Heat Wave – Hottesome

Hey Happy Midsummer… not to be consfused with the movie Midsommar (2019) all though I’m sure it feels a little borderline.

Just wanted to take a beat and share some cool products I’ve tried and/or retried this summer are all cruetly free, eco and vegan friendly, that you might enjoy:….

DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB ✂

An oldy, but a greaty

Try My Promo & Shave A Little or A Lot… (I know cheesy campy af)

See: http://shaved.by/m9gRh

PLAINE PRODUCTS 😲 🌺🚿

From Body Wash to Hand Sanny… Plaine Products is what’s in… This subscription based refill body, face and huuuurrrrr care line offers 16 oz large and 2.5oz travelers/samplers of all their products ranging from $5 to 30 bucks… and you save 10% if you opt in for a “Dollar Shave” club style restock deal… (every two months, three months, four month,… you set your frequency).

See: https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/hottesome/

BEAUTYBEEZ

A Black Owned Cosmestic & Beauty Supply in Los Angeles, California (they offer delivery and/or curbside pickup at the moment, but the store itself is very warm and inviting)… show them love on yelp and google reviews if and when you have a chance to check them out.

See: https://beautybeez.com /

See: https://www.yelp.com/biz/beautybeez-north-hollywood

ADD YOUR LIGHT STUDIO 🕯️

Amazing small owned business offering some bright in signs of dark light

“100% soy wax hand-poured candles, phthalate and paraffin free….

A percentage of sales supports animal rescue and rehabilitation”🐶🐾

Enjoying the wonderful scents of @addyourlightstudio

See: https://addyourlightstudio.com/

“You do whatever you can about the misery that’s in front of you.

You add your light to the sum of light.”

~Billy Kwan, The Year of Living Dangerously

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See: https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/hottesome/

See: https://addyourlightstudio.com/

See: https://beautybeez.com/

See: http://shaved.by/m9gRh

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Happy belated 4th of July…. It’s superly summer… which means beach days, pool parties, popsicles and dressing scantly clad to stay cool… but what do you do when even the heat feels like the aftermath of an Avenger’s film…

Yesterday was a record high in So Cal and my hometown of Los Angeles (born in Gardena, California, grew up in South Central, Los Angeles until the age of 12 and moved back to LA’s Valley at 25)… ranging anywhere from 100 to 125 degrees. California was just one of many places to experience and to undoubtedly experience a future heat wave :_(

Um…. is global warming real YET… me thinks it is… *drops mic*…

giphy

but we all have to do our best to improve our environment, our planet… so while we work on that on going daily and life long journey… we got to beat this heat….

how….

when…

*i need an adult*….

Here are a few of my life hacks and suggestions:

SPRAY BOTTLE
- Mist your bedroom, Mist yourself – the moisture evaporates into the air creating a small rain cloud above you… jk… but it does save you from taking a showering or using the hose if you don’t want to run up the Water and AC bill.
- See: https://www.amazon.com/Tolco-Bottle-Frosted-Assorted-Colors/dp/B00BSE0JSK/
ICE FAN
- This works better in small rooms or enclosed spaces – but essentially you can you any floor, standing or small to medium sized fan and attach slit water bottles with pocked holes to them to create a back breeze that is colder and cooler than you’d image
- See: https://youtu.be/Y2XU2uAxYYM
- See: https://youtu.be/7kkOwBFvjQc
ICE CREAM & ICE TREATS
- It goes without saying eating cooler foods and especially treats (popsicles, sorbet, slushies <3)…. lowers your bodies temperature when consumed… don’t forget the dog or any of your other furry, scaly, smooth or other animal friends… get that pup a giant ice cube STAT. Best ice cream brands are definitely SO Delicious, TJ’s Soy Creamy and Ben & Jerry’s – other popular brands like Häagen-Dazs and Brewer’s other non-dairy options as well… but that SO Delicious…. O.O
- See: https://urbanvegan.net/ice-cream-brands/
WASH CLOTH
- not just for washing… wet a one with plenty of cold water and place on your face, forehead, chest or back of neck and let all life’s worries slip away for a brief amount of time – you’ll definitely have to rinse and repeat
HYDRATE
- It goes without saying… if you’re not drinking water, you’re not going to stay cool at all… especially since we’re made up of more than half water (ranging 50-75% – kids are made up of more water than adults… who knew…)
- See: https://water.usgs.gov/edu/propertyyou.html
NAPS & NIGHT NITE
- get as comfortable as possible in next to nothing in the comfort of your own bed, significant others or sleepover buddies… mist each other (or yourself) with a spray bottle, eat ice cream in bed by your ice fan hack with water and damp wash clothes on stand by… wow how very romance novel… whether you’re single (like this guy is mostly) or have a boo, bae or one time thing make sure you not only stay cool physically but in every way possible #TREATYOSELF… this summer is shaping up to be a scorchers….
- See: https://youtu.be/xjerQFV1Epw

HOPE THIS HELPS… don’t forget a cocktail or two in the mix and lots of SPF… check out my other blog veganwinelush.wordpress.com for past and upcoming recommends, recipes and rants (tv shows, movies and everything in-between)

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