Beat The Heat This Summer!

6 Super Tips to Beat the Heat and Stay Cool

The spring and summer months are full of fun and sun, but with the sun comes the heat. The summer heat can be dangerous to us all, especially our pets, the young, poor, and elderly. Heat illnesses are caused by a combination of Dehydration and prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures. Heat illnesses can be divided into many different conditions like Heat rash, Heat cramps, Heat exhaustion, and Heat Stroke. Heat Stroke can be deadly, however, it can be easily prevented. We have assembled 6 Super Cool Tips to help you or your loved ones beat the heat.

1.    Drink plenty of fluids. Your body’s mechanism of cooling itself off is by sweating. The body is unable to cool itself off as efficiently in hot and humid temperatures. When sweating, you are losing mainly sodium and water. It is important to replace your electrolytes and fluids to keep the body balanced and to avoid dehydration or a heat-related illness. Staying hydrated will help your body sweat and maintain a normal body temperature. Drink a quart of fluids an hour or drink enough water to prevent thirst. Avoid alcoholic beverages the day before or the day of. If your doctor has told you to limit fluids because of a health condition, be sure to check with them about how much extra you need to drink when the temperature rises.

2.    Use cooling aids and wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Excess, dark or tight clothing holds in heat and doesn't let your body cool properly because it inhibits sweat evaporation. The use of cooling aids such as personal misters, cooling towels, cooling hats, and cooling bandannas will help maintain your comfort and a healthy body temperature while exposed to high temperatures.  

3.    Seek Shade or a cooler place. Being in an air-conditioned building, even for just a few hours, is one of the best ways to prevent heat exhaustion. If your home doesn't have an air conditioner, consider spending time at a library or shopping mall. At the very least, find a well-shaded spot. Fans alone aren't adequate to counter high heat and humidity.

4.    Maintain a well-balanced diet. Eat at least five cups of fruits and vegetables per day for optimum health, as they all contain various levels of water and the all-important nutrient potassium.

5.    Avoid hot spots. On a hot day, the temperature in your parked car can rise 20 F (11 C) in just 10 minutes. Let your car cool off before you drive it. Never leave children or anyone else in a parked car in hot weather for any period of time.

6.    Avoid sunburn. If you're going to be outdoors, wear a lightweight, wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella to protect yourself from the sun, and apply sunscreen to any exposed skin. Having a sunburn reduces your body's ability to rid itself of heat.

With temperatures rising, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses. Know the signs and symptoms of heat illness like Muscle Cramps, Nausea, Vomiting, Headaches, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Lightheadedness, Skin not as elastic, and Dark urine color. These signs can indicate the onset of heat illness. Be cautious and remember these six tips and your summer days will be safe and comfortable. 

6 Outstanding Father’s Day Gifts on My Cooling Store.Com

6 Outstanding Father’s Day Gifts on My Cooling Store.Com

Father’s day will be here faster than you think! Sons and Daughters all across America will be scrambling and scouring shops of all kinds for the perfect gift to show Dad that he is truly appreciated. The discount bottle of cologne and the always typical gifts of a Tie or “World’s Greatest Dad” mug are wonderful tokens, but every Father deserves a unique and useful gift. This year, Team Cooling Store took all the hassle out of Father’s Day shopping. Out of the thousands of products we carry, we have identified 6 outstanding products that any Father would love and cherish.

1.  Mr. Beer Home Brewing

◆     Over the past 20 years, Mr. Beer has introduced millions of people to the  great hobby that is homebrewing beer. Mr. Beer products are designed to make the hobby of beer brewing simple, clean, time-efficient, and most of all, delicious. These homebrewing kits will come with all the tools needed to brew a small batch of your father’s favorite brew. They offer kits that make a variety of beers like American Lagers, Pale Ales, Amber ales, IPAs, Stout beer, and even hard ciders and root beers. The Mr. Beer kits will give those not so handy dads an enjoyable hobby that will not flood the kitchen or basement. 

2.  KoolBreeze Solar Fan Cowboy and Thurman Hats

◆     Designed and developed by a solar energy contractor working in direct sunlight, these hats will surely become one of your Father’s favorite. This hat is the perfect match of function, comfort and style. The Kool Breeze Solar Thurman and Cowboy hats come fully assembled. When the built in solar panel is in direct sunlight, it will power a small fan also built into the crown. This small fan pack and impressive punch as it will provide you with a comfortable cool breeze circulating around the inside of the crown. This hat is the perfect gift for the Dad who loves Lawn & Construction work, Golfing, Picnics, Camping, and any other outdoor activities. He will be totally amazed by the cooling effect provide by the Kool Breeze Solar Hats!

3.  Under Armour Men's Ignite Slides Sandals

◆     The Under Armour Men’s Ignite Slides will be a home run with any Dad this Father’s Day. Under Armour is the originator of performance apparel. Since 1996, Under Armour  has engineered gear to keep athletes cool, dry and light throughout the course of a game, practice or workout. The Ignite Slides offer a comfortable custom fit. The 2-layer 4D Foam® footbed design contours to the shape of your Father’s foot, for a more secure fit. The adjustable strap is lined with HeatGear® fabric to wick away sweat and keep Dad’s feet cool. The Lightweight EVA outsole with durable traction pods give extra grip & total comfort. With the gift of these Ignite Slides, your Father will finally have a reason to get rid of those ratty old slippers he’s been wearing since your childhood.

4.  IceMule Pro Cooler in Realtree Xtra Camo

◆     Does your father enjoy the great outdoors? IceMule Coolers, the world's most portable high capacity cooler is now available in Realtree^® Xtra Camo! This is serious cooler designed for early mornings and long days in the field hunting, fishing, or even just for when you have a lot of stuff to keep cold and don't want to lug a huge, hard, bulky cooler around. This cooler is built to last, with its tough 600 denier exterior polyester fabric adds exceptional strength and durability. This is also in addition to its heavy-duty inner layer, which is twice the thickness of most soft coolers. This is absolutely the world's best and most portable HIGH-CAPACITY, high-performance cooler. 

5.  Thermacell Mosquito Repellent

◆     Is your father the avid huntsman? Does he come home from his hunting trips complaining about the countless bug bites he endures? The Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance will be the highlight of his Father’s Day.  Thermacell’s Mosquito Repellent Appliance is convenient to carry. You can also clip one to your belt or backpack using the optional Appliance Holster with Clip, to make this a clip on repellent. This device repels up to 98% of mosquitoes by creating a 15' diameter zone of bug-free comfort. This cordless appliance features a more ergonomic design and a more quiet on/off button. The repellent uses allethrin, a safer DEET-Free repellent, to repel not mosquitoes but also black flies, no-see-ums, sand flies, and other flying insects. The Thermacell Repellent Appliance offers the best in hands-free, silent, portable, and odorless flying insect protection and has no open flames. Available in Olive, Camo, and Real Tree Camo and in 4 different models, this gift will surely be cherished and appreciated.

6.  Lunatec Aquabot High Pressure Water Bottles

◆     Sometimes getting Dad a gift for Father’s Day can be hard but the Lunatec Aquabots are sure to make a splash. Aquabots are high pressure water bottles that have shower, mist and stream patterns. They can spray over 25-feet and are BPA free. They make drinking more fun and provide convenient solutions for hundreds of uses from spontaneous water fights to cooling off with a fine mist or cleaning your pet’s dirty feet and sand off a toddler after a day at the beach. Aquabot is great for picnics, camping, tailgating, water fights, exercising, youth sports and the beach. An Aquabot is the perfect gift for the Dad who has everything and wants something useful and unique. 

Hey Philly! Take A Beach Day!!!

A Day Tripper's Guide To The Beaches of Philadelphia

Everyone loves a day at the beach, right? Of course! I know I do. However, many residents here, in the City of Brotherly Love, do not seem to get to the sand and sun as often as others. A few days ago, I had a heartfelt conversation with a close and personal friend of mine, her name is Lisa. She works as a social worker here in Philadelphia. Lisa told me about a conversation she had with a young mother. This young mother was inquiring about activities she can do with her children during their summer break. Lisa likes to display many family pictures in her office and on this particular day the young mother noticed a picture Lisa had taken during a day trip to a local beach. The young mother then went on to tell Lisa that she had never been to the beach a day in her life! Lisa found this utterly shocking.

Without getting into the socio-economic mumbo jumbo that makes a situation like this possible, Lisa and I realized that people like this mother may not know how to do a beach day trip from Philly properly. Philadelphia is surrounded by some of the best beaches on the east coast. So with that in mind, we decided to put our heads together for the greater good of families all over Philadelphia. We came up with this pocket guide to a day at  the beach for the everyday Philadelphian. We did research on everything, from travel methods to where to buy the best quality and most affordable products to enhance your day at the beach.

Shore Transit

Philadelphia is situated right in the middle wall of beach destinations. Most of the “local” beaches are located east of the city  in the Garden State of New Jersey, with a few sandy gems to the south in Sussex County, the southernmost county in the great state of Delaware. These shoreside oases may sound close but they are a few dozen or more miles away from center city. If you have access to a vehicle then that’s not a major issue for you. If you plan on driving then I would suggest leaving as early as possible. Beach traffic can be stressful. If you don’t have a car or you don’t want to deal with the hassles of traffic navigation, we got you covered there too. There are great public transit options available to both the New Jersey and Delaware beaches.

The Delaware beaches are some of the best quality beaches in the country. Most Delaware beaches are not as crowded as the Jersey beaches. The best way to get there is in a car. I recommend signing up for Zipcar Car Share service. You can rent locally parked new cars by the hour or for the day for a nominal fee.

No driver’s license to get a rental, no worries. SEPTA has a regional rail line that stops in Wilmington, Delaware. Once in Wilmington, you can catch the route 305 Bus from Wilmington to Rehoboth. Once in Rehoboth you can take the DART Resort Transit lines to the different beaches and attractions in southern Delaware.  For more detailed pricing information please contact DART First State at (800) 652-DART(3278) or online at www.dartfirststate.com.

Most folks in Philly are pretty familiar with the New Jersey Transit bus service lines to the shore. You’ve got the 317 Bus that will take you to Asbury Park Beach, the 316 bus that takes you to the Wildwood Beaches and Cape May Beaches, and finally the 551 that takes you to Atlantic City. All those busses depart from the Philadelphia Greyhound Bus Terminal downtown at 15th and Filbert Streets. You can buy tickets for you and your family from the NJ Transit Kiosk in the bus boarding area. You can also take the NJ Transit train from Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station to Atlantic City as well. Tickets for the train can be purchased in the main concourse area from the NJ transit Kiosk near the Amtrak ticket counters.  Once at the Jersey Shore there are many ways to get around locally, from cabs, to push-carts on the boardwalk, and the world famous Jitney buses. For ticket details and schedule information please contact NJ Transit at 1-973-275-5555 or online at www.njtransit.com.

Let’s Get Comfortable

Now that we made it to the beach and found our perfect patch of sand, we are going to need some comfy seating options. If you're like my friend, sunbathing is the best part of a beach trip. Sand can be a welcomed sight upon arrival to your favorite beach location, but soon after settling into you spot, the sand begins to invade. It gets into your shoes, hair, towels, and even your plate of grub. There are many trendy and “different” looking seating options available, and they are affordable as well.

One way to avoid the sand invasion is to set up your beach oasis by laying down the CGear Sand Free Mat. The CGear Sand-Free "Quicksand Mat" is designed for the beach and other outdoor activities. Sand falls straight through the Quicksand Mat and doesn’t come back up. This square mat comes in three sizes; 6ft, 8ft and 10ft. The patented multi weave layers trap the sand underneath the mat ensuring a sand free day at the beach. The MAT has a dual layer weave which is resilient and developed to place picnic chairs and tables on a solid ground. We recommend that you lay on top of a towel or blanket should you wish to lay directly on the mat to add more comfort.

For those who like a little more pop and pizzazz, there is the trendy Islander LED Light Up Outdoor Beach/Camping Blanket by Eagles Nest Outfitters. This 6ft square beach blanket is traveling party! The Islander is trimmed with a string of bright, fun LED lights to make a statement at any of the local beaches. This blanket sets up in a pinch and packs down into a convenient stuff sack for efficient portability. You can sit on it, dance on it, sleep on it, or sleep under it! This item is sure to make your beach trip awesome well into the night. Both of these items can be found at www.thewarmingstore.com starting at $59.

Now that we have beaten back those sand demons, we can finally take a proper seat and enjoy the sun’s warm embrace. One thing that is a beach must is having somewhere to sit, lounge and soak up the sun. The folks at GoTeam have some great products that will keep you comfortable all day at the shore. The GoTeam Portable Reclining Pop Chair is the ideal portable comfort option for an incredible beach trip. This is portable recliner chair we all have been dreaming about. Available in blue, black, and red colors, each pop chair folds down to a flat ovular shape and includes an easy-carrying shoulder strap. Weighing in under 4.5 pounds, the pop chair offers a click-lock reclining system allowing you to set the perfect angle of the backrest. The Pop chair is the ultimate comfy beach chair. For those parents who want to chill and keep an eye on the kids, GoTeam developed a Portable Double Folding Chair. Each Double Folding Chair folds down to a compact size and fits into an included matching carrying case for easy . But that’s not all! GoTeam threw in a detachable umbrella to keep you shaded on those hot summer days and the Double Folding Chair features a center armrest which doubles as a cooler for storing your ice cold beverages. You never have to get up and go to a cooler again! Load it up with some ice and a 6 pack and call it a day! GoTeam’s Double Folding Chair is a complete beach oasis in a case and is backed up by a 3 year warranty as well. You can buy the GoTeam Portable Reclining Pop Chair on www.Walmart.com for $34 and the GoTeam Double Folding Chair at www.Vandue.com for $39.

Made in the Shade

Don’t get me wrong, I love having fun in the sun as much as the next guy. However, in addition to proper sunscreen use, having a good source of shade is essential to having safe and comfortable family beach outing. Rio Beach is an outstanding company that manufactures high quality beach accessories. Among the many different beach products they offer, their Portable Sun Shelters and Beach Cabana Tents are some of the best values on the market. They are constructed of durable 75-denier polyester shades and they also offer great sun protection with an SPF of 50. Other useful features include built in mesh windows to promote cooling airflow and interior pockets for storage purposes. These practical and novel beach accessories are available in various colors and sizes on www.Swimoutlet.com starting at $35.

Another shade option would be the Beach Canopy/Tent made by the Guide Gear company. This tent has lightweight and compact design making it easy to assemble, transport, and store. made of durable 170T polyester fabric with a Polyacrylate water-resistant coating. This canopy can block UV rays to help prevent sunburn. This canopy can even be zipped up to make a small privacy shelter too. This feature will come in handy for those families with small children or infants who will need a cool and shaded place to get a nap in. The Guide Gear Beach Canopy/Tent is an awesome product that will only enhance your day at the beach. This tent can be found at www.sportsmansguide.com, affordably priced at $19.99. What a steal!

Beach Treats

Having fun at the beach can work up a healthy appetite. When hunger strikes, you can go and explore local restaurants and eateries along the shores and boardwalks of our local beaches. For those beach visitors on a budget it best to pack some food to enjoy. Most families like to keep things simple and pack coolers with drinks and cold cuts for sandwich making. Having a good cooler is essential to keeping your family refreshed in between games of Frisbee and boogie boarding. If you in the market for the best quality and most affordable coolers available, the AlphaCool and Polar Bear brands are among the best.

AlphaCool’s Duffel coolers rank among the top coolers out there,  when it comes to value. This is your ideal cooler for a family trip to the park, a camping adventure, a day on the lake, or chilling like an alpha on the beach! Available in either 12 or 24 pack sizes and in five different colors, these fully insulated duffel coolers are dual-purposed. After you’ve had your fill of food and drink, you can easily remove the cooler liner from the waterproof main compartment for cleaning. The cooler liner can also be removed to convert this unit into a regular duffel bag for toting around the all those souvenirs you will buy from the many beach shops along the shore.  There is plenty of storage with the zippered pockets located on the front and sides. You'll have no problem carrying this cooler around thanks to the adjustable shoulder strap.

Polar Bear Coolers are known for their outstanding quality and excellent performance. Polar Bear Coolers makes coolers with a heavy duty luggage grade 1000 denier nylon outer shell. They are built with a 5-layer insulation system with Polar Bear’s patented specialized open cell foam designed to trap air in order to keep ice for at least 24 hours in 100-degree heat! These coolers come in 6 pack, 12 pack, 24 pack, and 48 pack sizes and a number of different colors. There may be different version like Soft Sided coolers, Backpack coolers, Solar/UV Resistant coolers, and others but they are all made the same. All Polar Bear Coolers are equipped with heavy duty #8 weatherized rubber-coated zippers, padded shoulder straps, sturdy side release buckles, leak proof/sweat proof Dura-Temp liners, side pockets with rubber coated zippers, Velcro wrap around handles, and a zipper pull-tab that doubles at a bottle opener. Polar Bear Coolers will be there to keep your snacks, meals and favorite beverages cold all day at the beach.

Both Polar Bear Coolers and AlphaCool Coolers are available for purchase online at www.mycoolingstore.com, with prices starting at $29. 

Lose Weight By Chilling Out, Literally!

Introducing The Cold Shoulder Calorie Burning Vest

There is a new weight loss technique taking the world by storm. The new Cold Shoulder Calorie Burning Vest employs the new weight loss technique of mild cold exposure. This vest was designed and created by NASA Scientist & Professor Dr. Wayne B. Hayes and uses mild cold exposure can enhance calorie burn in the body.

The use of cold exposure induced calorie burn has been studied for years now, and the evidence has shown this technique to be effective. You don’t need to be a scientist to understand how cold exposure works.  For example, Olympic swimmers burn many more calories per day than other Olympic athletes, and it has nothing to do with the exercise. It’s the water. They spend their day in water that’s 20 degrees (F) below their body temperature, and this temperature difference makes them burn way more calories than the exercise alone.

The Cold Shoulder Vest capitalizes on this basic principle by using the most advanced cold therapy available today, their patented CryoMAX® “Points of Cold” Technology. Each vest is uniquely configured not as a solid block of frozen liquid; but as small, rounded, frozen water-filled capsules arranged in rows and separated by space in which a non-toxic and non-freezing formulated liquid allows for a more body-conforming fit making The Cold Shoulder vests one of the more comfortable vests to wear.

Unlike conventional cold packs used in other vests that act by freezing underlying tissue and blood vessels, CryoMAX® “Points of Cold” Technology absorbs body heat without interfering with the body’s natural processes. Cold Shoulder’s Exclusive and patented CryoMAX®“Points-of-Cold” Technology distributes cooling evenly in rows of frozen liquid separated by non-freezing channels. The vest also features special pockets in the vest that allow heat to be drawn out and away from the body as blood flows freely through the areas which are not frozen. This configuration causes the body to respond by utilizing energy to maintain body temperature creating THERMOGENESIS. This process will help you shed more calories over time.

If you are looking for a tool to enhance your weight lose, this is a great product to consider. Get yours today! Visit The Cold Shoulder Vests’ item page on our site.

6 Tremendous Mother's Day Gift on My Cooling Store.Com

6 Tremendous Mother's Day Gift on My Cooling Store.Com 

Mother’s day is fast approaching! Soon folks will be scrambling and scouring department stores for the perfect gift to show Mom that she is loved. Breakfast in bed and the always popular “Best Mom” mugs are wonderful tokens, but an extraordinary mother deserves a big league gift. Your friendly neighborhood Cooling Store associates have done the hard work for you. We looked over the thousand of products we carry and identified 6 tremendous brands that will have her smiling.

1.  Sunday Afternoons Sundancer Hats

◆     If your mother has a green thumb she may want the Sunday Afternoon Sundancer Hat. This hat  features  a pleated waterfall neck veil, a wide 4 ½” brim, an adjustable back and chin strap, and interior wicking sweatband for added comfort. This ponytail friendly hat will enhance your mother’s natural grace and elegance as she basks in compliments and not the sun’s damaging rays. Sunday Afternoon produces some of the best quality hats money can buy. Their hats are designed to keep the sun and its harmful UV rays from doing damage to your skin. These hats are made of high quality materials and they are designed to accommodate many different shading needs while appealing to many different unique styles and tastes.

2.  AlphaCool Wine Caddy

◆     The Alpha Cool Wine Caddy is a great gift for the mother who is serious about her wine. It's ideal for a night out to your mother’s favorite BYOB restaurant, a dinner party, or even a picnic.  Sized perfectly to hold two standard wine bottles and equipped with an easy-to-carry strap, the Alpha Cool Wine Caddy is a must-have for any wine loving mother.

3.  AlphaCool Bamboo Cooling Pillows

◆     The AlphaCool Cooling Bamboo Pillow should be at the top of any mother’s wish list. Your Mother will sleep better and feel better with the AlphaCool Bamboo Pillow. The AlphaCool Cooling Bamboo pillow is one of the best bamboo pillows on the market. This hypoallergenic pillow offers the comfort and support your mother needs to feel her best. This amazing therapeutic pillow, encased in a removable, silky-soft, natural Bamboo blend zippered cover, helps with Asthma, sleepless nights, tossing and turning, stiffness, snoring, headaches, and neck aches. Your mother will be well rested when she becomes and owner of this fantastic wonder pillow. AlphaCool is one of the leaders in the cooling technology industry.  With their innovative design and unique AlphaCool technology, they are revolutionizing the cooling world by offering great cooling towels,neck coolers, hats, and fans.  AlphaCool strives to design and manufacture the highest quality products in the cooling industry.

4.  Polar Bear H2O Coolers

◆     Are you in the market for a stylish yet extremely functional gift for that Mom that is always on the go with the kids? Look no further than Polar Bear Coolers’ H2O Coolers. They are available in four different sizes; 12 Pack, 24 Pack, 48 Pack, and backpack (Fits 18 Cans). As with all Polar Bear Coolers, the new H2O features a leak proof and sweat proof DuraTemp liner. The H2O Coolers have some new features like a Tarpaulin waterproof outer shell and 1" thick specialized Close Cell insulation making these coolers 100% waterproof, inside and out! Field-tested with dozens of trips down numerous whitewater rivers and cross-country excursions the Polar Bear H2O Coolers are built for adventure. After running around the park feel free to hose it down, these coolers can hang with the roughest and messiest families. Mom will also appreciate its clever yet ultra stylish design. Polar Bear Coolers are considered the some best coolers in the world. For over a decade, Polar Bear Coolers have been made with luggage grade materials like 1000-denier nylon in their coolers’ outer shells and heavy-duty YKK #10 zippers. Their advance high-density foam insulation will provide you with 24 hours of frozen ice in heat up to 100 degrees F! Their coolers certainly live up to the company’s motto, “Nothing keeps cool like a Polar Bear”.

5.  Cool Jams Pajamas’ Tank Nightgowns

◆     Your mother will be sleeping cool as a cucumber when you give her the gift of a Cool-Jams Tank Nightgown. Cool-Jams offers both a standard knee length and full length (or long) option. These nightgowns are just as stylish as they are comfortable. These nightgowns feature slim-fitting bodices with tank-style straps and the same soft, silky feel of traditional cotton. They come in a wide variety of attractive colors, as well as sizes to fit just about any mother. Your mother will never feel too hot or too cold, always just right! Cool-jams Pajamas will be the most comfortable pajamas she will ever wear. Initially developed for the Canadian armed forces, Cool-Jams Pajamas feature ground breaking fabric technology. Cool-jams fabric is a specially designed polyester Microfiber that has been engineered to feel like soft cotton but has all the attributes associated with the fastest wicking and drying material in the world. In addition to their unparalleled performance in moisture management and temperature regulation, these pajamas offer superior odor and bacterial control, machine wash-ability, and they are all wrinkle and shrink resistant.

6.  OGIO Women’s Hampton Tote Bags & Brooklyn Tablet Purses

◆     Your mother will be the next great fashionista when you get her the OGIO Women’s Brooklyn Tablet Purse or the women’s Hampton Tote Bag. Both of these bags are quintessential gifts for that Mother who values both style and functionality. Both bags are designed with a fully padded iPad/tablet/e-reader pocket, custom metal trims, fully featured organizer panels, and a High visibility liner. The Hampton and Brooklyn Bags are made with durable TC 900D Polyester. OGIO also backs up their products with a lifetime limited warranty, for added peace of mind. Your mother will be the envy of her book club, yoga class, or PTA meeting with any of the stylish options OGIO has to offer. OGIO is all about designing adrenaline-raising collections that allow you to protect your passions while keeping you comfortable and organized in your pursuits.  OGIO bags are known for innovative design and high-quality construction. Their bags are uniquely styled for sports, travel, work and fun.