Cold + Flu Protection::Homemade Elderberry Syrup

Well, its that time of year again. Fall sickness is just around the corner and every year I get the same way. ANAL. haha. I become a freak washing my hands and making sure to stay away from people who look sick. I just hate being sick and having my kids be sick so I am all about trying my best to prevent it before it hits! Last year was the boys first year at preschool and shockingly we did not have many sick days! I was kind of shocked and I survived Sams pregnancy without getting sick, minus the typical head cold but we had a fairly calm flu season last year.
This year I still want to be prepared. I did elderberry pills last year so this year I am upping the ante and made Elderberry Syrup. I was going to buy it until I saw the price tag. It was like $25 for 5oz. No thanks! So I decided to make my own. You know since I am all Martha Stewart like over here brewing my kombucha like a pro! It was SHOCKINGLY EASY!

So whats the magic about this syrup??
It is packed full of antioxidants. It is said to relieve symptoms of colds and the flu, some swear it's more effective than TamiFlu! People use it also as a preventive once fall begins, which is what I will be doing! I have read such amazing things that I had to try it!
Here's what you need! (I ordered it ALL on amazon for like $35)

::I am stocked to make a ton of syrup:: 2/3 cup Dried Elderberries (bought 1 pound bag on amazon) 3 1/2 cups water 2 TBS Ginger Root (amazon) 1 tsp Cinnamon (amazon) 1/2 tsp ground cloves (amazon) 1 cup Raw Honey (amazon)
Directions: Bring water, spices and elderberries to a boil. Cover and Simmer for 45 minutes. ENJOY THE AMAZING SMELL IN YOUR HOUSE. It's awesome. Drain the elderberries and discard them saving the syrup in a jar. Once it has cooled add your honey. BAM. Elderberry Syrup is complete.

Seriously one of the easiest recipes I have done. Dosing is easy too. For kids 1/2 tsp- 1 tsp For adults 1/2 TBSP to 1 TBSP. We are going to take daily for immunity boost! If and when sickness occurs take the dose every 2-3 hours until symptoms disappear.

I am so excited to see how our family holds up this fall. KNOCK on wood. I pray this helps! The kids love the taste and have no problem at all taking it! I use a syringe so it's easy for them to just pop in their mouth and suck it down!

Let me know if you guys make it!!! Would love to hear your thoughts!! Happy Flu and Cold Season!! xoxo