Summer Heat

August is generally the hottest month of the year here in Maryland. Here are some of my favorite strategies for keeping cool:

Smoothies. Yogurt and frozen fruit - yummy and cool! It is my favorite lunch on hot days. I tend to freeze fresh fruit like bananas and oranges - or blueberries - so that they are extra frosty. Non-fat yogurt helps keep it well under 300 calories too!

Water. Get wet - either taking a shower in the hottest part of the day or swimming or spray cleaning the deck/driveway/screens/etc. (not bothering to avoid the spray while you’re at it).

Early outdoors. Do yard work (or other outdoor activity) early in the day before it gets hot.

Basement chill. If you have a finished basement - now is the time to enjoy it! Move your afternoon activities there.

Bare feet. I always feel cooler without shoes and socks. Even shoes as unsubstantial as flip flops make me feel hotter.

Enjoy your August!