Seventh Generation GIVEAWAY! Ends 9/10

I worry about my children staying healthy while attending school. How could a parent not worry with the amount of germs that are spread throughout the classrooms? Did you know that these germs are also spread around your home? Your child may be carrying a virus and you wouldn't even know about it.

You cannot 100% protect your family from a virus. However, you can help prevent them from spreading the virus or germs to others. Here are a few of the steps we take:

*Practice Good Hand Washing Techniques
*Sanitize and disinfecting surfaces & toys
*Using tissues when we have to sneeze or cough (Washing hands afterwards)
*Use paper towels when cleaning other than household wash cloths
*Use natural and recycled products to help keep your family safe from harsh chemicals and protect the environment.


MyblogSpark and Seventh Generation has generously offered to supply one of my readers with a Seventh Generation gift pack. Please read below on how to enter my giveaway. I have included some important information and tips for your family about these products.

The following information was shared by MyblogSpark and Seventh Generation, you will find valuable information and tips:

With nearly 22 million school days lost each year due to the common cold and flu (CDC) and as many as 2.7 million bacterial found per square inch on common school surfaces (NSF International), it’s no wonder that 82 percent of parents with kids in grades K-5 fret about the germs in their children’s classrooms (according to a survey conducted by Seventh Generation).

This school year, Seventh Generation is sharing tips from best-selling author and pediatrician, Dr. Alan Greene, to help parents protect their child’s health during back-to-school season. Dr. Greene suggests taking the following precautions:

Optimize the immune system
Reap the benefits of probiotics like those found in yogurt. A recent study showed that children who received enough probiotics daily throughout the cold and flu season had a significant reduction in the number of illnesses they had and, when they did get sick, the symptoms were both milder and didn't last as long.

Be sure your child is getting plenty of vitamin D from the sun, from food, or from a supplement.

Build a strong foundation. Good food, good sleep, and good physical activity all help the immune system to flourish.
Be wise about reducing unnecessary exposure to harmful germs
Teach children the key times to clean their hands in the classroom. The most important times include after sneezing, coughing or using the restroom, upon leaving "high-risk" places (recess, naptime, play stations) and before meals or snacks.

Sixty percent of teachers surveyed said that they request that parents donate disinfecting wipes to the classroom. Seventh Generation’s disinfecting wipes kill 99.99% of germs* naturally using the active ingredient thyme, a component of thyme oil which is derived from the herb thyme.

Stress the importance of not touching their eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Demonstrate to your children how to cover their mouth and nose for every cough and sneeze. This simple maneuver has spectacular results in decreasing the spread of viruses and bacteria floating about the room, waiting to be inhaled.

*Refer to disinfecting product labels for full details

WIN IT:

One winner will win a Seventh Generation Gift Pack

HOW TO ENTER:

MANDATORY ENTRY: Share a tip with how you help keep your family healthy.

You may enter daily and this giveaway is open to US residents 18+ , Void in Hawaii & Alaska

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Giveaway will end on September 10, 2010 at 11:59 pm CST

Winner will be chosen and contacted by email. You must reply within 48 hours with your shipping address or another winner will be chosen. Once shipping information has been received, I will then contact the sponsor with your information so that they can mail out your prize. Sorry, per sponsor, P.O. Boxes will not be accepted.

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DISCLAIMER:
I received a gift pack from MyBlogSpark and Seventh Generation to share the products with my readers. However, I have posted my own unbiased opinions on these products. All opinions are strictly my own and true. The gift card will just help me stretch my savings further AND the opportunity to share another gift card with my readers.