Fond Flannel Memories

Dontcha just love flannel shirts? Such fond memories attached to them. The nineties. Grunge rock. Purposely messy hair. Torn jeans. Skipping class. Smoking in the girls room.

Me and my friends pretty much wore a flannel shirt every day of the week. We even wore them in the summer. There was just no containing the mighty breadth of our alternative rock coolness.

But alas, those days are gone. Nowadays people wear flannels simply to keep themselves warm. And it works too. Go figure.

They're no longer the Seattle-based, alternagrunge, burnout teenage fashion statement they once were, but seriously, that's a good thing. They're flannels and they're warm and that's good enough for me.

Get yourself some toasty warm flannel shirts at ArmyNavyShop.com.

Outdoor Summer Fun Safety Tips

It sure has been hot lately across much of the United States. Americans having been baking on high from
sea to shining sea. With all that sun and heat you need to be properly prepared to keep yourself cool, dry
and healthy.

A good pair of sunglasses is an absolute must. You only get one set of peppers, so make sure to guard them against those damaging UV rays. Armynavyshop.com has a variety of sunglasses to keep your eyes safe all summer long.

When it's hot outside you don't want to wear heavy sneakers or thick socks. Sandals are a great way
to keep feet cool, especially around water wear socks and other types of shoes might get soggy. Soggy feet are not happy feet. Keep your cool and dry all the way down to your toes with a casual and comfy pair of warm weather unisex sandals.

Be prepared to sweat. It's inevitable. If you enjoy the outdoors during summer you're going to perspire. It's healthy to do so. It's your body's way of cooling itself. But you don't want to be dripping with sweat until you can get home to take a shower. And you certainly don't want to cut your fun short to wash up. So bring along some absorbent microfiber towels with you when you go out to play.

You might even try this new product. Which is designed for camouflage make up removal, but would work equally as well as a facial sweat wipe.

If you're going to be in an buggy environment then repellent is definitely mandatory. Keep annoying and dangerous biting pests away from yourself and your loved ones. Don't let unwelcome guests ruin your summer fun.

And most of all don't forget to wear a hat. In high temps and bright sun it's imperative to keep your head covered. Though it may seem counterproductive to cover a body part in the heat, keeping the sun from beating on your noggin will help you feel cool and keep heat-stroke at bay. A military style jungle hat is a great looking, comfortable and inexpensive way to keep your brain in the shade.