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I don’t know about you, but this summer heat is hotter than ever. Everywhere!
Even with the Fall season approaching there does not seem to be any relief coming anytime soon.
Seriously, you cannot take a breath outside without feeling the affects of the heat in a short period of time. It’s ridiculous!
Normally, I spend quite a bit of time outdoors. Playing with my dogs, taking long walks, exploring new places for photography, visiting and exploring my favorite nursery and farm. The heat this year has made it almost impossible. Quite frankly, it is affecting my mood, and not in a good way. Even the beach vacation came with burning sand and bathtub water! Ugh.
The feeling of being trapped indoors affected my mood so badly, I had to find something to bring the outdoors back to life. Fortunately, there are a few things to help cool down the body long enough to get some quality outdoor time.
Being a solution oriented individual, and determined to remain steadfast with my outdoor activities regardless of the heat, researching in combination with products already in use, I was able to tolerate the heat much longer without negative affects. Within limits of course.
Let’s just say, heat stroke will never be on my bucket list.
How do we beat the heat without hiding indoors – hopefully with cooling air conditioners?
5 things to help beat the summer heat.
Water
Staying hydrated in the heat all year long is important. In the summer when the temperatures rise along with the humidity the affects of the high temperatures can hit you before you know it. Dangerously so. I know it is hard for some to remember to drink water. Start slow and build a habit of drinking water to keep hydration in balance.
Keeping a stock of reusable water bottles helps remind you, and can track your water intake. Since trying this, I can’t think of a time when a water source was not attached to me the entire summer. Keep several handy, and drink up.
Stay Cool Cloths
My savior. Cool clothes are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, travel bag, or just about anywhere you need them. Just dip them in some water squeeze out the residual just enough so it’s damp, and you have an instant cool down. I cannot count how many times I reach for these on the beach, by the pool, or on a morning walk. A stay cool cloth in combination the right amount of water will definitely help cool you down and keep you enjoying the outdoors longer.
Quick Dry Cool Clothing
Natural fiber bamboo, light weight, breathable, loose fitting clothing is all I wear in the summer…and a hat in the sun. One of my favorite clothing lines is Free Fly. The clothes are light weight, perfect for the heat, stylish, comfortable, and their leggings are the best I have ever worn. The leggings are great in and out of the water, provide natural sun protection, are non constricting, and are dry before you know it.
SPF Sunblock
I am an ocean girl all the way. Wearing sun protection is part of my daily routine, however, I only use reef safe products. Babo Botanicals has a full range of products that are not only reef safe, they are family safe. Because they are considered a sun block, you remain cooler as the sun’s UV rays bounce off the skin instead of absorb into the skin causing your internal body temperature to rise. One or two of these products are in my purse at all times. Especially the lip balm and the sunblock stick for the unexpected extended outdoor time.
A Vacation
Even though the heat is high almost everywhere, a vacation is in order to maintain your mental health. Getting away from home almost forces you to enjoy the outdoors, within reason of course. The beach is my favorite place to escape. I feel great just getting out of the house and near the ocean. It did come with hot sand and warmer than usual water, but I was outside and having fun. Win! Win!
Final Words
Keeping cool with high outdoor temperature is always a challenge.
Share your techniques for keeping cool in the summer heat in the comments below. I am always looking for bigger and better ideas to beat the heat.
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This sounds like great tips to save yourself from the summer heat. Though, I prefer staying in my ac the whole day. that works too :p
LOL. Well there is that too. 🙂
This summer heat had me feeling like there’s no point of having clothes at all. I really hate too much heat and so having water and cool cloths helped so much.
Number 6. Don’t let your Central AC break..oh wait! Too late. The last few weeks have been tough..lol. Great tips for staying cool.
LOL. Sorry to hear that. I keep a back-up portable rolling one just in case. Good luck with getting your AC fixed.
The world is getting hotter everyday and we need to find better ways to cool down. Although I like to stay indoor with my air-con but I feel I’m making the environment even worst. So I go out to the local pool and also the shopping mall for free air-con.
Drinking a lot of water is the key. And wear the clothes that absorb our perspirant easily. Towels and tissues are the great helper too.
That’s why I love those cool clothes so much. They dry quick and fit anywhere. Definitely the clothes. The clothes I wear, I can wear long sleeves and still stay cool. Love them.
A vacation with water is always good. I am heading to see my daughter soon and I am looking forward to the pool at the hotel.
Have fun. Stay cool. 😎
Oh yeah, I live in Texas and it gets incredibly hot here. I just drink tons of water and dress appropriately. I also try to avoid being in the sun for long.
These are just great tips to stay cool during these hot days! I think I’ll use them next year, as summer in Poland will be soon finished. I definitely use water to cool down. 🙂
The Babo Botanicals products sound awesome! It would be nice to be able to block that super uncomfortable hot skin feeling that goes super deep.
Thanks for commenting. Yes Babo botanicals are awesome products for babies and families. Especially for people with sensitive skin. They are not made with any of the “bad stuff” either.
Summer is almost over but it is still my favorite season. We all have to be mindful of this summer heat!
Water has been my go-to this year since it has been so hot! AC a close second. I try not to get so sweaty to need quick-dry clothing! LOL
Definitely water is important! I always have some with me.
Well, in our case, we stay indoors most of the time and turn on the AC. It’s still much cheaper than going to the mall where we have to buy snacks, spend for gas, and also get tempted to buy something haha
This was a very relevant read for me – I stay in Mumbai, and have to face sweltering heat most times of the year. Keeping hydrated is the key !
😊 All true.
These are practical tips to beat the heat. In addition to this, I keep cold drinks and fresh fruit juices in case I need to cool down after soaking in the sun.
Great ideas. 😊
When it’s too hot outside or even at night, because I live in the tropics, I used to soak my feet in slightly cold water. And I also use wet towel to wet my arms. That really works for me.
Good tips. Stay cool.
To beat the heat, we need water, SPF sunblock and cool clothes, then we can enjoy wherever we like. Lovely post. Thanks for sharing.
I live in a tropical country. And we experience all year long. I agree with drinking a lot of water to stay hydrated. It also prevents heat stroke. 🙂
Yep!
These are some great tips to stay cool in summer. The Babo Botanicals products sound awesome! Drinking lot of water is a must. I follows that even non-sunny days.
Babo Botanicals are awesome. Especially for babies and people with sensitive skin.
I am right there with you on vacation but good clothing is just as important. Thanks for these tips
Welcome. 😊
Yes. It is so hot in Texas. Cool cloths are a lifesaver. And lots and lots of water.
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These are definitely some great tips! I will have to try them out!
This has been the hottest summer I can remember in a long time and alot of people have been getting sick here because they just dont know how to take care of themselves properly!
Yes! Lots of people are feeling the heat, and not in a good way.
Could’ve done with these tips when it was still hot in the UK! Luckily I’m going away so can try them abroad.
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These are some brilliant tips. My home is hot all year round and it can definitely be a struggle in the summer, especially living in London with the built up areas its scorching outside x
You are welcome. Stay cool.
I never thought of SPF for keeping the heat down on the skin. Thanks for the tip.
You are welcome.
Ugh! I’ve been TOO comfortable staying inside, this summer. Normally, I like to go outside and work on my garden or grill for summer nights, but this hasn’t been the year for it.
I agree. definitely been a year to remember for heat for sure.
I love swimming to beat the heat!
Me too!
Great tips. Thankfully we have got lot of rain and temps are cooling down too..
great! lottos rain but not cooling down at all here.
Girl, tell me about it! I’ve basically spent the entire season in the pool haha. Definitely very important to stay hydrated!
Yep! Hydration is number 1!
During summer days, we always go out to cool off or visit the nearest malls and parks. Works everytime.
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Keeping yourself hydrated is very important to stay cool during the scorching heat of summer
absolutely. Number 1.!
Sunblock is my summer friend and I love that I got the sf 50 because it surely helped. Water is next!
Thank you for commenting. Stay 😎
I think vacations are a good solution for people like me who dont live near a beach. I took a month long vacay to Mexico so I can be around a beach often!
Wow! That sounds awesome.