When I worked in the corporate world, sick days were valuable. If you were feeling under the weather, you could take a sick day without having to use your even-more-valuable vacation days. Our HR person would always encourage use to “use them or lose them” if we were feeling the sniffles coming on. But what if your immune system is strong and you don’t get sick?
This season, Ricola (Riiiiiii-colaaaaaa) is encouraging us to trade in our sick days for “well days” – days where we can go out and enjoy some time out skiing, sledding, or otherwise just enjoying not being at work. I also call these days “mental health days” because they’re days we can use to help recharge and get needed rest.
Are you ready to “Call in Well“? Now through January 31st, you can “Call in Well” for your chance to win $500. To enter, just call 1-855-4-WELLDAY or text RICOLA (22122) and share what fun activities you would do on your “well day off”. For more details and contest rules, head over to the Ricola Facebook Page.
What would you do on your “well day off”? I think we’d grab the dogs and head out for a hike in the mountains. I know the dogs would love to explore while we’d appreciate the beautiful, snowy views.
Ricola Online
The WiC Project Ricola Chrüterchraft Giveaway
The Prize:
One winner will receive a Ricola Chrüterchraft Prize Pack which includes:
- Ricola Soothing Relief Kit (which includes Ricola product & cough drop tin)
- $25 Visa gift card
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
Sandra VanHoey says
January 30, 2014 at 5:27 pmI would spend a well day with my 2 sisters and maybe have lunch and go shopping
Jessica To says
January 30, 2014 at 6:29 pmI would take my son to the park!
Mary says
January 30, 2014 at 6:53 pmI would go out shopping.
Jessie C. says
January 30, 2014 at 11:39 pmI would go biking with kids
Elena says
January 30, 2014 at 11:50 pmI would go to the beach
Wild Orchid says
January 31, 2014 at 6:04 amI would take a long walk outside!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Ashley C says
January 31, 2014 at 9:35 amI’d have a spa day with a massage and a facial!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
Amanda Sakovitz says
January 31, 2014 at 11:14 amid go to the beach!
D SCHMIDT says
January 31, 2014 at 11:18 amI would spend a day watching daytime soaps and eating too much 😉
Tami S says
January 31, 2014 at 11:21 amI would spend the day at a spa
Laur a DeLuca says
January 31, 2014 at 11:23 amI would read a book.
Thomas Murphy says
January 31, 2014 at 11:24 amI would relax around the house.
rachel says
January 31, 2014 at 11:26 amI’d go out to eat with my husband
Tammy S says
January 31, 2014 at 11:28 amI would too go to the park or beach get away from it all
Janet W. says
January 31, 2014 at 11:28 amI would go walking at my local greenway trail and enjoy the outdoors!
Mia Dentice Carey says
January 31, 2014 at 11:30 amI would spend a well day…..napping =)
Sacha Schroeder says
January 31, 2014 at 11:34 amI would spoil myself by sleeping in, taking a long hot bath and then I would get my kids early from school and go to a fun lunch and movie!
tracey byram says
January 31, 2014 at 11:36 amI’d spend my well day shoe shopping.
Pamela j says
January 31, 2014 at 11:42 amI would go out and visit some thrift stores.
KV says
January 31, 2014 at 11:55 amI’d sleep and read.
Kelly D says
January 31, 2014 at 12:22 pmI would play games with my kids.
felecia says
January 31, 2014 at 12:27 pmI would go to the beach.
Candice says
January 31, 2014 at 12:40 pmI would sleep in and then get a pedicure.
Kimberly says
January 31, 2014 at 12:53 pmI’d get a massage!!
Jennifer Johansen says
January 31, 2014 at 1:15 pmI would meditate, and get in some reading and writing.
Tara Huff says
January 31, 2014 at 1:18 pmI would get a massage.
Tabathia B says
January 31, 2014 at 2:56 pmI would spend the day reading
Courtnie Miller says
January 31, 2014 at 4:32 pmI’d spend the day with my boyfriend.
Melissa Hartley says
January 31, 2014 at 5:03 pmI would get a hot stone massage:)
Cindy Merrill says
January 31, 2014 at 5:45 pmI would buy some groceries and MAYBE some chocolate if I had a little extra to spend.
Anastasia says
January 31, 2014 at 6:06 pmI would binge watch some tv shows and movies on Netflix 🙂
Tammy Woodall says
January 31, 2014 at 6:42 pmI would sleep in, eat my favorite food, and read a book.
Vicki Wurgler says
January 31, 2014 at 7:44 pmcurl up on the couch with a good book
Jessica Fortner says
January 31, 2014 at 7:57 pmI’d go on a walk, read a book, and bake some goodies.
Colleen Maurina says
January 31, 2014 at 7:57 pmI would spend the day with my grandchildren at the zoo!
melissaandkeith miller says
January 31, 2014 at 8:27 pmgoing to the park
Cynthia R says
January 31, 2014 at 8:56 pmI’ve got this all planned out. I would start the morning with a run, eat a nice breakfast, get a pedicure, go to starbucks and get my favorite vanilla scone and iced chai, read a book in the sun while sipping my drink, eat mexican for dinner, and watch my favorite shows on netflix.
clarissa says
January 31, 2014 at 9:20 pmi would shop for sure
Michelle C says
January 31, 2014 at 9:23 pmI would spend a well day shopping at my favorite shopping mall. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Soha Molina says
January 31, 2014 at 10:50 pmI’d go to the beach.
Amanda Alvarado says
January 31, 2014 at 11:14 pmI’d sleep in and spend the day watching tv and playing on the computer until dd came home from school!
Seyma Shabbir says
January 31, 2014 at 11:49 pmeating sushi and watching a movie!
Ellie W says
February 1, 2014 at 12:17 amI would have a game day with my boys.
Kiara says
February 1, 2014 at 12:30 amI would go shopping.
Christie Kammerer says
February 1, 2014 at 1:38 amShopping and going out to lunch.
Jessamine D. says
February 1, 2014 at 1:47 amIf my hubby gets a well day off, then we would probably take our daughters to the beach or the zoo. 🙂
Jen Haile says
February 1, 2014 at 2:10 amI’d spend a well day reading outdoors in the sun!
mrsshukra says
February 1, 2014 at 2:34 amWatching my recorded shows with the hubby!
Karen Deva says
February 1, 2014 at 3:52 amI would read, drink tea, and enter sweepstakes.
Cynthia C says
February 1, 2014 at 7:18 amI would read and take a walk.
Tari Lawson says
February 1, 2014 at 7:22 amI would convince my husband to take off as well and go into the city for the day.
Tari Lawson says
February 1, 2014 at 7:22 amI would convince my husband to take off as well and go into the city for the day.
Adrienne Gordon says
February 1, 2014 at 7:26 amI’d sleep in.
Kim Ripley says
February 1, 2014 at 8:41 amI would spend my well-day doing some online shopping.
Geoff K says
February 1, 2014 at 10:20 amI’d sleep in, go to the movies, eat out at a favorite restaurant, and just relax!
Margaret Smith says
February 1, 2014 at 10:28 amI’d like to spend the day with my family, maybe going fishing.
Lisa Brown says
February 1, 2014 at 10:37 ami would do errands and other things I need to take care of on a day off.
Barbara Montag says
February 1, 2014 at 11:13 amI’d sleep in, read and watch Netflix.
Thank you.
Jennifer B says
February 1, 2014 at 1:25 pmI would lounge and watch tv and take a hot bath
Suzanne K says
February 1, 2014 at 2:29 pmI’d sleep late and then go for a long lunch with my good friends
KJ Skib says
February 1, 2014 at 2:47 pmI would spend a well day shopping and relaxing with a good book
john hutchens says
February 1, 2014 at 3:47 pmI would spend a well day fishing
Terri S. says
February 1, 2014 at 6:59 pmI would take my 2 little granddaughters to the park.
Gricelda Castro says
February 1, 2014 at 7:04 pmtaking a walk on the beach
Crystal F says
February 1, 2014 at 7:34 pmI would go for a pedicure, get a coffee and muffin and then read the day away. thank you!!
Andrea Williams says
February 1, 2014 at 8:04 pmI would sleep in, enjoy some coffee and a good book, then watch a movie with the family.
Jacque Collins says
February 1, 2014 at 10:30 pmwhoop shopping
Brittney House says
February 1, 2014 at 11:32 pmI will watch Netflix under the covers.
Sarah Lehan says
February 2, 2014 at 12:57 amI’d sleep in and then I’d get a massage.
Thanks for the contest.
Stephanie Galbraith says
February 2, 2014 at 1:38 amI would spend a well day watching movies with my fiance.
sandra davis says
February 2, 2014 at 2:16 ami would spend the day going to the movies
Kim says
February 2, 2014 at 9:57 amI would spend a well day shopping
Gayle J says
February 2, 2014 at 10:12 amI would spend the day with my 2 best friends and have a day of pampering and lots of laughs and fun
Jackie says
February 2, 2014 at 10:19 amI would take my daughters to lunch.
Thank you!
Dorothy Teel says
February 2, 2014 at 1:41 pmSince I am retired, I will call myself in and not do anything, no laundry, no bed making, no cooking, no cleaning, sounds like fun, think I will have hubby pick up take out and eat off paper or cartons so we can throw them away, and then of course go to bed early… LOL sounds like fun.
Deb says
February 2, 2014 at 2:20 pmI would read and enter sweepstakes
Mary Calabrese says
February 2, 2014 at 2:27 pmI’d spend my well day doing crafts.
denise says
February 2, 2014 at 4:04 pmalone, without the family
sylvia says
February 2, 2014 at 4:10 pmI would spend a well day spending quality time with my whole family; we don’t ever get enough time together
denise smith says
February 2, 2014 at 4:15 pmspending the day at teh park with my kids
Darlene Owen says
February 2, 2014 at 4:19 pmI would spend a well day with my grandchildren
Teressa Morris says
February 2, 2014 at 4:22 pmI would go to a museum with my hubby.
Sue Hull says
February 2, 2014 at 4:26 pmId read and enter lots of giveaways.lol! Thank you 🙂
latanya says
February 2, 2014 at 4:42 pma nap and reading a book
Debbie Welchert says
February 2, 2014 at 5:05 pmI would spend it playing on my computer.
Kathy downey says
February 2, 2014 at 5:24 pmI would sew on my quilt
Elizabeth Gentry says
February 2, 2014 at 5:27 pmI would enjoy spending the day outside with my family.
Tina Bartunek says
February 2, 2014 at 5:33 pmI would spend the well day walking our dogs.
lisa kay says
February 2, 2014 at 6:27 pmMy Mom and I would go out to Lunch!
Robin O says
February 2, 2014 at 6:55 pmI would love to use a well day to go for a hike. That would be lovely!
John J Heim says
February 2, 2014 at 5:19 pmI would go to the zoo.
nicole krutz says
February 2, 2014 at 7:55 pmi would either crochet, read a book, or go to the zoo if it was nice out with my kiddos!
BOBBI MCMURRY says
February 2, 2014 at 8:29 pmTake my kids outside and build a snowman
Mary Cloud says
February 2, 2014 at 9:05 pmI would use it to catch up entering more contests
annabella @ centurytel dot net
barbara Dunaway says
February 2, 2014 at 9:06 pmjut relax
Jennifer T. says
February 2, 2014 at 10:13 pmI’d spend my “well day” off shopping, baking, and reading.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
wen budro says
February 2, 2014 at 11:18 pmI would spend it watching movies while eating comfort foods.
Kyaw Sein says
February 3, 2014 at 12:23 amshopping and enjoying movies
Terry Mac says
February 3, 2014 at 9:01 amSpending the day with the kids, doing what they want, then dinner and a movie of their choice.
Beth Hill says
February 3, 2014 at 9:18 amIf it was summer, I would spend it outside in my garden, if winter, I would sleep in and then go shopping!
McKim says
February 3, 2014 at 12:31 pmI would take my grandson to the park.
Rita M says
February 3, 2014 at 6:50 pmI would spend it relaxing with a good book & a cup of tea.
Kelly Nicholson says
February 3, 2014 at 9:44 pmim going to sleep like the bears
Patrick B says
February 3, 2014 at 10:43 pmwatch a movie
Karrie Smith says
February 3, 2014 at 11:10 pmI would spend my day sewing!
Vunda V says
February 4, 2014 at 1:08 pmi would spend my day hiking!
Lesley M says
February 4, 2014 at 1:50 pmI would spend my day going to thrift stores!
Keely Hostetter says
February 4, 2014 at 2:29 pmWith a cup of coffee and a book
Vera K says
February 4, 2014 at 9:21 pmI would get some sleep.
Crystal W says
February 5, 2014 at 7:58 pmI’d use it to catch up on reading blogs!
nannypanpan says
February 5, 2014 at 9:06 pmI’d sleep in, go out for coffee and then go shopping
Susan Smith says
February 5, 2014 at 10:29 pmI would take my kids to the zoo
Kyl Neusch says
February 6, 2014 at 5:14 pmgo biking
Jennifer Rote says
February 6, 2014 at 7:13 pmI’d get my hair done.
Wendy Mastin says
February 7, 2014 at 11:29 amI would rest, read and have a nice glass of wine
Sarah W says
February 7, 2014 at 10:04 pmI would spend the day with my daughter doing some shopping, riding the carousel at the mall, and going to lunch.
Cindy Brooks says
February 7, 2014 at 11:28 pmI’d spend the day with my grandson and let him chose what he’d like to do!
Lisa V. says
February 8, 2014 at 2:08 pmMy well day would be spent hiking.
Christine M says
February 8, 2014 at 9:50 pmI would sleep in!!
Ashley Aldridge says
February 9, 2014 at 11:43 amI’d stay in my jammies, drink tea, and read.
Laura Fugate says
February 9, 2014 at 12:23 pmI would spend my well day reading a good book.
Becca says
February 9, 2014 at 12:28 pmI would spend it at yoga, walking my dog, and meeting a friend for lunch or dinner 🙂
Robin says
February 9, 2014 at 3:28 pmI would take the kids to the park
Deb C says
February 9, 2014 at 6:39 pmI’d treat myself to a nice lunch out and then go shopping.
Jennifer Reed says
February 9, 2014 at 11:31 pmI would love to spend a well day shopping at local vintage or thrift stores.
Erica C. says
February 10, 2014 at 3:40 amI would catch up on TV.
natalie yeoman says
February 10, 2014 at 8:17 pmsleep in and take a long hot bubble bath
Daniel M says
February 11, 2014 at 12:05 ami’d watch movies all day
Jasmine P says
February 10, 2014 at 10:19 pmI would lounge around all day in my PJs!
Lesley F says
February 11, 2014 at 5:51 amI would go hiking with my dogs
Audra O'Hara says
February 11, 2014 at 9:50 amI would spend a well day gardening with my daughter.
Tina d Reynolds says
February 11, 2014 at 10:08 amI would go geocaching
deb c says
February 11, 2014 at 1:07 pmshopping and lunch w/friends
Rebecca Peters says
February 11, 2014 at 1:42 pmI would take my kids sledding
Danielle Hall says
February 11, 2014 at 1:46 pmid spend the day at the park with my pup
susan smoaks says
February 11, 2014 at 7:39 pmi would spend the day reading and watching movies.
Karrie Millheim says
February 11, 2014 at 8:15 pmI would love to spend my well day on a day trip to Disney
Samantha says
February 11, 2014 at 9:03 pmI would go to the spa and get a massage!
CharityS says
February 11, 2014 at 9:37 pmI would go on a shopping trip.
Mihaela Day says
February 11, 2014 at 9:51 pmI would take my son to the movies 🙂
Peggy Rydzewski says
February 11, 2014 at 10:04 pmMy well day consist of sleeping in and not answering the phone.
Laurie Emerson says
February 11, 2014 at 10:05 pmI would have a picnic lunch at the duck pond.
Terry Cross says
February 11, 2014 at 10:57 pmI would relax and do some reading
Jennifer says
February 11, 2014 at 11:35 pmI would get a massage!
Breanne says
February 11, 2014 at 11:50 pmI would read
Michaela R. says
February 12, 2014 at 1:05 amI’d spend it catching up on things that are on the DVR
Joseph gersch says
February 12, 2014 at 5:19 ami would spend a well day cooking
kim says
February 12, 2014 at 6:59 amI would put my sweats on sit on the couch and watch movies all day
Heather baker says
February 12, 2014 at 8:34 amI would take my kids to the park and have a picnic lunch.
Wes Hovorka says
February 12, 2014 at 8:36 amI would catch up on my sleep.
Kayci Stanley says
February 12, 2014 at 8:37 amI would relax and enjoy some time with my family.
Debra Guillen says
February 12, 2014 at 9:20 amI would spend my well day reading a good book
Jennifer Tarver says
February 12, 2014 at 10:50 amI would sleep late and read a book!
Lt says
February 12, 2014 at 10:58 amI would relax around the house.
Carla M says
February 12, 2014 at 10:59 amI would have coffee with friends on my well day.
Tammy Sigond says
February 12, 2014 at 11:13 amSpa day !!!
Sharon Kaminski says
February 12, 2014 at 11:14 amI would spend a well day by taking a walk, sewing a baby blanket for the orphanage and making a nice dinner.
Jennifer Monteiro says
February 12, 2014 at 11:54 amThe best way to spend a well day is the beach…or a spa!
Sherry Conrad says
February 12, 2014 at 12:06 pmI would play with my grandsons. 🙂
pamela love says
February 12, 2014 at 12:17 pmI would spend the day surfing blogs.
Ashley Tucker says
February 12, 2014 at 12:54 pmI’d spend it shopping
sandra says
February 12, 2014 at 1:46 pmi would most likely sleep in
Leah B says
February 12, 2014 at 3:17 pmI’d have to wait for some nicer weather – but then I’d go hiking!
S. Carter says
February 12, 2014 at 3:17 pmI would got to the GA aquarium!
Natalie says
February 12, 2014 at 3:23 pmI would spend the day skiing with my mom.
heather s says
February 12, 2014 at 4:25 pmreading books and relaxing
amry still says
February 12, 2014 at 4:52 pmI would spend it, going to Lunch and the Movies.
Cheryl Reinhardt says
February 12, 2014 at 5:16 pmI would soak in my hot tub all day and eat chocolates and drink wine…….
Danizilla says
February 12, 2014 at 5:24 pmI would get things done around the house!
Angela Kinder says
February 12, 2014 at 5:33 pmI would spend it starting my garden!
Mya Murphy says
February 12, 2014 at 6:22 pmHanging with friends!!
jenn giannetto says
February 12, 2014 at 6:52 pmi would spend a well day at home with my kids
laurie says
February 12, 2014 at 7:27 pmI would take a girls day out
curiouskit10 says
February 12, 2014 at 7:44 pmGo to the movies! Such a treat
Karen T Gonyea says
February 12, 2014 at 8:30 pmI would go hiking 🙂
Diana says
February 12, 2014 at 8:31 pmI’d take a walk and listen to music
Penny Snyder says
February 12, 2014 at 8:49 pmReading a good book!
Jenny Q. says
February 12, 2014 at 8:52 pmI would love to go pick out a new book and enjoy a reading day!
Barbara Long says
February 12, 2014 at 9:41 pmI would spend my “well” day going to lunch then curling up with a good book for the afternoon.
[email protected]
AEKZ2 says
February 12, 2014 at 9:45 pmI’d sleep in then go watch a movie
Joy Q says
February 12, 2014 at 9:52 pmI would spend it pampering myself
Brian E. says
February 12, 2014 at 10:21 pmThanks for the giveaway…browse in my favorite bookstore, go for a swim, & take a nap.
Trisha McKee says
February 12, 2014 at 10:27 pmI would spend it hiking and fishing.
angie p says
February 12, 2014 at 11:01 pmI’d go to lunch and a movie with my family
leanne says
February 13, 2014 at 12:42 amI need a day to catch up on my pvr.
Kathleen M Smith says
February 13, 2014 at 5:50 amRest and relax
dan williams says
February 13, 2014 at 7:03 amtwitted this today, 13/02
Pamela Gurganus says
February 13, 2014 at 7:41 amI would spend a “well day” by going to see a movie in the theater!
Marti Tabora says
February 13, 2014 at 8:36 amI would spend a well day going to the beach. Thank you.
Barrie says
February 13, 2014 at 8:48 amI would sleep in, get up leisurely to my favorite cup of coffee and snuggle in bed with my dog. I would get up and take a bubble bath and read. The rest of the day would be spent being mellow with my family!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
February 13, 2014 at 10:02 amI would go to the movies!
Pat Schwab says
February 13, 2014 at 11:37 amLove to spend a well day with all my kids on a day trip and back home for a cook out and fire.
Amy Honious says
February 13, 2014 at 11:41 amIf I had a ‘well day’, I would spend it organizing my coupon binders! Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
JULIE TARDI says
February 13, 2014 at 12:20 pmout to lunch with my friends
steve weber says
February 13, 2014 at 1:20 pmI’d sleep in and watch a bunch of movies.
amanda whitley says
February 13, 2014 at 1:46 pmi would go shopping!
Stacey says
February 13, 2014 at 3:02 pmCurled up with a good book!
Tiffany W says
February 13, 2014 at 6:29 pmI would spend a well day watching movies.
Kelly says
February 13, 2014 at 7:04 pmI would relax and have some “quiet time”. I would also sit outside and get some sun. ahhhh
Sky Evans says
February 13, 2014 at 11:21 pmI’d sleep.