Looks like using chicken soup as a cold remedy isn't a myth after all. Studies done by the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., support eating chicken soup for a sore throat, runny nose and sneezing. When your son or daughter catches a cold, send then some soup, along with a few simple gifts, to get him or her back on the road to good health.
When midterms or final exams roll around, the world stops for college students. The pressure can be enormous! This is a perfect time to reach out to your children with some study aids that will help them keep their spirits up, get through the all-nighters and alievate stress.
If you're looking for a way to celebrate your student's most recent accomplishment, big or small, a care package with some of his favorite treats is a fantastic way to do it.
A bag or two of their favorite snack foods, such as homemade trail mix or granola bars
iTunes gift cards, or a gift card to his or her favorite store
The first big breakup is tough—the sobbing, the sadness and the sappy songs played on repeat are just a few of the gut-wrenching hallmarks. Dealing with heartache far away from the people who love you unconditionally can make healing even harder. Help mend your son or daughter's broken heart with a surprise gift of love and comfort from you.
A small arrangement of flowers
Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, which is filled with antioxidants
