Temperatures Are Rising...How To Keep Cool!

July is just around the corner which means intense summer weather is as well. When those temperatures rise it can be difficult to keep yourself feeling cool or even comfortable. With the economy in the gutter and a lack of excess money, running the air conditioner is like inviting a pick-pocketer to rob you of your last penny.

So instead I invite you to use some of these great ideas to keep your body temperature down when the heat starts rising.

• Fill a spray bottle with water and keep it in the refrigerator for a quick refreshing spray to your face after being outdoors.
• Try storing lotions in the refrigerator to use on hot, overtired feet. This is a great one if you’re an athlete as well; you can come home after a workout throw the tennis at the door and start rubbin some refreshing lotion. (Extra Tip: Peppermint scented lotion is a great scent because the mint gives an extra cooling sensation)
• Another bright idea is to get your workouts, running around, and cleaning done early in the morning when the air is still cool from the night. As the day gets warmer your energy becomes drained and you may not be able to get everything done you’d hoped to get done that day.
• Instead of eating hot foods, try lighter more frequent small meals or snacks containing cold fruit or low fat dairy products. Kindly enough Mother Nature has made these items in season during this kind of weather so you should be able to find them for decent prices at the grocery store.
• Another cooling food that is both fun and delicious are popsicles! You can find all different kinds at the store, or go here for some great recipes and ideas of how to make your own.

I hope a few of these ideas will help keep your pennies in your pocket and you from getting heat stroke!