If all you can manage to do during a heat wave is slide from your air-conditioned home to your cooled-down hot tub, pool or bathtub and back, we have good news: thanks to the many mobile services available today, you can "run" almost every errand without ever leaving your house.
Here’s how to chill out your to-do list during a heat wave thanks to today’s service economy—and still get everything done.
Ding, Dong—Delivery
When it’s too hot to turn on the oven and cook, it’s time to think outside the pizza delivery box. Almost any of your favorite foods can be delivered right to you, including hot-weather-friendly dishes such as sushi, salads, and wraps. Craving your favorite fast food joint? You can even get that delivered, too, with popular diner-to-door delivery services. Your favorite ice cream shop can even send a scoop your way.
And if a heat wave brings a craving for fresh produce or healthy fare, check into your local grocery store’s mobile service. These allow you to order exactly what you want online; an employee will hand select your items and deliver them right to your door, whether you are looking for fixings for an easy appetizer platter, smoothie ingredients, or just more sunscreen, sometimes even the same day.
Errands…at Your Doorstep
Are you wilting just perusing your afternoon’s list of errands, from picking up the dry-cleaning to having your dog groomed? Fortunately it’s easier than ever to have virtually any task handled for you without ever stepping foot outside.
Look into mobile pet grooming, gift-buying services, and dry-cleaning delivery—all online at the touch of a button.
Other mobile services that will be particularly appreciated during a heat wave are someone to walk your pet and do your lawn care. Offer them a cold drink and tip them well, and they’ll be grateful for the job.
And if there’s something else you want or need done, check into an errand-running service or find an errand runner on a local website. In today’s service economy, it’s easy to match your task with someone who is available to take care of it.
Up Your Entertainment With Streaming Options
Nowadays, you don’t even have to leave the house to take in a movie. Use a streaming movie service to take in a hot weather classic like “Beach Blanket Bingo” or if you’re feeling brave, “Jaws.”
You can even forgo a trip to the library or bookstore by downloading a beach read directly to your device.
With all that time and energy saved, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to sit back, relax, and focus on not breaking a sweat when it’s too hot to leave the house.
Don’t have a hot tub of your own? Visit a local Jacuzzi® dealer to find a hot tub that has the features and benefits you’re seeking.