Summer Survival Tip #1
how to Stay safe in the sun
The two most important things to have when spending a day out in the sun are sunscreen and sunglasses!
Sunscreen is important so you protect your skin from skin cancer, but wait 15 minutes after being in the sun to put it on so you can get vitamin D. Most people don’t get enough vitamin D, and our bodies make it when exposed to sunlight. It only takes 15 minutes in the sun to get your daily dose! (Sun Bum sunscreen is my favorite. It’s non-toxic and I never get burned when I use it.)
Sunglasses are important to protect your eyes from the sun. They protect from UV light, cataracts, macular degeneration, reduce headaches & migraines, and from outdoor debris. (Make sure your sunglasses say they protect against UV rays.)
Summer Survival Tip #2
Hydration 101
Follow these helpful hints when temperatures are high or you’re very active:
- Drink half to one ounce of water for each pound that you weigh (sports drinks can be part of this)
- Stay inside when it’s too hot
- Don’t wait until your thirsty to drink something
- Dress for the weather
- Flavor your water
Signs of dehydration:
- Darker than usual urine
- Drowsiness
- Irritability
- Fever or chills
- Fast heartbeat
- Craving sweets
- Bad breath
- Dry mouth
- Muscle cramps
Hydration is extremely important for your health. When you are working, exercising, or having fun out in the heat, it should be a top priority!
Summer Survival tip #3
super easy beach hacks
Make a beach lei out of sponges. Buy some big sponges, cut them up and thread them to make a necklace. When you get to the beach or pool and get it wet the evaporation will help keep you cool.
Use a fitted sheet to keep your blanket sand free. Turn the fitted sheet fitted side up and then put bags, coolers and such in the corners. Voila, keeps the sand and the wind to a minimum!
Use a sled with a long handle to put all your beach stuff on and then drag it across the sand.
Summer Survival Tip #4
how to keep Mosquitos away Naturally
- Buy a couple of limes, cut them in half, and then stick cloves in each of the halves. Put these around your outdoor area.
- Mix up one-third cup 3% hydrogen peroxide and two-thirds cup water and spray around the perimeter of where you’ll be spending time outside.
- Mosquitos hate lavender. Put a few drops of lavender oil on your hands and rub in before you go outside.
- Mix 1 TBSP. pure vanilla extract with 1 TBSP. water and apply to your skin with a cotton ball.
summer survival Tip #5
Unique Cookout Party hacks
Put all your condiments in a muffin pan. It will take up less room at your table and it will be easier for your guests.
Create an instant snack bowl with any bag of chips. It’s simple, looks cool and it makes it a lot easier to eat the chips. Just fold the top part of the bag inward a couple of times and then roll up from the bottom- instant bowl!
Rub half an onion over your grill to make it non-stick. It also adds flavor!
I hope that you learned some new tips! Some of these are new to me too and I’m excited to try them out. Take care and keep cool!
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