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Being sick in the summer survival guide

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Being sick when it's beautiful weather out is actually the worst. This is everything I used to survive the flu in June.
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how to feel better

 
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After you've been sick for a few days and your nose is painful and dry it's time to switch to the aloe tissues!!
Kleenex Cooling Aloe Facial Tissues, 4 Boxes
 
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Nothing feels better on a sore throat, a classic is a classic.
Ricola Original Herb Cough Drops Menthol 115ct
 
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When I'm sick, I put this on my nose as well as my lips and it is literally heavenly.
Mentholatum Natural Ice Lip Balm SPF 15 (3 Pack)
 
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Turn any water source into a humidifier
FIGROL USB Portable Humidifier with 800mA Battery
 
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This weighted heating pad is a game changer for aches and pains of all kinds.
Weighted Heating Pad
 
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FLUIDS FLUIDS FLUIDS when you're sick ESPECIALLY when it's already hot outside you need fluids. A water bottle that tracks how much you are drinking is a must have.
Water Bottle with Markers
 
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Okay, so the good news is: I have never tried anything that worked even half as well as this nose spray. If you just want to breathe again for an hour or two you can have that. It literally CLEARS YOUR NOSE in like TWO MINUTES you can BREATHE…… the b...
MAGICAL German Nose Spray

what to do

 
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Now is the perfect time to read this book and have your faith in the magic of summer restored.
Read "The Summer Book"
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Binging this while sick: 10/10 You're miserable, Loftis is miserable, it's perfect.
Watch "Widow's Bay" on AppleTV
 
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If you grew up in the early 2000s watching this movie when you have a fever will bring you instant comfort, bonus points if you watch it on VHS
Watch "Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin"
 
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The coziest read for when you don't feel like getting out of bed
Read "Remarkably Bright Creatures"
 
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Now you can watch the movie as soon as you've finished the book! It's actually so good!!
Watch "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (the movie)
 
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It seems silly to buy a Roku stick when you already have a smart TV but believe me, when you are holed up in bed at some hotel on vacation, or you realize your parents tv is 100 years old and you're stuck on their couch you are going to be so gratefu...
Roku Streaming Stick
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what to eat

 
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These are so easy to microwave and the warm soup on a sore throat is 10/10. I always grab these as soon as I feel like I'm getting sick.
Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings
 
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A classic for a reason, add a little butter and brown sugar and thank me later
Cream of Wheat
 
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Ginger for your throat and turmeric for the immunity boost!!
Organic Ginger Turmeric Tea | 50 Sachets | Harney & Sons
 
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You need easy recipes when you're sick. Anna makes everything so simple, easy to get the ingredients, and easy to make. I mean, 5 items or less, you can't beat that.
Follow recipes from @traderjoes5itemsorless
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