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5 Things You Should Never Ever Do in the Summer Heat

by Gwen Jul 5

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Wow.  The heat right now is BLAZING like the devil’s large and in charge and throwing a flamin’ party!

{And I’m in Virginia… so sorry for you guys down farther south.}

So, I’m desperately looking for ways to keep cool and I have some gosh-dern awesome tips for you today.  Like, grab a pen and paper kinda tips, yo.

Or I guess you could just print this list because we live in THAT kind of age.

Here goes… {and the links below may contain affiliate links, just fyi}

#1  Don’t go out in a Parka.

That is… wear light-weight, loose-fitting clothing. Or your bikini.  I’m sure if you go in Kroger in your swim suit they won’t mind at all.

At least not the bag-boys.  You know how they love mom’s in bikinis.

You won’t see me in a bikini, but this Bathing Beauty One-piece Swimsuit at ModCloth is super cute, isn’t it?

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But seriously, discard the white polyester jumpsuits and grab some cotton.

 

#2 Don’t drink hot coffee and eat scalding vegetable soup.

Really.  Morgan carries coffee with him in the blazing heat.  I can’t wrap my {very open} mind around it.

Instead, mix up some Peppermint Water. Or some Homemade Sparkling Raspberry Water.  Or maybe some Sparkling Strawberry Limeade.

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SO much better than burning your tongue in 95 degree weather.

 

#3 Don’t sweat.

Impossible, you say? How do you do that in 95 degrees, you ask?

Simple.

Keep a spray bottle like this one filled with water and carry it with you when you go out.  You pump it up, turn it on and it sprays in a continuous stream.  Brendan thought that was better than a dump truck of free Airheads!

Then while everyone else is pouring buckets of salty water on their clothes and chairs and significant others, you’ll be silently cackling like a drunk hyena in your head.

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Poor suckers.

Or you could be super nice and hook up a Misting Fan for your entire crew.

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This one from Arctic Cove sits right on top of a Home Depot bucket!

You fill the bucket with water and put the hose down in it for a continual stream of water that sprays right in front of that little fan. It even has a hookup for your garden hose. Talk about non-stop heat relief!

It give new meaning to “Cool Breeze”.  Brendan gives it a thumbs up!

And you’ll be the most popular porch in the neighborhood.  Go you.

 

#4 Don’t get hot-headed.

Want to keep from blowing your top?  Here’s a sneaky way.

Wet your hat or cap with cold water, stick in the freezer for a couple of hours.  Then pop it on and you’ll stay cool headed.

Literally.

 

#5 Don’t go outdoors.

Common sense, right?  But seriously, if it’s hot as blue, orange and pink blazes outside, find somewhere to cool off.

If your power goes out, make like a monkey on fire to your nearest {and powered up} Mall.

Or movie theater.

Or water park.  Ok. That’s outside, technically, but if you get in the water, it’ll be heaven, right?

How’d you like those 5 things you should never ever do in the summer heat?

Personally?  I love to stay indoors. At all costs.

AC is the most brilliant invention since the The great Earl of Sandwich ordered his valet to bring him some meat tucked between two slices of bread.

Wonder if it was gluten free. Probably not.

Stay cool, my bold ones… and drink some sparkling limeade while you’re at it.  It’s totally refreshing.

 

*The Misting Bottle and Fan were graciously donated to The Bold Abode and are getting much use.  Thanks Arctic Cove!

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What the BOLD ones say:

  1. Phoebe says

    Jun 29 at 8:46 am

    Actually, you might not be correct with #2: https://www.dw.com/en/does-drinking-hot-drinks-on-a-scorching-summers-day-really-cool-you-down/a-16974502.

    :-)))

    • Gwen says

      Jun 29 at 1:55 pm

      That’s very interesting, Phoebe! Thanks for sharing that. 🙂

  2. Sarah Kressaty says

    Jul 10 at 11:25 pm

    i live in VA too and know what you mean. The heat the past couple of days has been brutal. You don’t want to see my front flower bed!! S

    • Gwen says

      Aug 13 at 8:15 pm

      Ha! All of my plants are now dead. But it feels great outside now! I’ll have to make a trip to the nursery and get some more plants!

      Gwen

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