Home Remedies....

It is Tuesday and we have started another week....I was hoping that we are done being sick, but I think I was wrong. Yesterday my little guy got his award at cub scouts. That was really cute. Unfortunately I didn't bring a camera, so unless some else who was there sends me a picture, I won't be able to post one. In order for us to be there, I had to have my girls take over the library for me for about an hour. They agreed and we all were at the library at 4 pm and had to stay until 8:30pm. Of course it got rather busy when I left with Jeremy for his awards. So sorry girls! They did very well though, thanks again :D     
When we got home last night, half of us very completely beat and the other half rather grumpy. That was a very good sign that we are not quite well yet. Then today I took Nina to church so she could help watch children for the moms group, I felt pretty bad and was really glad to hear that I wasn't really needed. My throat is still pretty sore.
It is not as bad as Jamie's, who has laryingitis. I am gargling with Tea Tree Oil. 

Sore Throat:

4 drops of Tea tree oil

1/2 cup warm water

mix in a glas and gargle three times a day. 

Here is a note from Wikipedia

Tea tree oil has beneficial medical properties when applied topically, including antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral action,^[2] and is also believed to have beneficial cosmetic properties.^[3] Tea tree oil is usually used diluted, as reactions are common with pure tea tree oil, but it can also cause irritation for some people even when diluted. Tea tree oil is toxic when taken internally, and so should never be added to food or drinks.

I don't think it tastes good, really the taste is less than appealing, but it is very helpful and a great remedy for many other ailments......

So, all that said, my little guy woke up with an earache. Another reminder that we are not yet done with illness.... I made him some ear drops and now at least the pain is gone.
I am pretty sure that everyone has heard about olive oil and garlic. That is what I used. I usually buy garlic already minced in a glas jar, it is so much quicker and lasts for a long time.

Ear drops:

2 Tbs Olive Oil
1/4 minced garlic

Stir together in a small container (I use a 1/4 cup measuring cup) and I warmed it up in the microwave for about 30 sec. Then let it sit for at least 30 min. Now strain it. Done!

I put about 5 drops in Jeremy's ear and put a cotton ball lightly on top of it. He was laying on his side, so that the ear that was hurting was up. Jeremy had to lay like this for about 10 min, I think the longer the better. So I was glad that he fell asleep again and the oil had a good long time to do it's work. 

 He is doing much better now, the ear ache is gone and he is playing Wii.... Now if I could get him to blow his nose, so that he doesn't get another earache......