Summer is in full swing and many of us will be heading to the beach this week. And chances are, you’ll be bringing a beverage with you. Before you pack your cooler, be sure to look at our guidelines for choosing the best beach beverages.
1. Drink fluids every hour
Ideally, you should apply your sunscreen every hour so make it a habit to also drink fluids every hour. Aim for a total of 64 ounces of fluids each day and more if you are exercising or sweat a lot. You can’t rely on feeling thirsty to know if your body needs fluids so it’s a good idea to keep a water bottle for everyone at the beach.
2. Don’t pack the caffeine
Pop, coffee, energy drinks and tea all contain some caffeine which has a diuretic effect and can cause water loss from the body.
3. Drink your fruits and veggies
100% fruit and vegetable juices are a great way to quench your thirst and provide your body with needed vitamins and minerals. These beverages also contain varying amounts of potassium and sodium, important electrolytes that are lost in sweat.
Jesse McCartney will be bringing his show to Berlin Fairgrounds tonight! It should be a huge concert and I’m certain his adoring fans will go CRAZY!! Our hometown hip hop boys, “NEXT II NONE” will be opening for Jesse–I’m so proud of them!! I’ll be bringing the Maranda Cam to tonight’s show-hoping to get an interview with Jesse to use in an upcoming “Where You Live” show!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our Park Party today at Kollen Park in Holland. What an amazing turn out!! City officials estimated close to 8,000 people attended today’s event making it the largest in Park Party history! The weather was beautiful-a perfect day in Holland! Watch our show, “Where You Live” re-caping all the action Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.
Craig’s Cruisers in Holland has just announced they will be giving away 4,000 passes for FREE go-kart rides to kids attending the Park Party at Kollen Park on July 16th! Look for Cruiser and pick up your FREE pass for fun!
On Thursday, July 16th we’ll bring the Park Party to Kollen Park in Holland. This is a beautiful park that offers all sorts of great things for families to enjoy! Free lunch will be served at 11:30 on Thursday and our party will run from noon until 2 p.m. I anticipate a large crowd, so come early and be prepared to wait in line for our big attractions. I’d also suggest you bring along water bottles for the family. Ice Mountain provides thousands of bottles of water for each event but everything is offered, while supplies last. It’s always good to be prepared so pack your own water in case it’s hot and in case we run out. Another suggestion-plan to come early or stay a bit later after the event. This park has a beautiful boardwalk along Lake Macatawa and a playground kids will love! So, plan to spend some time in Holland this Thursday at our fifth Park Party of the summer!
Living a life-long dream of traveling the United States, Chandler Woods Academy teachers Jake Downing and Kristin Downs decided to include their students, school parents and colleagues on their recent journey. By creating a blog and through frequent updates on Downs’ Facebook page, the teachers welcomed followers along on their marvelous adventure.
Starting in Grand Rapids, Mich., Downing and Downs headed west on their way to the Pacific Ocean. During their three-week exploit, students and others were treated to glimpses of numerous vibrant cities, including Seattle, San Francisco and St. Louis, as well as national treasures such as Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone Park and the Grand Canyon.
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is providing better health information with the launch of their new Web site www.devoschildrens.org. The site features distinct areas with custom content designed for children, teens, parents, the community and health care providers.
Key features of the site include:
A program called “Should I call the doctor?” A self-care triage system that guides parents through a series of questions to determine if the situation can be resolved at home, if immediate medical attention is necessary or if a trip to the doctor is a better option.
Health information written for kids to help them understand illness, injury, childhood diseases and issues.
In this week’s show we headed out to Millennium Park to show you what it’s all about. This Kent County park is loaded with fun for the entire family. From their beach and kids splashpad to the volleyball courts and bike trails, this place offers hours of fun.
Summer is in full swing and many of us will be heading to the beach this week. And chances are, you’ll be bringing a beverage with you. Before you pack your cooler, be sure to look at our guidelines for choosing the best beach beverages.
Living a life-long dream of traveling the United States, Chandler Woods Academy teachers Jake Downing and Kristin Downs decided to include their students, school parents and colleagues on their recent journey. By creating a blog and through frequent updates on Downs’ Facebook page, the teachers welcomed followers along on their marvelous adventure.
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is providing better health information with the launch of their new Web site 
