Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
Now that we are entering that tricky part of the year where we are trying to welcome Spring, but Winter still is trying to cling on like a ugly leech, is when the colds start popping up left and right. Unfortunately in my home when one gets sick, it is only a matter of time when we all fall victim to whatever random cooties are running rapid throughout the house. So I always have a supply of cough drops on hand for those nasty sore, scratchy throats. I swear some days they are a lifesaver! Pine Bros offered to left me review their Family Kit which thrilled me as I am the cough drop expert in this neck of the woods!
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So let us get the history behind this wonderful company and brand!
Ulysses S. Grant was President, the population of America hovered at 39 million, and the telephone was still a pipe dream, when in 1870 J. Herman Pine hung out a confectionery shingle on 8th Street above Walnut in Philadelphia and, along with his brother, sold their first batch of what they called 'Pine Brothers Glycerine Tablets.' In an attempt to relieve his own sore throat and those of his family members, Mr. Pine, a former German confectionery maker, determined that by combining the soothing natural qualities of glycerin with the healing properties of gum acacia, he could sooth and mitigate the mild discomfort of a sore throat. Add in some natural flavoring and a sweetener and voila, Pine Brothers Softish Throat Drops were born. "I have discovered something," Pine wrote, "which will give quick throat relief to thousands afflicted as I was." He added,"Perhaps I won't make much money out of this. But I can make people happy, and that's more important than money." Mr. Pine was being unduly modest, as his "discovery" would become one of the most successful, most delicious and most unique throat lozenges in the world. Nor has the recipe changed appreciably since it was first introduced to the public over 140 years ago.
In 1930 Pine Brothers was sold to the Life Savers Company and continued to flourish. Known for its 'soft drop consistency,' Pine Brothers lozenges became a favorite of adults and children alike. The product, which attracted healthiest sales in the eastern and northern states, due to its icy winters, reached its peak popularity in the 1970's. The company was sold by Life Savers, and then, having been re-sold and acquired a number of times, found itself essentially rudderless and under appreciated; this despite a legion of loyal consumers. Cost cutting changes were made to the original recipes, packaging became stale and marketing non-existent; Pine Brothers began to be made overseas. Sales declined.
Recently, Pine Brothers was acquired by the creator and former owner of Airborne, Victoria Knight-McDowell, for her new company 3 Sisters Home Products™. Much time and effort has been spent locating the original Pine Brothers recipes, redesigning the packaging, and creating an exciting yet classic new look. Pine Brothers is once again being made in America, and was launched nationally in fall 2011. And indeed, old Mr. Pine has succeeded yet again in "making people happy." God bless him!
Okay now we know the history, let's start counting calories. Gal has got to watch her figure. Well least this gal. I received the Wild Cherry so in mine had the following:
Not bad! Easy to keep on point and not worry about breaking that diet!
I love how they come in this small, round container! Makes putting them in your purse or sliding them in your pocket easy-peasy! No bulky bags!!
Pine Bros are available in Wild Cherry, Natural Honey, and Black Licorice!
I buy my Pine Bros at CVS! However you can connect with them below or in many chains of drug stores!
