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.

Little Green Men

Did you play with army men when you were a child? By army men I'm referring to those little green, plastic soldiers that came in packages of about 100 or $1.00. They were a bunch of tiny dudes with helmets and guns. They were awesome. Simple, yet profound playthings.

If you did play with army men as a kid you might be wondering whether or not they still exist. I know I am. They used to be in every drug store. Back when drug stores had respectable game aisles with fun toys for under $3.00.

Well, take heart, they do still exist. But even little green, plastic army men have suffered from inflation. The once el-cheapo toy that any parent could use to quickly thwart a temper tantrum for one dollar now costs considerably more. But compared to food, clothes and energy prices plastic army men prices have risen at a relatively slow pace. You can get 40 of them for under $3.00.

When I used to play with my friends we liked to melt them. We'd use a magnifying glass or some kid's eyeglasses. We thought we were scientists when we did that. My how times have changed. Any kid nowadays knows better than to squander a covetted plaything. Even the cheap ones are a highly valued commodity.

Many things have changed since the days when a bunch of boys would gather under the heat of the July sun and turn their plastic soldiers into waxy puddles of olive green gook. The one thing that never changes is respect for the military and all that they sacrifice to defend us.

In that respect, an inexpensive bag of little plastic army men are a priceless part of childhood.

Reusable Shopping Bags

Do you take reusable shopping bags to the store? Everyone seems to nowadays. Not only do they make less waste, but most stores offer a discount for bringing your own bags. Where I shop, Pathmark and A & P both give a two cent discount per reusable bag and Shoprite offers a huge five cents per bag. Every penny counts. Especially in these tough economic times.

The only thing is those bags can be expensive to purchase. In the supermarket they usually sell for around $4.99 a piece. Even at 5 cents savings per bag it'll still take 100 uses just to break even. Fortunately for you, we have a cheaper reusable shopping bag. Priced at only $2.66 each our bags are nearly 50% cheaper than the average. That means your actual grocery store savings start to kick in in half the time versus the price of typical eco-shopping bags.

Being green shouldn't cost you more - it should save you money. And with our bags it actually does.

Fourth of July Fun

The Fourth of July (aka American Independence Day) is quickly approaching. Fireworks, picnics, barbecues and other forms of warm weather fun are definitely in the agenda. The first thing you'll need is a flag. You can't celebrate America without old glory. Get some mini flags to amuse the kids. Maybe do your car up with an antenna flag. There are even nifty military inspired patches you can stitch onto your clothes.

Once you've got your flags it's time for friends, food and partying. Break out your best potato salad recipe, grab your cooler, some cola and maybe a wiffle ball set and head for a park or the beach. Spend the day with friends and family, good food and lots of play. Then at night, sit back, relax and enjoy the traditional pyrotechnics.

Like any major holiday, the Fourth of July is a great way and a great reminder to celebrate family, friendship and fun. How considerate it was of our founding fathers to make it so that such a wonderful occasion is right in the heart of summer. It would've sucked if they had made this awesome day happen in the middle of winter. Yet another reason to be thankful you're an American.

Slingshot Summer Fun

It's summer and there's nothing left to watch on TV. So we must, GASP, amuse ourselves. A tall order indeed. The easiest way to amuse ourselves is with food and violence. Never fails. While we can't really help you in the food department, other than to say McDonald's is unhealthy, slingshots and boomerangs can fill those balmy summer days with excitement and danger.

A slingshot contest on empty soda bottles is better for you than Chicken McNuggets. Just be careful not to injure any animals.

A boomerang is a fascinating toy. Australians tend to be a bunch of drunken heathens, but they sure got it right there. Itt's better than a Frisbee. More fun that a unicycle.

In the summer, everyone occasionally gets bored. Most of us opt for simple distractions like freecell and Buffy the Vampire Slayer on DVD. Our politicians unfortunately have baser needs.

Explain to me again why exactly they're in charge...

Perfect Father's Day Gifts

Show Dad the love with great gifts any guy is bound to adore. It doesn't matter if Dad is an outdoor enthusiast, a couch potato, or a corporate mogul. Whether your dad is gay or straight. A jock or a nerd. All guys tend to love certain things no matter what their walk of life. Here are a few suggestions.

How about a nice cellphone slash ipod holder. He can strap it to his arm during his walks or jogs. His favorite tunes, be they megadeth or streisand will never be more than an arm's length away. He can hike or jog in confidence knowing his trusty cellular phone is securely strapped to his aging bicep. When his tired old body has failed him, he can easily call you to bring the car to pick him up.

Safety first!

Our retro military fashion t-shirts are comfy, casual and stylish. They are rocking that retro mojo with their world war two inspired pin up gal graphics, distressed look and their casual laid back fit.

Every dad deserves a great pair of summer shorts. Our vintage paratrooper cargo shorts combine comfort, maximum cargo toting ability, modern good looks, long lasting durability and a fair price for high quality apparel. Any dad will look and feel great and be proud to wear these retro styled military inspired shorts. Whether he's fishing, camping or attending a summer concert by Celine Dion.

They Live!

Have you ever seen the movie They Live (1988)? It's directed by John Carpenter and stars wrestling great Rowdy Roddy Piper. It's about greedy aliens running the planet and subliminal messages (obey, don't question authority, consume, watch tv, marry and reproduce) hidden everywhere to keep the middle and lower classes apathetic slaves while the wealthy and elite prosper and gain. Until special sunglasses are invented that allow people to see the truth.

Hard to believe it's a movie from 88. It sounds like something that could've been made yesterday. It also didn't seem all that far-fetched as I watched it unfold.

If you haven't seen it, you absolutely must. It's great fun. A very entertaining parody. But at its core, it's actually trying to convey a very deep and enduring message about capitalism and classism.

This movie should be remade. They remake so many horrible movies nowadays. This one deserves another go and a fresh new audience.

In the movie the soldier forces working for the aliens and the greedy earthlings all wore city camouflage military uniforms. Get yourself some city camo and show the alien invaders that you're on to them and that we'll never let them win.