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Staples for Survival During Cold & Flu Season 🤧
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Bianca Roberto
We all know it’s coming… stuffy noses and coughs 🤒 No matter what I do, I get a cold (or worse) during the Fall/Winter. Ugh. Time to stock up so you don’t have to make the trek to the pharmacy while your under the weather.
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Hydrate
 
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Nose & Throat Relief

 
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Love a combo - this humidifier and sound machine will keep your air moisturized and calm your mind for sleep. It’s a win-win!
Crane 4-In-1 Top Fill 1 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier with Sound Machine, Grey, White
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I’ve had this hand held Vicks steam inhaler for a few years. I like the immediate relief and ease of use.
Vicks Sinus Steam Inhaler
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These actually work really well. The tablets emit a good amount of the Vicks vapors and have helped me open up my sinuses and chest when they’re stuffy.
Vicks VapoShower Soothing Vapors Shower Tablets, 5 CT
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Vaporizer refills for your Vicks products!
Vicks Waterless Vaporizer Scent Pads, 12 CT
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Moisturizer that dry nose and keep movin!
CVS Saline Ultra Fine Nasal Mist, 5 OZ
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I like to keep cough drops around just in case. You never know when you’re going to have a throat tickle or full blown coughing fit.
Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat & Cough Lozenges, Mixed Berry, 16 CT
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A stuffy nose with sinus pressure is the worst. Sudafed generally works best for me.
Sudafed PE Max Strength Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure + Pain Caplets, 24 CT
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Kickin’ it old school. You don’t always need a burst of menthol - sometimes a little wild cherry candy (ahem…) throat lozenge does the trick.
Luden's Throat Lozenge, Wild Cherry
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Numb that throat! Chloraseptic spray is a great way to save your scratchy throat fast.
Chloraseptic Max Sore Throat Spray, Wild Berry, 4 OZ
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Strawberry lemonade cough drops are definitely a step up on the flavor scale. Pop these into your cabinet!
Halls Cough & Throat Relief + Energy Support, Strawberry Lemonade, 25 CT
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You never know when they’re going to pop up. Don’t be without it when you need it.
Abreva Cold Sore Treatment, 1 Count, 2 Count
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Hydrate

 
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Don’t forget to stay hydrated! Liquid I.V. comes in a bunch of flavors and packs a punch.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink Mix, 10 CT, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Cotton Candy, Orange Vanilla, Lemon Lime
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Stay Clean

 
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You know you’ll need ‘em. Buy in bulk 🤧
Puffs Ultra Soft Non-Lotion Facial Tissues, 4 ct
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Keep those hands clean. You can stash these all over and use them all year round.
Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes, 40 CT
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Love this moisturizing gel hand sanitizer. Keeps my hands soft and clean.
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Soothing Gel with Aloe and Vitamin E- 8 fl oz Pump Bottle
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