Ten 45 second activities to stay efficient, germ-free and happy

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The holiday season is one filled with joy, gathering with friends and loved ones…but it’s also a stressful and extremely busy time when we have more germs floating around the house. It’s important to stay ahead of our schedules and time block even short burst intervals where the whole family can participate in keeping order in our home, body, and spirit.

Between the changing weather and the added stress during the holidays, it can be hard to keep my family healthy. Last year, I was sick during most of the holiday season. I am armed and ready this year not to let that happen again!

I’ve made a list of ten 45 second activities my family can do to stay efficient, stay germ-free and happy during this holiday season. But before I go into that, I’d like to tell you that my Kroger/Ralphs store is the destination for all my flu needs. I ran over to my local Ralphs store to stock up on all of my sick season essentials.

1) Theraflu Power Pod Nighttime Severe Cold, 2) Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes,  3) Abreva® Pump Cold Sore and Fever Blister Treatment 4) Breathe® Right Extra Clear Nasal Strips, and 5) Robitussin® Maximum Strength Honey Cough & Chest Congestion DM.

Remember, Theraflu Power Pods Daytime Severe Cold and Robitussin® Maximum Strength Honey Cough & Chest Congestion DM should not be used at the same time.

More details about these products are below and worth a read!

Ten 45 second activities to stay efficient, germ-free and happy

Even if you have less than a minute to spare, you can incorporate these important tasks into your busy schedule.

1.Empty the trash

Store extra liners in the bottom of the trash can. That way, it will only take a moment to wrap up the used liner and open up the new one. Also, sprinkle baking soda into your trash can to help prevent trash odors from spreading.

2. Clean a mirror with vinegar and newspaper 

The vinegar will help the mirror dry streak free. And a newspaper will leave less lint than paper towels.

3. Dust the TV screen with a used dryer sheet

A dryer sheet will help keep dust from resettling.

4. Get love from your dog

5. Write an inspirational word on a chalkboard for display

6. Change the towels in a bathroom or in the kitchen. 

Prevent cross-contamination of germs and bacteria by frequently changing towels, especially in the kitchen.

7. Wipe down the room’s light switches. 

Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes make it easy to quickly wipe down light switches to prevent germs from spreading.

8. Do a few dishes/empty one rack of the dishwasher

9. Run hot vinegar down the drain to remove gunk and then ice cubes in the garbage disposal to clean it.

10. Hug your mom.

Information about cold and flu products

Information about cold and flu season products (also visit the Season of Well Being site) for more info and flu season hacks

Theraflu Power Pod Nighttime Severe Cold – Powerful relief without a prescription

Theraflu Power Pods Daytime Severe Cold is compatible with most single-serve coffee makers. These fast-relieving pods work on even your severe symptoms.

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:

  • minor aches and pains
  • headache
  • nasal and sinus congestion
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • minor sore throat pain
  • reduces fever

Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes – Wipe away 99.9% of the most common allergens*

Abreva® Pump Cold Sore and Fever Blister Treatment

Abreva is not for temporary symptom relief, but healing. It delivers the best results when used at the first sign of a cold sore. You could heal your cold sore in 2 1/2 days and it is the only FDA approved OTC medicine to shorten healing time**.

Breathe® Right Extra Clear Nasal Strips

These strips provide relief for congestion due to colds, allergies, or a deviated septum and reduce snoring caused by nighttime nasal congestion. Breathe Right is drug-free and safe to use with any sleep medication.

Robitussin® Maximum Strength Honey Cough & Chest Congestion DM

With Robitussin Honey you can fight your cough and help kick your symptoms to the curb. The liquid-strength of Robitussin Honey soothes on contact and provides cough relief for hours.

Savings

  • Beginning on 12/9 you can get $1 Off Any Theraflu Product through 1/26/19
  • Beginning on 12/9 you can get $2 off Theraflu Power Pods, 12ct Powders, 40ct Caplets, and Syrups Twinpack through 1/26/19
  • On Robitussin there will be a $1.25 off coupon through 1/4/19

Theraflu-(c) 2018 the GSK group of companies or its licensor.  Theraflu is for use in adults 12 years and older. Use all products only as directed. Read label and follow directions.

Abreva, Breathe Right, Robitussin – Use only as directed. Read label and follow directions.

*Use Clorox products as directed for removal of non-living allergens like pet dander, dust mite matter and pest matter on hard nonporous surfaces in your home. Keep out of reach of children.

**When used at the first sign, median healing time was 4.1 days; 25% healed in 2.5 days

“Flavor your life with an Ounce of Salt.” A lifestyle blog by Jen Oliak.