Every holiday season I’m reminded how hard our team works to curate a gift, toy, and candy selection second to none in the pharmacy space. It’s not an easy job to constantly bring in new products, close out old products and keep things interesting! But our team sure does it.  The Holidays at Oswald’s During…

Fidget toys and related sensory toys have become a mainstay of our culture. These toys aren’t just for kids–many adults enjoy soothing experiences provided by unique fidget spinners, poppers, and other sensory-based kits.  Let’s take a look at some of the best fidget and related-sensory toys available for the start of 2023! Tangle Therapy Fidget…

January is National Puzzle Month! In honor of this celebration of all things jigsaw puzzle-related, we decided to have our team select their favorite puzzles. Oswald’s goes through thousands of puzzle styles every year, so our team sees a lot of them–think of these as ‘expert’ picks. Without further ado, here are the best puzzles…

It can be hard to find a great children’s arts & crafts kit that doesn’t leave a huge mess. This new line from arts & crafts extraordinaire Klutz checks all the boxes parents look for when it comes to great activities for kids! Mini Clay Worlds are themed arts & crafts sets that use clay…

The home medical equipment industry moves forward at an amazing pace. From new products to old products with new quality-of-life features, the industry has a focus on making home care easy and hassle-free. The end of 2022 saw some amazing new home medical equipment products enter the market. Our DME team is always on the…

January 1st, 2023 marks the beginning of my third year running the ol’ family pharmacy here in Naperville. I’m grateful for our wonderful team (pictured on the right) that continues to care for our community in our 148th year of business. Thanks to our Operations Manager Karen for creating the wonderful collage of our team…

Growing up at the pharmacy, my favorite time of the year was December. I loved seeing the store transform with Christmas decorations, holiday music playing overhead, hot apple cider for our customers at the pharmacy counter, and of course, tons of holiday candy! Talking with my grandparents Bob and Jean (4th gen. owners) last week,…

Heading into the holidays this year, we thought it would be a great idea to share some of our favorite gift puzzles & puzzle brands. These puzzles aren’t limited to being used as gifts for the holidays–they make great gifts year-round! Without further ado, let’s get to the puzzles and brands. Springbok Puzzles Founded in…

Surgeries and other medical procedures aren’t scheduled around good weather or good travel times. This means medical equipment rentals are needed year-round. While the medical equipment rental process doesn’t change as the seasons change, the availability or necessary types of equipment might. Let’s take a look at some popular types of medical equipment rentals and…

Believe it or not, COVID-19 eventually led to some good things. Standing tall among those good things was the wider adoption of telehealth practices. But what is telehealth? Telehealth in a Nutshell Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, is the practice of healthcare services without an in-person visit. The ‘tele’ part of telehealth comes from the…

Headaches are one of the most common symptoms we experience – but how do I know if it’s just a headache or if I am having a migraine? What are the differences between the two and how can I treat them?  Three Common Types of Headaches Tension Headaches. The most common; pain starts from the…

October was a busy month around Oswalds: We celebrated 4th generation owner Bob Anderson’s 91st Birthday on the 19th, hosted a Halloween event at the Plaza on the 29th, and participated in a Naperville Park District Halloween event on the 30th all while the pharmacy staff was keeping extra busy with ‘flu shot season’ –…