How to Cool Off in the Smoldering Summer Heat

I don't know about you but it is HOT here in Texas! Everyday is a challenge searching for ways to stay cool. Here is a list of a few ways I have found that help me stay cool. Maybe they will help you too!

Okay so my first suggestion is pretty obvious, but I suggest to stay in the air conditioning when at all possible. Avoid any outside work during the peak hours of the day. When you can, do your errands and running around in the early morning or late evening. Try to stay indoors when at all possible.

Another somewhat obvious, and common sense thing to do is drink plenty of water. Although this may be obvious it is surprising on how many people do not drink enough water. Say no to the sodas, tea and energy drinks and say yes to water, and lots of it! It is very easy to get dehydrated in the summer heat.

Another way you can stay cool in the summer is to go swimming. Be sure and apply plenty of sunscreen and often. Swimming is fun and a definite good way to get cooled off.

Wear a cool rag or towel around your neck. Not sure why this works the way it does, but it does work. It will cool you off.

Soak feet in cool water! This also works to cool you off. Don't know why, just know it works!

Wear light colored clothing. When wearing dark clothes it holds in the heat and attracts the heat. The light colored clothing reflects the heat, keeping you cooler.

Eat ice cream and popsicles! Remember when you were a kid and you loved popsicles in the summer? You can love them as an adult too! They are a sweet treat that will also keep you cool. Homemade ice cream is also a great summer time pleasure that will keep you cooled off.

Fans! Fans are wonderful! Sometimes, even when you have air conditioning, you just can't stay cool. Fans work great because they give you instant cool air. They are great for home, office and even your car!

Eat fruit! Watermelon, canteloupe, apples and oranges have a lot of water content so they are a great way to have a snack and stay cool at the same time!

Hopefully this article has given you some ideas on how you can stay cool in the hot summer heat. Just wait, before you know it you will be freezing and wondering how you felt so hot just a few months ago!