12 Cool Summer Tips:
1) Wear lightweight cotton or cotton polyester blend clothing. Although they make lightweight polyester fabrics in bright summer colors, don't be fooled. Polyester is made from plastic, and plastic will not keep you cool. The Family Manager's Guide To Summer Survival: Make the Most of Summer Vacation with Fun Family Activities, Games, and More!
2) Wear shorts or Capri's. Even having some of your leg exposed will cool you down a great deal. Summer Fun!: 60 Activities for a Kid-Perfect Summer (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
3) Expose your toes. Yes, wearing sandals or flip flops will help you stay cool. The Big Summer Activity Book
4) When going to the park or an amusement park, take along a spray bottle of water. Spaying a mist of water will cool you down. When there is a slight breeze blowing the wind acts as an air conditioner on your wet skin.
5) Plan outdoor meals. Cooking outdoors is not only a fun summer time activity, but it helps your home to remain cool. The Summer House Cookbook: Easy Recipes for When You Have Better Things to Do with Your Time
6) Eat cool meals. Salads and sandwiches are great for summer time, when you don’t wish for a hot meal.
7) Plan cool summer drinks. Fruit smoothies, milkshakes, and strawberry lemonade will cool and refresh on a hot summer day.
8) Plan your activities around water. When kids are hot and tired from playing hard, the water of a lake, river or swimming pool will be very inviting. Watch for danger signs of rapidly flowing water. The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life
9) Allow for children to run through the sprinklers to cool off when playing at home.
10) Provide a reusable water bottle for each of your children, to keep them hydrated.
11) Take time out for trips to the library. Or find good books on Amazon Have children spend time each day reading and resting from vigorous outdoor play.
12) Watch videos during the heat of the day. Amazon's DVD offers great discounts on tens of thousands of top DVDs.
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