It is a well-known fact that I love to prepare for the Spring season by starting my kids off with new handmade clothing sprinkled into their Spring wardrobes. After all, we are currently in the middle of going through these clothing tutorials through the entire month of March!
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But for me there is another thing that always comes with the Spring season…allergies. I don’t know about you guys, but I suffer…BADLY. What is a breastfeeding Mom to do? I can’t take regular allergy medicine, and I don’t want to be left indoors all day long (where I will more than likely still be sneezing anyway).
That’s where Similasan comes in. When BlogHer contacted me to see if I wanted to review this new, homeopathic allergy relief, I was on board. They sent me some of the Similasan Nasal Allergy Relief nasal mist and I was good to go!
After all, what fun is making all of this cute handmade clothing if I am not there to see my kids running around in it outside?!! So when the nice weather hit this past weekend, I was prepared…
I was surprised at how well Similasan Nasal Allergy Relief was able to reduce my allergy symptoms. Having had sinus pressure for what feels like weeks now, it was so nice to finally have some relief from that headache. The runny nose and sneezing practically disappeared!
And knowing it was all natural was a comfort to me as a breastfeeding mother. Similasan Nasal Allergy Relief is one of the only all natural, chemical and preservative free nasal sprays, using 100% natural active ingredients. This effective allergy relief is not only homeopathic but is also safe from reliance, unlike some other nasal sprays out there. That makes me feel better knowing that what goes into my body is coming out safely for baby.
Similasan Nasal Allergy Relief not only reduced my sneezing and runny nose but also helped the congestion that often accompanies these symptoms!
And my weekend? Well, it was all play…and maybe a little work. After all, what good is a new Spring Clothing Collection without great outdoor photos…
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I’m currently cleaning like crazy, because I want everything happy and fresh for the nice weather that I hope is coming soon. mrs.jeffery@hotmail.com
I’ve got a few alergy medicines around here but mostly I’m just trying to keep everything more clean.
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i tweeted
I do have some allergies, but I do my best to just ignore them…
I realized that my sensibility changed during and after pregnant, so it will be a surprise this year if I will react allergic to something or not.
Are there birches in California, anyway? I really don”t know…
But I always do have some medication at home, so I can take something when the problems will come – ha, I am not breastfeeding anymore, I can take whatever I like,
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I prepare for spring by having a big wardrobe clean out. Then I sell everything I haven’t worn in the last year on eBay. The rest is
Donated.
Spring cleaning.
luckily ive only had to deal with allergies when i was preggers. normally i would be spring cleaning, but thankfully i did all of my spring cleaning a few months ago with all of the reno’s and repainting i went crazy doing.
it sure is feeling like spring here though:)
I suffer from allergies in the spring too, so I use essential oils to help with my allergies. your little girls are very adorable!
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I prepare for springtime by washing and putting away all our winter gear! You know it’s really spring when the coats are off the hooks.
I usually prepare for Spring by cleaning out all of the winter clothes and swapping in the summer wardrobes. It usually takes a few weeks to get cycle everything through the washer and get it into bins, then into the garage.
I prepare for the spring by cleaning and organizing my house from top to bottom! During the winter I just throw clothing that no longer fits my kids in some large tubs, then in the spring I go through it all and sort it into proper size tubs. Ugh… such a long project! Better go get started…
I don’t usually do anything special to prepare for spring. But this year I brought my me and my dd new flip flops. And my goal is to sew more cloths for my DD this year for spring and summer.
I think of making my daughter an Easter dress and then look to see what I can buy my kids for their new shoes!
For me spring is all about taking out the storm windows and putting in the screens. Come on down fresh air!
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Two words: Spring Cleaning! I clean everything after being locked up in the winter…but this spring i am also cleaning in preparation to move to Germany!
Prepare? I’m mentally preparing myself for spring all winter long! LoL
But I have to say that when the nice weather finally rolls around I’m all about exercising and adding lots of new spring dresses to my wardrobe! 
spring cleaning, at least starting to think aobut what I am going to do abotu it
Well, we do not really have any traditions we do (I do) to get ready for Spring. It usually arrives and and THEN I start thinking of stuff I should do – like clean out closets, plant, wash windows etc.
I pull out the kid’s summer clothes bins, put away any hand me downs and start gutting the garage out!
I clean out the closets and donate stuff we no longer need or use.
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I prepare for spring be cleaning a bit and spraying for bugs (fun, right?)! I live in the hot desert and by Spring, all the bugs sense the heat!
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I clean out the closets and get ready to do a garage sale
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I like to Spring clean by shampooing the carpets and sofas. Clean out the children’s dresser drawers, and go through their old toys. Not bothered by allergies at all but my husband suffers dreadfully.
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I sort out all of my kids clothes, rotating winter and out-grown things out and summer clothes in. Thanks for the chance to win!
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we get rid of all of our old clothes and go shopping for fresh fun new colors!
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I make big spring cleaning plans, which usually don’t fully happen – but I enjoy the planning!
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I never win these things and I doubt that I will this time, either, but that’s not why I read your blog anyway. I prepare for spring by giving my house a good cleaning and trying to organize my studio. I have such plans for my studio, but with no budget, it will have to wait. I love perusing blogs to see what grand ideas other people have, and I like dreaming! Your blog I read because you are an interesting writer, a wonderful mom, and an excellent seamstress. Tell me, do you know how to reverse engineer clothing? If you do and would be amenable, I’d love for you to guest blog for me at http://justsewlikeme.blogspot.com. Thanks for the wonderful job you do~ I’m addicted!
I prepare for spring by cleaning out the garden beds and planting the lettuce – the first wonderful crop of the year!
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Spring cleaning and a closet clear out. I am ready for mine! Thank you for running the giveaway
I prepare for spring by filling my allergy prescription!
I usually prepare by spring cleaning and moving some of the sweaters/cold weather clothing out of my closet and bringing in the t-shirts and shorts.
I’m getting ready for spring by a good old fashioned reorganizing/cleaning/de-cluttering session, and this year, I get to help my husband prepare for finals…such fun!
I’m preparing for Spring by planning all the parties for our May/June birthday bonanza, plus one graduation party this year! It’s a great motivator to get those little projects done so this house is in tip top entertaining shape. (why do I feel the need to clean out closets for parties?)
I am making sure that I am taking my vitamins and drinking plenty of water to stay healthy with this weather change.
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Gave my window screens a good cleaning, then opened the windows to let the fresh air in. Next step is to rake up the leaves covering my Spring bulbs, they’re starting to peak through. We’re allergy suffers too, going to check out this product.
I prepare for spring by keeping lots of tissues on hand for our seasonal allergies. I do a lot of spring cleaning and dusting as well.
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Spring cleaning! It actually makes my OCD self feel better.
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My favorite spring things are making Easter outfits, compiling our spring cleaning to do list and crossing it all out!
Spring cleaning all thru the house is my go to project this time of year. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Buying more produce and healthy eating choices. Exercising more and just trying to keep well to stay well.
I usually don’t get allergy symptoms….until this year. Maybe I’m getting old? Maybe my body changed and I started to get all these allergy symptoms that I’m so not used to! I’m getting prepare for Spring season with a major clean up of my home and in serve for an allergy relief. Similasan sounds wonderful to try. Thank you for the information.
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I had horrendous allergies when I was pregnant with my first child and refused to take anything…misery! Luckily when we moved to NC my allergies became a lot more mild. I also read that eating the local honey can improve your allergies because your body gets used to the pollens. Not sure if it was the move or the honey
Clean closets and get rid of things we no longer need. I also start cleaning the flower beds.
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I like to look through seed catalogues and plan the garden. Thank you! mamalusco at ortelco dot net
I have been cleaning and organizing like mad, especially my clothes!
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I tweeted too
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to prepare for spring I go through the house and clean and get rid of winter clothes that we wont wear anymore
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Spring kicks off for me when I plant my garden. I love it!
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we prepare by cleaning and reorganizing our closets
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I recently planted some daffodils and tulips……They make me smile and see that spring/better weather is ahead. I also get on a walking kick because I am usually lacking the much needed vitamin D after the winter months
It’s been so gorgeous out, wash the bedding and hang it out to dry in the beautiful Spring air. http://nancysfaith.blogspot.com/
i have a deep spring cleaning done inside and I also start working on my flower beds outside!
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I’m doing a lot of yardwork and cleaning inside the house. A lot of trying to get rid of things/clothes we don’t use and donating them!
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We do the house cleaning- wash rugs, change curtains, dust every corner to get ready for spring.
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I do a deep cleaning and load up on allergy meds. We also plant flowers
by doing the spring cleaning
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I’m doing spring cleaning – organizing and cleaning out closets!
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Hmm, not sure I “prepare”. I happily throw most of my clothes in boxes (except some sweatpants, ’cause come on, they’re awesome). Turn off our heat! And get outside with my little boy
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We prepare by going through an putting away winter clothes, and getting out those spring/summer clothes. sweepmorey at gmail dot com
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We have been cleaning out our closets and donating old clothes. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I prepare for Spring by cleaing, decluttering and putting away our winter clothes and giving the clothes that no longer fit to charity
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changing out the kids clothes
i deep clean and go through the closets! scg00387 at yahood ot com
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get out the hand-me-downs for the spring weather
i’m doing some deep spring cleaning
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I wash all coats and get all sweaters dry cleaned and packed away. Feels so good!
I plant a garden and dig around in the dirt…guess I shoulda said “Spring Cleaning”, but if you know me, you know that’s a lie
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My Spring cleaning this year is including a lot of reorganizing and removal of clutter.
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To prepare for Spring, I usually do a spring clean up outside and start our garden. We also do spring cleaning.
Since I suffer from minor allergies, I usually take a otc medicine.
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I don’t have any health conditions I need to prepare for, I do start some routines I only do in warmer weather, like exercising and gardening. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
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By doing spring cleaning.
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I try to do a good spring cleaning, use an air purifier, and avoid heavy pollen days inside.
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I do spring cleaning and clean my closets
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Excellent review. I prepare for spring by packing my bags and flying back to the northeast from a warmer climate. I’m not too bothered with allergies, however, I am very pleased to see an all natural product on the market at long last. Thanks for sharing with this great review!
I do spring cleaning and stock up on allergy meds to prepare
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I prepare by cleaning the carpets and closets.
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Spring cleaning! chedeb5353@hotmail.com
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I clean the house
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ORGANIZE THE SHED, PULL OUT THE CHAIRS & TABLE & LAWN DECOR, GET TOGETHER THE FLOWER SEEDS, ETC
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Since spring only lasts about five minutes in the South, there’s not much to get ready for. But I can tell the extreme shifts in temperature really do a number on my sinuses! I have been using a saline inhaler to see if that will help. Too early to tell, but I like “natural” remedies instead of …er… “unnatural” ones. So I’d definitely be willing to give Similasan a try!
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My husband has bad allergies and this is “snot-season”. I prepare by washing out the filter in our bedroom window air conditioner since it’s been in the attic all winter and vacuuming under the bed in our room. I also take down the blinds and valances and wash them. I think it really helps keep his allergies in check at night when our room is clean and as dust-free as I can get it. It’s also time to change out our drawers to and put away sweaters and bring out the shorts (there’s not enough drawer space for each season, so we have to rotate).
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I prepare for spring by deep cleaning the house.
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I get ready for spring by stocking up on tissue and cleaning my house of dust.
–Brandy
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We get the air purifier out of storage for the spring allergy season.
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I make sure I have lots of allergy medicine and kleenex around
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we have prescriptions for our allergies since their severe and renew each spring
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i prepare by deep cleaning! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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I prepare for Spring by walking around the lake every day to watch the changes. I love Spring.
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I prepare for spring by being sure that I have plenty of “tears” eye drops. I don’t usually get nasal allergy symptoms, but my eyes make me NUTS! On a fun note, I also start shopping for veggie seeds and flower seeds for the spring/summer growing season!
Angie
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My favorite thing – What I get so excited to do all winter – to prepare for spring is to start my seeds for plants for my garden. I have a great set up in my basement and I’ve got a quite a green thumb and can start almost anything from seed to plant. I start upwards of 250 plants from seed each spring and I love to watch them sprout and grow. They are like my babies.
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We get ready for spring by stocking up on our allergy meds!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I prepare for Spring Allergy Season by making sure the house is totally clean and dust free, plus I buy lots of allergy meds!
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We get ready for spring by cleaning our house from top to bottom.
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I plan and plant my veggie garden in Spring. I have to take some kind of allergy med year round but in Spring and most of the Summer I have to take a higher dose.
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I prepare by raiding my closets and cupboards for all the things that are no longer loved and finding new homes for them. I love Freecycle so that I can give things to people who really want them instead of filling the land fills.
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To get ready for spring,I start cleaning out the garage-too much stuff gets stored in there.Plus we prepare the ground for our garden thanks aunteegem@yahoo.co
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I am also doing a lot of Spring cleaning/decluttering. Stowing away all of our cold weather clothing that takes up so much room. Cleaning all the windows and mini-blinds so the sun shines in.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I get my flower beds ready
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I get ready by cleaning bedrooms and having a huge sale. sweepmorey at gmail dot com
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I love when it gets warm enough to open the windows and get some fresh air in the house!
I love to clean house especially the stuff that accumulated over the winter.
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I have allergies so to prepare for spring I first buy lots of soft tissues!
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I pack away the capri’s and my one pair of closed-toe shoes.
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