{"id":4660,"date":"2014-06-13T00:33:32","date_gmt":"2014-06-13T07:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/?p=4660"},"modified":"2014-06-12T12:25:12","modified_gmt":"2014-06-12T19:25:12","slug":"five-summer-must-haves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/2014\/06\/13\/five-summer-must-haves\/","title":{"rendered":"Five summer \u201cmust haves\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nozone Swimwear has a full range of cover-all swimsuits for kids. <em>(photo from Nozone)<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As summer begins to show its face in Vancouver, it\u2019s time to replenish those supplies that keep us safe and entertained throughout the season. Here\u2019s my list of five top \u201cmust haves\u201d \u2013 or \u201cwould be really nice to haves\u201d \u2013 for the sunny weather.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skin-safe swimwear:<\/strong> Made on Vancouver Island, Nozone Swimwear has a full range of cover-all swimsuits for kids that look great, are comfortable to wear and protect that sun-sensitive skin from ultraviolet rays. Best of all, they last forever. My daughter\u2019s, a hand-me-down that goes back at least eight years, is showing no signs of wear and tear and remains a go-to favorite. From $30, they\u2019re available at <a href=\"http:\/\/nozoneclothing.com\" target=\"_blank\">nozoneclothing.com<\/a> or from select Vancouver retailers, including Crocodile (2156 West 4th Ave.), Duck Feet (1447 Marine Dr., West Vancouver) and Splash Swim and Cruise (2950 West 4th Ave.).<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4660 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/2014\/06\/13\/five-summer-must-haves\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-kiss-my-face\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-kiss-my-face-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4635\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-4635'>\n\t\t\t\tKiss My Face is non-greasy sunscreen.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/2014\/06\/13\/five-summer-must-haves\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-aqua-sphere-goggles\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-aqua-sphere-goggles-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"photo - AquaSphere goggles won\u2019t leave you with raccoon-like eyes after your swim\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-aqua-sphere-goggles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-aqua-sphere-goggles.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-4633'>\n\t\t\t\tAquaSphere goggles won\u2019t leave you with raccoon-like eyes after your swim.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/2014\/06\/13\/five-summer-must-haves\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-aquaearsnemo\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-aquaearsnemo-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"photo - If your kids are remotely prone to swimmer\u2019s ear, consider AquaEars.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4634\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-4634'>\n\t\t\t\tIf your kids are remotely prone to swimmer\u2019s ear, consider AquaEars.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/2014\/06\/13\/five-summer-must-haves\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-zoku-quick-pop-maker\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jun-13-summceleb-must-haves-zoku-quick-pop-maker-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"photo - With Zoku Quick Pop Maker, it only takes seven minutes to make a popsicle.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4637\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-4637'>\n\t\t\t\tWith Zoku Quick Pop Maker, it only takes seven minutes to make a popsicle.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Sunscreen sans grease<\/strong>: There\u2019s nothing like that greasy feeling you get when you\u2019ve smeared sunscreen all over your skin. Kiss My Face is a non-greasy alternative in an easy-spray container. It\u2019s gluten free, paraben free, phthalate free and contains no artificial fragrance, which means you won\u2019t smell like an overripe coconut once it\u2019s on your skin. An eight-ounce spray bottle of SPF 30 sun spray lotion will set you back $16.49 online, at <a href=\"http:\/\/kissmyface.com\" target=\"_blank\">kissmyface.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No-leak goggles<\/strong>: If you love swimming but hate the effect of chlorine or saltwater on the naked eye, you\u2019ll want to invest in a pair of AquaSphere goggles. The company offers a wide range of designs to fit the faces of women, men and kids. Most offer 180-degree visibility, easy and quick strap adjustments and a leak-resistant Silicone skirt that does not leave you with raccoon-like eyes after your swim. At $25-$30, they\u2019re a little pricier than generic brands, but the extra price is worth it because the goggles last longer, are supremely comfortable on the eyes and \u2013 get this! \u2013 keep the water out of your eyes. There\u2019s more information at <a href=\"http:\/\/aquasphereswim.com\" target=\"_blank\">aquasphereswim.com<\/a> or stores specializing in outdoor recreation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ear protection<\/strong>: There\u2019s nothing like the pit-of-the-stomach feeling you get when your kid announces painful ears. Swimmer\u2019s ear claims many victims among children each summer and can be an extremely painful affliction, particularly when it occurs over the weekend when, inevitably, doctors\u2019 offices are closed and hospital ER rooms are packed. If your kids are remotely prone to swimmer\u2019s ear, consider investing in AquaEars: soft silicone, latex-free earplugs that are moldable to any size ear and appropriate for kids age three and up. They\u2019re available in designs that include Hello Kitty, SpongeBob, Disney Cars and LittleMermaid. At <a href=\"http:\/\/cirrushealthcare.com\" target=\"_blank\">cirrushealthcare.com<\/a>, it\u2019s $5.99 for a three-pair pack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Homemade popsicles<\/strong>: In my house, I can\u2019t keep up with the demand for popsicles, since every time it\u2019s sunny, someone gleefully declares, \u201cPopsicle weather!\u201d and heads to the freezer. The Zoku Quick Pop Maker is a great alternative to store-bought popsicles. The device has a compact base that gets stored in the freezer when it\u2019s not being used. When you want to use it, extract it from the freezer, put it on the countertop and wait seven minutes while it freezes ice pops quickly and without electricity. The kit includes six durable, reusable, plastic popsicle sticks, as well as drop guards. A perfect solution for healthy, homemade ice cream, yogurt or fruit-based popsicles. On <a href=\"http:\/\/zokuhome.com\" target=\"_blank\">zokuhome.com<\/a>, you can order a maker for $49.95.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lauren Kramer<\/strong>, <em>an award-winning writer and editor, lives in Richmond, B.C. To read her work online, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/laurenkramer.net\" target=\"_blank\">laurenkramer.net<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nozone Swimwear has a full range of cover-all swimsuits for kids. (photo from Nozone) As summer begins to show its face in Vancouver, it\u2019s time to replenish those supplies that keep us safe and entertained throughout the season. Here\u2019s my list of five top \u201cmust haves\u201d \u2013 or \u201cwould be really nice to haves\u201d \u2013 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4667,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[1309,1308,1307,1306,1310],"class_list":["post-4660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life","tag-aquaears","tag-aquasphere","tag-kiss-my-name","tag-nozone","tag-zoku"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":8}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4660"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4660\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}