| During the hot summer months, I like to keep cool | | | | 5. Cool down with a cold frozen treat like popsicles, |
| by following these 8 helpful tips. Several of these tips | | | | ice cream, frozen yogurts and rootbeer floats. A |
| can be implemented today and can be used by your | | | | special treat we like to have during the hot summer |
| entire family. | | | | months is frozen green grapes. |
| 1. Dress in lighter layers of clothing, light weight | | | | 6. Do your outdoor yard work during the coolest part |
| cottons and linens are good choices. Wear short | | | | of the day, usually early in the morning or very late in |
| sleeve shirts, tanks and shorts. People often | | | | the evening. Dress in light layers of clothing and take |
| comment that they stay cooler by wearing pale | | | | frequent breaks while working outdoors. |
| colored clothing. | | | | 7. Weatherize your home before summer gets here. |
| 2. Drink hydrating cold beverages through out the | | | | Make sure you have good windows, screens and an |
| day, such as: water, lemonade, iced teas and cold | | | | energy saving air conditioner. If it has been awhile |
| fruit juices. | | | | since you have had your air conditioner serviced, time |
| 3. Use ceiling fans or oscillating fans in your home to | | | | to get it checked out. |
| circulate the air. | | | | 8. If you are going to be outdoors for any length of |
| 4. Avoid using your oven during the hottest times of | | | | time, carry around a small water mist bottle. As you |
| the day. Try to do your baking very early in the | | | | feel hot, you can give yourself a light misting to help |
| morning. Instead of serving your family oven baked | | | | cool yourself off. |
| meals, try stove-top recipes or use your outdoor | | | | My family follows these helpful tips during the |
| barbecue grill. | | | | summer months to help stay cool. |