10 Ways To Beat The Heat

Summer has officially arrived. Well, it officially arrived a couple of weeks ago but now the temperatures are behaving! Out with the rain (and hail and tornadoes and funnel clouds!) and in with the hot hot hot sun.

Enjoying the sunshine is something many of us look forward to but it’s important to remember to hydrate, use sunscreen, and limit the time spent outside when the sun’s rays are at their strongest (11:00 am – 3:00 pm).

With that in mind. Have a read of our top ten tips for enjoying the weather:

  1. Dress for the heat! Wear light and breathable fabrics (we like 100% cotton).

2. Dip your feet in a freshly filled kiddie pool. That blast of cold water is sure to cool you down.

3. Hang out in the shade. Find a shady spot in your garden or maybe on the balcony or porch. Get comfy on a blanket or chair and enjoy.

4. We already mentioned hydration but it’s super important! Drink lots of water. It’s recommended to have about two litres of water a day but you can easily have more in the heat. Enjoy with ice and maybe a slice of lemon or cucumber for a twist.

5. Remember to keep applying your sunscreen, especially if you’ve been enjoying that kiddie pool we mentioned in number 2! It’s usually recommended you re-apply at LEAST every 2 hours.

6. Wear a hat with a visor or brim. It will protect your head and face and there are absolutely some cooler-looking ones 😉

7. Shades! This is the time to wear your sunglasses (not just for use at night…geddit?!)

8. Eat fresh fruit for snacks! Think of cherries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and cantaloupe from the fridge or refreshing gazpacho. We love this watermelon version. (An added bonus, fruit has high water content which helps keep you hydrated)

9. Place a wet cloth on your forehead and inside of your wrists. You will feel instantly refreshed (until the cloth warms up and then it’s time to repeat the process!)

10. Take a break from outside and enjoy a cool basement or air conditioning! The local mall is also a good place to hang out to escape the heat (lots of air conditioning).