It was almost a year ago that we dealt with a very sick Emma who cried every time she needed to blow her nose all day long for about three weeks, because she didn’t want o blow her nose herself, but have us do it for her. If you don’t recall this boogie nightmare, click here to read all about.
But from this experience, I learned just how important a soft, but good tissue really is to keep my little princess comfortable when she is sick and in need of tissues for a prolonged period of time to indeed blow her nose.
Also, not going to lie, I have always been a stickler for not having to use a rough tissue to blow my nose, especially when I am sick. Nothing is worse then using a tissue that feels like sandpaper when I have a cold and am using tissues daily all day long. I have visions of myself in my younger days looking worse then Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer after having had a head cold and using the wrong tissues for a few days on end.
So, I am always on the lookout for the softest tissues to use for when these inevitable times do occur.
It was during this time with Emma, That I found and had her using only Scotties Tissues, because they were said to be the softest tissues on the market and tried every which way to make her more comfortable. Because let’s face it the more comfortable she was, the less whining and complaining I heard. And now I must admit I try to stock up on them to have in the house during the fall through early spring season, when colds and flu like symptoms are always a possibly for us just in case, because with a family of four here someone always ha the possibly of getting and coming down with a cold.
Ironically, I was recently contacted by Scotties Tissues asking if we would like to review their tissues. I totally jumped at the opportunity, because we already are a family that was sold on them from last year’s experience as I shared and this definitely a product I feel passionate about and am truly thankful for.
The care package I received to test out was absolutely awesome. Seriously, I never saw so many tissues at one time in my life. Even though I stock up, I have never bought this many boxes in my life to be honest at one time.
Trust me, we are now covered at the very least for the rest of the cold and flu season and possibly next one, too. And I am so not complaining and over the moon thankful for this.
Now thanks to Scotties, I also want to share a bit more about the common cold, as well as, some ways to beat and treat the common cold to help alleviate your aches and pains if you too have to suffer from a cold.
So what is the common cold?
The common cold is accurately named because it is indeed the most frequent infection we encounter (couldn’t agree more and lost count how many times I along have had a common cold over the years).
The common cold as explained by Stephen H. Zinner, M.D., Director of Medicine for Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA is caused by a number of different viruses, and as such is not treatable with antibiotics (which treat infections caused by bacteria). There is no definitive or specific treatment or cure for the common cold, which is an example of a “self-limited” infection, meaning that patients recover when the infection has run its natural course.
Even though there isn’t any cure, thankfully Mount Auburn Hospital, a top Harvard teaching hospital and Scotties Facial Tissues are here to bring you their top 10 list of cold remedies to help alleviate your symptoms next time you feel yourself getting sick.
How Can You Treat A Common Cold?
Treatments are available, but are more to help alleviate the symptoms instead of shortening the duration of the actual cold. However, according to Dr. Zimmer the Top 5 Treatments are as follows:
- Humidification – add a humidifier to your home or steam a pot of water in the kitchen.
- Steam vapor – take a hot shower and breath in the steam
- oral decongestants,
- nasal saline irrigation and select nasal sprays,
- Aspirin or acetaminophen may be useful for the body aches that may accompany the first 24 -48 hours of a cold.
And thanks to Scotties, who adds their own TOP 5 measures including:
- Sleep – make sure to give your body the rest it requires to naturally rid the body of a cold.
- Exercise can be useful to thin out mucus and increase the activity of white blood cells – if the person feels well enough to workout.
- Warm soup or hot tea can soothe a sore throat.
- Vitamin C & Zinc – stock up on foods high in these immune boosting properties
- A soft tissue like that from Scotties can help alleviate nasal blockage and congestion.
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massholemommy says
I am just getting over a really bad cold and my poor nose took a beating. If I had these, my nose would probably be in better shape.
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, so sorry that you just had a very bad cold, but I must say these tissues are truly the best for colds. I can attest to it with Emma 🙂
katbiggie says
Wow! That is an awesome trial pack! How on earth did you get linked up with that? I'll admit, I have never used Scottie's. I almost always buy Kleenex brand or puff's or the store brand. But after this awesome review, I'll give them a try. We suffer terribly from pollen allergies and go through tons of Kleenex around here.
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Janine Huldie says
Alexa, they e-mailed me and was ecstatic when I saw the e-mail, because I am so not lying we use these and love these tissues. So for me this was like I won the tissue jackpot! 🙂
Rosey says
Perfect timing for the post. With all the up and down in temps., there is little doubt colds are going to be trying to make their way into our house!
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Janine Huldie says
I know Rosey and same here pretty much. Just waiting for it now to be quite honest. But definitely was so happy to share for all here today and hope this helps for anyone with cold related issues now 🙂
ginnymarie says
I always stock up on tissues here, too! What a great sample pack! Fortunately, when my girls get colds they only seem to last for a few days. It's the adults in the house who suffer for longer!
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Janine Huldie says
Last year it was worse for poor Emma as I said here, but you are right, but it is me more then Kevin that gets colds that linger. So hope to get through the remainder of this seasons without much in the way of colds, but know the reality of it unfortunately, but at least I have tissues and am well prepared now 🙂
Billybuc says
I always love how you add a personals story to make it more interesting and something your readers can relate to. Very well done, Janine…now go have a great Monday.
Janine Huldie says
Bill, thank you so much for saying that and truly made me smile. I really try hard to make some personal connection and only do reviews that I could see being a part of my life or has been. Have a wonderful Monday now, too 🙂
realhousewife says
Is allergy season here – sort of. Every other day it's 70 degrees. The other days it's -20. I really wished for summer but as soon as it warmed up…my allergies began to fester! My head was stuffy all day and the next day when it was -20 I didn't complain:)
I texted Dave and said would you please bring home some very very soft tissue?
Lol…next time I'll ask for them by name:)
Janine Huldie says
I know it is nice to have a name when trying to buy soft tissues (believe me I know from experience) and it is chilly here today, but yes we have had 70, 50 and now even 30 today, but I do feel it is allergy season as well. So, I know you pain on this unfortunately, too.
day-with-kt.com says
I've never tried Scotties but might next time I buy tissue – we have been Kleenex users for ever!! And, like you, I refuse to buy generic on this type of item – no need to skimp here!!!
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Janine Huldie says
No skimp here either as you know and seriously can't help, but like my tissues soft and was so happy that I could share about Scotties, because they are definitely soft and perfect for when you need to clean your nose often from colds, flu or even allergies, too 🙂
stephanie2006 says
Actually, my work's doctor said that a humidifier is not very healthy as it is a great host for germs and bacteria. Taking a large wet bath towell and putting it on the baseboard heat, if you have it, or just hang it from racks and let it dry like that really does the trick adding extra moisture to the air. I hate rough tissues, and gladly spend some extra money on soft tissues. When I'm really sick I even get those with balm on it, SO awesome! I really helps with my ever-red nose during cold season. Not so good for cleaning glasses though 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
We also use the towel on our headboards trick, which came from Kevin's family. But do admit I have used the humidifier, as per our doctor's instructions, too. But can totally see how the blame on the glasses wouldn't be a good thing at all 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
Soft tissues are so important! We get all red and raw if we buy the crappy kind. It's a fact!
Scarlet is sick right now and going through MANY tissues.
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, poor Scarlet and seriously hoping she is better very soon now!! Hugs to you and her 🙂
gigigirl says
Happy St. Patty's Day! I remember you saying you only used Scotties a while ago….and I am also hooked on them. I stock them in NY and FL and use them whether or not I am nursing a cold. Glad you are well stocked on them now. Love, Aunt Gloria xxoo
Janine Huldie says
Yay and glad I am not the only one hooked on them. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, too. Love you also xoxo 🙂
gigigirl says
Just bought some more today…..good sale on the small box. xxoo
Janine Huldie says
Yay for the sale and glad you got a small box today xoxo!!
kathyradigan says
There is nothing worse than an awful cold and a very sore nose!! I am a big fan of Scotties too! Especially for our daughter who gets a red sore nose the minute allergy season starts! I love the picture of your girls, could they be any cuter!!! Thanks for the tips too!
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you Kathy for sharing and you are right there really is nothing worse then a red and sore nose. Not a fan here of that and that is why I do happen to love Scotties, because they really do help with this 🙂
Brittnei Washington says
Oh that poor baby! I can only imagine how frustrating that was for her and painful if she had to blow that often. It is nice to have a soft tissue to use when you have a runny nose! Good review, Janine!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Brittnei and it was truly awful to see her so sick like that last year.
Nellie says
Watching our children be sick is SO awful! This year has been a little better on the kids thank goodness. I am a fan of Scotties!
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Janine Huldie says
I hate when my girls are sick and I know truly no fun watching them when they are. And love that you love Scotties, too 🙂
Karen says
I think that is one of my favorite pics of the girls. I rarely buy tissues which annoys Tony, I rather use a rag and throw it in the wash. I know that is creepy and gross, but the I should buy tissues to use the boxes for storage laer on.
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much Karen and I probably am on the other end and buy too many boxes, but still can't ever be without enough tissues here 🙂
mamarabia says
I love soft tissues! The hospital-grade sandpaper we usually have on campus HURTS! I don't know why anyone would want to use them. I'm not sure if we've bought Scotties before, but I'll look next time we're at the store.
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Janine Huldie says
Totally remember the school tissues and they were truly sandpaper. One of the things I don't miss about being a teacher for sure. Hope you can find these now and try, too 🙂