Summer is awesome when you #GiveHeartburnARest

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I don’t know for how many years I was restricted to eat the things I love, especially during the summer. No matter what I ate from ice cream to salsa and even BBQ I always got heartburn and nothing really would relieve it. My doctor years ago suggested the purple pill but unfortunately my insurance company had other things in mind for my heartburn and told me to get something over the counter.

Many people have told me that the purple pill is the best thing for their heartburn and has managed to keep their symptoms under control, I wouldn’t know since my insurance wants me to get something “over the counter”. We’ve all been there, done that and for years I’ve struggled to find something that would help my symptoms and give me some relief.

Imagine my surprised look when I found out a few months ago that the purple pill is now an over the counter heartburn treatment? YES!! It is finally in reach and one pill will help treat frequent heartburn for 24 hours! I couldn’t wait to pick up my 42 count box at Walgreens and if you get your box during the month of June you can save $3.00. How sweet is that?

Just think 24 hour relief, no heartburn. Would that be possible? Prior to taking the purple pill I was reluctant when eating out or even cooking certain food. I always seemed to have issues with ice cream, fried food, Tomatoes of any kind whether it be spaghetti sauce or just salsa, onions and even a grilled burger or Chinese food.

Simple food items like that would make me miserable and I tried to avoid them by all means. This summer I will be able to enjoy them ALL! Bring on the salsa, the red onions, tomatoes and even ice cream. It will be an awesome summer that I won’t soon forget. 

Nexium 24hr worked well for me, what you got to lose? A summer full of memories, laughs and giggles or a summer that reminds you of not eating any of your favorite foods and hang out in the house because you are miserable?

You will find me at our favorite ice cream place in town, enjoying lots of giggles and fun with my daughter. She is super excited we rarely go out for ice cream but now have a weekly date that every Saturday evening we all jump in the car and drive to our favorite ice cream place. It is so much fun and I love being able to enjoy the simple things with my family and not have to say “Sorry Mommy can’t do this”.

My love for Chinese food has been rekindled too. I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to enjoy dinner without the worry, just order and have a good ol’ time. We usually have Chinese take out and the kids pick a movie, that’s exactly what we planned to do once a week this summer, too. Who knows this may be an all year thing. But for now we are creating memories, kids are only little for a little while, make the best of it while you can. 

I can now can enjoy summer to its fullest, complete with my BFF visiting and hanging out talking about old times, the kids, the family and just creating good ol’ memories. We can enjoy our pool without any heartburn interruptions and when hubby asks if I want to have Salsa and Chips for a quick dinner, I’m the first one at the door waiting to go to my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Oh, life is good and I’m loving it!

This summer will be amazing for me and my family with lots of new recipe creations, restaurants and outings to come, I know I’m ready and protected with my new BFF the purple pill. No more excuses, have fun with your family this summer and enjoy all your favorite foods, too.

I had an awesome time hanging out by the pool chatting with my BFF who I grew up with in Germany. It was amazing getting together with her and her kids and making a splash in the pool. Summer is wonderful, always try to make it memorable for you and the kids. 

Now you know how I’ve spent my summer and what plans we have for the weeks to come now that I’m heartburn free. How would you spend your summer or what food are you looking forward to eating again? Would love to hear it, leave me a comment and let’s chat.