Hello everybody, I'm back with some tips for beating the heat. I know it hasn't exactly been the warmest summer with all the rain, but it is supposed to warm up in the next couple of days. It can be tricky to stay cool without spending a fortune running your air conditioning all day long. That's where I come in. I have found many different ways to help you keep cool while saving you money, so you're ready when the rain decides to stop.
1. Keep
it closed: Pulling your curtains closed will keep the cool air in better by
preventing the sun from entering the room.
2. Ice
air conditioner: Grab a bowl of ice and place it in front of the fan for a cool
breeze. This will be better than blowing the hot air around.
3. Skip
the dryer: Any appliances that give off heat will make your home warmer.
Instead, try air drying your clothes.
4. Know
your fabric: Wear the dry wick clothes. This is a type of fabric that captures moisture, and moves it away from your skin. This will keep you cooler and drier.
Otherwise, wear lose fitting clothes to help catch a breeze.
5. Let
your feet out: Putting on socks and shoes trap the heat in. Let your toes
breathe by wearing sandals or flip flops.
6. Drink
water: This is important. The body loses a lot of water on warm days. Keep
cooled down by drinking more water than normal. And try to stay away from caffeine as it will make you feel even more run-down on warm days.
7. Give
your stove a break: Warming up the oven or stove will add heat. Try grilling
outside or making a cold meal.
8. Turn
on the water: Take a cold shower to cool yourself down, or turn the water on
outside and run through the sprinkler.
9. Aloe
Vera: This has natural cooling and soothing properties that will allow you to
stay cool with the warm sun. Applying this will keep your skin cooler.
10. Spices:
These will add extra flavor to your food, but adding spicy ingredients will make you hotter. Try to
use a more mild spice when it’s warmer outside.
11. Heat
rises: Try to stay in the coolest (lowest) part of your home. This will make it
anywhere from 5-15 degrees cooler.
12. Eat
the treats: Eating cold food like ice cream can be delicious and keep your
temperature down.
13. Stay
in the shade: If you want to be outside, take a break from the sun and relax in
the shade.
14. Night
Breeze: It is generally cooler at night than during the day. Cool off the house
by opening your windows and letting the cool air circulate. Plus, it will help you
sleep better.
15. Use a
wet cloth: Place a cool, damp cloth on your forehead or around your neck. This will lower your body
temperature and keep you cooler during the day.
"Thoughtful financial planning can easily take a backseat to daily life"--Suze Orman: American author, financial advisor, motivational speaker
