Busy Mom Must-Haves: Winter is Coming

Don't get left out in the cold, prep for Winter now

From the LifeMinute Team

November 13, 2014

You hadn't written the polar vortex into your busy schedule for at least another month, but isn't it just like Winter to show up early to the party only to give you the cold shoulder? Fortunately, Lifestyle Expert Amy Goodman has kitchen-cleaning, belly-boosting, cold-combatting tips for dealing with this unwelcome guest, and she recommends you start by stocking up on a few products from Dawn, Healthy Delights and Cold-Eeze that you'll be glad to have on hand when winter weather settles in.

Amy says, "We're all very familiar with Dawn, and we know how it cuts the grease when it comes to the kitchen sink. But it is also the ultimate cleaning secret weapon when it comes to cleaning up greasy spills and messes around the household and beyond, and all it takes is one little drop. It's amazing what it can do." For instance, in the garage... That's right, think snow tires, greasy tools, bike wheels... Amy advises, "All you need is one gallon of hot water and one teaspoon of Dawn; you can apply this with a sponge to work at getting off the grease from your tools and also from your car wheels to make them sparkling and shining clean." And in the laundry room... Who knew dish soap could come in handy there, too? "[It's] a great pre-treatment for stains," explains Amy, "All you do is take the Dawn and apply it directly to the stained fabric area. You want to make sure you completely cover the stain; you can even work it in with your fingers a little bit...and then you just throw it into your washer and wash normally." And of course, dish soap is most at home in the kitchen, but think beyond the sink. Amy likes Dawn for cleaning up all of her kitchen surface areas. She says, "So you take your sponge, run it under some warm water, add a little splash of Dawn onto that, and then you can tackle...literally any kind of spill that you may have."

While we're in the kitchen, even the cleanest of homes can't combat all the seasonal sickness that Winter often brings to your doorstep. But when it comes to tummy troubles, your whole family can take steps now to stay healthy later. Amy says, "Now certainly in my family, a healthy tummy makes for a super happy family, and I found a great product that does just that: Healthy Delights Probiotic Chocolate Bites, absolutely delicious...It actually does double duty in supporting your digestive health and also supporting your immune system." So what's in a bite? One-billion (yes, BILLION) strains of probiotic but only one gram of sugar and 10 calories. Plus, the bites are gluten-free, have no artificial ingredients and pack 8 times the amount of antioxidants that you find in strawberries. Amy adds, "It tastes amazing and [it's] a wonderful treat for the family that's actually good for them. It's $11.99, available at Walgreens."

But let's say Winter's colds and flu do set up shop in your home...what then? Amy says, "I do have a great remedy for that, and especially for busy moms and families. So you need to get Cold-Eeze Cold Remedy Plus Natural Multi-Symptom Relief Cold & Flu QuickMelts. This is actually formulated with zinc gluconate, which shortens the duration of your cold. The QuickMelts, which are new, also contain elderberry, peppermint and licorice, which help to ease the symptoms from cold and flu like sore throat, chest congestion and also cough. They also happen to taste wonderful."

So even if the season brings its worst, your health and home can be at its best. And maybe that'll teach Winter not to show up so early next time.

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