I know it’s been said time and again that the kitchen is the heart of the home and I for one truly believe that is the case for us. Our kitchen is a place where we share meals together, where we gather after school while we eat a snack and I get to hear about the details of my kids’ day at school, it’s where homework is done, and a place where we work on crafts and art projects, it’s also the place where we make food together.
Thank goodness, I tell you, for Clorox® disinfecting wipes. I think we need to buy stock in this company for the number of dirty sticky situations in our home that they helped me clean up. They are literally a mom’s best friend. Just wipe and you are disinfecting as you clean. And the best part is that they go right in the garbage so you don’t have to deal with washing any dirty rags which is especially nice come cold and flu season which is right around the corner.
I truly love bringing all my littles together to make something in the kitchen. It could be helping me make lunch, baking cookies, or even something as simple as the pouring of cereal into a bowl to make Rice Krispies treats. I love that we are doing something together I think making food is one of our best memory makers we have as humans. I love seeing their eager eyes as we pull out bowls, spoons, measuring cups, and ingredients. I love hearing their sweet little voices as we count out how many cups of this or that we need. I love that they fight over who gets to stir and who gets to add in one thing or another. I love that I can count on the fact that they always, always, always jump up and down begging to lick the spoons, beaters, or bowl once we finish the last step.
But with all that love comes something I don’t love so much. I can’t help it, I’m a mom. It’s those darn messes, the stickiness, the goop, that dirty floor. It’s enough to make me say, “I’ll just do it myself” because hey, it’s less mess for me to clean up in the end…but I don’t. Cause that’s no fun.
Instead I let them help, I let them make a giant mess. I let them dump a brand new container of sprinkles all over the table and the floor. I can’t help it, I’m a mom. It’s what we do.
We tend to keep a canister of them in the kitchen, the laundry room, every bathroom, and even in the car too. Anywhere we can get to them when we need a quick clean up.
We wipe down hot spots like doorknobs, light switches, TV remotes, faucets, and toys before and after we host get-togethers, especially during the holiday season. And don’t forget that you can also put a stop to the spread of yucky germs this upcoming holiday season by washing your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds and by coughing and sneezing into your elbow instead of your hands. You don’t miss out on any fun festivities or holiday parties!
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Liza says
We keep healthy by finding ways to include yummy and nutritious snacks into the celebrations and lots of hand washing!
Chelsea Lords says
I walk more! When shopping for presents, I try to walk as much as possible through the stores to get extra exercise!
Tammy says
Being older makes it harder and harder to not pick up nasty colds. I use a netti pot to keep my nasal passages clean and using wipes when I go to the grocery store is a big help too
Lisa Brown says
I stay healthy during the holidays by increasing exercise a bit and watching what I eat and not overindulging.
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Cori says
I carry my own pen everywhere I go. Whenever I sign a receipt, sign in at the doctor’s office or school, etc. I know I am not picking up the germs of everyone else who used the pen provided at those places. This is a must for me during cold and flu season!
Grandma G says
I exercise regularly, and I use Nasopure (.com) to wash the germs out of my nose every night before I go to bed.
kate says
I wash my hands, use hand sanitizer wipes and use Airborne.
Jessica says
exercise, drink lots of water, and try and get a lot of sleep!
Jessica says
I tweeted too! https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/395319520312565763
Kelly says
Lots of hand washing here! And I try to sneak extra veggies into our meals. Shhh…
Mami2jcn says
We try to stay healthy by taking vitamins and frequent handwashing.
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Mami2jcn says
tweet:
https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/395342568843509760
Jessica To says
I try to keep eating healthy and wash my hands frequently.
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Elena says
I eat healthy and take daily vitamins
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Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/395370012484984833
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Anonymous says
We use sanitizer and hand wipes.
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mel says
Wash hands a billion times! 🙂
mel says
I tweeted it https://twitter.com/melantz/status/395416145768890368
Amy says
I workout and wash my hands all the time.
akronugurl says
im always washing my hands
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akronugurl says
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/395519818532536320 .
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BlessieNelson says
Hydrating and keeping the messes at home at bay!
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Anonymous says
handwashing and clorox anywhere spray! 🙂
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Tami Vollenweider says
I always get my Flu Shot and I keep a lot of sanitizer around my house for whenever we need it!
The Fam says
We’re upping the probiotics!
One Frugal Girl says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/395980941006360576
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One Frugal Girl says
We wash our hands every time we come inside. That really helps keep germs at bay.
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Madonna says
we are like you and wipe everything down at the house. I carry wipes for when we are out in public.
Madonna says
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D Schmidt mummytotwoboys says
We wash our hands frequently, sanitize carts before touching and always use paper towels to touch door knobs in public places. I also sanitize my children’s hands before eating or touching their faces when out. We also take vitamins to try to maintain health.
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D Schmidt mummytotwoboys says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/396297196649209856
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karenmed409 says
Love it when the kids are in the kitchen making a few treats. Keep up our good sleep habits so we don’t get run down and catch a cold or the flu. We tend to over eat a bit during the holidays so we stay healthy during the busy holiday season by getting outdoors when the weather is nice to burn off those extra calories and stress.
susan1215 says
I stay healthy during the holidays by washing my hands often, getting a flu shot and taking vitamin C
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susan1215 says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/396807226829991936
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JC says
I stay healthy by keeping up with exercise schedule and not overeating during the holidays
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JC says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/397226590939000833
chambanachik says
Lots of handwashing and vitamin C!
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ms-texas says
i take vitamins and always get a flu shot
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Tina says
We wash hands often, Eat healthy, and be active.
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Tina says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/398266262196719616
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LAMusing says
I stay out of crowded places as much as I can during cold and flu season, and I try not to overindulge in holiday treats :adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
ms-texas says
i posted a tweet:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/398637577801957376
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cw says
We wash our hands a lot and take vitamins
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rachel says
By trying to get enough sleep so we don’t get worn out!
Amy says
During the holiday, I stay healthy by washing my hands…and the kids hands very often. It really helps.
My kids love to hang out with me in the kitchen too…it’s so much fun to make messes and memories together. 🙂
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Amy says
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/400860238577795072
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Kerry says
We wash our hands A LOT and also use Clorox wipes.
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Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/402205197683814400
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Ashley says
Eating well, taking vitamins and drinking plenty of water
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Ashley says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/smash906/status/402275222742503424
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Wanda McHenry says
I stay healthy by going the other way when I hear coughing people! Just kidding. hahaha No, seriously. I always make sure when I get in the car after I shop to use that Germ-X and I think that’s about it! I keep my house clean so no worries there.
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/402326261197832192
Jessie says
We stay away from the most “germy” of places this time of year and carry hand sanitizer everywhere we go!
Rebecca Graham says
I am doing more walking and watching that I don’t eat too many Christmas goodies.
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Harmony Burmeister says
Teaching the kids to wash their hands and sneeze in the elbow to avoid spreading germs. Of course cleaning too.
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Harmony Burmeister says
tweet https://twitter.com/hburmeister/status/404208711763107840
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Julie says
I got my flu shot and frequent hand washing
thanks
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Julie says
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Erica Best says
dressing for the weather here in mi and daily vitamin
Erica Best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/404730273096421376
sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) says
I stay healthy by eating healthy, taking vitamins, drinking lots of water & washing hands constantly. I especially make sure to take care of my family by making them do the same. I also don’t take my kids out unnecessarily on trips to the store during cold & flu season. sonyadmorris@gmail.com
sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) says
Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/405152679766134784
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Have a healthy & happy holiday season!
Carmen N says
We change hand towels often – especially if someone in the house is sick
Betty C says
I try to get plenty of rest and avoid overindulging in all the non-nutritious goodies that are everywhere. The extra sleep I can manage but avoiding those treats is so hard!
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Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/405265999705817088
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Madeline B says
I’ve been making lots of veggie snacks to counteract all of the treats we have over the holidays!
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Madeline B says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/405320605961945088
Nicole Larsen says
We use lots of wet ones disinfecting wet wipes and gel. We also make sure to take our vitamins daily!
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Nicole Larsen says
tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/405391121846525952
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Amanda Sakovitz (mandy83) says
I try to eat healthy, walking and use lots of hand sanitizer
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Amanda Sakovitz (mandy83) says
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/405737015322222593
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angie lilly says
#1 thing is to stay away from sick people. LOL Seriously, if I hear that someone I know is sick, I will cancel plans with them until they are better. May seem rude but it is better than being sick.
Angie
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angie lilly says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/405761771908001792
Angie
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Thomas Murphy says
We eat healthy and take vitamins.
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Thomas Murphy says
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/405777878836445184
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Tabathia says
We eat less red meat, increase our vitamin c intake and keep hands washed
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Tabathia says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/405812600081903616
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