Stay Cool and Beat the Heat Tips and Tricks

This must be the hottest summer on record ever! With the temperature being exceptionally hot these days, we’re all looking for ways to beat that summer sizzling heat. We’ve got a list of summer must-have items for you to keep you and your family cool this summer so you don’t get a heat stroke in this heat. To start with, get a programmable thermostat or analog thermostat to know how hot or cool it is if you don’t have one.

• Don’t Forget Air Conditioners and Fans

Make sure to get a portable AC in case you don’t have one and this one is the best. Then get a mini portable AC for desk as it works wonders.

In case you are interested you can DIY air conditioner. All you have to do is freeze a few water bottles, which in this heat, you probably already have lying around. You can also put these water bottles in front of the floor fans for a DIY AC and it works, just try it. Then place a floor fan, or desk fan or this desk fan in front of the water bottles. Then there is this ultra-slim oscillating floor fan that works wonders to cool the air round you. I use it every day and it is great. It also helps to also have hand held folding fans to keep cool in the heat.

You’ll enjoy a much cooler breeze with your new DIY air conditioner, without paying the high electricity bills of running the air conditioner all summer long. It is also good to have this handy as a backup if the Air Conditioner breaks. There is nothing worse on a hot day than having to deal with broken air conditioner and wait for it to get fixed. If that happens for you take cold showers, put a frozen or cold towel around you, use the fans and drink plenty of liquid. Remember to take those water bottles with you when you go out and they will stay cool even in the hot car. Plus, it is a real life saver to have enough ice on hand on a hot day so what better way than Igloo Counter Top Ice Maker to keep you cool?

Also, keep your windows covered with light-blocking shades and use these outdoor cordless roller shades like for balcony or porch because a great deal of heat comes in through the windows.

• Super Chill Your Mattress

Have you ever found it hard to sleep on those scorching hot days, even with the air conditioner on? Now there’s a way to help your budget and cool you off so you can get to sleep faster. All you have to do is chill your mattress. I’m serious. Here’s how to do it.

Buy some soft-gel ice hot cold packs, or gel cold compress packs, or gel beds hot and cold compress pack and put them on top of your mattress, but underneath your sheets. It’s really that simple. Then wrap yourself in a cold wet bath towels and have the fans blowing on you. This will help cool you down so you can sleep better, I promise.

• Cook Smart

Any appliance that generates heat inside your home isn’t one you want to be using.  An oven turned on can raise your heat by 10 degrees in a hurry and add to those already mounting cooling costs. Try these inflatable ice serving trays, or thermal lunch box food jar to keep it hot or cold so serve cold soups, salads, fruits, raw foods, etc.

Why not grill outdoors which is always fun and how about this new Char-Broil Gas Grill? If you’re looking for something a little more portable then go with this Weber Portable Grill. And you’ll want to keep your barbecue clean this summer, as well as have all the tools you need at your disposal, with this barbecue grilling clean set and let’s not forget the barbeque seasoning variety pack  Don’t forget the Ice cream mix there is nothing better on a hot day than ice cream Yum! Remember to drink plenty of water to stay cool and hydrated.

• It Works to Squirt Yourself

This is great for people and pets. I have three birds and five cats, we do this all the time for them. All you need is a couple spray bottles — one per person should be good — which you want to keep in the refrigerator. When you’re feeling hot, give yourself a few squirts for cool your body temperature. Start by spraying your wrists to quickly cool down the blood flowing through your veins.  Why not let the kids have fun with theirs and decorate them with some stickers? You’ll have a craft and a cooling station! Skin cleaning facial wipes travel size they can come in handy afterwards or another day in the heat. Try dogs and cats cooling mats to keep them cool in the heat as well if you have pets.

• Remember to Take Time For Fun

That is right, summer time is here and it is a great time for joy so we can do fun stuff such as Snorkeling, but it helps to have the right Full Face Snorkeling Diving Mask Watch the video below how they are using the Scuba Diving Mask with GoPro Attachment and this will make you feel like a kid again

Here is another awesome option Biggest Inflatable Unicorn Pool Float, or just kick back and relax in a Backpacking Hammock in the sun and put this Bamboo Sunglasses Wood Eyewear

• You Can Keep Cooler In Linen and Cotton

Choose to wear light and loose clothes in summer. Look for clothes made of Linen or Cotton are great for the summer because we tend to sweat a lot and cotton or linen fabric actually absorbs the sweat, helping your body to cool down. Both of them also provide better air circulation than many other materials. Why not try this adorable t-shirt loose fitting tunic dress? Or long loose fitting women’s blouse. How about these Russell Athletic Men’s Essential Cotton t-shirts and men’s shorts which come in a variety of unique colors?

Seriously this works and I am not kidding so give it a try to stay cool in this sizzling heat.

Have a Happy Summer and Stay Cool!

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