'Tis almost the season to be jolly and to lift your spirits well into winter my Christmas Gift Giveaway is back for another year. There will be plenty of prizes up for grabs throughout November which will make wonderful gifts for loved ones, or just be really handy for your own family, so pop back each day and see what new giveaways are up and running!
First up we have the Braun NTF3000 worth £52.99...
This is the first, and only, thermometer which features both no touch and touch functions. It uses a new and revolutionary technology that ensures clinically accurate and consistent readings whilst being quick and simple to use. With the colder weather on the way your little ones are likely to come into contact with lots of coughs and colds so this is truly an essential gadget to have in your home.
- No touch mode
- Touch mode
- Colour coded display
- Backlight for nighttime reading
- Breakthrough technology: ultra-sensitive sensor and optical system, with clinically proven accuracy
- Silent mode for sleeping baby
- Fast, gentle and easy to use
- Positioning guidance system
For your chance to WIN a Braun NTF-3000 worth £52.99 you can enter via the Gleam entry form below.
Leaving a comment is mandatory but there are additional entry methods available for bonus points.
Make sure you eat your five a day to keep sniffles away!
ReplyDeleteI start taking multi-vitamins when I begin to feel a bit run down.
ReplyDeletelemon water is great
ReplyDeleteVitamins and also discovered that the vapour plug in from calpol works a treat on those poor stuffy noses and coughs.
ReplyDeletehoney, on toast, porridge in drinks, great for avoiding colds
ReplyDeleteExercise - I find if I don't exercise twice a week I'm more likely to come down with a bug.
ReplyDeleteget outside for fresh air and sunshine as much as possible
ReplyDeletedrinking plenty and changing clothing when the weather changes and if the kids do get a little cough some honey lemon and hot water and socks with vick inside help x
ReplyDeleteI take vitamin c and get plenty of exercise
ReplyDeleteWashing hands as often as possible
ReplyDeletebrilliant- I really struggle with thermometers - never seem to work well... but I don't have anything this snazzy! :-)
ReplyDeleteKeep your hands super clean, especially when coming in from being in town/on the bus/being near strangers. And make sure that you don't keep snotty tissues too long- throw them away and get a new one out!
ReplyDeleteEating healthily and washing hands regularly and making sure kids do the same
ReplyDeleteEat plenty fruit and vegetables, and drink plenty of fluids.
ReplyDeleteDon't go turning up the heating & shut all windows, quite frankly do the opposite & let the bugs out rather than harboring them indoors. I also swear by Vicks vapour rub on your feet & then sticking socks on over it for bedtime.
ReplyDeleteEchinacea - I prefer natural remedies
ReplyDeleteI take multi vitamins plus eat plenty of fruit and veg.
ReplyDeleteLots of vitamin C, keep hydrated and sleep well.
ReplyDeleteWashing hands often as possible and always carry a pack of tissues and use afresh one each time
ReplyDeletemaking sure to wash hands thoroughly to prevent germs
ReplyDeleteMIND STRENGTH
ReplyDeletePlenty of fresh air,I always sleep with the window open.
ReplyDeleteI keep wipes for handles of shopping trollies and shopping baskets as they are one place that we forget are full of germs and perfect to pick up something
ReplyDeleteEat properly, your body can't put extra energy into fighting if it's not sustained properly
ReplyDeleteGet plenty of rest and drink lots of water and vitamin C
ReplyDeletehoney in warm milk
ReplyDeleteHot water, lemon juice and honey and chicken soup
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I have no tips, I catch them all the time despite taking multivitamins and cod liver oil, and constantly cleaning my hands
ReplyDeleteLots of vitamin c to prevent colds
ReplyDeletewear weather appropriate clothes, wash your hands once home, plenty of warm drinks
ReplyDeleteWrap them up in warm clothing, a good diet keeping them healthy
ReplyDeleteA healthy diet and early nights
ReplyDeleteI swear by fresh garlic in most of my meals and citrus fruits daily :)
ReplyDeletehealthy diet and extra vitamin C
ReplyDeleteKeep hands clean and use tissues rather than a hankie.
ReplyDeleteEat a healthy diet, plenty of sleep, wash hands often and don't go to Walgreens. Sick people go to Walgreens to pick up their meds.
ReplyDeleteDrinking green tea is excellent in so many ways, the whole family loves it.
ReplyDeleteMy son loves cheese and onion sandwiches, and he never gets sick, I'm convinced it's because of all the raw onion he eats! So my tip is plenty on raw onion as well as lots of fruit and veggies!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnsure your getting all your vitamins - childrens and adults multivitamins once a day
ReplyDeleteZinc and Vitamin C supplements and lots of fresh veg.
ReplyDeleteMultiVitamins, always use antibacterial cleaner to kill germs, handwashing and catching coughs and sneezes in tissues helps stop germs spreading :)
ReplyDeleteDaily Multivitamins and lots of protein, fruit & veg in your diet. Plus making sure to wash hands regularly and using hand gel when out & about.
ReplyDeleteWash your hands as often as possible and eat plenty of fruit and veg to keep your vitamin and mineral levels up!
ReplyDeleteMultivitamins, hand sanitiser, fresh air wrapped up warm & lots of hot chocolates snuggled on the sofa with blankets :D
ReplyDeletemake sure your wrapped up warm and keep the cold off your chest.
ReplyDeleteEat a good diet and keep warm, but not hot.
ReplyDeleteAlways make sure you wash your hands with soap not just a quick rinse under the tap. Take a vitamin C supplement as well as having a well balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables.
ReplyDeleteloads of fruit and water - preferabbly vitamin c - to stave off colds
ReplyDeleteBalancing staying warm with getting outside for some fresh air. Staying cosy indoors doesn't always help.
ReplyDeleteTaking multivitamins and wrap up warm.
ReplyDeleteWatch more carefully the public places that are touched my lots of hands (such as shopping trolley handles which are never cleaned, etc.).
ReplyDeleteDon't go out! haha :)
ReplyDeleteWrapping up warm. Tea and honey before bed or hot chocolate
ReplyDeleteWrapping up warm. Tea and honey before bed or hot chocolate
ReplyDeleteLots of healthy food, particularly warm soups and fresh fruit!
ReplyDeleteTake a multivitamin and make sure you get plenty of fruit and vegetables.
ReplyDeleteWash hands regularly, get plenty of sleep
ReplyDeleteLots of vitamin c ad good ole hearty winter foods
ReplyDeleteA glass of orange juice a day & eat chocolate! Works for me :)
ReplyDeleteA glass of red wine a day works for me :-)
ReplyDeleteKeeping them warm and taken my daughter for her flu jab homemade soup and cuddles
ReplyDeletedrinking green tea helps with many ailments x
ReplyDeleteWash your hands as often as possible, using regular soap, not anti-bacterial soap.
ReplyDeleteEat heathily, keep hydrated and wear layers
ReplyDeleteA good multi vitamin and regular hand washing :D
ReplyDeleteStick to a healthy diet, limit sugar and try and stay warm and hydrated x :)
ReplyDeletehealthy diet plenty of water and keep warm
ReplyDeletewashing hands! the main culprit for not washing their hands (despite much nagging) is always the one that brings home colds/bugs and spreads them round
ReplyDeletetry and make sure theres always lots of fresh fruit and veggies available with meals and for snacks
ReplyDeleteTry and increase fruit and vegetable intake anyway you can, smoothies and soups are ideal!
ReplyDeletefor the grown ups - a hot toddy. for the kids - plenty of kiwi - its high in vitamin c.
ReplyDeletestay hydrated and warm
ReplyDeleteTeach your children to cover their mouths/noses when they cough or sneeze.
ReplyDeleteMy children have vitamins and a spoonful of honey before bed
ReplyDeleteKay Sherman
Keep on top of your vitamin intake ALL YEAR helps build up your immunity!
ReplyDeleteVitamin c! Vitamins and minerals, fruit and veg to help build up immunity
ReplyDeleteMulti vitamins and exercise!
ReplyDeleteWe take vitamins all through out the year, Sleep is really important and ofcourse eating healthily and wrapping up warm for outdoors :)
ReplyDeleteWe take elderberry syrup, as well as vitamin c (since our bodies don't naturally produce it) to keep immune systems up. Also fish oil is very important to good health!
ReplyDeleteKeep warm and lots of Vitamin C
ReplyDeleteLots of vitamin C, wrap up warm and look after yourself!
ReplyDeleteEat well, lots of warm drinks, decent sleep and keep warm.
ReplyDeleteGet plenty of sleep, drink plenty of water and have lots of vegetables
ReplyDeleteEat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and do some exercise.
ReplyDeleteLots of fresh fruit and plenty of water
ReplyDeleteWrap us warm and try to eat healthily, especially warming home made soups packed full of veggies
ReplyDeleteLots of exercise
ReplyDeleteeating healthy and I believe Vitamin C helps alot.
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ReplyDeletelots of layers of clothes to keep warm!
ReplyDeleteWe always take vitamin c.
ReplyDeleteHot water with lemon and honey to soothe a sore throat and help with a blocked nose
ReplyDeleteMake sure you are doing the appropriate 7 steps hand washing technique with soap and water (better than alcogel), especially after coming into contact with those who are unwell
ReplyDeleteEating healthily before they strike! Plenty of fruit and veg for vitamin C, and lots of water as standard!
ReplyDeleteI always have honey, lemon , ginger, cinnamon, and coconut oil.x
ReplyDeletemulti vitamins and hand sanitiser - especially when you work in a large office like i do!
ReplyDeleteConsume plenty of satsumas, hot drinks and soups and wrap up warm
ReplyDeleteKeep wrapped up, take multi vitamins, wash hands, and have a flu jab!
ReplyDeleteLots of handwashing, Vit C and zinc tablets, and first defence nasal spray if you are in close contact with anyone with flu or colds
ReplyDeleteKeep warm!
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew as I am ill at the moment, I think the best tip is to stay away from sick people, but very tough when you have a 2 and 4 yr old who pick stuff up in nursery/ school. I tried to keep the germs contained, but both myself and my husband finally succumbed just as the kids got better.
ReplyDeleteDon't have children folks! If you got on that boat already, you are going to get more colds than you knew existed. Manuka honey and hot lemon drinks really help.
ReplyDeleteStay away from soft play areas.
ReplyDeleteI take vitamin tabs every day/
ReplyDeleteKeep fit
ReplyDeletedrink lots of tea and use anti-bacterial hand soap
ReplyDeletetake a vitamin C tablet everyday
ReplyDeleteHoney and lemon is a fab natural way to soothe and I keep a mini bottle of angtibac gel in my handbag for use when hands can't be washed.
ReplyDeletekeep warm and wash your hands
ReplyDeletewashing hands, drinking lots of fluids
ReplyDeleteI have a good spicy curry as I once read that the chief scientist involved in researching cures for the cold does this himself whenever he feels a cough or cold coming on.
ReplyDeletewash your hands frequently especially after being on public transport
ReplyDeleteCarry around some hand sanitiser - cheap, handy and so useful!
ReplyDeleteA daily dose of Raw dark honey and also plenty of vitamin C
ReplyDeleteI take bee propolis tablets every day, and rarely catch colds these days. If I do get a cold the symptoms are very mild.
ReplyDeleteKeep washing your hands really well with very warm water and soap
ReplyDeleteI use Otrivine when I feel a cold coming on, seems to do the trick and stops me from feeling congested.
ReplyDeleteAntiseptic gel & stay away from suck people!
ReplyDeleteI swear by daily Echinacea and wrapping up warm when outside.
ReplyDeleteI think eating a healthy diet day to day really helps.
ReplyDeleteTake daily vitamins and wrap up well when you go outside
ReplyDeletetake vitamin c and wrap up warm
ReplyDeleteWash your hands frequently throughout the day as germs stay for hours on things like door handles, telephones etc. & touching eyes, nose or mouth easily transmits them to your body.
ReplyDeleteBuild up with healthy food :)
ReplyDeleteStart taking some multi vitamins and wash your hands regularly
ReplyDeleteUse lots of hand sanitizer
ReplyDeleteAlways eat lots of fruit and veg, clean your hands properly a lot through the day and when you do get a sore throat, get some manuka honey and drink a warm boiled water with a drop of that in it, it works wonders
ReplyDeleteGet plenty of sleep. Exercise. Eat well.
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Taken daily dose of vit c 1000mg to fend off colds etc
ReplyDeleteRubbing a bit of old lip balm on your nose!
ReplyDeleteI find if I get plenty of rest and not too many late nights, I stay healthy throughout the winter months
ReplyDeletevitamin C, lots to drink and stay warm
ReplyDeleteTake vitamin C daily
ReplyDeleteMake sure you get plenty of rest -- when I'm pushing myself too hard is when I'm likely o come down with something
ReplyDeletePlenty of garlic and vitamin c works for my family and I
ReplyDeletelemon tea is best
ReplyDeleteHave a flu jab
ReplyDeletelots of exercise, listening to music, relaxing and lots of pure orangejuice
ReplyDeleteUse oil of oregano diluted in water/tea at the first hint of a cold. It works. My job involves daily contact with young children.
ReplyDeletePlenty of fruit and get wrapped up for the outdoors!
ReplyDeleteStick to eating good, natural food & minimise processed food as much as possible
ReplyDeleteFeed yourself and the kids a good diet Instead of relying on vitamins or supplements, make sure your child eats a lot of colorful fruits and vegetables, which are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. This works well for my family.
ReplyDeleteMake sure you eat plenty of the right foods, such as fruit, vegetables, chicken and drink plenty of water x
ReplyDeletelots of orange juice and water and lots of sleep. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net
ReplyDeletePlenty of water, Echinacea, zinc and vitamin C!
ReplyDeleteUse a hand gel when sour and about in public and try to eat healthy
ReplyDeleteEat plenty of fruit and veg and drink plenty of fluids.
ReplyDeleteplenty of fruit for the vitimins
ReplyDeletea hot toddy! - leanne w
ReplyDeleteHoney lemon ginger and hot water
ReplyDeleteHygiene is important. Try not to put your hands in your mouth after touching door handles/escalators etc. Wash hands regularly and don't sneeze into your hands.
ReplyDeleteI carry anti-bac and anti-viral hand sanitiser with me in my handbag and use it every time I touch something in a public place such as door handles
ReplyDeleteplenty of vitamin c enriched fruit and veg
ReplyDeleteTaking Vitmain D and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables x
ReplyDeleteStay warm - and dry - and keep your diet fresh. :)
ReplyDeleteEat plenty of fruit and veg and take echinacea at the first sign of a cold.
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to diffuse germ fighting essential oils.
ReplyDeleteTo prevent we eat healthy food, drink vegetable juices, eat fermented vegetables and take vitamin C and D3. To fight we like to use natural methods.
ReplyDeleteRunny noses:
For young babies boil thyme or marjoram and let them breathe in the steam. For older children you can use essential oils like eucalyptus and tea tree.
Cough:
wet cough: onion, honey and garlic syrup (not for babies under 1)
dry cough: beetroot and honey syrup
temperature:
get under the covers and sweat it out! alternatively use compresses of half and half water and apple cider vinegar or dunk your socks in the mixture and put them on. young children will benefit from a warm bath with a splash of apple cider vinegar.
I regularly take vitamin supplements to stay healthy
ReplyDeleteI always thing getting out and having fresh air helps to build the immune system which will hopefully prevent or help fight off these colds!
ReplyDeletePlenty of fluids and fruit and veg.
ReplyDeleteKeeping hydrated and getting plenty of sleep
ReplyDeleteLive and eat healthily, build up your immune system
ReplyDeletePlenty of fruit and veg to help keep your immune system fighting fit.
ReplyDeleteKeep up with your fruit & veg! :)
ReplyDeleteGood hygene - paying close attention to washing hands and face carefully, keep hydrated with water and plenty of juice and staying off public transport if at all possible ;)
ReplyDeletekeep warm and wrap up x
ReplyDeletePlenty of vitamin c through fruit and veg
ReplyDeletemake sure washing hands becomes second nature - stops the germs spreading around.
ReplyDeleteHand washing and sanitiser - good hygiene really!
ReplyDeleteSpend some time outdoors every day, even in winter - it's great for your immune system.
ReplyDeleteTake a good quality Echinacea supplement each day
ReplyDeletesome time outdoors every day, even in winter
ReplyDeleteI find that if i have the flu jab it generally reduces how many colds or sniffles i get
ReplyDeleteEchanacia :)
ReplyDeleteUse echinacea
ReplyDeletewrap up warm and make sure you have your vitamins.
ReplyDeleteLots of fruit for vitamin C
ReplyDeleteIron tablets and vitamin D :)
ReplyDeletekeep fit by excersing
ReplyDeleteLocal honey 😊 I'm lucky in that my dad in law keeps bees
ReplyDeleteYou can't really avoid them - just have everything at the ready to make you feel better.
ReplyDeletePropoli (a natural antibiotic made by bees) is amazing!
ReplyDeleteGood hygiene; healthy diet and lots of fluids.
ReplyDeleteA nice hot toddy! Fresh air and lots of water
ReplyDeleteEat healthily, drink lots of water and get out walking whatever the weather :)
ReplyDeleteMake sure you air the house daily and also place a bowl of water below your radiators to moisten the air
ReplyDeleteEchinacea is great for preventing the cold
ReplyDeleteplenty of hot drinks!
ReplyDeleteTo use a juicer for fresh fruit & have a glass every day to keep you on top of your vitamins that seems to help us
ReplyDeleteensure everyone in the family takes multi vitamins
ReplyDeleteStay away from Ill people, wash ur hands obsessively, eat healthy and take something to boost ur immune system
ReplyDeleteEatng your 5 a day and drinking plenty of water
ReplyDeletetake multi vitamins
ReplyDeleteStart each day with hot water, lemon and ginger. If you've got a cough or sore throat then add honey
ReplyDeleteWell I wish I knew some that actually worked .... I take multi vits, have b12 shots 8 weekly, take echinecea, eat lots of fruits and vegs ..... still ill almost every week throughout the winter :(
ReplyDeleteWe use Sterimar to help unblock his nose whenever he gets a cold, and so far it's helped!
ReplyDeleteDon't let your child mix with other germy children...... ha only kidding :) Multivitamins on top of a healthy diet x
ReplyDeleteWhen Casper is snotty I get the bathroom all steamy while he has his bedtime bath, put vicks on his feet, dose him up with Calpol and raise the head of his cot up.
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