Taking Time for TLC During Cold Season

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com.

Cold season is here my friends! You can wish it away all you want but you know that the germs are going to be in high gear and getting sick is a real possibility. If you are a busy mom, you KNOW that you don’t have the time to be sick, so I teamed up with Babbleboxx to share some tips on how make time for some TLC and to stay healthy this winter.

For me, the key to beating a cold is to stop it before it starts. I try to keep my immune system working well enough to be able to beat that first tickle in my throat or first sniffles because I know that if I’m going to get sick, it’s going to be one of those in bed for three days colds. Making time for little bits of rest and TLC can make all the difference, especially during the hustle of the holiday season.

Nothing beats a hot cup of tea when you are under the weather. Growing up with Polish parents, tea was our first line of defense during cold season. As soon as mom heard your first cough, she had a big mug of hot tea with lemon and honey with your name on it. Not much changed when I became a mom and we always have Red Diamond Green Tea stocked in our pantry. We love Red Diamond because the company has a generations long relationship  with one of the largest tea importers in the country—allowing them to source the finest quality tea from around the world year after year. They also don’t include tea stems in their tea bags which gives the tea a better flavor.

When I need some TLC, I love to curl up with a good book. Even though I love a good binge watching session, the quiet time with a book lets me relax and recharge way better. The last book I really enjoyed was Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate Dicamillo . It was an easy read novel about a girl who is trying to discover herself in the face of adversity. If you’re looking for a good read for the long winter nights, be sure to check it out. Use code CANDLEWICK at checkout on candlewick.com for a 25% off all books. Only valid to U.S. purchases.

If I’m getting sick, 9 times out of 10 I will be coming down with something sinus related – it’s something that has plagued me since I was a kid. At the first sign of sinus pressure, I head to my medicine cabinet to grab Neo-Synephrine. It a nasal spray that temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure and helps me breath easily through my stuffy nose. I also love that it is safe for the whole family because it is the only medicated nasal spray concentration approved for use in children ages 2 and up. It is a total life saver!

Pure Synergy Rapid Rescue is what I grab when I have that oh no feeling of a cold coming on. Each pill is packed with nine SuperPure® organic and tested immunity extracts to strengthen your body’s natural protectors. Echinacea and elderberry extracts are reinforced with olive leaf, oregano, and other immunity boosters to supports healthy immunity and stop any cold in its tracks.  Get 15% off on all Pure Synergy products through 12/31/18 when you use code: PURESYNERGY15.

Its not a real mom break unless you have a sweet treat! SMASHCRISPY treats are another pantry staple at our house. They are the perfect any time sweet treat that crushes your sweet tooth in a mindful yet indulgent way.  They are made from natural ingredients and are gluten, soy, dairy and nut free which makes them the perfect lunch box snack for school, too. They come in three yummy flavors – Cinnamon Churro is my fav! Use code SNACKSMASHCRISPY on smashmallow.com for 25% off SMASHCRISPY  through 11/30/18.

What are your secret beat-the-cold remedies?