Save Money on Your Prescriptions with searchRx App

The price of medications seems to rise every month. For families on a budget, trying to pay for their prescriptions can present a challenge.  You shouldn't have to choose between family movie night and your prescriptions. Now, thanks to searchRx, you don't have to. They will help you find the best price for your prescriptions at a pharmacy right in your own home town.

Using the searchRx app is fast, easy, and convenient. Once it's downloaded, you simply enter in the name of the medication.  The app will bring up a list of various pharmacies in your area and the prices they charge for those prescriptions. This allows you to see a side by side comparison.  SearchRx actually gives you coupons that you can show to your pharmacist that allow you to save money without any hassel at all. 





What's great about this app, is that it helps you get the best price locally. I've been tempted to order some prescriptions online, but I worry they will be damaged in shipping or take too long to get here. And let's face it, some of the websites out there can be kind of shady.  This way, I am still using the pharmacies I know and trust, just guaranteeing I get the best possible price!

The searchRX app is available both at the iTunes store and on Google Play. Or you can enter in your cell phone number here and they will send over the link to download. It's free to use and compatible with most devices. It only takes a few seconds to use this handy app, but doing so could save you a fortune in the long term!

What to Have in the Medicine Cabinet When Baby Gets Sick

Winter is nearly upon us, and for babies being exposed to cold weather and germs in daycare can lead  to colds, sneezes, and coughs.  What can parents have in their medicine cabinets for babies 6-months to 24-months? 

While there are a lot of Over-the-Counter (OTC) cold medications, these aren’t suitable. . In 2008, the FDA issued an advisory that over-the-counter cold/cough medicines not be used in infants and children under age 2.  These medications contain   Aspirin, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Pseudoephedrine or Dextromethorphan, not to mention artificial colors and flavors that can pose side effects.   

Hyland’s, the 112 year-old homeopathic company, offers safe, natural solutions. Hyland’s Baby  offers babies 6 months to 24-month toddlers Tiny Cold Tablets that dissolve in the mouth to push colds away.  Hyland’s Baby Cough Syrup  (honey free) to fight four kinds of coughs:  hoarse cough, the barking cough, the dry cough, the tickling cough. Can’t get the restless baby to sleep with all the coughing?   Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Tiny Cold Syrup naturally calms the baby’s system at nighttime,  relieving the pressures caused by nasal and chest congestion.   

All the products are sugar-free, dye-free, and don’t contain artificial colors or flavors or aspirin, acetaminophen, Ibprofen, naxproxen, Pseudoephedrine or Dextromethorphan.    

My Thoughts 

Sometimes having a toddler is  very challenging and when they are not feeling well its like a double whammy! They become very very fussy and extremely hard to please.  I have a toddler in my home a 14 month old little princess. Everday despite the weather I try to spend sometime outside. Well a couple of days ago I notice my little one is having the sniffles and just a little cough. So on top of the teething she doesn't feel well this can make or break my day! 

Personally I don't like giving my children a lot of over the counter chemical medications. Just last week I was talking with one of my girlfriends about this specifically , with the colder months coming in. She had told me about hylands baby medicines,she said that it had worked wonderfully for her toddler. So off I go to my local pharmacy the medicine was very easy to find, and I took note that they had a couple of different medicines, I scooped up the cold tablets, teething tablets and the cough medicine just in case I needed it. Taking notice that they are all natural no dyes or artificial flavors and no parabens! I certainly preferred using all natural products as opposed to chemical medicines especially my toddler! 

So I went home and my poor little girl seemed absolutely miserable , broke my heart to see her that way. I started with the tiny cold tablets which I found are very quick dissolving so that eliminated half of my problem. I don't know about you but trying to give a toddler medicine is always a challenge. By evening I took notice that her sniffles were doing just a little bit better. I also gave her a nighttime sleepy tablet because she wasn't sleeping very good with her stuffy nose.Within three days my sweet little girl was really feeling better, she was up in the morning ready to get busy with her day as opposed to being lethargic and cranky from a bad nights sleep. 

Now last but not least for this poor little angel her teething had kicked in full blast! Four teeth coming in at the same time, it seems  like Toddlers  just suffer going from one thing to the next. Within A week my little one was sleeping good up and atem , back to eating little bits at a time  her teething was definitely feeling better. What a blessing to have a medicine that is all natural and works so quick and so well. Multiple times I've recommended Highlands medicine to all of my friends for little kids and bigger kids, it's just so wonderful to have something that is so good to help with my children's illnesses.

Style RX - style up your pill box!

The Style Rx designer pill box case is designed for the woman who values her style and her health. She knows she needs to stay on top of her daily vitamins or medication but she's always on-the-go and doesn't want to look older than she is with some drugstore pill box.

The Style Rx is discreet and attractive enough to leave out on a desk at the office, kitchen counter or lunch with friends for a visual reminder, and small enough to toss in purse, gym bag or carry-on for secure on-the-go storage. Available in two original patterns with a magnetic closure to keep everything organized.

Not your grandma's pill box! - No need to sacrifice style for function

• Comes in two uniquely designed patterns printed on cotton canvas
• Attractive enough to leave out on a desk, table at lunch or the kitchen counter
• Small enough to slip into a purse yet Big enough to hold 6 fish oil or 20 ibuprofen per day / slot
• Magnetic closure keeps medication secure inside - not all over the bottom of your bag!
• Pill box insert (included) is washable and interchangeable for extended weekly use (AM/PM; week 1 / week 2)
• Patent-pending design
• Versatile - organized way to travel with small jewelry, ear buds, phone charger, etc.

The Style Rx is available at www.inspiredbydawn.com/collections/all and select shops in several states and Bermuda.

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My Thoughts

This is adorable. I can't even express how cute this was. I don't really have a daily medicine, but I added my vitamins and probiotic to this. It was really helpful having this because at some point during the day, I always wonder if I took my vitamins. I can now check.

It's cute to toss in your purse and not obvious to people what's inside. The pill box can be removed and you could place other things inside. Such as jewelry, ear buds, things of that nature.

It was very well made. When it arrived, it was like getting a present. It was wrapped in pretty tissue paper with a ribbon on it. It's hard as well, so it won't bend up in purse or luggage. You can really tell a lot of craftmanship went into this design.

Mommy's Bliss Baby Probiotics Review

Every mom wants the absolute best for their child’s health and she often worries about what unforeseen health challenges lie ahead in a young one’s life. What if chronic health conditions like asthma, peanut allergies, even ADHD could be mitigated with the right blend of probiotic supplements? That is exactly what researchers are finding -- that a child’s temperament, such as aggression, shyness, moodiness-- as serious as major life-altering health conditions, are connected to a specific blend of probiotics and gut health.

In response, the beloved brand Mommy’s Bliss has just launched an amazing new product you and your little one are sure to love, the Mommy’s Bliss Baby Probiotic Drops!  This product is pediatrician-recommended, 100% vegan and vegetarian, and quickly becoming a favorite amongst health-conscious parents. Formulated with non-GMO Corn Oil and the live culture Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG, this new product safely and effectively eases babies’ digestion.

Our Thoughts

Probiotics are great to take whether you're a baby, kid or adult. With how our diets are today, it's important to keep proper gut flora in check so we can stay at our optimum  health. Babies can't swallow pills obviously, so drops are a great alternative! The fact they're GMO free is a huge plus, and being vegan and vegetarian they are safe for any particular lifestyle-diet plan!

I like to give my son a few drops a day (five a day is recommended on the package) as it's just good practice, but when I started these drops my son was in the middle of a cold that he'd had for just over a week. Within two days of giving him the probiotic drops he was completely fine. Not that these are miracle drops, but our gut health is directly related to our overall health so I know it definitely helped my son get over the sniffles he had!

It says to give the drops while at the breast or bottle, but with my son being used to disolvable teething tablets he just opens wide when I ask him if he's ready for his "medicine" so I dropped five drops on his tongue once a day and it was easy as pie. Very easy to give!

Mommy's Bliss also offers many other great items for your baby's care such as Constipation Ease and Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief!

Buy yours here and don't forget to check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

Reviewed by Jackie

#Giveaway: Get Well Sooner with Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy

Fall is just around the corner which will bring the gray and gloomy weather. Soon we will all be suffering from those pesky coughs and sniffles and there is nothing worse than cold symptoms keeping you from your favorite fall activities.
 
Cold-EEZECold Remedy is an all-natural cold remedy that when taken at the first sign, or anytime, is clinically proven to shorten the duration of a cold by almost half. Available in Lozenges, Oral Spray, Daytime/Nighttime QuickMelts , Plus Natural Immune Support + Natural Energy QuickMelts and the new Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy Plus Multi Symptom Relief Cold and Flu QuickMelts, the effective proprietary combination of Zinc Gluconate along with elderberry, boneset, peppermint, myrrah and licorice to relieve cold and flu symptoms including cough, chest congestion and sore throat.

The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a Get Well Sooner Care Package with the Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy family of products (pictured above).  To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will end on  10/7/14. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Cold-Eeze for offering this fantastic prize.

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Kids Relief Earache Solution

As a parent, it can be tough watching your child suffer from any pain associated with earaches. Not only do earaches cause discomfort for your child, but they also contribute to many sleepless nights in your household. Luckily, Kids Relief Earache Oral Solution is the perfect solution for any child trying to conquer ear pain, ear pressure, inflammation, fever, and sinus or head pain. 

Kids Relief Earache Oral Solution can help alleviate all symptoms associated with earaches with no harmful side effects. That means your child’s fever, throbbing pain, inflammation and ear pressure will subside! The safe homeopathic formula works as fast-acting relief for infants and children, with no risk of overdose or drug interaction. Kids Relief Earache Oral Solution is also incredibly easy to administer; simply give your child .75 ml orally and repeat every 8 hours and reduce with improvement or as directed by a healthcare professional. This product also comes in a great tasting grape flavor, making it easy for your child to take, and it is dye and sugar free! Kids Relief Earache Oral Solution retails for $6.99 and can be purchased at CVS locations nationwide.

Earaches cause an extreme amount of pain and finding a solution as soon as possible is key!  With that said, I would love to work with you on a review of Kids Relief Earache Oral Solution. I hope you agree that your readers would benefit from learning about a safe, homeopathic solution to ease their kids’ earaches.

My Thoughts

 My son has always had issues with earaches. Whenever he gets a cold, earaches seem to follow. Sometimes swimming or other water water activities can also lead to infections. I hate pumping my kids full of drugs, but since this affliction can be painful, something has to be done. I was really excited to find Kids Relief Earache Solution. My son came down with an earache a few days after we were at the beach. I tried this out and it worked wonders. He had a low grade fever and it broke within a few hours. It also eased the pain and had him back to his normal self in no time. It even relieved the pressure.  He didn't even fuss over swallowing it because he enjoyed the grape flavor.  Best of all, its a homeopathic option. This is an amazing product every parent needs to have in their medicine cabinet.

Norm's Farms Elderberry Extract Review

Norman Lenhardt

Our story begins with Norman Lenhardt, who had a vision for the world. He wanted to protect and preserve America’s farm lands while also ensuring that we would have enough food to feed the world. When Norm was not advocating for farm preservation, city planning, or wildlife protection, he spent his time on his 170-acre farm. Located in the Missouri river bottom of Hartsburg, MO, Norm’s Farm boasts some of the richest soil in the world. Today the farm is managed by Norm’s son, Rodger Lenhardt.  In honor of Norm’s dream for land preservation, the farm has been put in a trust.

Why Elderberry?

Norm’s Farms is at the forefront of one of the most sustainable and exciting new crops: Elderberry. This emerging superfruit is packed with Vitamins A, B and C , iron, potassium, and the powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins. The plants are a hardy perennial, and are naturally disease resistant. Surprisingly, only 10% of the elderberries consumed in the US are actually grown here; the other 90% are grown in Europe. We’re working to change that by selling plants and making value-added elderberry products.

Norm’s Farms Elderberry Extract is made from farm-fresh North American native elderberries (not from European concentrate). Our Extract formula is very simple…we use a gentle water process to extract the elderberry and remove the seeds before we bottle it.

Our Elderberry Extract tastes great, like a dry red wine: it’s not sweet, and it’s not bitter. You won’t find any added alcohol, sugars, artificial sweeteners or ingredients in our products. Elderberry contains higher levels of antioxidants than blueberry, sweet cherry, tart cherry, acai, noni, goji, pomegranate and cranberry juices.

Our Thoughts

I have elderberries growing wild all over my own property but I've always been a bit hesitant to try my hand at making my own concoctions. This seemed like a happy medium and I have never tasted elderberries before. The only bad thing I can say about this product is that you're in danger of drinking it all in one go. It is that good! The recommended dose for the extract is two tablespoons, but I could easily just drink the whole thing, it tasted just like a fruit juice.

Elderberries assist the immune system and this arrived just in time as I was battling a horrible tooth infection so perfect timing. I also had my husband take some as well to fight an infection in his leg from a nasty scrape. The bottle lasted about a week so I can see how that'd be a bit steep to restock but it's well worth it. Kids would easily take this and it's good for them, they would have no idea that it's a "medicine" which it's not technically except for nature's medicine.

I was blown away and really am excited to try more products from this company.

As an added kick check out these Elderberry Recipes to spice up your kitchen life!

Buy yours here and don't forget to check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

Reviewed by Jackie

Mommy's Bliss Kids Upset Tummy and Nausea Relief, 3.3 Fluid Ounce

"Product was received for free in exchange for an honest review."

Having a sick child while you’re on a family vacation is never fun! You’re far away from home and all you want to do is enjoy yourself in the sun, but your son or daughter won’t stop complaining about a bad stomach ache. Whether it’s motion sickness from a car ride, plane ride or roller coaster, or simply an upset tummy from one too many nights eating out, you need something fast-acting that will get your child feeling better in no time and back to having fun.

No matter what age, tummy aches are always difficult to deal with. Mommy’s Bliss, a provider of safe, effective, and natural premium-quality products for families, helps to soothe nausea and motion sickness with its newest product: Kids Upset Tummy and Nausea Relief. This all natural, liquid herbal supplement is used to treat general stomach discomfort, gas, bloating, and indigestion. Packaged in individual dose packets, it’s perfect for on-the-go relief. Kids Upset Tummy and Nausea Relief is also sugar free, gluten free, 100% vegetarian and vegan, and is formulated without alcohol, parabens, soy or dairy. Retailing for $10.49, it can be purchased at select local retailers, as well as online at drugstore.com and mommysbliss.com

My thoughts:

This is a great product.  No measuring required.  Just tear the top off of the single dose package and drink it from there.  If you have kids that come into your room in the middle of the night with an upset stomach or gas pains, who has time to go measure medicine, and than also having to wash out the sticky measuring cup afterwards.  All you need to do with this is throw away the empty single dose package after taken.     

I have a ten year old an seven year old who get frequent gas pains and upset stomachs.   Every time I give them medicine they complain about the taste.  They actually didn't complain about the taste of this.  I actually had a bout of indigestion one night.  I figured if this worked for my kids, than why not give it a try.  It actually worked for me and the taste wasn't bad at all.

These single dose messy free packs are great for any parent on the go.  They are convenient enough that you can have them in your purse, backpack etc., without worries about them spilling out.   

For more information on this product go to amazon.

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in the review are my own and were not influenced in any way.***