Modern Day Tea Party for those #Sick Days

Modern Day Tea Party for those #Sick Days 

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc., Abreva, Emergen-C, Lipton, Robitussin and Theraflu. All opinions are mine alone. #SickDayTips #CollectiveBias

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Ladies and Gentleman, we are in the midst of Cold and Flu season and with me being a more experienced Mama (which sounds better than older) I know the importance of always being prepared in case the Cold or Flu finds its way into your household. Believe me, I know from experience it is not fun when you have to drag yourself and your kids to the store when they are feeling under the weather. So why not think ahead and make a trip to your local Kroger store to stock up on all the Cold and Flu season essentials.

Kroger is not only a destination for all my cold, flu & wellness needs, it offers one-stop shopping for everything on my list. With clearly marked aisles it is easy for me to find all the products that I am searching for which makes this Mama so happy.

  

        So, let's talk about the five products that make this season a little more tolerable.

• Abreva® Pump Cold Sore and Fever Blister Treatment:  If are one that suffers from cold sores, nothing heals your cold sore faster than Abreva**. Abreva is not for temporary symptom relief, but healing. It delivers the best results when used at the first sign of a cold sore (e.g. the tingle that one feels on his/her lip).
• Lipton Bedtime Bliss Tea: An herbal infusion that sings you to sleep, like a lullaby in a cup.* Carefully selected botanicals are blended with natural essential oils that make every cup delicious. The Lipton Wellness range, made with carefully selected botanicals and blended with essential oils, helps make wellbeing a part of your everyday routine. Robitussin® Maximum Strength Honey Cough & Chest Congestion DM: New! The real honey you want, the powerful cough relief you need. Gluten Free. No Artificial Colors. True Source Certified Honey. This had me at honey! With Robitussin® you can fight your cough and help kick your symptoms to the curb. The liquid-strength of Robitussin® soothes on contact and provides cough relief for hours.  Remember, Theraflu Power Pods Daytime (or Nighttime) Severe Cold and Robitussin® Maximum Strength Honey Cough & Chest Congestion DM should not be used at the same time.
• Theraflu Power Pods Daytime Severe Cold:  Don't let the cold or flu get in your way. Theraflu Power Pods Daytime Severe Cold fits right in your routine. Get powerful relief without the prescription with Theraflu Power Pods. Compatible with most single-serve coffee makers, these fast-relieving pods work on even your most severe symptoms. Press. Sip. Relief. Also available in Theraflu Power Pods Nighttime Severe Cold.
• Emergen-C Immune+® Super Orange Gummies: Emergen-C Immune+® is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin D and with Zinc to help you feel good. Plus, the natural fruit flavors make it not only good for you but yummy at the same time.*

                                             

When you are a Mom you tend to come up with ways to make those sick days a little more tolerable not only for your kids but also for yourself, and to also be more conscientious of supporting my immune system all year long. So the idea of having a tea party with pretty cups and a teapot making everything little fancier is one that I wish that I could claim as my own but it one that Mom used to do for me when I was growing up. Now fast forward to years later (I won't tell you how many 😊) I am able to host a sort of modern-day party with these great options and nurse my babies back to health (even though one is college and the other a senior in high school)  Even though my daughter is away at college I like to send her a care package so create her own little tea party that will help her feel better and think of home.

Theraflu-(c) 2019 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 the label and follow directions. Abreva, Emergen-C, Robitussin - Use only as directed. Read the label and follow directions.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. 

This product is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent disease.

**Among OTC cold sore treatments, when used at the first sign.

           I hope these #sickday tips help you out during this cold and flu season!

   Thank you for stopping by it means so much to me.

Skirt of Many Colors - Back to Basics

Hey, Lovelies! Here we are it a brand new month and a busy one for this Mama!  My kids are both February babies and these are actually milestone birthdays 18 and 21! I can hardly believe I officially have adult kids which makes me happy and sad at the same time if that makes any sense. 

I really have been missing from my blog these past few months just trying to regroup and take some time away but I am back and really trying to get back to basics.  

 When I first starting my blog I was all about showing other women how to feel stylish on a budget and I think that kind of got a little saturated with always highlighting what was new and hot instead of focusing on looks that won't break the bank.  So moving forward I will go back to finding amazing looks that won't break the bank. I also will focus on styling items in my closet different ways to create a bigger wardrobe.  I am going to focus on topics such as getting back into shape and how I am feeling about the next stage " Empty Nester"  so stay tuned to different content I am very exciting. 


                            So let's get started with details of this budget-friendly look! 

                                    Skirt (here)          

I was immediately drawn to this colorful skirt the moment I first saw it on a boutique on IG and it was like $70  and you know this girl is frugal (cheap) LOL so there was no way I was going to pay that much for one skirt but to my surprise a few months later I spotted it on She In . Now when I first encountered this website I was a little hesitant on buying anything not knowing the quality or the sizing but I have since learned how to order by trial an error of course. 

 A tip that I would give you is to know your measurements.  They list all the measurements one each item and I have found they are pretty accurate. I would encourage you to read the reviews but don't rely solely on them because there are those few that aren't' honest but if you see a trend like " runs small " I tend to believe it.  Lastly, see what type of material it's made of or if it says it does or doesn't have stretch. 

As far as the price point most items are priced pretty reasonable . For instance, this skirt was only $20 compared to $70 that had it listed for $70.  

I decided to pair this skirt with this cute little orange sweater that I was able to pick up at a steal at my local HM for $8. Now if you haven't been there in a while then you really must stop in. They are having such an amazing clearance sale! For example, I was able to purchase a few skirts.   for as low as $2 and dresses for $7 and got a $50 blazer for $5 for my daughter. 

These suede boots are Nine West that I purchased from Gordman's last year for $7.  I love when I find amazing deals that I can use again the following year. Those boots are a great staple that I got at a great deal which makes my closet happy as well as my bank account. 

I am totally obsessed with this Foley and Carissa bag that I first spotted at my local TJ Maxx in black but then I was able to find this cognac one online for $42 reg $128 then I knew I was about to have an add to the cart moment. Especially since I had an Amazon gift card so it was a definite yes to the bag! 

I have linked the details of this look and also some other gorgeous skirt options all $25 and under including plus size. Let me know your favorites. 

As always I want to thank you for stopping by it means so much to me. Comment below and let me know your favorite places to shop that don't break the bank? 

                                                                    XOXO Mary aka Curlbyrdie