In Cold Defense

Flu Season is upon us, and while I can't admit to finding a way to keep our sanity through those never-ending nights with sick kids - I can fill you in on a surefire way to defend yourself and your immune system from catching the many viruses your child is likely to pick up at school. These worked for me loyally through 4 years as a preschool teacher, and as a mom. Take at the onset of any sniffles, coughing, feverish symptoms etc. You can buy all of these products at Whole Foods, or you can get them from Amazon. (Plus, plenty of H²o!)

1. Solgar Vitamin C

Take in abundance, as needed.

2. Old Indian Wild Cherry Bark Syrup from Planetary Herbals

A serious boost to your respiratory system - not to be taken lightly. This syrup will immediately rid you of any form of cough/chest congestion - i would swear it's magical!!! (don't use while pregnant/nursing)

3. Freeze Dried Echinacea from Eclectic Institute

Superpower to immunity; kryptonite to colds and viruses.

Redefining a Cup of Soup...

Freida came down with a cold this week, and I've been trying to Old-School-Mommy her way back to health. While trying and failing to get enough chicken soup into my little girls mouth via spoon - i had an epiphany, and ladled the warm soup into her (already fleishig) sippy cup!! Worked like a charm - she downed the cup of it with a toothy grin. Now, I know that may sound a bit on the gross side for some of you - but bare with me here. Thermos makes an insulated Sippy Cup - perfect for this sort of twisted intention. The steel vessel makes it a lot less gnarly than the plastic fare, and keeps the soup - or tea - warm. This is definitely great to have on hand - even if it is just for the sick days...

(check out the rest of the Froogo Line, great products for older kids as well.)