From: Eliving Today
From backyard barbecues and trips to the beach to
baseball games and swim meets, summer is all about family fun. It’s also
an ideal time to slow down and incorporate a more mindful routine at
home.
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This season, prioritize a “less-is-more” lifestyle by making smart
swaps, like using products with better ingredients, to simplify your
life and create an even healthier home for your family. With these easy,
helpful tips, you can arm yourself with the tools to spend more time
focusing on family and fun.
Pick Produce, Not Processed.
What you feed your
family often fuels summer fun, but favorite treats like ice cream and
hot dogs can be full of unwanted ingredients and added sugars. Skip
prepackaged items and look for fresh, seasonal produce that can be
incorporated into multiple meals throughout the day, which can also lead
to a shorter grocery list and less waste. For example, you can add
nutrient- and antioxidant-rich stone fruit to Greek yogurt for
breakfast, mix into salsa for a snack and throw on the grill then top
with whipped cream for dessert.
Focus on the Right Ingredients.
Warmer temperatures
and fun, outdoor activities can lead to extra stains and more laundry.
It’s important to keep summer items dirt-free and smelling fresh with
products you can feel good about bringing into your home. For a powerful
clean without harshness to keep your summer wardrobe clean and fresh,
try all fresh clean Essentials, which is formulated without sulfates and
contains effective ingredients for deep cleaning the toughest stains.
[post_ads_2]Minimize Your Regimen.
Take advantage of the
seasonal climate to shorten your beauty routine and save time, energy
and products. There’s no need to blow dry hair with warm weather – sleep
in two twisted braids for beachy waves, air-dry after the shower or
throw on a wide-brimmed sun hat to hide bed head. Also focus on products
that do double duty: replace sticky lipsticks and gloss with tinted
chapsticks that include SPF or mix in a drop of sunscreen to liquid
foundation.
Simplify Cleanup.
It’s easy to let the myriad
rotating summer activities turn your space into an unexpected mess, so
proactively prepare for the chaos by creating a cleanup kit. A clean
towel, water bottle, sunscreen, change of clothes and snack in a small
tote or plastic container can be left in the trunk of the car or in the
garage to keep you from running around searching for supplies. This way,
you’re prepared for whatever summer brings, be it spilled ketchup, an
unexpected shower or even a care-free run through the backyard
sprinkler.
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