Lemondrop

Not long ago, we were sitting on our couch watching "ANTM" reruns when that sudden, violent urge to vomit overcame us. Fifteen minutes later, the feeling was back. Then the chills set in. Despite a net loss of five pounds by the end of 48 hours, we wouldn't wish the agony on our worst enemy. (Well, maybe our worst enemy.)

Flu season is back ladies, and she's taking no prisoners. If you're going to get sick this winter, now's the time to do it: Until March 21, the northeast supermarket chain Stop & Shop is offering up to a 14-day supply of generic antibiotics from its pharmacies for FREE. You'll need a legit prescription from the doc to get the goods, though -- no stockpiling for a sneezy day.

Taking a sick day? Pull up a bucket and a blanket, and let these curative deals keep your mind off what's ailing you:

Catch up on some Real Cinema: When you buy two Blu-rays at Amazon, you'll get one free until January 16. We picked up "Sweeney Todd," "A Clockwork Orange" and season one of "Mad Men."

Or, if you're lucid enough to get through a read, Barnes & Noble has buy-two-get-one-free paperbacks. Your best bets: "Grayson" (the story of a girl and her baby whale), "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" (an autistic teenager's sympathetic coming-of-age tale) and "My Life in France" (a memoir by OG celeb-chef Julia Child).

See more tips after the jump (and suggest your own in the comments).


Freshen up the view in your apartment (because, eventually, staring at your bedroom ceiling will get old) and bring a little outside in with the Munakupi Frog garden. He's a cute little toad that sprouts herbs or grass for hair. And right now, he's just $1.99 with free shipping at Deep Discount.

And once you're recovered (and newly svelte), treat yourself to a new pair of skinny jeans. Lucky Brand's twice-yearly sale has apparel and accessories for 50 percent off. Classic riders are just $49.50.