With the summer warming up we are all looking for ways to cool down. Of course you have the essence: sweet new swimsuit, check. Windy halter, check. Flowy summer dress with slip, check. But when real dog days strike - you know, the kind that forces you to crawl command back to your overly air-conditioned office - it's time to banish every trick in the book. Here are 16 ah-maze summer hacks to help you survive the next heat wave.
1. Find some shade: or make a few. When the bright sun is preventing you from enjoying the outdoors, make a simple fabric cover by tensioning the cable through the grommets. (via In Decora)
2. Watermelon popsicles: these healthy layered ice dives made with watermelon, kiwi and coconut water are exactly what you need to cool down. With every bite there is a sweet surprise: the "seeds" are chocolate chips. (via Cooking Classy)
3. Messy Summer Updo: take that hair out of your neck and you'll feel ten times cooler. The best thing about getting a summer is the messier it is, the better it looks. (Feminine Club)
4. DIY Calming Cold Towels: make it a chic resort and do some frosty towels yourself. Freeze a few towels with eucalyptus oil to hold by the hand and then run the cloth over your forehead, face and along the back of your neck. Take a deep breath and let the scent of eucalyptus oil refresh your senses. (via Shape)
5. Aloe Vera and Lavender Skin-Soothing DIY: Although you wear sunscreen, sun exposure can still irritate your skin. These ice balms are made from aloe vera, essential lavender oil and glycerin, so they soothe your skin while they cool you down. (via Soap Queen)
6. Homemade Ice Packs: for making this super simple ice pack yourself, it only costs two things you already have in your kitchen - a sponge and a freezer. Bonus: it is the only ice pack that does not leak. (via Live Simply)
7. DIY Fruity Ice Cubes: where is the fun in ordinary old cubes and water? These beautiful cubes are refreshing to the eye and in the glass. Go savory, sweet or a little of both. (Feminine Club)
8. Intex Swim Center Family Lounge inflatable swimming pool ($ 129): Have you ever looked at a children's pool and wished they came in large sizes? Good news - they do that! It is no surprise that Amazon has them and that they are exactly * customized for a terrace. This comes with four built-in seats, so you can invite some friends. Can you say pool par-tay?
9. DIY Fountain Wading Pool: This brilliant fountain is made of three inflatable kiddie pools and a battery powered floating sprayer. Place it on the terrace or even in the driveway. As soon as you get home from work, you can immediately wade in and wet your feet. (via eHow)
10. Urban Outfitters Instant Water Balloon Filler Pack ($ 16): Think back to those summer days when it wasn't summer before you had your first water balloon fight. This gizmo fills hundreds of water balloons in less than a minute.
11. Cool that fur. Baby: When it gets warm and we feel the heat, our pets do that too. Take a guideline from this little boy, and give yours a pile of ice on your stomach. Maybe they let you participate. (Via Milner Feeds)
12. DIY Sprinkler Car Wash: this "car wash" tricycle is made from sprinkler fittings. The brightly colored sponges, pool noodles and rubber bands make it exciting and chilly. (via apartment therapy)
13. Slip and Slide DIY: When it gets hot, it can get hot. If you want to make this giant slide, make sure you like the neighborhood. Grab the largest tarp you can find, roll it over the biggest hill on the block and then add soap and water. Gravity does the rest. (via The Chive)
14. DIY Personal Water Blob: These giant water spots are made using plastic sheets, an iron and some duct tape. Make sure you make a complete set, because when those temps start to rise, everyone deserves theirs. (via Hello, Wonderful)
15. DIY Capri Sun: In the past, summer wasn't a summer without a Capri Sun sipper to cool you down and quench your thirst. Fast forward to today and grow older by putting some * adult * drinks in those classic bags. Exactly what you need when you sit back in your adult kiddie pool. Don't forget to hydrate with a lot of H2O. (Feminine Club)
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1. Find some shade: or make a few. When the bright sun is preventing you from enjoying the outdoors, make a simple fabric cover by tensioning the cable through the grommets. (via In Decora)
2. Watermelon popsicles: these healthy layered ice dives made with watermelon, kiwi and coconut water are exactly what you need to cool down. With every bite there is a sweet surprise: the "seeds" are chocolate chips. (via Cooking Classy)
3. Messy Summer Updo: take that hair out of your neck and you'll feel ten times cooler. The best thing about getting a summer is the messier it is, the better it looks. (Feminine Club)
4. DIY Calming Cold Towels: make it a chic resort and do some frosty towels yourself. Freeze a few towels with eucalyptus oil to hold by the hand and then run the cloth over your forehead, face and along the back of your neck. Take a deep breath and let the scent of eucalyptus oil refresh your senses. (via Shape)
5. Aloe Vera and Lavender Skin-Soothing DIY: Although you wear sunscreen, sun exposure can still irritate your skin. These ice balms are made from aloe vera, essential lavender oil and glycerin, so they soothe your skin while they cool you down. (via Soap Queen)
6. Homemade Ice Packs: for making this super simple ice pack yourself, it only costs two things you already have in your kitchen - a sponge and a freezer. Bonus: it is the only ice pack that does not leak. (via Live Simply)
7. DIY Fruity Ice Cubes: where is the fun in ordinary old cubes and water? These beautiful cubes are refreshing to the eye and in the glass. Go savory, sweet or a little of both. (Feminine Club)
8. Intex Swim Center Family Lounge inflatable swimming pool ($ 129): Have you ever looked at a children's pool and wished they came in large sizes? Good news - they do that! It is no surprise that Amazon has them and that they are exactly * customized for a terrace. This comes with four built-in seats, so you can invite some friends. Can you say pool par-tay?
9. DIY Fountain Wading Pool: This brilliant fountain is made of three inflatable kiddie pools and a battery powered floating sprayer. Place it on the terrace or even in the driveway. As soon as you get home from work, you can immediately wade in and wet your feet. (via eHow)
10. Urban Outfitters Instant Water Balloon Filler Pack ($ 16): Think back to those summer days when it wasn't summer before you had your first water balloon fight. This gizmo fills hundreds of water balloons in less than a minute.
11. Cool that fur. Baby: When it gets warm and we feel the heat, our pets do that too. Take a guideline from this little boy, and give yours a pile of ice on your stomach. Maybe they let you participate. (Via Milner Feeds)
12. DIY Sprinkler Car Wash: this "car wash" tricycle is made from sprinkler fittings. The brightly colored sponges, pool noodles and rubber bands make it exciting and chilly. (via apartment therapy)
13. Slip and Slide DIY: When it gets hot, it can get hot. If you want to make this giant slide, make sure you like the neighborhood. Grab the largest tarp you can find, roll it over the biggest hill on the block and then add soap and water. Gravity does the rest. (via The Chive)
14. DIY Personal Water Blob: These giant water spots are made using plastic sheets, an iron and some duct tape. Make sure you make a complete set, because when those temps start to rise, everyone deserves theirs. (via Hello, Wonderful)
15. DIY Capri Sun: In the past, summer wasn't a summer without a Capri Sun sipper to cool you down and quench your thirst. Fast forward to today and grow older by putting some * adult * drinks in those classic bags. Exactly what you need when you sit back in your adult kiddie pool. Don't forget to hydrate with a lot of H2O. (Feminine Club)
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