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?

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The first item on my list is something that came at the perfect time for me. If you’re a mom, your phone is filled with pictures of your kiddos being adorable. Nothing is worse that getting that message warning you that your phone is almost out of memory and you have to transfer your photos or decide which ones to delete. The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive (or Sandisk Ultra Dual drive if you’re an Android user) connects to the lightning port and allows you to free up space on your iPhone, password-protect sensitive files, automatically back up your camera roll, and watch videos straight from the drive. With a lightning and a USB 3.0 connector to plug into your Mac or PC, you can move your stuff exactly where you want it. It is a super easy to use and is a must have for moms because it’s hard to decide between that cute picture or your baby and the perfect selfie you took when deleting pictures!

You guys know that I am a skincare junkie, so you can imagine how excited I was when I opened a package to find these two products from Bellame Skincare.

The Acqua Lumiere Hydrating Cleanser is like nothing I’ve ever tried before. It’s a makeup remover, hydrating cleanser and ultimate luxury hydrating face mask in one. (This will make dad happy too because it will take up less room in the medicine cabinet!) It is made with Omega-rich Baobab Oil, Vitamin C, and a High-Powered Hyaluronic Acid that is 50 x more powerful than the standard and smells incredible. This combined with the Bellame bamboo washcloths leave your skin clean, hydrated and happy and make an otherwise mundane every day task feel luxurious. Bonus: You won’t be falling asleep with your makeup on if you’re actually looking forward to taking it it!

Once your skin is clean, you move on to the Acqua Lumiere Hydrating Serum. The serum gives your skin a highly concentrated dose of mineral anti-oxidants from the copper-enriched gemstone Malachite, Marine Collagen, Omega-Rich Baobab Oil, and Vitamin C. It helps boost firmness, block inflammation and repair sun damage while targeting fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. It will help undo all the damage we did to our skin when we were young and thought tanning was a good idea!

If you decide to pick this up for mom, you will receive a FREE set of six ultra-luxe Bellame bamboo sourced washcloths with the purchase of the Acqua Lumiere Collection.

Staying on the topic of skincare, my next gift idea is a really cool one. The Dermaflash 2.0 is a dermaplaner, a little device that instantly removes dead skin cells, built-up debris and pesky peach fuzz. It deeply exfoliates your skin and leaves it incredibly soft and smooth. By removing the layers of dead skin, it allows skin care products to sink in better and be more effective.  Your makeup will also glide on smoothly and effortlessly for a flawless looking skin.  Use code “MOTHERSDAY” for 20% off the Dermaflash 2.0.

If you’re like me, you come home from work and change into loungewear right away. I mean, you can only wear pants for so many hours a day! That is why I was really excited for this Maidenform Cami & Tap Pant Set. It is blush pink (my fav color!) and incredibly soft, which is important when you are trying to relax and unwind after a long day. Even though it is loungewear, you can totally get away with wearing this cami during the day too!

If the mom in your life is more of a fragrance fanatic, this next item is for you. If you’re looking for a new summer scent, Vince Camuto Divina is a winner. It has a light, sunny floral fragrance with a hint of grapefruit and citrus. Even though your summer may consist of hanging out at the splash pad, you can close your eyes, breathe in the scent of Divina and pretend you are in Bora Bora. Bonus: The bottle has a really pretty gold top that is prefect for display on a vanity.

Last, but certainly not least are Edible Arrangement Mother’s Day Berries. These Semisweet Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with White Swizzle are so good that I’m not sure mom will share! Our arrangement arrived beautifully packaged with a cute balloon attached, but as soon as my family saw the Edible Arrangement logo they could not wait to dig in. I think the picture really speaks for itself, but I will say that it tastes even better than it looks! If your mom says that she doesn’t want sweets for Mother’s day, do not listen! There are too good to pass up! All arrangements are made fresh daily and are hand-crafted locally in store with high quality fresh, never frozen fruit and 100% real chocolate. Edible Arrangements is offering same day delivery through Mother’s Day! Use code BESTMOM for 15% of $65+ purchases, valid 4/30 – 5/11!

I hope I was able to help find the perfect gift for the amazing women in your life. Happy shopping!

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