Alternative to Prescription Sunglasses

By Kevin Styles Photochromatic glasses turn dark by exposing the glasses lenses to ultra violet light. There are several common brands of photochromic glasses that you can source online, for example Transitions (which is the market leader) or Reactions, Reactolite or Graduations prescription glasses. They were originally introduced made of glass, but today most transitions glasses are made out of plastic. The way that the glasses lenses change from light to darl is essentially the same – by embedding or coating the lenses with microcrystalline or molecular organic...

Jellyfish Stinger Suits and Sun Protecti...

By Jay Edmond The Stinger suit was originally designed and developed in Australia to protect swimmers from the sting of the deadly box jellyfish. It was made of Nylon and Spandex swimming fabric. The main usage was for swimmers, snorkelers and bathing people who needed the protection from stinging Box Jellyfish in Northern Australia during the summer months. The warm tropical sun in Australia has far more burning power than most people realize. Stinger suits give you sun protection when you are on the beach or swim around. The UV-blocking fabric covers most of your body,...

What To Wear To Look And Feel Cool In Wa...

By: James Brown The heat of the summer sun can make you sweat uncomfortably. When the weather outside is 90 degrees, commuting to work in a suit would not be such a pleasant experience. Here are some helpful tips to dress cool and feel cool in warm summer weather. Select natural fiber fabrics like linen and cotton as these fabrics are good at moisture absorption and are breathable. Linen though easily wrinkles so it is best to just wear linen for after work or social occasions. Avoid polyester and nylon as such fabrics trap heat. For the summer, shop for partially lined...

Children’s Beach Shoes

By John Gibb Parents who take their children to the beach regularly, or who are planning on taking their children to the beach on a vacation, should give some thought to beach shoes for their children. Though any type of shoe can be worn on the beach, there are shoes that are definitely more comfortable for children to wear on the sand, plus there are many beach shoes that have the added benefit of protecting children’s feet both on the sand and in the water. Two popular children’s beach shoes are: o Wet/Dry shoes – These shoes, commonly known as...

Hooded Towels – Not Just for the B...

by Leah Higginbotham If you have purchases a hooded towel for your baby, you might be thinking that it is only useful inside the house. Since it looks like a normal bath towel, you might not realize how useful a hooded towel can be at the beach. If you are looking at picking up one of these items for your baby, make sure you consider how many different uses hooded towels have before making your final decision. As adults, we are able to handle the feeling of getting out of a nice warm bath or shower and dealing with the sudden cold because we are used to the feeling. Also,...

Fun With Bridesmaid Beach Dresses

by David Wittlinger Feel the warm sand beneath your soles, breathe in the crisp air of the sea breeze, and appreciate the romantic view presented by the interesting landscape of an exotic place. No wonder, destination weddings or outdoor weddings are often done by the beach. A beach wedding reflects much of you and your partner’s personality. You wanted your wedding to be a formal yet informal event. You wanted to make your wedding ceremony formal in the sense that you picked a solemn venue and you wanted to make it informal in sense that you relieve your friends...