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I thought this was a "cool" article since things are starting to heat up this summer. (it advertises their proudcts a little)
www.cleanhomejournal.com
© 2006 S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Cool your skin. A little spritz of cool water on your skin goes a long way on a hot day. To make your own aromatherapy pick-me-up, invest in a small plastic spritz bottle (available at drugstores) and fill with cool water and a few drops of lavender or lemon oil. Whenever you feel the heat, just give your face or neck a spritz—eyes always closed. For an ice-cold effect, keep the spritzer in the fridge.
Cool your lips. Frozen grapes are deliciously satisfying on a hot day and one goes a long way! The night before you plan on eating them, freeze a bunch in a Ziploc® Freezer Bag with the Double Zipper Seal and then carry them to work or school in the same bag. This way, they should stay frozen longer. You might also use a few frozen grapes in your drinks instead of ice cubes for a delicious, cooling treat.
Cool your body. When the temperature sizzles, take more showers and keep water on the cooler side. And just in time for summer, try your shower’s best friend: the new Scrubbing Bubbles® Automatic Shower Cleaner. With just a touch of the button, it automatically cleans all four walls of your shower. You only have to lift one finger!
Cool your cooking. Forgo cooking that requires a stove and oven, and get into cold crisp salads. Some of my favorites are: Spinach Salad, with mandarin oranges and almonds; Asian Coleslaw with Ginger Vinaigrette; and Field of Greens Salad, with pecans and crumbled blue cheese. Or, invent your own salad by combining different kinds of greens, fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, cheeses and dressings.
Cool your baking. Keeping the oven off in summer doesn’t mean you have to give up sweets! Try a no-bake treat like Apricot Coconut Balls or my Johnny Apple Cheesecake. For a cooling drink that can serve as dessert, my family loves this Watermelon Ginger Slush, one of my easiest recipes. Give a fresh fruit bowl a new twist with an herbal garnish or freeze fruit on a stick. One of my all-time favorite summer desserts—Cold Fruit Soup with Creamy Banana Freeze— does require a little boiling on the stove, but summer shouldn’t go by without trying it!
Cool your heels. Avoid going outdoors when the sun is at its highest, and spend the time developing a new craft. Ideas? Create your own stationery stamped with fresh fruit. Or, adorn a jean jacket for fall with brocade and faux jewels. One craft to keep you busy all month is this mosaic patio table and watering can.
Cool your air. Put a bowl of ice in front of a fan—it helps fan cool air throughout the room.
Cool your décor. Check the photos and artwork on your walls. Do they make you feel cooler or warmer? Pastel colors, especially blues and greens, tend to "feel" cooler. Or, find a painting or poster that matches your ideal "cool" destination: Lush waterfalls? Frothy ocean waves? Cool dark forests? Snow-capped mountains?
Cool your bed. Take that weight off! Store your heavy winter comforters and blankets in a Ziploc® Big Bag (launder your items first). Then dress your bed in cool white cotton sheets and soft spreads, quilts and comforters. Change your bath towels and bath mats to light colors.
Cool your view. When it’s really hot, why not stay at home and enjoy a "Chilly Movie Night." Arm yourself with a cool pitcher of homemade Lemon-Lime Ginger Ale, a bowl of popcorn sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, and a stash of rental movies sure to give you the "icy shivers"! Some of my favorites are:
March of the Penguins (2005) A beautifully filmed documentary about Emperor Penguins as they battle blizzards, ice storms and lost mates in the wilds of Antarctica.
Misery (1990) In an isolated countryside covered with snow, a famous novelist is rescued from a car crash by an obsessed fan.
Fargo (1996) Nothing colder than Fargo, North Dakota, in the dead of winter; add to that kidnappings, murders and small-town intrigue.
Doctor Zhivago (1965) Against the backdrop of brutal Russian winters, a physician-poet struggles for love and identity during the Bolshevik Revolution.
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) A climatologist tries to save the world from global warming, but first he must save his son from a futuristic New York City covered in ice.
Touching the Void (2002) Based on an international best-seller, this movie follows two men who try to become the first to scale the snow-covered 21,000-foot Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes.
The Shining (1980) A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter and confronts unexpected horror.
Alive (1993) The amazing, true story of a Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the middle of the freezing cold Andes mountains.
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) A hilarious sequel to the original animated hit. The Ice Age has now started to melt and the village must be saved.
www.cleanhomejournal.com
© 2006 S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Cool your skin. A little spritz of cool water on your skin goes a long way on a hot day. To make your own aromatherapy pick-me-up, invest in a small plastic spritz bottle (available at drugstores) and fill with cool water and a few drops of lavender or lemon oil. Whenever you feel the heat, just give your face or neck a spritz—eyes always closed. For an ice-cold effect, keep the spritzer in the fridge.
Cool your lips. Frozen grapes are deliciously satisfying on a hot day and one goes a long way! The night before you plan on eating them, freeze a bunch in a Ziploc® Freezer Bag with the Double Zipper Seal and then carry them to work or school in the same bag. This way, they should stay frozen longer. You might also use a few frozen grapes in your drinks instead of ice cubes for a delicious, cooling treat.
Cool your body. When the temperature sizzles, take more showers and keep water on the cooler side. And just in time for summer, try your shower’s best friend: the new Scrubbing Bubbles® Automatic Shower Cleaner. With just a touch of the button, it automatically cleans all four walls of your shower. You only have to lift one finger!
Cool your cooking. Forgo cooking that requires a stove and oven, and get into cold crisp salads. Some of my favorites are: Spinach Salad, with mandarin oranges and almonds; Asian Coleslaw with Ginger Vinaigrette; and Field of Greens Salad, with pecans and crumbled blue cheese. Or, invent your own salad by combining different kinds of greens, fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, cheeses and dressings.
Cool your baking. Keeping the oven off in summer doesn’t mean you have to give up sweets! Try a no-bake treat like Apricot Coconut Balls or my Johnny Apple Cheesecake. For a cooling drink that can serve as dessert, my family loves this Watermelon Ginger Slush, one of my easiest recipes. Give a fresh fruit bowl a new twist with an herbal garnish or freeze fruit on a stick. One of my all-time favorite summer desserts—Cold Fruit Soup with Creamy Banana Freeze— does require a little boiling on the stove, but summer shouldn’t go by without trying it!
Cool your heels. Avoid going outdoors when the sun is at its highest, and spend the time developing a new craft. Ideas? Create your own stationery stamped with fresh fruit. Or, adorn a jean jacket for fall with brocade and faux jewels. One craft to keep you busy all month is this mosaic patio table and watering can.
Cool your air. Put a bowl of ice in front of a fan—it helps fan cool air throughout the room.
Cool your décor. Check the photos and artwork on your walls. Do they make you feel cooler or warmer? Pastel colors, especially blues and greens, tend to "feel" cooler. Or, find a painting or poster that matches your ideal "cool" destination: Lush waterfalls? Frothy ocean waves? Cool dark forests? Snow-capped mountains?
Cool your bed. Take that weight off! Store your heavy winter comforters and blankets in a Ziploc® Big Bag (launder your items first). Then dress your bed in cool white cotton sheets and soft spreads, quilts and comforters. Change your bath towels and bath mats to light colors.
Cool your view. When it’s really hot, why not stay at home and enjoy a "Chilly Movie Night." Arm yourself with a cool pitcher of homemade Lemon-Lime Ginger Ale, a bowl of popcorn sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, and a stash of rental movies sure to give you the "icy shivers"! Some of my favorites are:
March of the Penguins (2005) A beautifully filmed documentary about Emperor Penguins as they battle blizzards, ice storms and lost mates in the wilds of Antarctica.
Misery (1990) In an isolated countryside covered with snow, a famous novelist is rescued from a car crash by an obsessed fan.
Fargo (1996) Nothing colder than Fargo, North Dakota, in the dead of winter; add to that kidnappings, murders and small-town intrigue.
Doctor Zhivago (1965) Against the backdrop of brutal Russian winters, a physician-poet struggles for love and identity during the Bolshevik Revolution.
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) A climatologist tries to save the world from global warming, but first he must save his son from a futuristic New York City covered in ice.
Touching the Void (2002) Based on an international best-seller, this movie follows two men who try to become the first to scale the snow-covered 21,000-foot Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes.
The Shining (1980) A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter and confronts unexpected horror.
Alive (1993) The amazing, true story of a Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the middle of the freezing cold Andes mountains.
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) A hilarious sequel to the original animated hit. The Ice Age has now started to melt and the village must be saved.