For many people, August is a time of changes. It might be a friend or relative downsizing into assisted living, or a young adult, venturing into the world of college life. Transitions can be hard, but new experiences help us grow and bloom.
Almost 60 percent of full-time students enrolled in private nonprofit four-year colleges and universities live in college housing. For many of them, it is their first time away from home. This is a great time to send them something to ease the transition, cheer them up, say “I’m thinking of you” or “I love you.” Have you ever noticed how scents evoke memories of home? A Sweetie Pie Soaps care package can send a little bit of home to college. Maybe some fragrant bath and body products for the dorm room or shower caddy.
Also, just a reminder that August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn the signs of sun damage and remember the ways you can protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. To help stay safe in the sun:
· Limit direct sun exposure especially when UV rays are the strongest between 10 am and 4 pm.
· Cover up with clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to protect as much skin as possible. Choose clothes with a tightly woven fabric or SPF rated protection.
· Protect eyes with wrap-around sunglasses that block at least 99% of UVA and UVB light.
· Use appropriate sunscreen.
· Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps, as both can cause severe long-term skin damage and contribute to skin cancer.
It’s August. Get out there and bloom.