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Unfortunately, cold and flu season is rearing its ugly head. And it’s a nasty one this year. So, not only is the weather outside a little nasty and unpredictable, your health might also be unpredictable with coughing, runny noses, sore throats, and fevers. We all know that being sick is no fun. Of course, getting a flu shot is a good way to stave off certain strains of the flu, but there are other things you can do to try and stay well.

In order to prevent sickness, be sure to do all of the following:

• Wash your hands often. Use soap, lather up, and scrub for 15 seconds.
• Sleep! Those who are sleep deprived have compromised immune systems, and are more susceptible to sickness.
• De-stress. Like those who are sleep deprived, those of you who are stressed are more likely to get sick.
• Drink more water.
• Disinfect surfaces daily.
• Get plenty of Vitamin C daily.

It’s not always possible to keep the cold away. So, if you still end up getting sick, just use these suggestions to make it a little less agonizing than it already is:

• Take it easy. Listen to your body, and only do what you feel ready to do. Don’t do too much too fast, or you risk allowing the illness to drag on.
• If possible, start treatment within the first 24 hours of being sick. It is much easier to kick an illness during the first few hours than it is later.
• Ask for help. If you need something (soup, ginger ale, a good magazine), don’t be afraid to ask others so you don’t risk spreading your germs at the drugstore.
• Get a new toothbrush, especially after a bacterial infection. The infection may actually stay on the brush even after you are better.

And we all know that when you’re sick, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of warm soup. Here is a link to over 20 recipes for comforting soup that will make you feel better, if only for a little bit. Stay well!

Happy 2013, everyone! I just want to take a moment and wish you and your loved ones a great 2013. May your year bring you happiness, and plenty of good books.

Once again, I have made a resolution of sorts to read 52 books. I completed the GoodReads challenge last night, and I will share my reading list with you soon. I hope everyone had a wonderful night celebrating in whatever way you chose, be it attending a party or staying home and reading.

Once again, I say “Happy New Year,” and I look forward to the year to come.

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Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with love, laughter, and joy.

I’ll be back after the holidays with more book talk, BookJingle information, and ways to keep your life eco-friendly. Thanks for reading!

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Those of you who are fans of BookJingle, are obviously fans of saving money and making money. Today, I thought I’d share a few websites that do just that.

1. MyPoints.com

This site is great if you have patience, or shop online a lot. See, everytime you purchase something through a link to an online store on their site (say, Old Navy or Target), you get points. There are other ways to gain points: BonusMail, online registrations, and surveys. I don’t bother with the registrations, because I don’t really trust putting my name and email out so many places. But even with just the BonusMail, shopping points, and other point earning opportunities, I have earned over 28,000 points. And you redeem those points for gift cards. 28,000 points equals about $200 in gift cards. Not a bad deal.

2. Ebates.com

If you shop online a lot, and prefer your rewards in cash — ebates.com might be the better option. Like MyPoints, you shop through their site to earn cash back on your purchases. Stores offer anywhere from 2% to 12%, and sometimes more, cash back. And you can cash out every few months if you have the minimum amount banked up. I use this site much less often, but in the time I have been using it, I have received $48.00 cash back.

3. MySavings.com

This is a great site for all kinds of money saving offers. Coupons, contests, and free samples are what this site is about. I like this site because the lay-out is easy to use, and they keep it very well updated. Through this site, I have received countless coupons and samples. Plus, I’ve won a few contests I entered that I found through this site.

Those are my go-to sites for making and saving money. Do you have any to add? Besides BookJingle, of course!!

December 1st is on Saturday, so that means you still have a few days to make an advent calendar before the Christmas countdown begins. I have found a few DIY advent calendars that can be made pretty easily, and most of them use things you already have. Here are links to my favorites:

1. Sock/Stocking Advent Calendar from Martha Stewart

2. Advent Calendar from a Shoe Holder by Unorganized Mommy

3. Envelope Advent Calendar by That Village House

4. Paper and Canvas Advent Calendar by Strange and Lovely Ride

And this year, why not try something new with advent calendars? Normally, each day holds a piece of candy or a small toy. But this year, try filling each day with an experience or an activity. For example, December 1st might be watching a Christmas movie, December 14th could be drive around and look at Christmas lights. It adds a new layer to the advent calendar experience. Here are a few other ideas for fun holiday activities:

• Drink hot chocolate
• Wrap gifts
• Sing Christmas carols
• Build a Gingerbread house
• Make Christmas cookies
• Decorate the tree
• Christmas crafts
• Make Christmas gifts
• Go see a holiday production or choir

There are unlimited possibilities, but these activities give everyone something to look forward to that day and bring a little bit more to the advent calendar tradition.

Psst…Don’t forget!

Today, Novemeber 24, is Small Business Saturday. Yesterday was the day that everyone ransacked all of the b

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So, get yourself a little something (and a few gifts while you’re at it), and support small businesses in your area. Shop small!

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