How can I stay cool in this heat?
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A few weeks ago, Richard blogged about unseasonably inclement weather. Today I’d like to offer some tips to those of you who live in places where temperatures are spiking.
If you’re like me, and declare that as a “delicate blossom” you positively cannot tolerate extreme heat, you’re always finding more ways to keep yourself cool. Sure, if you have air conditioning you can keep your house cool, but that gets spendy, and isn’t nearly as fun as some of the other ways I’ve found to beat the heat. For example, there’s nothing that’ll cool you down like taking off your shoes and socks and walking through some grass, or (to take a page from nature’s other critters) mud—if it’s available. Skipping through the sprinklers can give you a quick endorphin boost and cool you off. (Really, nobody is ever too old to play in the sprinklers. It feels good!)
You don’t have any grass nearby? Try misting your feet (or the rest of you, for that matter) with a spray bottle. (If you have stinky feet, adding a touch of peppermint oil to the water will act as a natural deodorizer.) Alternatively, you could search Yahoo! Answers for a local swimming pool to refresh yourself in.
If the outdoors holds no appeal for you, there are ways to keep the heat at bay without cranking up your air conditioner. For example, I’ve found that libraries, coffee shops, and movie theaters are often all air-conditioned. Staying cool is the added bonus when reading a book, stimulating the local economy, or catching a summer blockbuster! Alternatively, if you’re a do-it-yourself-er (and don’t live in a place that has AC) you could make your own, homemade air conditioner or prepare some cool meals to eat during hot weather. (I’m a big fan of lavash, tomato, feta, cucumber, and walnut sandwiches.)
Remember, if you’re a pet owner, our pets need to stay cool, too! Make sure that they are adequately groomed and brushed for hot weather, walk your dogs when it’s cooler outside, and keep their water bowls full. (My dogs especially like an ice cube in their water bowl, to keep it cool.)
How do you stay cool when temperatures are high?
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Good tips about staying cool I like the one about Dogs they get really hot at times like these.But i don’t have to worry about heat too much as I live in Ireland and Summer Does not really exist
Sometimes the fabric that you wear may play a role. Try to avoid fabrics that tend to retain heat such as wool. For instance, cotton is best during summer. Always carry water around with you. If you don’t have air-conditioning you may wish to try a small fan which may help to alleviate the heat especially at night. Keeping your hair wet can also help. A large cold drink or ice-cream can never hurt. Meanwhile, enjoy the summer; have fun and make the best of it.
I live in England too and its rained practically every day for the last two weeks like the idea of having to cool down though
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I live in south Texas it gets petty warm .. I don’t have a/c, we keep out windows open and a fan going, ware loss clothing that covers all or most of your body and stay out of the sun as much as paseable. most of the time i’m wet, with sweat, but that’s good couse all you need is a litlle wind and it’s like have an a/c suit on you .. I work out side and enjoy it …
My A/C quit in July, but I have a ceiling fan and 2 small portable fans for sleeping and in the kitchen. I intend to wait out the heat and replace the a/c in the fall when it’s cheaper.
I also have a ‘cobber’, a cotton tube with crystals inside. Soak it in cold water to hydrate the crystals, tie it around your neck and it cools you all day. When it feels warm, roll it over so the cool side is on your skin. You could use a wet twisted towel or cloth. Put it in the freezer for a while to chill or freeze!
If you have a basement, it’s likely 10* cooler down there!
Use your freezer inventively. Ice packs, freezie packs,
put your underwear in the freezer before dressing.
Put all your clothes in! Keep cool.
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