Comments on: Fighting the Flu: The Frugal Way

By: Alyssa Francis

Alyssa Francis — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:44:20 +0000

Katie,
Thank you for the tip, I actually had no idea there was any difference, health-wise. That is very good to know. I think we all need immunity boosters this season, so that is a great idea to keep HM stock on hand. I am off to check out your post!

By: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship

Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:45:56 +0000

I have to mention the difference between homemade chicken stock and storebought chicken broth for you: the store stuff will feel great going down and be a nice, easy, soothing meal, but there aren’t very many other redeeming factors. I try to stay “stocked” up on homemade stock – because of the difference in preparation methods, there are genuine health benefits to HM stock, including immunity boosters (to prevent or fight those bugs)! Find more info here: http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/03/26/food-for-thought-health-and-nutrition-of-traditional-homemade-chicken-brothstock/ with a link in that post to my post on “how to” make the stock. It’s so simple, and frugal! I saved $34 last time I made a pot, compared to the sale price of store broth.

Hope you all feel better/stay better!
Katie
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By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:01:16 +0000

Thanks for the tips! I would like to add a few things. Someone else commented about Pedialyte…it can be expensive! Watered down gatorade can do close to the same thing, it has the electrolytes and carbs that can help from getting dehydrated, and it doesn’t cost as much. Also, I know this sounds crazy but right when you feel a soar throat coming on, gargle lysterine (or some other generic brand). It helps kill the germs and really does shorten and cut back on the severity of a soar throat. I’m also a believer of Airborne too.

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By: The Prudent Homemaker

The Prudent Homemaker — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:35:19 +0000

Besides soup and meals in the freezer, have some food in the pantry so that you do’t have to go anywhere and spread the sickness (or make yourself change out of pajamas!) Applesauce is a great thing to have on hand when you are sick.

Yogurt helps as well when you’ve been throwing up. The good bacteria help tremendously. So that you don’t have to go to the store to buy yogurt, you can keep liquid or powdered acidophilus on hand (from the health food store; you keep in the refrigerator). You can use this to add to applesauce instead of yogurt, or to baby food for a baby, or even give it to a child in a medicine spoon (my toddlers have no trouble just drinking the liquid form).

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:53:20 +0000

I can’t agree enough with your post, especially since I have nursed my husband and 2 sons through the flu and bronchitis this week. Forturnately, I had cut out a checklist of flu supplies to have on hand that ran in our newspaper about a month ago. My freezer was stocked with homemade chicken broth and my drugstore stash was stocked with lots of free/cheap fever reducers and the like. I went out once for Vitamin Water for my hubby since it is his favorite and I wanted to pamper him a little. The kids also drank it when nothing else sounded good to their upset tummies.

My husband went to the doctor and had to get a couple of RX’s which cost about $100 total. The pedicatrician’s office urged restraint and patience and we avoided two more co-pays and more RX meds. Thank God it’s Friday and everyone has returned to health!

I am also a big neti pot fan! They can’t be beat for sinus congestion and cleansing.

By: jamie

jamie — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:09:50 +0000

Thanks for the tips.I am so glad that your little one is doing okay.

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By: Gloria Brown

Gloria Brown — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:50:03 +0000

I know you didn’t go into the flu shot thing, but also check your local county health department before you pay $25. At ours the shot is only $5, so we got the whole family shot for the cost of just one at the doctor or CVS.

By: Alyssa Francis

Alyssa Francis — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:18:59 +0000

This is brilliant, Kristen, thanks so much!