HYDRATION POPSICLE RECIPE

You may remember my post last month about medicine cabinet organization. I’m pleased to report all of our medications and vitamins are still neatly organized on the lazy susan shelves I bought.

I recently re-stocked my pantry with all the essentials for cold and flu season. It’s always better to pick up these you need before you need them. I purchased the following from Fred Meyer:

Campbell’s® Chicken Noodle 4 Count 4 Pack

Everyone loves a bowl of chicken soup when they’re not feeling well. Campbell’s® soups warm you up when you need it most. As the temperature drops or when I’m sick, I crave things that warm me up and bring the comfort of home. I love that it has no artificial colors or flavors.

Lipton Bedtime Bliss Herbal Supplement

One of my least favorite parts of being sick is that I usually have trouble sleeping at night. Lipton has a new wellness range of herbal supplements boosted with botanicals

At the heart of each blend is a unique combination of 3 botanicals, expertly sourced and carefully blended with essential oils known for their wellness benefits. Bedtime Bliss is an herbal infusion that features chamomile, mint, and orange peels. It’s a great warm drink to try before bedtime.

Premium Crackers Original Premium Saltine Crackers

Nabisco PREMIUM is the #1 saltine cracker. In addition to using it for wellness purposes like upset stomachs we also be pair them with soup or chili or with dips for snacking. There are so many occasions to serve Premium Crackers so make sure you buy the big pack.

Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Powders

Theraflu is Powerful relief without a prescription. It helps defeat 7 cold & flu symptoms fast, such as sore throat, nasal congestion, chest congestion, fever, cough, headache, body aches

TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Severe Warming Honey Lemon

I like the Honey Lemon Liquid formula. It’s a comforting warming liquid to temporarily relieve your tough cold and flu symptoms by clearing nasal congestion, quieting coughs and relieving minor aches and pains. For adults and children 12 years and older. Use only as directed.

In addition to these products I also whipped up some hydration popsicles and have them stored in my freezer. These popsicles are perfect for all stages of sickness. They will soothe your sore throat, help keep you hydrated and help cool you down if you’re running a fever.

I used real fruit juice with no added sugar but loaded with vitamin C, coconut water, which has natural electrolytes to keep you hydrated and berries which are full of antioxidants.

Make these popsicles now and keep them in the freezer so they’re ready before you need them.

Hydration Popsicle Recipe

Supplies:

•         Popsicle molds
•         1 cup fruit juice
•         1 cup coconut water
•         1 cup fresh or frozen berries. I used a mix of blueberries, strawberries and blackberries

Directions:

Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into the popsicle molds and place in the freezer. Popsicles will be ready in 2-3 hours.

Makes 8 popsicles.

How are you preparing your family for cold and flu season? Let me know your best tips and make sure you stock up the wellness products your family needs on your next trip to Fred Meyer with these savings coupons!.