Keep Your Family Healthy This Winter!

I was just talking to my sister yesterday about how we can stay healthy this winter. I mentioned that I started keeping the hand sanitizer by the entrance to the house and in the car. She thought that was a good idea. I also have trained my daughter to head right to the sink after she sanitizes and walks in the house. That is key I think. We take basic vitamins and eat a healthy diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. My sister does the same. We exercise and keep our bodies lean and healthy.

She mentioned a great product that had worked for her daughter last winter to help reduce flu symptoms: Children’s Oscillococcinum. I told her that it was interesting because I have been familiar with Oscillococcinum for many years starting back when I was a student studying abroad in Italy in the 1980's. The family I was living with gave it to me when I came down with the flu. It really helped me and I have used it a number of times of the years. It used to be difficult to find but now Boiron has a really solid presence in the US. It is great to have a children's version of Oscillococcinum to rely on for my daughter too. I feel comfortable using it since it has a long history and has been around for many years. It is a safe blend of natural ingredients to help the body heal itself. They have a new coupon good for any of their ColdCalm, Oscillococcinum or Chestal children's products too. http://children.boironusa.com/
COUPON:
http://children.boironusa.com/images/BoironChildCoupon200909.pdf

We also get good sleep. My daughter gets to bed at a reasonable time and gets enough sleep for her body to recover which is also important. I think all these things are important and if you do get sick try natural and safe remedies first. Don't forget the chicken soup too...

JoinMyVillage from General Mills!

Did you know Malawi is among the world's least developed and most densely-populated countries? Because of the extreme poverty in the region, Malawi has a low life expectancy (44 years of age) and high infant mortality (89 deaths per 1,000 births, the 14th highest in the world). As a member of MyBlogSpark, we wanted to share with you the news that was announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative Fifth Annual Meeting. President Clinton introduced a unique commitment between General Mills and CARE called Join My Village, an innovative online community that is fighting poverty in Malawi through the empowerment of women and girls. Here's how you can get involved:

Visit Join My Village and join one of ten village teams to benefit approximately 75 villages in Malawi
As a village team member, you will get to know the women and families in Malawi through frequent updates, photos and stories
You can also track how dollars are creating change and improving lives in Malawi
Through simple online activities - answering a quiz question, telling a friend about Join My Village, or joining a village team - $1 will be unlocked by General Mills and will go to CARE's poverty fighting programs in the Malawi villages (limit of 3 activities per person per day, and $15,000 per online village team - or $150,000 in total)
Additionally, General Mills will match personal contributions dollar-for-dollar for up to $50 per donor, $15,000 per village team or $150,000 in total
CARE will distribute all funds raised directly to Malawi to provide economic opportunities for women and increase access to quality education for girls Join My Village is setting out to drive measurable and long-term positive impact with women and families in Africa by tapping into the inherent power of women to connect with, and provide strength for, other women. To learn more about Join My Village and help unlock funds to empower women and girls in Malawi, visit JoinMyVillage.com.

Border's has a new printable coupon for a free small Flavored Coffee from Seattle's Best Coffee Cafe's located inside the store. You get your choice of Vanilla Crème, Cinnamon Swirl and Hazelnut flavors. Hurry it expires 9/7/09.

Stop & Shop and General Mills Back-to-School Saving Event-win a free $10 GC!

This Back-to-School Saving Event is taking place at Stop & Shop stores September 4-10. I will choose one reader from all who leave comments to receive a free $10 Gift Card to Stop & Shop!!

General Mills and Stop & Shop along with MyBlogSpark, are teaming up to give families a great way to stock up and save, as they gear up for back to school.

Participating General Mills brands: Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Reeses Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cookie Crisp Sprinkles, Cookie Crisp, Fruit Snacks, Old El Paso Dinner Kits, Pillsbury Strudel, Pillsbury Scrambles, Green Giant Boxed Vegetables, Yoplait Yo-Plus Multi-Pack, Fiber One Yogurt Multi-Pack, Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookies, Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Pillsbury Sweet Rolls and Yoplait Delights

You will receive additional savings for you or your school, depending on which Stop & Shop location you shop and if your Stop & Shop store sells gas

Buy four (4) participating General Mills items and you’ll automatically earn 100 points on your Stop & Shop card

For every 100 points earned, you'll save 10¢ per gallon of gas (Please note: Total discount cannot exceed price per gallon) Just swipe your Stop & Shop Card at the pump to redeem your Gas Rewards

For those Stop & Shop locations without gas stations, don’t worry – you’re not left out of the savings – if you buy five (5) participating General Mills products, you will receive 20 Bonus Box Tops for your school

I will be having a drawing at the close of the week from all readers who leave comments and an email address to be contacted regarding this super sale! Let me know what good stuff you find and post for everyone to share! Good luck to all on winning the free $10 Gift Card to Stop & Shop!!

MyBlogSpark will be fulfilling & mailing the giftcard directly to the winner.