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Staying cool during a heat wave can feel like an uphill battle. When the temperature soars and it feels like you are melting, it is important to know some effective ways to beat the heat. Here are some tips to help you stay cool when the weather is anything but.
Category: Summer
Cool Summer Drinks
Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than lingering over any liquid served to you over ice. When organizing backyard gatherings, though, how often are drinks the last item to spark your creativity? Rather than the standard iced tea and lemonade, let us put on our thinking caps and explore cool summer drinks.
The Dog Days of Summer
Has it been hot enough for you? Ask friends about the meaning of the “dog days of summer”, and they will probably respond with something along the lines of “It is when it is too hot and humid in July and August for dogs to be comfortable outside.” Well, you know what? They are wrong.
Happy summer reading!
One of the best summer activities is reading, whether at the beach, on your deck, or in your air-conditioned bedroom.
How to choose what to read? Of course, you can check the bestseller lists, but for lesser-known gems, seek out your local, independent book seller for recommendations and support a local business. https://www.indiebound.org
The Ultimate BBQ Planning Lists
Ah, summer … when “the livin’ is easy …”, who does not love cooking outdoors? Will you be hosting a barbeque for a crowd this season? There are still many weekends of beautiful weather remaining to host one. If you are planning a gathering, here are some useful sites:
Organize Your Children’s School Records
This may be an ideal time to organize your children’s school records before they head back to school, whether it be in person or virtual for the upcoming academic year.
How to Avoid Sunburn and Dehydration
August is one of the hottest months of the year in any area of the country, including New England. Here are some ways to stay safe and cool as well as ways to avoid sunburn and dehydration while soaking up the rays at the beach.
Respecting Your Teen’s Summer Vacation While Ensuring They Stay Active
Ah the teenage years! As your teen gets older, some will find a part time job. Others will go to summer camp or an extended school year (summer school) program. Some will do neither. Here’s how to navigate respecting your teen’s summer vacation while ensuring they stay active.
Common Sense Independence Day – and Every Day – Safety Tips
July 4th is THE day for fireworks, outdoor barbeques, beach parties, and, after the fireworks, bonfires. All of that exposure to heat, sun, and sparks can result in some serious burns if you’re not careful. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission Fireworks Information Center reports that approximately 200 people are treated at emergency rooms around July 4th. Avoid the burn by following a few common sense Independence Day – and every day – safety tips.
Stocking Up on the Necessities for Summer
Summer is here. The sun is out well past 5:00 p.m., the local pool is already open on weekends, and the temperatures are starting to climb. Stocking up on the necessities for summer now will save you time when you are wanting to enjoy the lazy days to come. Here are a few items that you may want to have on hand.
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