Stay Hydrated

When it comes to being out in the heat, one thing you always want to watch is your hydration level.  Did you know that if you feel thirsty then you are actually already dehydrated?  Follow these tips below to stay hydrated in the hot summer sun!


Keep a Water Bottle Handy
Here's a piece of advice that's easy and efficient: Always try to keep a reusable bottle or cup of water with you throughout the day. If you're one of those people who has trouble remembering to drink as much water as you should, having a bottle near you will help keep it at the top of your priorities list. Plus, refills are free.

Make Your Water More Interesting
Not much of a fan of plain water? Many recommend adding herbs and fresh fruit — citrus and berries are popular choices — to you water to boost the flavor intrigue. (We love this recipe for watermelon, mint, and cucumber water.) Some also claim that lemon water (made by mixing in the juice of a quarter a lemon) helps balance electrolytes and promotes the absorption of water into your cells. Or if you're a big soda drinker, opt for sparkling water or club soda instead which at least offers a similar texture — just make sure it doesn't have any added sugar or sodium.

Drink Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Juices
Believe it or not, water is not the only star of the hydration show — electrolytes, essential fatty acids, and minerals are also important when it comes to keeping you hydrated. So opt for fresh juices made from high-water content fruits and vegetables to supplement your body's needs. Think watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, strawberries, and the like. (Watching your weight? Try diluting the juice with water or club soda to help cut down on the sugar and calories.) And actually, you don't just have to drink your juice — fresh fruit popsicles are a great (not to mention tasty) hydrating alternative.


Minimize Your Caffeine and Alcohol Intake
This one's a bit of a no-brainer but worth stating nonetheless. Both alcoholic beverages and caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, and soda act as diuretics and can contribute to dehydration. You don't have to give up your morning cup of coffee or nightly glass of wine, just be mindful to consume these types of beverages in moderation.

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Ideas to Beat the Heat

With the last couple of days in the 80's and 90's you may be trying to think of some ways to beat the heat. In this post we will give you a few pointers to help with the heat so you can still enjoy the great weather this summer.

• Wear loose fitting light colored clothing.  Lighter colors attract less heat and with loose clothing it will allow for more air-flow to help keep you cool.
• Change your routine.  As nice as that run may be early afternoon on a Saturday, summer is not the time for it!  Adjust your activities so they are happening earlier or later in the day when the temperatures are cooler and the sun isn't beating on you as harshly.
• Stay hydrated!  Stick with water unless you are working out or working hard (then add a sports drink in there).  Stay away from anything with caffeine or alcohol as those will dehydrate you faster.
• Use fans!  Even if you have central air or an A/C unit using a fan can make it seem cooler (that way you won't have to put as much stress on your A/C units.  If you are air conditioner-less then try getting a window fan and putting it on the sunny side of your home so it pulls the hot air out and open a window in shaded areas so it pulls cooler air in.

What kind of ideas do you have to stay cool?  Leave them here, on our Facebook, or Twitter!

Events this Memorial Weekend!

Looking for something to do this long weekend? Thinking about going to see a parade?  Well here in the Rochester area that is something we are not lacking at all.  So take a look at the list below, choose and even or pick a parade or two (or three) and enjoy your long holiday weekend!!!


Saturday - May 26, 2012

• Village of Brockport's Memorial Day Remembrance and Celebration starts at 11 AM. At noon, there will be a chicken BBQ at Brockport Area Vets Club, 210 West Ave.
• East Rochester Memorial Day Parade- starts at 10:30 am. The starting point will be the Debbie Supply store for all participants.

Sunday - May 27, 2012

• Irondequoit - 3pm. Along Titus Avenue from Irondequoit Plaza to Town Hall, sponsored by American Legion Post #134.
• Newark - 1:30pm.

Monday - May 28, 2012

• Auburn Parade, 11:00am, along Genesee Street
• Avon Parade, 10:00am (starts at the high school)
• Batavia Parade, 10:15am
• Caledonia Parade, 10am
• Canandaigua Parade, 10am
• Chili Parade, 8:30am
• East Bloomfield Parade, 11am
• Fairport Parade, 10am
• Gates Parade, 9am, Memorial Day Service at the Community Center
• Greece Parade, 2pm. Starts at Janes Road and proceeds south on Long Pond Road to the Greece Town Hall. Long Pond Road closed starting 1:30pm
• Hilton Parade, 10am
• Honeoye Falls Parade, 11:15. Then check out their big town-wide Memorial Day picnic!
• Irondequoit Parade, 7am Flag Raising Ceremony at the Town Hall
• Lima Parade, 10am
• Livonia Parade, 10am
• Macedon Parade, 11am
• Marion Parade, 11am
• Medina Parade, 11am
• Mendon Parade, 9:30am
• Palmyra Parade, 9am
• Penfield Memorial Day Ceremony Day of Remembrance, 10:30am - Amphitheater, 3100 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield (behind Town Hall).
• Pittsford  Parade, 10am - Begins on Sutherland Street
• Riga  Parade, 10:30am, ceremony at elementary school steps, then parade up to the cemetery
• Rochester  Parade, 10:30 Parade forms at Strathallan Park and East Avenue, proceeds along East Avenue to Main Street, then west on Main Street to North Plymouth Avenue
• Rush  Parade, 9:30am
• Scottsville/Wheatland  Parade, 9:30am (Beckwith Ave to Main Street)
• Spencerport/Ogden  Parade, 9am
• Victor Parade, 10:00am (school to Village Hall) - Ceremony at cemeteries start at 8am
• Webster Parade, 9:30am (South Ave to Main Street, to Webster Cemetery, 9:50 ceremony at the cemetery)

If there are any other events you'd like to share...let us know in the comments or either place below!

New Site for Post Office

There has been a site selected for new Rochester Metro Station Post Office!

Nothnagle Commercial is pleased to announce they have signed the first tenant for the North Plymouth Terrace’s commercial building at the corner of North Plymouth and West Main Street in Rochester. North Plymouth Terrace is a new development of 24 single family attached homes and a 20,000 square foot commercial building.


The U.S. Postal Service has selected this site for a consolidate Post Office to serve customers in the downtown Rochester area. The new Rochester Metro Station, 116 West Main Street, will take approximately eight months to complete.

“Our Vision was to find a site conducive of the Federal Station and Midtown Station.” said Rochester Post Master Ignatius Vaccaro. “The space is centrally located and will be better accessible for post office customers.

The Rochester Metro Station will replace the Federal Station at 100 State Street and the temporary Midtown Station at 454 Broad Street.

The Postal service does not receive tax dollars for operating expenses; it relies entirely on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operation.

Lilac Festival

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Check out the annual Lilac Festival!  It's free and it will start this Friday going all the way to May 20th.

Not only will you get to enjoy the over 500 variaties of lilacs but there are plenty of other activities to enjoy as well.  Saturday will be the lilac festival parade which is also the first parade of the year here in Rochester.  There will be live music from local schools to recording artists.  Great food and craft vendors.  Various children's entertainment acts.

There are some great events at the Big Top too!  Tuesday the 15th will be a business networking event (tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door) and on Thursday the 17th you can enjoy a wine tasting ($5 tickets).

You can find more information on the Lilac Festival website and be sure to check out one of the best festivals in New York and the only one of it's kind in the USA!

First Time Buyer Incentive for Rochester

For the 20th year in a row, Rochester will be holding it's "City Living Sundays" event starting on the 18th (with another on the 25th). At both of these events, the city will be offering advice to first time home owners on neighborhoods, financing, and the market.

The events will be attended my Realtors, Lawyers, the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors, as well as lenders and other professions. On top of that, you will be able to find seminars on both home owning and finances.

Agents will be showing their listings in the $45,000 to $200,000 range on Sunday with the Landmark Society of Western New York holding bus tours of the areas the Saturday before. Margot Garcia, senior community housing planner for the city, stated that 62% of homes that had an open house last year sold!