What Are Some Great Ways To Stay Cool When It’s HOT Out?!
So, what are the best ways to stay cool in the extreme heat, all Summer-long??
(1) Light is Right!
Light-colored bed linens made of lightweight cotton (Egyptian or otherwise) are breathable and excellent for promoting ventilation and airflow in the bedroom. We sleep best when the environment is set around 68 degrees. If you have an AC, you’re all set… otherwise get those fans, angled towards the bed and take in the breeze while you sleep!
*If you’re in need of an air conditioning unit but don’t have the money to spend on it, read on to find an inexpensive alternative.
(2) Know The Right Spots
Need to cool down, stat? To chill out super-fast, apply ice packs or cold compresses to pulse points at the wrists, neck, elbows, groin, ankles, and behind the knees. If you don’t have an ice pack on hand and you’re inside, rinse a wash cloth or hand towel in cold water and put into the freezer for a while, then apply. If you’re outside, find any type of fabric you can and dowse it with the coldest water you can get to and apply. This is a great way to cool down while doing yard work.
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(3) Use that sunscreen!
Check out some great tips for applying sunscreen, the right way:
1. Always apply SPF 30 or more.
(At the minimum, you should be applying broad spectrum SPF 15 for protection against UVA and UVB rays. But since most wearers don’t lather on enough product, many dermatologists recommend SPF 30)
2. Slather on a shot glass sized amount.
(That’s 1 oz. of lotion and is about what it takes to fully cover you)
3. Check the expiration date.
(Always check the bottle for an expiration date. If it doesn’t have one, you can assume it loses its effectiveness after 3 years)
4. Focus on one area at a time.
(This will ensure zero streaking and that you get to every spot on your body)
5. Reapply, reapply, reapply.
(Remember to reapply your payer of sunscreen every 2 hours. If you’re working up a serious sweat, try to reapply every 30-60 min)
(4) Eat Right!
-Avoid salt, alcohol, and caffeine. All of these dehydrate the body. Caffeine also constricts blood vessels, which hinders the body’s ability to cool itself, says Mathis. Instead, sip water or an energy drink, such as Gatorade, suggests Bauer. “In extreme heat, these drinks replace lost fluids, glucose, and potassium.”
-Eat more often (*but eat less)
Spicy foods, protein-laden meals, and creamy ingredients can raise your body temperature and send you into a metabolic overdrive, says Joy Bauer, a registered dietician in New York City. So it’s best to steer clear of heavy meals and go for fruits and vegetables, which are saturated with water and help keep your body hydrated and comfortable.
-Summer is not the time to whip up a piping hot casserole or roast chicken. Instead, chow down on cool, room-temperature dishes (salads are the best!) to avoid generating any more heat in the house. If hot food is in order, fire up the grill instead of turning on the oven. And swap big meals for smaller, lighter dinners that are easier to metabolize. The body produces more heat after you chow down on a huge steak than a platter of fruits, veggies, and legumes.
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(5) Use a cooling towel
These items are ideal for outdoor work and other high heat work environments where heat stress is a very real risk. All cooling products are specially designed to keep you cool and safe this summer, allowing you to put more focus your work!
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(6) DIY AC!
Whether you have no air conditioning, one that doesn’t work so well, or if yours is broken, you can turn a few common objects into a makeshift AC for those mega hot days!
All you need is a 5 gallon bucket, some pvc pipes, a fan, and some water-turned ice!
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(7) Don’t Forget About Those Fur-Babies!
If it’s too hot for you to be outside, then it’s absolutely too hot for your pooch.
All dogs have a low toleration when it comes to the heat. They can’t sweat to control their body temperature like we can (especially flat-nosed breeds like pugs and bulldogs) ad they do't have a voice to tell us their too hot. We have to be their heroes and decide what's best for them and make it happen.
*Here are some rules for consideration when it comes to your pet and the heat:
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(8) Find An Air Conditioned Building To Spend Time In!
Enjoy time in a restaurant, movie theatre, or somewhere else like a painting and wine studio where the AC is included and you can keep busy until the heat dies down.
Check out our calendar online and see all of the amazing classes we’re offering throughout the next few weeks! We’ve got a shark week painting, $30 family specials, and even a class that celebrates the birthday of our favorite wizard! Bring all of your friends and family in to enjoy this fun and unique experience in a creative environment!
We hope to see you soon for a class at our studio if you’re looking for something fun to do in or around the Naperville area in the hot weather! We’re a great spot to visit for everything from a fun and unique date night, an awesome girls’ night out experience, and we even offer private events! When you view our classes on our website, you’ll be viewing our schedule for our public classes, but you can also book a painting party with the guest list of your choice! Come in to celebrate a birthday, bridal shower, reunion, retirement, and more with friends and family, sharing their artistic sides, together. Make memories that will last a lifetime with a souvenir to treasure forever with one our classes.
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We also play host to tons of corporate events, too! Why not book your next work party or team building event with us? We offer several styles of paintings that incorporate team building strategies, encouraging the whole office to work together, creating a stunning world of art!
*Read more about corporate events, here:
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Finally, in addition to out studio parties, we offer mobile events, off-site! You choose the location and we’ll come to you with all of the supplies!
*Learn more about out mobile events, here:
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