - 48 Sachets
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This tea is phenomenal tea for not only colds/flus but stomach issues as well.
Bigelow Lemon Ginger Plus Probiotics Herbal Tea Bags - 18ct
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Tea HELPS. Never underestimate the power of a hot cuppa.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea Herbal Tea - 16ct
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I always keep these in my purse while recovering from a cold.
Ricola Throat Drops - Honey Lemon with Echinacea - 45ct
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Extra menthol liquid center to help sooth a sore throat.
Ricola Max Throat Care Drops - Honey Lemon - 34ct
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These are also a wonderful kind of cough drop to keep around, with manuka honey inside.
Wedderspoon Organic Manuka Honey Drops - Honey - 4oz
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A staple must have for the medicine cabinet
Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Medicine Liquicaps - 24ct
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When the cold gets to filling your lungs with fluid and mucus, kick it in the butt with this.
Mucinex 12 Hour Chest Congestion Medicine - Tablets - 20ct
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THIS. EXCEPT please read: go to the pharmacist and get the real deal, with pseudoephedrine. that stuff actually works!!!!!!!
Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant Tablets, 18 ct
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drink SO much water. Keep hydrated!
Poland Spring 100% Natural Spring Water - 32pk/16.9 fl oz Bottles
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Jello cups are always easy to slurp down when you dont feel like eating. Jello is protein. and calories.
Jell-O Original Strawberry Jello Cups Gelatin Snack - 13.5oz/4ct
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Chicken bone broth is a great and healthy thing to sip on, even if you do not turn it into an actual soup.
Kettle & Fire Organic Gluten Free Chicken Bone Broth - 16.9oz
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Orange juice with extra calcium and vitamin D!
Tropicana Pure Premium No Pulp w/Calcium Orange Juice - 46oz
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Wrap yourself up in a cozy blanket, and get your zzz's. Sleep heals.
50"x60" Shiny Chenille Throw Blanket Neutral - Threshold™: Soft Knitted, Reversible, Machine Washable, Modern Home Decor
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for the body aches. Tylenol is kiiiing!
Tylenol Acetaminophen Pain Reliever Caplet - 50ct
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It is very important to have a thermometer around to check for temps.
Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer - White
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Rub on your chest at night time to breathe easy
Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant Topical Chest Rub & Analgesic Ointment - 3.53oz
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Kleenex with lotion. Dont let your little nose get raw and dry
Kleenex Lotion 3-Ply Facial Tissue - 4pk/480ct
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I think this coffee mug is a good one for when home sick
16oz Stoneware Emotional Support Coffee Mug Blue - Room Essentials™: Microwave & Dishwasher Safe Drinkware
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