::UPDATE on winner::
The pollen bomb has begun to thin and it’s already given way to the pre-summer heat here {in the tropics of South Alabama}.
It’s so hot, that Rigby wants nothing to do with it. She waits patiently by the door until someone takes pity on her. She blames it on her fluffiness. {We all know it’s because she’s spoiled rotten.}
It gets so hot here, that unless you own a pool in your backyard {and we’ve been known to shamelessly purchase the blow up kiddo variety for a season and use it until the water turns green} it’s hard to make it through the heat.
It’s no joke and something we have to take seriously with three kiddos and their backyard shenanigans. Getting them out the door for a little outdoor time in the summers, and then keeping them safe when the heat is so ridiculously sweltering, is a challenge.
Channeling my inner grandma: When I was a kid, we played outside all day long. They even sent me to Bible camp for a week. And there was no air conditioning in sight. By the third day, the weaker kids started dropping like flies. I grew up acclimated to it all, and I swear it wasn’t as hot as it is now. Is it global warming {did Al Gore invent that?} or are we all just sissies? I’ll go for the latter.
If you’ve been reading for a while, you may know it’s no secret that we love Arctic Cove. It’s become our solution to dealing with the outdoor heat for our second summer in a row now.
They actually have lots of awesome products to help you keep cool, from water bottles with misting capabilities {perfect for those amusement park visits} to a full on polar party. I even use their cooling towels after a good run when I think I might die.
But today, we thought we’d show you a few of our very faves.
First up: The Cool Cave Misting Kit. It’s a cordless misting kit that you can set up just about anywhere, in mere minutes. We hooked it up to a good old fashioned Home Depot bucket, and actually loop ours around our trampoline for a bit of fun in the sun.
The kids love it for hours of keeping cool and the only element we have to worry about is the sunscreen.
Did we mention it runs on the Ryobi Batteries? So if you have any of their tools, just plug in one of their 18-volt batteries {it comes with one anyway, but they’re interchangeable} for an instant cooling party.
I asked them to strike a pose. See that super model on the left? We. Are. In. Trouble.
Next up: The Bucket Top Misting Fan.
Need some cooling at a party or on the sidelines for that latest game? It’s perfect.
The hideaway has it’s own little air conditioning unit for quiet afternoons.
The kids love it so much, they ask us to plug it in.
Even these furry little party crashers are pretty crazy about it.
It can be used as a regular fan {again, cordless, so it’s super convenient to carry anywhere} or as a mister and a fan, when it’s propped on top of a good old fashioned Home Depot bucket.
Seriously. Brilliant.
And our very favorite? The Polar Party.
It’s a music, misting, and light tower.
We have it sitting on our porch with the mister to keep us cool in the afternoons, and when it gets darker, it even has a light {with a dimmer + bugs not attracted to it = winning}.
But the very best part? It has bluetooth capabilities, and a pretty awesome speaker to play your favorite tunes, right from your phone.
Perfect for parties, or quiet evenings with the family.
Some great options for staying cool {and sane} this summer!
Meanwhile, I caught Jamin still enamored by the Drink N Mist. This is a regular occurrence after any outdoor activity.
It’s the little things.
We feel like we enjoy mild winters and near-the-equator summers! Just a few of our favorite {realistic} tactics for tackling the summer heat! What do you guys use in your neck of the woods? Have you tried Arctic Cove?
We’d love to hear!
Keepin’ cool with an Arctic Cove Giveaway
And the best part? We’re partnering with Arctic cove to give away a Polar Party to one lucky winner!
To enter: Leave a comment when you…
1. Simply follow them on Instagram (@arcticcove)
2. Or like them on facebook (arcticcovecooling)
3. You can also earn extra entries by sharing the post on social media.
Just let us know in the comments when you do it!
Bonus: If you’re at the Hangout this weekend in Gulf Shores, Arctic Cove will be there to keep you cool. Be sure to stop by and see all the amazing things they have to help you beat the heat for the weekend. You can also share a photo with an Arctic cove product in the background for more entries. Hashtag it #essenceofcool.
Good luck and may the luckiest of ducks win! {Giveaway ends Monday 5/18 at 11:59 pm cst)
Holly F says
I followed them on Instagram (@hmferrero)
Catherine in MI says
I like them on Facebook. (Cath Marissa)
Catherine in MI says
I shared this giveaway on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/Cath_Marissa/status/598449340739354624
Elyse says
We would love this in Texas! Liked on Instagram
Christian says
Followed them on Instagram! Definitely need some of their products living in the Central Valley of California!
Dawn Haas says
I followed them on Instagram
Gwynne says
Liked them on FB and shared!
Laura says
This would be perfect for our move to Arizona! Liked on Facebook and Instagram 🙂
Sarah says
I like them on Fb
Jessica Mclaughlin says
This would be a huge summer relief for our 1928 colonial with no AC! LOL
**hot hot hot***
I also liked the FB Page and shared!
Kelly Fleenor says
kellysdavis111 is now following ARCTIC COVE on instagram
Kelly Fleenor says
Kelly.d.fleenor is now following ARCTIC COVE on Facebook
Lori says
I liked them on facebook and follow them on instagram! 🙂
Robyn Beall says
We are Deep South Georgia and this would be amazing to have in our backyard! I like Artic Cove on IG and FB and even shared your post on FB! Would love this for our four kiddoS! Keep summer cool!
Robyn Beall says
Liked arrive cove on FB and IG and shared your post on FB! We too live in the Deep South, only in Ga! So this would be the perfect addition to our backyard to keep these four kiddos cool and outdoors!
(Not sure if my first comment went through. Something happened)
eva scott says
super cool! I like them on FB
Eva Marie Scott
eva scott says
I follow on IG
talesofscotts
Kirsten - Sweet Tea & Saving Grace says
Followed on Instagram!
Kirsten - Sweet Tea & Saving Grace says
Followed on Facebook!
Kirsten - Sweet Tea & Saving Grace says
OMG! I need the Pool Party in my life! Hubs built a killer deck last summer and we literally just said last weekend that we need a mister for out there. We live in the tropics, too – in Georgia (hey, we’re neighbors!) and it is H-O-T! We have a cozy outdoor space but dang that heat’ll kill ya! Thanks for the opportunity! Happy Summer!!
Ashleigh Hall says
I follow Arctic Cove on IG. andyashleigh
Lisa Brown says
even up here in the Northeast we get hot and muggy, these look like they would do the trick, and our fur babies would love staying cool and misted!
Christina says
Liked and followed! So awesome and I want one. We would love something to help with the heat of Alabama summers too 😉
Kimberly Canada says
Liked, followed and shared!!
Amber Solmon says
I love this – Alabama heat is killer.
Liked on FB.
Melanie S says
I follow them on Instagram! (MelSwins).
Fara says
Followed on Instagram! My husband would love one of these for working in the garage during the summer. Or anytime. The man is a human heatbox.
julie says
Liked on facebook, (julie clark owen), followed on instagram (julieclarkowen), shared on my facebook pg. Never heard of this but living in good ole Montgomery Al…aka humidity capital of the world ;). I’d LOVE one…and I’d tell everyone I know about it too!!
Nikki says
Liked on instagram!
Nikki says
Liked on FB!
Roshanda says
I followed Arctic Cove on Instagram.
Ashleigh Hall says
I like Arctic Cove on FB.
Deb L. says
I liked them on Facebook. These products sound fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing the info + the awesome contest. 🙂
Ashleigh Hall says
I shared on twitter. https://twitter.com/ANDYASHLEIGH/status/598554256363245568
Deb L. says
Shared this post on Facebook. 🙂
Amber says
Need this in the already blazing FL heat! Followed them on Instagram and liked on Facebook 🙂
Elizabeth S says
like them on Facebook! (as Elizabeth Smillie)
debra myrick says
liked on Facebook
debra myrick says
shared your photo/link on Facebook
debra myrick says
shared on twitter
Donna Burkle says
I liked them on facebook and shared the post! Yahoo, thanks for the opportunity!!
Donna Burkle says
I liked them on facebook and also I posted on social media! What a great thing to win especially when you are in menopause! Whew! Hot flashes! lol!
Emily says
I’m following them on Instagram! We’re getting ready for our first Las Vegas summer after moving here from Massachusetts and I’ll think we’ll need some of these products for sure!
Emily says
I’m following them on Facebook! We’re getting ready for our first Las Vegas summer after moving here from Massachusetts and I’ll think we’ll need some of these products for sure!
Emily says
Shared your post on Facebook!
Karyn H says
I follow Artic Cove on Facebook!
Karyn H says
I follow them on Instagram! Such cool products! Literally and figuratively!
marissa says
i am now following them on instagram
Julie says
“Cool” products for our steamy Tennessee summers! I liked them!
Emily johnson says
This stuff is amazing! I think I need all of it! Followed on Instagram.
Mary B says
Liked on Facebook
Erin Ellis says
I follow on Instagram (@ErinLoves2Run)
Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com
Erin Ellis says
I follow on Facebook (Erin Ellis)
Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com
Erin Ellis says
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/ErinLoves2Run/status/598839337875156992
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com
Shannon B. says
Followed on instagram! I almost bought the cool twist yesterday, it’s on my list for the humid august MN weather!
Courtney Vincent says
This would be perfect for our Arkansas summers! We’re starting on a handmade hideaway of our own next weekend!
kathy hanson says
I am planning my son’s 5th birthday party, which we have to have outside in June, so these products would be perfect to have around!
I followed them on Instagram!
kathy hanson says
I also liked them on Facebook!
Jessica Thompson says
liked on FB 🙂
Carla says
1 done
Carla says
2 done. I would love to gift this to hubby for Father’s Day here in hot and humid TX……..
Kelly D says
I followed them on instagram(Kellywcu)
Tammy Horn says
This is so COOL! 🙂 Living in the desert, this is so needed here.
Followed on Instagram. @tmarie9341
Tammy Horn says
Liked on Facebook.
Tammy Horn says
Shared on Twitter. https://twitter.com/TmarieHorn/status/598986178449178625
Brenda J says
I followed on Instagram, liked on Facebook and shared on Pinterest. Thanks for doing this great giveaway!
Erin Ellis says
Tweet for 5/15:
https://twitter.com/ErinLoves2Run/status/599186364349845505
Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com
Rachel says
Liked and followed. This is amazing. I need one. We have no trees in our yard and the heat triggers my lupus which is so frustrating since I LOVE being outside. So glad you brought this to my attention!
Erica Sikma says
W00T! I liked them on Instagram! This sounds amazing–why have I never heard of them before? I’m always the person who stays inside in the air-conditioning because my body has a hard time regulating the heat. If we had one of these, I could play outside with my daughter on the hottest of days!
Erica Sikma says
Liked on Facebook as well! Jumping around in a misty trampoline sounds like a great plan for a summer day!
Erin Ellis says
Tweet for 5/16:
https://twitter.com/ErinLoves2Run/status/599546282923806721
Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com
Kasie says
I am following on instagram!!
Kasie says
Liked them on facebook!!
Kasie says
shared on facebook! I love this product!
Erin Ellis says
Tweet for 5/17. Happy Sunday!
https://twitter.com/ErinLoves2Run/status/599939872007131136
Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com
Nicole Dziedzic says
I now follow Artic Cove on Instagram under the user name: lilladydz
Nicole Dziedzic says
I shared on my Twitter page here: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/600189743062614017
Erin Ellis says
Tweet for 5/18:
https://twitter.com/ErinLoves2Run/status/600274779988488192
Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com