This time of year -- ESPECIALLY this year -- our families are prone to coughs, colds, sneezes, and maybe worse. In the United States right now there is a lot of unrest going into the inauguration of a President on January 20. Now is a good time to check the expiration dates on all your medications, but especially on over the counter medications for your kids. Check your 'daily use' supply, but if you have an emergency supply or have put some back doing prepping, make a special point to check those dates and rotate out as needed. There's a lot of disagreement as to whether or not expired meds can be safely used. At our house, I'm more inclined to use an expired med for an adult than a child, and I still try to keep the expiration date within a month or two. While the chances are it won't hurt anyone, the potency of these meds falls once the expiry date is reached. So keep everything current. While you're going through things, make sure you check the date on your SPF sunscreens and makeup. If it is going to expire before the heat hits and you'll be spending more time outside, put it on the list of things to replace before spring. Make it a point to check your pet meds and your antibiotic salves while you're at it. Replenish your supply on your regular errand runs, so you are never without.
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