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Living through a scorcher of a summer heat wave makes you think there is no end in sight. The truth is that all weather is cyclical. In other words, how hot it is today is how cold it will be in a couple of months. But that doesn’t really help beat the heat. Here are some ideas that will help you stay cool when it gets hot in Chico.
What do your neck, wrists, tops of your feet, ankles and temple all have in common? Yes, they’re parts of your body but they are also pulse points. This is where doctors can check your pulse rate because of the blood flow passing over bones. It’s also the perfect cool down zone. If you can cool down those areas then your entire body will have the sensation of coolness. Before you reach for the ice cubes, consider a moistened towel or handkerchief placed on those pulse points. That will give you a more even cool down experience as opposed to the shock of ice cubes. You can even dab a little peppermint oil on those pulse points for more cool down sensations.
We’re always told to drink fluids when it gets hot to help with our bodies hydration but do you know which type of fluids? Water is top of the list followed by herbal teas and natural juices. It might surprise you to note that drinking coconut juice is very effective for hydrating and balancing out your body’s electrolytes.
Believe it or not sweating is good when it gets hot. It’s your body’s way to cooling itself down. It also tells you that everything is “working.” You can goose along that blood circulation by eating spicy food. That’s right; when it gets hot out eat hot food. This is a perfect excuse to try out that five-alarm chili!
A little spritz goes a long way. That would be a water-filled spray bottle that you can keep in the ice box to stay cool. If you’re out driving or walking the dog a quick spritz is just the ticket to cool you down.
If you’re going to be indoors with the AC cranking or fans going full tilt then you want to make sure you’ve got good air flow. Yes, sitting in front of those appliances will instantly cool you down but that’s not practical plus that doesn’t address the issue of keeping your total environment cool. One way to make sure you’ve got good air flow is getting rid of the junk. While this is a good way to break a sweat why not let Junk King Gold Country handle all the heavy lifting? Junk King specializes in all kinds of junk removal around the Chico and Gold Country area. Once they load up their truck with your junk you’ll be amazed at how the entire vibe of your home shifts. There is nothing quite as cool as a clutter free home.
There must be something wired into our DNA that makes us all a hoarder. Sure there are little hoarders who cram their closets with shoes or who can’t throw away a loose button. Then there are extreme hoarders whose lives become overwhelmed with their “collections.” That’s when holding onto junk has become a safety hazard. Often the older we become the easier it is to simplify our lives through downsizing. After decades of lawn mowing, wouldn’t it be nice to move into a place where the lawns are taken care of for you? Not only can downsizing free up more of your time, it’s going to free up more of your money. Yes, most downsizing is going to mean a move to a smaller place but that’s a good thing. Of course, downsizing doesn’t necessarily mean you have to move but consolidate. In other words, make the most out of the space you have by getting rid of all the useless clutter.
What kind of shape is your patio furniture in? Maybe you have a patio and don’t have any furniture! That would be a shame considering how much relaxation can be had by spending a cool evening outdoors either sipping a nice glass of wine or grilling up some barbecue for dinner. It might be that you avoid your patio because your current set of furniture is less than desirable. If that’s the case then clearly should be thinking about investing in new patio furniture.
It’s hard to imagine anyone getting through life without at least one major move. In fact, when you hear about someone who has lived in the same house all their life that becomes the “odd” story. Most of us follow a normal path of moving from our parents’ home into an apartment. Whether that’s after college or not, we start small. Moving into a house is often for new couples who want to find a decent place to raise their family. If you don’t make any other moves for the rest of your life, that’s still two big moves which will require a lot of effort on your part. The older we get the more opportunity we have to collect junk. That’s the one thing you don’t want to take with you as you begin a new chapter of your life in a new home. That can all be avoided if you have a move day before the move day.
If you were fortunate enough to have grown up in a big home, then you know what wonderful memories can be had in that kind of environment. Big homes tend to be a kind of magnet for family events. Because of all the extra space, this is where the great holiday celebrations occur or even the occasional wedding. However, living in a big home comes with extra burdens. It costs a lot to heat and generate power in a larger house not to mention all the general upkeep. Later in life, when the kids have moved on, that expansive house can end up becoming too much to handle. That’s why many folks in Chico and Gold Country are making the smart move towards downsizing their lives as way of improving their quality of living.
A quick Google search will reveal that there are plenty of businesses that will rent you a dumpster it Chico, CA. The real question is whether or not this is the smartest choice for your needs. Exactly why do you need to rent a dumpster in the first place? Most often it’s about planning ahead when you know you’re going to have an accumulation of garbage. For instance, if you are engage in a remodeling project for your home it might be recommended by your contractor that you will need a dumpster so that they can get rid of all the construction waste they will be creating. While that makes it convenient for those workers it doesn’t necessarily make it convenient for you because of all the hassles associated with renting a dumpster.
There’s good news and bad news regarding a startup of a construction project originated by a local Chico company. The good news is that the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company of Chico is doing such great business that it needs to expand. Right now the company employs about 500 workers who are busy brewing a tasty microbrew that is delivered all throughout the Southwest.
As fans of Disney’s popular film “The Lion King” know the circle of life refers to a son taking over the responsibilities of his father. It’s easy to see that play out in royalty whether that’s in Westminster Abby or the jungle! But that so-called circle of life can also apply to many other aspects of our own lives especially with the things we choose to surround ourselves with – namely all of our “stuff.”
The holidays are great time to reconnect with old friends and family. They are also the perfect time of the year to share your blessings. While it might seem like you’re becoming overwhelmed with charities, take it all in stride. Just like retailers, charities count on this time of the year to help them through the slow months ahead.