The sun is out, the birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing… and I keep sneezing, my eyes are watering, and my nose is running… ugh. My husband, my daughter, and I all suffer with seasonal allergies, and every time spring comes around, we have allergy issues that are very frustrating!
I decided to be proactive this year and put together a little allergy relief kit for those of us in the family who suffer from seasonal allergies. This little kit will give family members (and me!) a little TLC and relief so that we'll be back to our normal busy selves in no time! Walgreens is where I usually buy our allergy medication, so that's where I headed to buy the ingredients for our kit. Plus, there are three Walgreens stores within five minutes of my house, so it's very convenient for me to shop there!
Here's what I included in our kit that I knew my family would love….
Wal-Itin. Instead of going with the expensive medicine that I usually buy, I decided to give the Well at Walgreens version of my favorite allergy medicine a try. It worked exactly the same as my usual brand, but was a LOT cheaper, which is perfect, because we go through a lot of allergy medicine between the three of us in the family who need it. My tween daughter can use this kind, too, because it also can be used by kids age six and older. Plus, for the whole month of March, all Well at Walgreens brand products are buy one get one 50% off, so it is definitely a good time to stock up!
Herbal Tea. I don't drink caffeine, but I love a nice hot cup of herbal tea. Chamomile tea is know to ease insomnia and help you get a good night's sleep, which is perfect for those of us who can't get a good night's sleep with our allergy issues. Drinking chamomile tea regularly also helps boost your immune system, an extra added bonus!
Throat Drops. I enjoy some kind of drop of hard candy to suck on when I'm having allergy issues, so I found these Ricola lemon mint throat drops to include in my family's allergy kit. I love their taste!
Body Wash. What does body wash have to do with allergy relief? When I'm not feeling 100%, I love to take a nice long hot bath, and one of the best parts of this is using great-smelling products. This kind was called "Touch of Happiness," which is just what anyone suffering with allergies needs, right?!
Candle. Lighting a scented candle puts me in an instant good mood, and when you add a nice long bath to that candle? Perfection. This one is pina colada scented, one of my favorites!
Beginning February 1, 2011- December 31, 2014, one cent from the purchase of every Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness product (up to $3 million annually) will be donated to bringing preventative wellness services to local communities through the Walgreens Way to Well Commitment ®. Very cool!
So what's in your allergy relief kits? What are your favorite ways to relieve your symptoms?
xo, Laura
Sounds like a perfect kit to keep you relaxed and ready for when those nasty allergies flare up.
ReplyDeleteTea is a great addition to an allergy kit. I need something to soothe my throat during allergy season. And I agree with the body wash. I was always told to shower before bed during allergy season to get any pollen out of the hair and off the skin. #client
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