Foods to Keep You Cool in the Summer Heat

Foods to Keep You Cool in the Summer Heat

CC Sunscreencool tips, Summer, Tips & Tricks

Yum! A sweet cool treat may just hit the spot on these hot summer days, but while you are enduring the scorching temperatures, understand that it’s only a quick fix that will leave you hotter than before. This is because it takes your body more energy to warm cool foods as you digest, causing your body temperature to rise. However, …

Surviving Summer in the Desert

Surviving Summer in the Desert

CC Sunscreencool tips, Desert, Summer, Tips & Tricks

Summer is finally here and for those of us in the Sonoran Desert it may come with some apprehension. While the rest of the country is looking forward to spending time outdoors, swimming, having picnics and late-night barbecues, we here often look at Summer as a time to shut ourselves into our air-conditioned homes, draw the blinds and try to …

How to Take Care of Your Outdoor Cactus Garden

How to Take Care of Your Outdoor Cactus Garden

CC SunscreenPlant Life, Tips & Tricks

When it comes to outdoor landscaping a lot of us are looking for a home garden that not only beautifies and cools our home, but we are looking for one that conserves water. Water prices continue to rise exponentially in the Phoenix surrounding area so any drops we can save can go a long way in cutting home costs, while …

Searching for the Next Solar Eclipses in the Desert

Searching for the Next Solar Eclipses in the Desert

CC SunscreenAll About Arizona, cool tips, Desert, Environment, Nature, News, Research, Science, Tips & Tricks, Weather

Have you ever experienced a solar eclipse? It’s rare but for almost anyone who has witnessed one, it can be a beautiful and rare occurrence. The next solar to look out for is not until October of 2023 and for us Arizonans, we will only get a partial view of one. However, if you are hungry to find out more …

Summer Sun Skincare Tips

Summer Sun Skincare Tips

CC Sunscreencool tips, Health, Sun Protection, Tips & Tricks

Summer is here and while the rest of the country is enjoying pool days and outdoor adventures a lot of us who live in the Phoenix area choose to stay in as much as possible to avoid the unforgiving hot sun. The days are long, and the sun is hot and if we aren’t careful, can all too quickly cause …

How to Prevent Sunstroke

How to Prevent Sunstroke

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For those of us living in Phoenix and surrounding areas, we acknowledge that it’s important to be aware of the sun. It can be hot and if we are not careful can even lead to sunstroke! What is Sunstroke? Sunstroke, also known as heat stroke, occurs when your body becomes so hot that it can start to cause bodily damage. …

Summer Party Ideas for Your Patio

3rd Party Pop Up

CC Sunscreencool tips, Family & Fun, Home Improvement, Summer, Tips & Tricks

An outdoor patio is a wonderful place to connect to the beautiful Sonoran Desert from the comfort of your backyard. With a comfortable setup, you can work, relax, and even meditate on your patio. The other excellent use of a patio is of course to entertain. Now that the days are getting hot nights are getting warm here are just …

Preparing Your Desert Backyard Garden

Preparing Your Desert Backyard Garden

CC Sunscreencool tips, Desert, Plant Life, Tips & Tricks

As May sets in, we start to feel the heat we are accustomed to living out here in the desert. Many of start running our air conditioning and drawing the blinds during the hottest hours of the day. Still many came to the desert because we love the climate and heat. If you have an outdoor patio or inground pool …