☀️ Summer’s here, and vacation is calling!
🗺️ What’s Inside This Issue: Your July Game Plan
☀️ Pack Like a Pro – Your ultimate summer travel checklist
🦟 Bugged Out? – DIY mosquito bite relief with DMSO
🍦 Scoop Smarter – Creamy vegan ice cream with xanthan gum
🔥 Grill Goals – Natural baking soda cleaner for BBQ season
🎁 Share the Sunshine – Summer referral rewards you'll love
🌴 Pack Smart, Travel Happy: Your Summer Essentials Checklist
Summer’s in full swing—and whether you're jetting off to Santorini or road-tripping to the Grand Canyon, having the right essentials can make or break your getaway. Before you zip up that suitcase, make sure you’ve got these must-haves covered:
🧴 Sunscreen (SPF 30+): Non-negotiable for protecting your skin.
👙 Swimsuits & Cover-ups: For all your aquatic adventures.
👟 Comfortable Walking Shoes & Sandals/Flip-flops: Versatility for exploring and relaxing.
👗 Lightweight Clothing: Think shorts, sundresses, t-shirts, and a light
jacket or sweater for cooler evenings.
🕶️ Sun Hat & Sunglasses: Essential for extra sun protection.
💧 Reusable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated on the go.
🧼 Travel-sized Toiletries: Shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant.
🌿 DMSO Store Aloe Vera: Soothes and cools sun-kissed skin.
🧴 DMSO Store Shea Butter: Deeply hydrates and nourishes skin after sun exposure.
🩹 Basic First-Aid Kit: Band-aids, pain relievers, and any personal
medications.
📱 Phone & Charger: Capture memories and stay connected.
🪪 Travel Documents & ID: Passport, tickets, and any reservations.
👜 Beach Bag/Daypack: For carrying your daily essentials.
Ready, set, sun!
🦟Camping Season = Mosquito Season.
Here's Your Itch Relief Secret!
Summer is here, and camping is in! As much as we all love s’mores and campfire stories, those lingering mosquitoes are often looking for a snack.
Luckily, DMSO is your go-to solution for soothing the sting. As a powerful anti-inflammatory, it helps relieve itching and discomfort from bites fast.
Two Ways to Beat the Itch:
🌿 Option 1: Grab a Roll-On
No time to DIY? Our Lavender DMSO Roll-On and Aloe DMSO Roll-On are pre-blended, portable, and ready to roll. Just swipe and soothe—perfect for camp kits and backpacks.
🧪 Option 2: Make Your Own Relief Blend
Prefer a custom blend? Here’s an easy recipe to keep bites at bay.
DMSO Mosquito Bite Relief Recipe
Ingredients:
- 70% DMSO (pharma grade)
- 30% distilled water (for dilution)
- Optional: 1–2 drops of aloe vera gel or lavender essential oil (soothing and anti-inflammatory)
Tools:
- Glass roll-on bottle or small clean glass jar
- Cotton swab or clean fingertip for application
Summer Season is Ice Cream Season🍦
Take your homemade scoops to the next level with a pinch of xanthan gum! This secret ingredient helps thicken and stabilize your ice cream, giving it that smooth, creamy, ice
cream shop texture—right from your own kitchen. 🏠✨
No more icy, runny batches—just pro-level results every time. 🍨🧊
✨Here’s how to make your DIY creamy vegan vanilla ice cream:
Creamy Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream (with Xanthan Gum) Free From:
- Gluten
- Dairy
- Animal products
- Soy (optional, based on milk choice)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups full-fat canned coconut milk (or a mix of 1 cup coconut + 1 cup almond/cashew milk)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or agave or date
syrup) - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum (for texture & creaminess)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Blend the base:
- In a high-speed blender, combine coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and xanthan gum.
- Blend for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth.
Chill:
- Pour the mixture into a container and refrigerate for 2–4 hours or until very cold.
Churn:
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
- Don’t have an ice cream maker? → Pour into a shallow container, freeze for 2 hours, stir with a fork or hand mixer, and refreeze. Repeat 2–3 times for smooth texture.
Freeze and Serve:
- Transfer to a lidded container and freeze for 2–4 hours until firm.
- Let sit at room temp for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
Optional Mix-ins:
- Vegan chocolate chips
- Crushed gluten-free cookies
- Swirls of almond butter, jam, or caramel
Want to learn more about Xanthan? Click here!
🔥 July 4th BBQ? Clean That Grill with Baking Soda!
🌭With the 4th of July yesterday your grill is most likely dirty. 🎉 Give your grill the refresh it deserves using baking soda and water, so it can sparkle just as much as those fireworks. 🎆Here’s how to make your DIY grill cleaner:
🔥 DIY Grill Cleaner with Baking Soda
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup water (adjust for paste consistency)
- Optional: 1 tbsp vinegar (for extra degreasing power)
Tools:
- Bowl for mixing
- Old toothbrush or grill brush
- Damp cloth or sponge
- Spray bottle with water or vinegar (for rinsing)
🧽 Instructions:
- Mix the paste: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup water to form a thick paste. (Add a splash of vinegar if your grill has tough, greasy buildup.)
- Apply to the grill grates: Using a brush or sponge, spread the paste generously over the grates, especially on areas with stuck-on residue.
- Let it sit: Leave the paste on for 15–30 minutes to break down grime and grease.
- Scrub: Use a stiff brush or scouring pad to scrub the grates. The baking soda acts as a mild abrasive.
- Rinse thoroughly: Spray with water or vinegar and wipe clean with a damp cloth or sponge. (You can also rinse with a hose if cleaning outdoors.)
- Dry and reassemble: Let the grates air dry or towel dry before putting them back in the grill.
✅ Tips:
→ Do this after your grill has cooled, but while it’s still slightly warm (not hot).
→ For deep cleaning, soak the grates in hot water and baking soda overnight before scrubbing.
Share the Sunshine - and Get Rewarded!
This summer, spread a little sunshine by referring a friend! Whether you're beach-bound or backyard BBQing, $5 goes a long way.
🌞 You get $5 when your friend makes their first purchase
🎁 They get $5 off their first order
Because good vibes (and great finds) are better when shared. Send a little sunshine their way—and enjoy the glow together!