Monday, June 8, 2009

Summer Tips

The children have one week left of school, which means summer is right around the corner. Here are some tips to have a good, healthy summer:

1. Drink lots of water. Hydration is something we all forget to do.

2. Protect skin from ultraviolet rays. Sunscreen is alright, but there chemicals that can be harmful in certain brands. Long sleeve shirts and full brim hats are a great idea.

3. Do your outside chores early in the day. This will help you acclimate to the warmer weather without overheating.

4. Eat lots of fruit. Fruit will help keep you hydrated and it is so good in the summer!

5. Plant a garden. (This should have been started in the spring.) Whether it is vegetables or flowers or herbs, a garden will give you a good reason to go outside. Besides, it is fun to watch the plants grow.

Have a great summer!

2 comments:

  1. it's not too late to plant a garden though!

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  2. It's never too late to do anything. I am pretty sure that you could still plant peppers and tomatoes. Squash and zucchini shouldn't be too hard to grow either. Your best bet might be to buy seedlings of you want to harvest within the next couple of months.

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