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Tips for staying cool (pls help)

JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
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It's that time of year again. What are your top tips for not cooking in the heat?

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Champion Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    ICE CREAM!! Also there are these ice pole things my mum bought recently omg they're great and so refreshing, u can get sugar free ones too I had like three of them in a row yesterday xD
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 4,869 The Mix Elder
    Ice cream is a must in this weather. Thank god I got a local ice cream bar in my area so I can get ice cream when I'm out. Also, plenty of water can help too and also a big fan xd. I know I'll be getting my fan out real soon .
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  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Champion Posts: 5,202 Part of The Furniture
    I’ve actually found keeping blinds and curtains and outdoor doors closed and the indoor doors open helps to keep things cool by stopping the sun heating up the room and allowing the cooler air in the house to circulate.

    I also have a USB fan that I run during the night 😂
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 287 The Mix Regular
    Sleeping with an ice pack wrapped in a towel helps a lot, again agree with keeping windows shut during the day and open them at night. Ice poles during the day, drink loads of water and stay in the shade.
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 1,700 Extreme Poster
    gotta agree with keeping doors closed where possible so that the warm air from outside doesn't start to further heat up the house. also who can say no to an ice cream or lolly in this weather :3
  • JJLemon18JJLemon18 Community Champion Posts: 2,082 Boards Champion
    Ugh this heat has been such a pain these last two days. I totally agree that ice cream is great... actually ice cream is always great! I'm so jealous of your local ice cream bar @Amy22!
    Now I have to convince my family to keep all the windows closed, today they opened every window possible...
    Thanks for the tips y'all!
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  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    I'm barely surviving up here in Scotland lmao
  • Former MemberFormer Member muda muda Posts: 122 The Mix Convert
    I am dying. I hate the heat. I am sensitive to the sun. Ughhhhhh, I hate this time of year. Though, thanks for the tips, I'm definitely going to open the windows at night.
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 4,869 The Mix Elder
    edited June 2023
    JJLemon18 wrote: »
    Ugh this heat has been such a pain these last two days. I totally agree that ice cream is great... actually ice cream is always great! I'm so jealous of your local ice cream bar @Amy22!
    Now I have to convince my family to keep all the windows closed, today they opened every window possible...
    Thanks for the tips y'all!

    Its the best thing in my area I think lol
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  • AzzimanAzziman Moderator, Community Champion Posts: 2,103 Boards Champion
    Make sure to drink plenty of water! Dehydration happens a lot during these months, and drinking up keeps your body and health in a good place.

    When you're going outside, try to avoid the middle of the day when the temperatures are higher and the sunlight is stronger. And stick to the shade - whether that's outdoors (under a tree) or even indoors (away from windows and direct sunlight).
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  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 4,869 The Mix Elder
    Also I just recently saw something on Instagram about staying cool in the hot weather and it also concerns those taking any type of medication. If you are a medication user like myself make sure to stay hydrated and drink plenty of liquid as the weather can make you overheat and feel warm.
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Champion Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    edited June 2023
    @JJLemon18 same my family refuse to keep the windows closed lol
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Champion Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    aah also i had the nicest cold shower today i just wanted to stay in the nice cool water forever
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 4,869 The Mix Elder
    I need to make a very huge bucket that I can send up into space and then cool the Earth down.
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 1,084 Wise Owl
    Amy22 wrote: »
    Also I just recently saw something on Instagram about staying cool in the hot weather and it also concerns those taking any type of medication. If you are a medication user like myself make sure to stay hydrated and drink plenty of liquid as the weather can make you overheat and feel warm.

    I recently found out about how certain medications can make you more suspectable to the heat. I didn't know that. Explains a lot though. I really struggle with the heat.

    Not really got any tips to share @JustV but hope you are surviving the heat.
  • JJLemon18JJLemon18 Community Champion Posts: 2,082 Boards Champion
    Oh, I've got something cool I figured lately. If you put some fruit in the fridge (preferably juicy), and then eat them when your feeling hot, they hit sooo different! Like two days ago I almost ate a whole box (big box) of strawberries because they were so good and refreshing! I don't think I've ever enjoyed strawberries this much haha
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  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 4,869 The Mix Elder
    JJLemon18 wrote: »
    Oh, I've got something cool I figured lately. If you put some fruit in the fridge (preferably juicy), and then eat them when your feeling hot, they hit sooo different! Like two days ago I almost ate a whole box (big box) of strawberries because they were so good and refreshing! I don't think I've ever enjoyed strawberries this much haha

    I have also heard of that too and apparently if you put sugar with grapes and mix them around and freeze them. They are like eating a healthy version of sour candy apparently. I haven't tried it yet but I really want to :tongue:
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • JJLemon18JJLemon18 Community Champion Posts: 2,082 Boards Champion
    Amy22 wrote: »
    JJLemon18 wrote: »
    Oh, I've got something cool I figured lately. If you put some fruit in the fridge (preferably juicy), and then eat them when your feeling hot, they hit sooo different! Like two days ago I almost ate a whole box (big box) of strawberries because they were so good and refreshing! I don't think I've ever enjoyed strawberries this much haha

    I have also heard of that too and apparently if you put sugar with grapes and mix them around and freeze them. They are like eating a healthy version of sour candy apparently. I haven't tried it yet but I really want to :tongue:

    @Amy22 Oooh, I think I've heard of that too before. I'm so curious to try it now. Thanks!
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