Flu Season Prevention Kit

I hate when the weather starts to change.  It affects all of us different but it always brings colds, sickness, and the dreaded flu.

My poor daughter has been so sick, and guess who she passed it too?  Mommy.  I was so sick and dying last Monday and Tuesday.  I did not, could not move.  I could not open my eyes.  My body hurt and I was in so much pain.  Since I had been at home on vacation, I did not know my entire office was all suffering from the crud too.  One person was out with the flu and others were dropping left and right. 

I had just recently found out that Latinos are the most likely ethnic group to report having either the flu or a cold, and the group less likely to take preventative measures against these illnesses. 

I am a great supported of trying to prevent.  I hate being sick and hate to see anyone else suffering.
 

Flu season poses a big problem for businesses ­ each year it causes an estimated 70 million missed workdays and billions in lost office productivity.  It’s critical that both employees and employers take notice and promote healthier habits.
 

The fourth annual Flu Season Survey from Staples, a leading provider of supplies that help keep offices healthy, revealed nearly 90 percent of employees go to work even when they know they are sick. These findings show a growing trend when compared to last year¹s survey indicating 80 percent go to work sick, up from 60 percent in 2011.
 

According to the survey, employees acknowledged that staying out three days when sick with the flu was appropriate. The majority of those surveyed, however, stay out of the office for less than two days when sick, putting coworkers’ health and business productivity at risk. The primary reason most respondents cited for returning to work early was not wanting to fall behind on their workload (45 percent).

I am guilty of this.....soooo guilty.  Many at my office are, we do not believe in missing work.
 

Being proactive early in the flu season ensures health and productivity throughout the season. Since the flu season is now upon us, we should all help one another try to prevent the spread. 

I, on a constant basis wipe everything down when I have a cold.  Everything I touch.  As I sneeze and use a kleenex.  I hand sanitize and wash my hands more often than usual.  I also Lysol all common areas like the door knobs, copier, telephones, and drawers.  Often you do not think how many hands have touched something, when reaching to grab.  But being proactive is the key.  When I went back to work on Wednesday I grabbed my kit (provided by Staples) which included Clorox Clean Up Wipes, Lysol Antibacterial Cleaner, Purell Hand Sanitizer, Soft Soap Hand Soap and Kleenex Tissue Box.  We have all returned back to work now and we all want to help prevent the spread of germs now and in the future.  All the items in this kit are items I keep in stock at my house to help our house but remember we spend most of our day at work. 

Stay healthy my friends! 
 

Does Your Opinion Count?

Have you ever thought that your opinion or suggestions never counted for anything?

Well since I have been an ambassador with Britax I have learned so much and that my opinion and suggestions actually do count.  Not only do they listen but they actually make a difference at Britax. 

Britax would like for you to fill out a quick survey.  Why not let them hear what you have to say?  Here is the direct link to them, haven't you ever wanted to have the direct access to a company, well here is your chance. 

To fill out the survey, click here.

Alguna ves has pensado que tu opinion o sugerencia nuca cuenta para nada?

Pues desde que soy embajadora de Britax, he aprendedido mucho y se que mi opinion y sugerencias si cuentan.  Estan escuchando y si hace differencia en Britax.

Aqui esta una encuesta que Britax le gustaria que llenes.  Espresa tu opinion. 

Here is the Spanish survey link: https://docs.google.com/.../viewform

Log Cabin-Survey Says

Did you know February was National Hot Breakfast month and March is National Nutrition month? In honor of the most important meal of the day, Log Cabin conducted a survey looking into how the modern family enjoys breakfast. Here are the results:

Breakfast a la Mom

·Don’t tell Paula Deen, but she came in third… Mom may not have a show on the Food Network, but she runs the show at her own house. Outranking Rachel Ray (22%) and Paula Deen (15%), Mom is the top pick for America’s favorite breakfast chef with 42 percent preferring that she make the first meal of the day at their houses.

Please Pass the Conversation

·Talking with your mouth full: A delightful surprise! Modern families continue to make conversation over their morning meal. Eighty-eight percent of Americans talk to each other over breakfast, outnumbering those who watch TV (63%) or read a newspaper or magazine (51%) or use an iPad/mobile device (35%).

·Logging on when chowing down: It’s no surprise that the younger crowd checks in online in the morning more than their elders. 47 percent of Americans ages 18-34 use an iPad, check email, send texts or talk on the phone during breakfast, twice as many as those ages 55-64 (23 percent).

You are What You Eat

·More than half of those polled stated they make a conscious effort to choose breakfast options they feel good about for themselves and their families (56 percent), with nearly half (49 percent) stating they are trying to remove high fructose corn syrup from their family's diet.

Keeping Breakfast Warm in the Winter

·On a cold winter’s day, two thirds of Americans enjoy their breakfasts with syrup, whether it’s warm cereal and oatmeal or pancakes and waffles.

·Brrrr! Why be cold both inside and out? Only 11 percent prefer a quick bowl of cold cereal or breakfast bar in the winter.

Dress Code
·Dressed to impress: Men are more likely to be dressed and ready to go while eating breakfast (40 percent) than women (27 percent).

·Been practicing for years! Those who are older have their system down pat when it comes to a breakfast routine. Those ages 65 and up were more likely to have a routine for breakfast (73 percent) versus those ages 18-34 (58 percent).

On a side note, Did you know Log Cabin is the first and only branded table syrup to eliminate high fructose corn syrup from its ingredients?

***Disclosure-Informational post only. No compensation was received.