{"id":4335,"date":"2022-05-13T18:49:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T18:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/?p=4335"},"modified":"2022-05-13T18:49:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T18:49:05","slug":"beat-the-heat-stay-cool-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/beat-the-heat-stay-cool-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"BEAT THE HEAT: Stay cool this Summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Don&#8217;t look any further. Here are some of my best tips on how to stay cool during a Wisconsin Heat Wave!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You know those days when it&#8217;s so hot and sticky outside that you feel like you&#8217;re melting? Well, this summer, there&#8217;s no need to suffer! Stay cool and have some fun with these tips for beating the heat. Whether you&#8217;re looking for ways to keep your home cool or some fun activities to do in the sun, we&#8217;ve got you covered. So put on your shades and sunscreen, and get ready to enjoy summer without feeling the heat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/stop-the-funk-while-camping\/\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">RELATED: stop the funk &#8211; stay smelling great!<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summertime is the best time of year, but it can also be the most dangerous. With the temperatures rising, it&#8217;s more important than ever to stay safe and cool. Follow these tips to beat the heat and enjoy summer to the fullest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. Stay Hydrated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehydration can lead to heatstroke, so make sure you drink plenty of fluids, especially water or sports drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips for drinking more when it&#8217;s hot!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Add<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liquid-iv.com\/\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Liquid IV<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liquid-iv.com\/\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <\/span><\/em><\/a>to your water, especially if you don&#8217;t like water all that much &#8211; this makes it taste delicious &amp; it has electrolytes! <\/li><li>Purchase a fun double-walled water bottle like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swell.com\/\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Swell <\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/188452\/hydro-flask-lightweight-standard-mouth-vacuum-water-bottle-21-fl-oz\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hydroflask<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/a>! <\/li><li>Freeze the water in your water bottle. I fill mine halfway and then add water when I am ready to go!<\/li><li>While I am home, I rotate mason jars and water bottles in the fridge, so all day, I drink cold water \ud83d\ude42<\/li><li>Eat water-rich foods like watermelon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are anything like me and take water everywhere, do yourself a favor and get a double-walled water bottle! No more drinking HOT water in the car. Your water will stay nice and cool while you go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. Avoid the hottest times of the day!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have activities or chores planned for the day, try to do them during the cooler parts of the day, in the early morning &amp; late afternoon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this isn&#8217;t a possibility, take a snack break (bonus if this includes a pool or sprinkler!), get a cool down towel, and drink more water than you think you need! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just take multiple breaks when you feel yourself overheating! Listen to your body!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Think about your clothing!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is important! Wear light-colored and loose clothing when possible! My go-to clothing is wide-leg pants with a cotton t-shirt. When I am active, I wear leggings and a cotton T-shirt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most places will tell you to wear moisture-wicking clothes, but I have never been a fan of how these feel on my skin when it&#8217;s hot. I always feel more comfortable and cooler when wearing 100% cotton shirts! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to be out in the sun, wear a hat to keep the sun out of your eyes, protect your head from burning &amp; keep the sweat from running into your eyes! (haha)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>4. Close your blinds and curtains!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop the blinds and pull the curtains to keep the sun from beaming. This will keep your home degrees cooler! Along with saving you some money on your electricity bill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We drop our blinds every night before going to bed, this helps so much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>5. 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