We are so excited to be in the Swag Bags going to the celebrities at the Oscars that we wanted to offer our fans an opportunity to win some fun prizes too!

Nozin has FIVE (5) Movie-Themed Gift Packs ready to go to FIVE (5) lucky winners!

There are multiple ways to enter  - Facebook, Twitter, Nozin Blog, Google+ and more!

Have some fun and then tune in to the Nozin Facebook Page and @Nozin on Twitter on Sunday, February 26 as we announce the winners!

Winners will be announced during the Academy Awards on Sunday, February 26, 2012 on Facebook and Twitter and then after the Academy Awards here on the Nozin Blog!

ALL WINNERS must send us an email notifying us of their contact information and they have 48 hours or we pick another winner!

All of YOU are our nominees for the Best Fans and Customers Ever!

Check out the goodies in the Nozin Oscar Movie-Themed Gift Bag Giveaway:

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Each winner will receive a Movie-Themed Gift Bag Giveaway with the following:

• Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® full product  ($9.99 retail value)
• Nozin® Allergy Master™ full product ($14.99 retail value)
• Shocolaate Truffle Box – 4 count  ($10.00 retail value)
• iTunes Gift Card $15.00
• Cult Movie One Liner Book  (retail value $6.98)
• Special Academy Award Bookmark  (retail value $1.99)
• Various Snack and Food Gift Items – content may vary slightly from box to box but will generally include items as pictured above – Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Theater Box Candy (3), Caramel Corn, Moose Munch, Sesame Sticks  (retail value range:  $14.99 – $17.98)

Spring travel can be a bit tricky with Spring Break muddying the waters of reservations and destinations.

Our opinion on Spring Break destinations is that you can beat them (and run in the opposite direction) or join them (which maybe is the not the family trip you are dreaming about).  There are still deals to be had and destinations to explore – you just have to be a bit creative and check out our 8 Tips for Planning Your Spring Travel.

We did not include taking Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® on your trip as a tip, because we figured that you have that covered – ALL savvy travelers remember to Apply Before You Fly™ and make it a happy and healthy vacation!

Share your Spring Travel Tips with us on Nozin Facebook or Nozin Google+ …

The result is that many of us are ready for spring now as much as if we had a long and cold winter.  Mother Nature has been giving us teasers and we are ready for the FULL PICTURE!

At least we can have spring in a bowl … a salad bowl!  And eating more salad now means we will be ready for summer swimsuits (yikes!  summer too now?!), so we have a few Spring Salads that can cure your spring fever, even if winter has a few more surprises for us!

New greens and fresh baby greens are also part of Spring so that is something to look forward to … more delicious nutrition!

For those of you that did not receive a free sample this time, stay connected so you are notified of our next giveaway, campaign and/or contest!  Plus, everyone has access to our coupons by liking Nozin on Facebook and downloading the coupon there and/or signing up for Nozin News so you receive our new coupons in your email as we release them.

Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® is available at Walgreens nationally, as well as regional retailers like Winn Dixie, Tops, Giant Eagle, Kerr Drug and Save Mart.

Once you have the Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® antiseptic in your hands, we want to make sure you know how to apply it to get the maximum effect!

How to apply Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer®

1. Remove the ampule (plastic tube) from the round carton.
2. Shake the ampule to mix the liquid.
3. Insert the ampule back in the round carton with the cotton swab pointing outside the carton.
4. Squeeze the carton between your fingers until it pops – you will hear  a pop sound.  The liquid will remain contained in the ampule.
5. Turn it upside down and squeeze until the swab is saturated.
6. Swab just inside each nostril 4 times.

**Caution: Do not extend into nose more than short length of swab tip (about 1 cm or 3/8″). Apply to skin only.

For children under 10 years of age – they should be supervised in the use of this product.
For children under 2 years of age – consult a doctor

Store in a cool, dry place between 59° and 84°F

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Benefits of Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer®

Works at the Nose Where It’s Needed Most.™

• Kills 99.99% of germs
• Clinically proven
• Lasts up to 8 hours
• Pleasant citrus scent
• Easy to use
• All Natural
• Zinc-free
• Highly effective, safe
• Healthy moisturizers
• HELPS REDUCE THE RISK OF INFECTION!

Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® is safe for daily use as part of a healthy hygiene routine!

Think Hand Sanitizer for Your Nose™

If you have any further questions about how to use Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® then please let us know – leave a comment below or send us an email.  We are happy to answer any questions that you have!

The leading risk factor in Heart Disease is inactivity so checking out How Does Exercise Affect Your Heart from Active.com gives us some great tips for getting the cardio flow going.  Regular exercise, a healthy diet and lowering stress levels can all naturally decrease blood pressure so lifestyle changes may be necessary to protect your heart.

Yoga, according to the American Heart Association, can increase circulation, help cope with stress, and increase lung capacity. M. Mala Cunningham PhD even states that “hand in hand with leading a heart-healthy lifestyle, it really is possible for a yoga-based model to help prevent or reverse heart disease.”

Integrating heart healthy practices into your everyday routines is a good way to focus on heart health: daily walks, taking the stairs instead of elevator, and taking that parking spot farthest from the entrance.  You can make keeping track of your exercise more interesting – like the calorie counter from Pro Health. This counter has over 100 physical activities and is in a fun and easy to use format.

Need a boost to jumpstart your exercise routine?  The American Heart Association has 5 simple heart-healthy energy boosters to boost you into a heart-healthy lifestyle.

The second leading cause of Heart Disease is obesity and poor diet. The American Heart Association suggests cutting fat and salt to be a key factor in lowering blood pressure and keeping the heart healthy. Set healthy eating goals that are possible to reach; remember Rome wasn’t built in a day!  Diets can be stressful so work on slowly integrating better foods and eating habits into your daily living. Look for the Heart-Check mark when grocery shopping; these foods must be certified to meet the national standards for a heart-healthy diet.  Get some inspiration from WebMD’s list of 25 Top Heart Healthy Foods.

Just like with Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer®, Prevention is the best cure when it comes to heart health.  Check out these heart-healthy screens to reassure yourself and loved ones that everything is in tip top shape.  Preventive measures and managing your risks all contribute to improving your heart health.  Find out what your risk factors are at any age and demographic with the CDC’s heart disease facts.

Reduce your stress!  We know this is easier said than done but eating healthy foods, increasing exercise, practicing yoga and learning how to deal with stress are all very important steps to a happy and healthy heart which means a happy and healthy YOU!

How are you getting into Heart Healthy Living?  Share your tips!

Taylor Swift, Adele, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Rihanna  - all of the most popular Music Noses could be applying Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® before the night is out!

While announcements are being made for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist, we will be listening for our POPswab™ in the audience – famous noses need protection from germs too!

Nozin would like to wish Good Luck to all of the Grammy Nominees!

Check out the full list of Grammy Nominees here and stay tuned to the Nozin Facebook Page this afternoon and this evening for some fun trivia during the Grammy Awards tonight – 8pm eastern on CBS.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Whitney Houston – the world has lost a great talent.

Leave us a comment below or on Facebook and share your picks for the Grammies tonight!

Here are the Nozin Deals for the next few weeks – take advantage and find out why Germs HATE Nozin® and how you can save while killing 99.99% of germs!

In-Store at Walgreens – Walgreens is offering Nozin® at a promotional price from now to February 25!  No coupon needed – just head into your nearest Walgreens and take advantage of the extra savings!

Get a Nozin $2 coupon – have you joined our Nozin® News list??  Join TODAY to get a new Nozin coupon every month and you can apply that $2 coupon at Walgreens for extra savings!  Sign up for the Nozin® News List Now

Look in your Sunday Newspaper Circular on February 5 – there will be a special coupon in the February 5 Sunday Newspaper Circular for Nozin® – Clip it and zoom over to Walgreens to save!

Try Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® for FREE – it does not get any better than free so jump over to our One Minute Survey and we will send you a sample of Nozin in the mail – FREE!  Yes, I want a Free Sample of Nozin

Join us on Facebook – we always have coupons and deals going on, plus an additional coupon on Facebook so *Like* Nozin on Facebook to get access to our Facebook specials!

Five Ways to Save – Get Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® today and protect yourself and your family from germ exposure at the most important entry point – your nose!

There are no magic bullets for weight loss but you can keep those pounds away by making some delicious  and healthy substitutions in your meal planning and staying on a winter exercise regimen – Super Foods means a Super Spring You!

We picked six fat burning foods that you can incorporate into your meals – soups, stews, tea – get them in there and increase your metabolism and eat well too!

Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® can take care of the germs headed for your nose while the Super Foods keep your metabolism and immune system operating well!

Are you ready to pack up your skis and snow boards?  Are you craving the exhilaration of the slopes and the relaxation of an apres ski by a roaring fire?

Check the snow conditions, strap on your boots and get your sunscreen ready – we put together some of the top ski destinations for January and February 2012!

Deer Valley, Utah – Utah powder is called the Greatest Snow on Earth and Deer Valley is renowned for their off-slope pampering:  from Skinet.com:  “the mountain crew coddles the snow as if each flake were a Fabergé egg. Not surprisingly, ripping down groomers is “like driving a Ferrari.” And more often than not, dining out is akin to visiting a four-star hotel.”

Jackson Hole, Wyoming – Rated for the New Best Lift by Outside Online:  “Skiing Jackson’s upper mountain—home to its famous steeps and stashes—has always required descending all 4,139 vertical feet to the village tram dock. Now the new Marmot lift, which starts one-third of the way up, allows skiers quick laps on Casper Bowl, a series of 40-degree open shots and powder pillows that generally ski best in January.”

For the Kiddos – Adventure Parks, Northstar-at- Tahoe, California – While Mom and Dad are exploring their own slopes and trails, the kids are fully entertained:  “Mineshaft offers a series of bumps, rollers, slides and whoops. The Jib Park has log slides and other natural obstacles to help kids get their jib on.”

If ski racing is in your blood, a visit to PointZero1 in Park City, Utah is in order:  “Former U.S. Olympians Erik Schlopy and Jake Zamansky, along with former U.S. Ski Team head coach Phil McNichol, teamed up to start PointZero1, a fantasy ski camp that re-creates the experience of training for the World Cup. Participants receive the same caliber of coaching and ski tuning as the world’s top pros.”

Are you a backcountry extreme skier or just want to take adventure by the tail?  Ski mountaineer Chris Davenport’s Real Aspen Extreme camp in Aspen, Colorado teaches advanced skiers backcountry skills in a three-day progression: (1) ski the steeps at Aspen Highlands; (2) hike into the sidecountry, dig pits, and learn how to use beacons; and (3) go into the backcountry and ski untouched powder and faces up to 45 degrees.

Spa AND Ski – some of the best resorts to be luxuriously pampered and ski on the same trip: Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire;  Teton Mountain Lodge in Teton Village, Wyoming; Four Seasons Resort Whistler in Canada; and don’t forget to check out Colorado’s Best New Lodges.

No matter which destination is where you are headed, don’t forget to cover up, pack your sun screen and apply Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® before heading out to the slopes!

Nozin® is available in Walgreens and other stores so stock up for your next trip!  *Like* our facebook page to get a $2 off coupon!

The marathon of holidays and exposure to all kinds of germs during shopping and traveling is compounded by cold weather and the winter season.  Take all of the preventive measures that you can and load up the pantry with in season winter super foods that contribute to good health!

1.  Have a Cup of Hot Tea – Black, green, white and oolong teas all contain polyphenols and tea ranks at least as high or higher than many vegetables and fruit sfor antioxidant properties.  Many herbal teas do not have the same healthful properties of black, green, white and oolong teas so check the label.

2.  Sweet Potatoes – Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta-carotene and other carotenoids which all help to support a healthy immune system. The purple-fleshed sweet potato contains anthocyanins, peonidins and cyanidins, all having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

3.  Beets – Beets purify the blood and cleanse the liver and are rich in folate, manganese, potassium, vitamin C and a potent anti-inflammatory compound called betaine.

4.  Pomegranate - Pomegranates are an antioxidant powerhouse and important to a winter super food pantry. They  are filled with cancer fighting compounds and  contribute to the good health of your skin (your largest organ!) as well.

5.  Kale -  although any of the cruciferous vegetables are important to a winter super food pantry, kale is one vegetable you should eat on a regular basis.  Kale has more nuritional value for less calories than most other foods. Kale reduces the risk of getting several types of cancer  and is loaded with flavonoid which have anti-inflammatory properties AND mop up free radicals- which is why kale is one of the best detoxifiers there is.

6.  Broccoli – Broccoli packs a powerful punch for immunity.  Full of Vitamins A, C and glutathione, it is great for keeping you healthy and makes a convenient snack!

Prevention is the best cure and with a combination of good exercise, restful sleep, and a healthy diet, you are taking positive steps to good winter health.

Adding Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® into your routine is the next important step!