Silver Jewelry Care Tips

Do you know why silver darkens and tarnishes so fast in the summer? Heat, humidity, sweat, and body chemicals mix with the alloys in sterling silver, making it oxidize faster, resulting in the dull and darkened patina on your pieces. Some people mistake this oxidation thinking that the sterling silver is not "real". However sterling silver will come clean easily with silver polishing agents. Especially for the summertime, I have the Sunshine Polishing Cloth on sale for $5, including shipping within the USA!

My Silver Jewelry Care Tips:

~Don't wear your jewelry in the swimming pool or hot tub. The harsh chemicals can break down the elements of the metal

~Rub your jewelry with the Sunshine Polishing Cloth after each wear. This will help to remove the body oils and take off any oxidation that has occurred.

~Store your jewelry in an airtight zip bag, like the one your piece initially comes in. If you've received a 3"h x 2"w milky-white zip bag with a red horizontal line across the top, that's actually an anti-tarnish bag! You can keep your jewelry stored in there for up to 2 years with minimal ozidation happening!

~Rub your jewelry with the Sunshine Polishing Cloth before each wear. This will help to remove any oxidation that has occurred while it was in storage.

CPR & Water Safety Tips

With the summer is full swing, it is prime season for drownings. Please be extra vigilant of your children in the water, even if they can swim. It only takes a few seconds for a healthy person to die from drowning.
Red Cross Water Safety Tips

The CPR Guidelines issued by the American Heart Association have been updated as of March 31, 2008. Check out the link below for the new, EASY TO LEARN basics of CPR. There is even video which shows the proper techniques, and printable pocket guides to carry with you always. Review it from time to time to keep it fresh in your mind, you never know if you may need to use it!
LEARN CPR

Here is an article about child swimming safety and secondard drowning


A good video on how to avoid and get out of the dangerous rip currents at the beach:




Have a Safe and Fun Summer!