Many thanks to Kleenex brand for sponsoring this post!
It’s cold and flu season again! I like to call this time of the year “sniffles season” for obvious reasons. We’re only a few weeks in and guess who already caught the sniffles? Yep, me. While I always have a care kit on hand for the kids, I barely stock up on anything for myself. I’m actually really embarrassed to admit this. I am that mom you’ve heard about who takes care of her children’s needs more than her own. I am really trying to do much better because I need to be well to take care of them. I know that I am not alone in this, most of us moms do so much for our children but only very little for ourselves. I had to give myself a little lecture in the mirror and remind myself that I can’t pour from an empty cup. I took advantage of the opportunity to do a kind act for myself and to show my inner being that I still care about her. So earlier this week, I took some time to make myself a self-care stash for the season. I took a solo trip to Walmart’s pharmacy section and loaded up my basket on all the goodies that make me feel comfortable whenever I catch something. Here’s what I got:
Coconut Water
Coconut water is one of my favorite drinks to feel hydrated when I’m not feeling great physically. Besides the hydration, I love the taste and as an island girl it’s always comforting to have something that reminds me of island life when I’m not feeling like myself.
Organic Chia Seeds
Chia Seeds are on the top of my list of favorite superfoods. They’re rich is fatty omega-3 acids and great for building up the immune system. As I’ve shared before, I love having them in my green smoothies and as a pudding.
Teas
I already have a stash of teas at my home, but I made sure to get some ginger and energy boosting teas for my self-care stash.
Vitamin C booster
Of course, I added a vitamin C booster. The more Vitamin C, the better.
Kleenex facial tissues
I stocked up on Kleenex Ultra Soft and Kleenex facial tissues with Lotion. I’ve been using Kleenex facial tissues basically all of life and I completely trust the brand with my sniffles. If you have delicate skin, Kleenex facial tissues with Lotion is great for caring for your sniffles gently. As a mother, it’s important for me to ensure that I don’t spread too many germs so I like to use Kleenex facial tissues for sneezing and then throw them away immediately after use as per CDC recommendations. Besides my basket with my stash, I have boxes throughout my home on my nightstand and in my living room.
Now, I want to challenge you to make yourself a self-care stash if you don’t already have one. Prepare for yourself, the way you prepare for your children. Make sure to take advantage of Walmart’s exclusive offer: receive a $5 VUDU credit when you purchase either a 4-pack of 75-ct Kleenex Ultra Soft Tissues or Kleenex facial tissues with Lotion (some will have stickers that denote coupon and some will not, but all of the Lotion/Ultra Soft 4-packs are eligible). Redeem by purchasing qualifying item and star/check the item(s) and the date of your receipt. Snap a clear photo of the entire receipt with your phone. Text CAREPACKAGE to 811811 for submission instructions. Please allow 48 hours for processing.
If you already have your stash on hand, keep taking great care of yourself and take a moment to visit Kleenex brand Someone Needs One website and share a message of care with someone else.
Do you have a Mommy Sniffles Self-Care Stash?
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kleenex Brand.
