In upstate New York it’s been HOT! So how do we handle it? Here are the Top 5 ways we beat the summer heat this week . . .
ONE: Stick with air-conditioned places—or just bring the air-conditioning with you. My mom stays in the temperature-controlled car while her great-grandsons hang out to talk baseball with her. Any other Yankees fans out there?
TWO: Keep it in perspective. If the dog can smile through the heat, so can we! Here dog expert Dixie shows my niece and nephew how to keep their cool.
THREE: Make yourself a summer treat. Don’t those tomatoes look great? And I really think someone should write an ode to the BLT.
FOUR: Slow life down a little. I took a leisurely walk through town and visited one of my favorite childhood haunts: the Kinderhook Library. They were even having a book sale. I wonder if they still have my old library card . . .
FIVE: When the heat makes you crazy, just go with it. My nephew shows it’s getting to him a bit with this silly photo shoot . . .
Hope that made you smile. Wishing you a happy week, friends!
I’m linking up with Friendship Friday, Friday Favorite Things, and Weekend Whatever.
I love #2 and #5 did make me giggle. We drink lots of water while we are outside in the heat, find AC places to visit so we aren’t stuck in the house, and take advantage of cooler evenings {and shade}.
I appreciate the focus of your blog, Deanna. What inspiring posts! Thanks for stopping in to visit today. Blessings!
I read recently when a dog pants it doesn’t lower his body temp at all…poor dogs…poor us in this heat. Our AC was down for the last month and boy did we miss it! We are good now and I agree….what a great time to delve into a library book. I’m reading a great read right now. Those old library cards made a person feel secure and special didn’t they. They were satisfying somehow. I love to pick up old books at sales that have the old card pocket in the back complete with library card. And don’t you love driving past Barnes & Noble booksellers and seeing a very full parking lot? I do….=)
What are you reading, Maggie Ann? I’ve been reading some good books lately, also. And I have a box coming from Amazon any day now. Can’t wait! . . . Thanks for the visit. Blessings!
I like your idea of BLTs! Brilliant!
I love summer food, Juju! You, too?
Great ideas Renee – I especially love the Dixie photo! Thanks for joining us at Friendship Friday at Create With Joy – stay cool!
Thanks for hosting us every week. Blessings!
Love the picture of the dog with your niece and nephew. My 7 and 4 year old have been running under the sprinkler a lot this summer.
Oh, yes, the sprinkler was one of my favorite ways to keep cool as a kid. Fun times . . . Thanks for stopping by. Blessings, Julia!
Oh, it’s summer all year long here in the Philippines haha.. =p ok not really but that’s how it feels!! super hot!
I don’t know if I’d like that, Viviene! The seasons can be fun . . . Well, I get sick of winter pretty quickly, but I do love fall.