This morning when I left my home for work, the temperature was 72. When I returned, the temperature plummeted to a nippy 55! That is a HUGE difference during an 8 hour shift. And guess what? My sinuses and allergies are already going crazy. Winter in New Orleans is indeed Cold and Flu Season and while none of my family have been hit just yet, I have a feeling it’s coming any day now.
In 2008, we had the privilege of testing out a Vicks humidifier and we still love it to this day, two years later! It has definitely served us well through two years of stuffiness, allergies and sinus infections. In fact, I was sure there was no way to improve on this model…..and then Vicks proved me wrong.
Vicks Starry Night Humidifier not only provides moisture and soothing vapors from the Vicks VapoPad Scent Pad, it also projects color changing stars onto your child’s ceiling. The night time scene comforts your child in order to allow the good night’s sleep necessary for healing.
While no one is sick right now (knock on wood), we tested out the humidifier’s new starry night feature without the benefit of the soothing vapors. The great part is that the starry night and humidifier are controlled by two separate knobs, so my girls can enjoy the scene even when they are not sick. They both loved the color changing feature and were completely quiet watching the stars float by.
I am still not looking forward to the day when my little ones become ill, but at least I feel prepared with the new Vicks Starry Night Humidifier. I am also checking out the tips from nationally renowned pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg on the Cold and Flu Central Facebook page. I figure we can use all the help we can get in order to ensure the health of my family this holiday season. Here, you can also find coupons for Vicks and Braun products!
GIVEAWAY
Are you battling the bug at your home? Vicks would like to help by giving away one Starry Night Humidifiers to TWO lucky readers (ARV $69)!!
How to enter:
1. Visit the Cold and Flu Central and tell me one of the prevention tips!
Additional entries:
1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog and Cold and Flu Central (10 extra entries).
2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)
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Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 14th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.














Enforce an early “lights-out” and make water the drink of choice
Using a humidifier keeps the air at comfortable humidity levels, which helps ease congestion and soothes sore throats.
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I read that we should Become the hand-washing police! This season, I have made a rule that everytime we come home from anywhere, we all have to wash our hands. We’ve all been much healthier and it’s amazing how something so simple can make such a difference.
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One of the prevention tips is “Enforce an early “lights-out” and make water the drink of choice.”
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One of the tips I read was to use salt water to help soothe sore throats.
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Getting the flu shot is one way to keep from getting the flu. I love this humidifer. Thanks for having the contest and Happy Holidays to all!
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One prevention tip is wiping down shared surfaces such as computer keyboards, phones, countertops, and TV remotes with antibacterial wipes can kill flu germs.
One of the tips is to get a flu shot. Thanks.
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One tip is to use a neti pot to loosen and rid mucus, thereby clearing nasal passages.
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