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Winter Planning Tips for Your Summer Vacation

CENTRESTAGEFILMS — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +0000

There is a lot that goes into planning summer vacations, why not take this winter to start yours. There are plenty of benefits to planning your summer fun early.

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Beat the August Heat and Dog Days Blues

CENTRESTAGEFILMS — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:06:48 +0000

The height of summer leads many to the depths of despair, as these weeks bring with them the year’s most intense and unremitting heat. Welcome to the dog days of August.

The origin of the phrase, it should be noted, has nothing to do with weather. Rather, “dog days” refers to the one- to two-month interval in which a particularly bright star rises and sets with the sun, shining during daylight hours and hiding itself at night. The star is known by three names: Sirius, the Dog Star, and Alpha Canis Majoris. The timing of its appearance has led people for centuries to label the hottest part of the summer as “dog days.”

Trivia aside, August’s often-scorching temperatures can have a profoundly negative impact on people’s bodies and emotions. Here are a few tips for keeping cool in the warmest of all months.

Take A Dip: An obvious choice, to be sure, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Community pools, mountain lakes, waterparks, even that big blue ocean – there are plenty of places to go swimming, whether for recreation, exercise or both. Plan B: Do as children have done for decades and run through the sprinkler.

I’d Like to Buy a Towel, Please: Cooling towels first came into vogue as essential warm-weather golf accessories – what better way to keep your par and core temperature down on the back nine of a triple-digit afternoon? That was then, however, and today the towels have gone mainstream, with some brands even designed specifically for pets. Coming in different types of absorbent fabric, the towels give your body the sense of reducing body temperature through evaporation. Just soak in cold water, wring out and wrap around your neck for instant relief.

Plan Your Day: You can expect the hottest temperatures in the mid- to late-afternoon, so set your schedule accordingly. Really need to get in that five-mile run? Prioritize getting out there early in the morning. Home projects tugging at your sleeve? Handle them in air-conditioned comfort between noon and 5 p.m.

Avoid the Oven: We all have to eat but roasting a turkey at 325 degrees for several hours is not a good idea on a triple-digit day. Instead plan ahead to ensure you have the ingredients on hand for a nutritious no-cook meal. You will find plenty of recipes online and the resulting meals in many cases will be healthier than what you otherwise might have made.

Wear Something Cool: By cool, we’re not talking the latest fashions but breathable clothing. Most workout gear, for example, fits the bill, with its sweat-wicking material that pulls moisture away from the skin and dries quickly. Lacking that, consider loose-fitting clothes in light colors and opt for ventilated shoes or sandals that allow your feet to breathe.

Stay Hydrated: The importance of drinking loads of water cannot be overstated. Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise Americans to drink plenty of water before and during physical activity and the continue to stay hydrated throughout the day. Being thirsty is actually an early warning sign of dehydration, so keep sipping that water even if you don’t feel you need it.

At Harmony Communities, we feel strongly that each resident has a sense of home. That they come home from work and feel pride in their environment and in their place in the greater community. That families are comfortable raising children in our neighborhoods, and that couples and singles know that they belong to something bigger than their four walls. In other words, we seek to create harmony within each community, making our communities not just passable, but peaceful, safe, functional, and beautiful.

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Tips for Saving a Few Dollars at Disneyland

CENTRESTAGEFILMS — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:46:05 +0000

The Western United States is suffering through a severe drought, gas prices have reached unprecedented levels, the economy is flirting with recession and the pandemic isn’t finished with us yet. Sounds like a good summer to stay home, right? Well, don’t tell that to the millions who will crowd Disneyland this season. The Anaheim attraction over the past 70 years has repeatedly demonstrated it’s pretty much impervious to the economic and societal factors that deter visitors bound for less famous theme parks.

Of course, Disneyland this summer is not only very busy but very expensive. There are a few strategies, however, visitors can employ to save a few dollars while wringing maximum enjoyment from their visit to the Happiest Place on Earth.

Leave the Car at Home: The current price of gas alone should provide all the incentive you need to find alternative Disneyland transportation options but here’s another — higher parking fees the park and area hotels. Do the research and you might find it’s a better bargain getting to Anaheim by train, plane of bus. Also make sure to utilize Lyft or Uber to get to and from your hotel to the park.

Stay Off the Property: To be sure, there is nothing like the experience and perks that come with staying at a Disney-operated hotel but that might be a luxury best postponed for the present. Given the fact you’re making the trip in order to spend your days in the park, it could be all you need at night is a clean bathroom and comfortable bed. Look for lodging bargains (particularly midweek) in area around Disneyland.

Meal Deals: Another perk of staying at a local hotel is that many offer complimentary breakfasts. To save money later in the day, fill up on this free fare before heading over to the park ad make sure to bring snacks to keep you going until the afternoon, when the food lines are shorter. If Disneyland Character Dining is a priority for you, make sure to pre-purchase your vouchers, which saves you about 10% off the list price.

Water, Water Everywhere: It can be warm in Southern California all year round, so you will want to stay hydrated at the park. Smart visitors bring water bottles with them and refill them through the day at easy water bottle fillers or with free ice water. Inside Disneyland, you can find water bottle fillers at Tomorrowland Terrace, Rancho Del Zocalo, the French Market and the Plaza Inn. Disney California Adventure Park does not have any water bottle fillers but cold water is readily accessible in the Wine Country Trattoria bathroom. Visitors also can request a free large cup of water with ice at any counter service restaurant.

At Harmony Communities, we feel strongly that each resident has a sense of home. That they come home from work and feel pride in their environment and in their place in the greater community. That families are comfortable raising children in our neighborhoods, and that couples and singles know that they belong to something bigger than their four walls. In other words, we seek to create harmony within each community, making our communities not just passable, but peaceful, safe, functional, and beautiful.

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