During the month of June, Scott Common Sense is all about making the most of the time you spend with family and friends. Scott Common Sense is definitely a great go-to destination for tips and advice. We’ve teamed up with Scott Common Sense to giveaway one $50 Visa Gift Card to put towards those backyard barbeques, along with coupons for Scott Long Lasting products. Just leave your favorite summer tip in the comments section below for your chance to win!
This giveaway will run until June 30th 2009 7PM CST!
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Drink filtered water. It is better for you and keeps you better dehydrated
Get plants that don’t need much water. Saves on the water bill.
Rather than relying on air conditioning in the summer we just spend our time out by the pool. It requires an investment in sunscreen but one that pays off in the end.
Living in the valley of the sun my biggest summer tip is hydrate! Lots of water or virgin margaritas depending on the situation really does make every summer day better.
Have a set, easy menu for parties and barbecues.
drink lots of water & never leave the house without container, bottle or something with water . If your car breaks down you need to have water handy until help comes .
Wear Sunscreen.
Try to limit outdoor activties between 10 am & 3 pm.
Carry a first aid kit with you when you go camping or on any outdoor activities.
Kids always seem to be starved (and dehydrated) after swimming. Keep yogurt, OJ, and frozen fruit around, and quickly blend for cool, healthy and refreshing smoothies they can drink while you prep lunch or dinner.
We wrap our farm fresh lettuce in paper towels and then put it in a zipper bag but don’t seal it. It keeps the lettuce fresh really nice!
Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated and not too much sun!
Go to the movie theater. A lot of times during the day they show free kids movies for the little ones. You are indoors and in the a.c. plus it’s free!
Get out and enjoy the sunshine everyday to increase your vitamin D level
Make sure to apply sunscreen 30-45 minutes before going in the sun. That gives it time to soak in and work properly
Don’t forget to use sunscreen.
Do as much as possible in the evening. Not only is it cooler in the evening, but you will have the bulk of things done ahead and it will free you up to enjoy the day more.
Check out the local section of the newspaper in your area. There are usually lists of current events like free movies, etc. and/or coupons for dining and such. You can still have fun while saving as much as possible! Thank you for the contest!
Local libraries and movie theatres have children’s movie times for free during the summer.
drink plenty of water and enjoy the weather while it lasts!
Keep yourself and your children well-hydrated. Stay out of the sun during late morning through early afternoon. Use lots of sunscreen and reapply often.
Summer tip?
Easy. Check for free fun summer events at different museums, zoos, even Bass Pro Shop!
Open the windows at night to let cool air into the house and then keep them shut during the day
Get plants that don’t need much water. Saves on the water bill.
Check out the price of yearly passes to local water parks. It might be worth it to purchase that vs. paying for a daily pass four or five times in the summer.
We sometimes catch a matinee at the theater for under $5 or free screenings of classic movies during the weekdays.
For a real cool feeling – salads, salads, salads, then a dip in the pool. Thanks.
I like to make as many “cold” meals as I can, deviled eggs, tuna salad, pasta salad, during the hot summer months.
Take advantage of free air conditioning at the library and the mall. There are often free activities for kids at both places during the summer.
Our local AAA baseball games are a fun way to spend an evening. Tickets are inexpensive and if you eat well before going concessions won’t kill the budget.
Get a cheap, fun sprinkler for your yard. The kids can cool down while you water the lawn.
WE GO camping, fishing and swimming at a near by lake, saves lots of money and we all have a great time
always have snacks and juice readily available for the family. at home and for outings
Give camping a try! Some of our family’s best times have been on simple camping trips.
For cheap summer fun- water balloons, water guns, sprinklers are all hours and hours of cool entertainment.
My kids and I like to walk on a neighborhood trail. It gets us out in the nice weather, gives us exercise, and best of all, it’s free! We have had the bonus of seeing a lot of wildlife we don’t usually see.
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My favorite summer tip is to spend time outdoors with the family and make sure to wear sunscreen and wash hands when coming inside
do not let any water collect in outdoor containers its a breeding ground for mosquitos
We got to the local farmer’s markets for fresh fruit and veggies. This saves us money and we always have a good time checking out all the items.
Day trips are a fun thing to do in the summer. With no worries about homework or school tomorrow the family can venture a little further. There are several books with suggestions about day trips in your area. I also found my insurance magazine had good suggestions.
Inflatable pool and a sprinkler in the backyard! Thanks for the chance.
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We like to go swimming as a family in the Summer
Always make sure to carry a hat, sunblock and bottle of water because the weather warms up very quickly.
EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY ,THANK YOU
Always keep a few ice packs handy.
My favorite summer tip is to wear sunblock at the lake or pool.
Take advantage of free summer events, we have tons here in NYC!
jackiesweeps at aol dot com
Tired of your favorite summer drinks getting watery and warm? Make a pitcher of Kool-Aid, pour into ice cube tray, freeze, and put ice cubes into your summer drinks! Enjoy! Thank you for the contest!
The inflatable pool in the backyard! Nothing beats it…it’s cheap, it’s fun, and it keeps you cool on hot summer days!
The Scott Common Sense site has some terrific tips! Here’s my favorite, and one that I’ll be sure to use for many cookouts this summer (and in general!): Place 4 tea bags in a pot of water before you cook any vegetable and it will increase the amount of antioxidants in your meals. It also gives more color to vegetables. Thanks for the giveaway!
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We grill out for dinner every night. It’s so nice to have a great meal without heating the house up. Thanks for the giveaway!
We go around our area and look up historical markers. Pack a lunch and have a picnic along the way.
Our favorite thing to do in the summer is taking a day for a picnic, fishing and swimming. That way we are all satisfied, the boys get to fish and me and our little girl get to pick flowers and watch squirrels and any other animals we can find. Plus it saves money instead of going to a movie and going out to eat!!
sounds fantastic
Even when you’re busy on the weekends, set aside a couple of hours to do something fun with family. Thank you for the great giveaway!
Always wear sunscreen!
Saturate a cotton ball with real Peppermint oil. Pour a box of cornstarch into a large plastic container that has a lid. Drop in the peppermint saturated cotton ball and put the lid securely on the container. Shake up the container several times a day for at least a day. When you open the container you will have peppermint scented powder that actually has a cooling effect on your skin when you apply it and in the summer heat that can feel good.
Make sure you wear sunscreen even on the cloudy days and don’t forget sunglasses and something to cover your head.
make your own fast food dinner. buy brown bags and disposable cups. design the bags with your personal logo.
We have porch picnics and swim in our small pool instead of traveling and spending money on gas and food. jelly15301@gmail.com
Keep an ice pack or ten handy. Trust me on this.
freeze lemonad for great ice cubes
we freeze bottled water and use it as “ice” in the cooler for quick trips to the park, lake or store. We don’t have to deal with melted ice and have water on hand.
Make sure there is Family Time it is so important like bike riding,a dvd, running in the sprinklers watever sounds like fun is the thing to do and share as a family.
My fav. summer traveling tip is to freeze the 1 liter plastic bottles with water. They slowly melt, and you don’t have to buy bottles of water
My biggest tip is not to stress when it comes to pulling off a summertime barbecue. Relaxe, enjoy, and it will all work out in the end.
Our biggest tip is to have lots of family fun! On busy days filled with work, laundry & etc, it’s easy to forget to spend quality family time together.
If you are going to travel to somewhere hot go in July or other off season times during the summer it seems to be cheaper.
Remember the magic of summer and have fun and stay cool.
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Nothing beats home-made ice cream topped with fresh fruit for summer family together time! Yum!
Sun screen! It never matters how long I’m out, my skin is only ever white, pink or red. lol With a new baby girl, I am ever thoughtful that I want to keep her skin from getting damaged.
Go geocaching…it’s cheap (about all you need is gas) and fun for the whole family.
Find a state park for a week and explore it!! One with swimming pools and streams for swimming are a bonus!!
Alway plan a get together day for the weekend. Even if it is just running around the backyard, it is a great way to bring everyone together and enjoy the weather economically. It also makes the week go by faster.
On hot nights with no A/C, stick jammies in the freezer for a few minutes before bed!
Packing a picnic for the family is a great way to save money over going out to eat! Plus the kids love the park, so having it there makes thier day!
I always have ice tea ready to drink. It is refreshing after working outside and I always take a bottle of ice cold water with me when I leave the house.
Get all your prepping done the night before and you wont have so much to do while it is hot!
I use peppermint soap in the shower with the coldest water I can stand, it keeps you nice & cool.
Lots of cut up fruit and water available for all. For the pooch, she loves ice cubes in her water.
Carry two things with you at all times: a spray bottle of water and a towel. I got the bottle at the drugstore, one of those travel bottles, and use an older towel. Even with the humidity here in the South, a lady needs to keep her skin hydrated & cool! And the towel wipes the sweat away.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Stock up on koolaid and ice to make slushies to help cool you down ffrom the summer heat..
I fix a pool of water in the kennel for the bloodhound to play in then sit on the porch with a bottle of water and watch her have a blast playing in it.
Sunscreen and plenty of water.
I keep popsickes on hand to cool down and to curve my need for something sweet.
here i am, sign me up
drink lots of water – you must stay hydrated
Always create a safe summertime environment for your children and their friends to cool down and have fun.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
Be sure you don’t have any standing water – mosquitos love standing water!
Thanks
I invested in a solar oven and use it as a slow cooker during the summer. We come home and dinner is mostly done without heating up the house or using electricity.
We make sure to do sunscreen right after brushing our teeth!
mine is when it’s hot out find the nearest body of water or pool, then your not wasting your a/c
Wear sunscreen EVERYWHERE and drink lots and lots of H2O. The sun is intense this summer and in many places so is the humidity, so those two tips will keep you protected and hydrated!
Be sure to remember to have good times (parties, cook outs, etc) with friends and family that you might not get to see too often. Many times these people feel left out and this simple act of inviting them over can make them feel on top of the world.
Of course, be sure to use sunscreen and buy enough food for the whole bunch!!
i keep a bag packed with all the stuff you need for the beach (including suits). I keep it handy in the car for those moments where you say “the heck with it! Lets go swimming!
OK nobody hate me for this but its like 103 at 7:09 pm in ca. right now ..and my cooling tip is to turn up the air and call in a pizza FOR DILIVERY
My summer tip is to always wear sunscreen. I put it on right after I shower every single day.
Wear sunscreen, especially on your face.
I make sure my kids drink alot of water when playing outside.
Eat lots of salads! Not only are they healthy and hydrating, not cooking keeps the kitchen cooler!
water water water!
use sunscreen
Enjoy every day! Summer comes and goes so fast so enjoy it. Always stay hydrated and plan fun activities while the kids are home so they will get to enjoy the summer time too!
I do a lot of Crock Pot cooking in the summer because it doesn’t heat the house up like the oven does.
Spend time outside with a bottle of water and a tree to hide under
My kids play little league baseball/softball so we spend a lot of hot days at the ballpark. I like to take a small cooler along with us – in it I have a small spray bottle of cold water and a couple of wet washcloths – great for cooling off/wiping off your face, etc. Thanks!
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes in the summer sun.
Wait until late evening to dry your clothes in the dryer. It helps keep the air conditioning from going nonstop. Thank you!
i just lounge around in the AC or swim
Turn on a sprinkler for your kids on hot days!
Make sure to wear lots of sunscreen.
Store wood furniture indoors in winter to keep it from warping from temperature changes and moisture. Clean wood furniture with a gentle detergent, then consider using a urethene or oil finish to protect the wood. (Take precautions that you don’t spill these finishes on the patio, where they can stain.)
Stay hydrated water is the best.
Laying by the pool with lemonade and grilled burgers and hotdogs
Drink alot of water to stay hydrated.
austma7@aol.com
Kids bored and bratty? Sign them up to volunteer at he local pet shelter! Walking dogs, teaching/socializing puppies and kittens will teach your children how to care for an animal properly, also, the more exposure a child has to animals, the better for their immunity systems!
drink lots fo water
Remember to use sunscreen and drink more water.
Best summertime tip. Have fun fun fun. Winter comes all to soon.
Always keep lots of water handy!
I try to have more parties in the summer. Your house does not get messed up and cleaning up the backyard is easy.
I always carry water with me and try to remember the sunscreen also..keep some purell in your glove compartment with a 20 dollar bill in case of ice cream emergency!
Fruit slushes are a refreshing and healthy alternative to ice cream.
I like to carry a cooler in the car with ice cold drinks, especially water, for those hot days.
Grill out often to avoid heating up the kitchen.
braaisjo at gmail dot com
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. I keep having to remind myself of that..
Summer colds are no fun. Wash your hands frequently.
My summer tip is not to be stingy with the air conditioning.
Exercise outdoors early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the most intense midday rays of the sun. When you do venture out wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Thank you for the contest. Happy Fourth of July!
plenty of sun and water mverno@roadrunner.com
Go to the air conditioned movie theater for a summer blockbuster.
My favorite summer tip is get away for the weekend. You can stay at a cheap motel, and pack a cooler if funds are low, but everyone needs, and deserves a couple of days to escape their day-to-day reality. You will feel so much better afterwards.
Stay hydrated.
Stock a tackle box as a first aid kit — easy to throw in the car when going on a trip, and handy to have at home.
Always remember when using sun block that states water proof is not always really water proof. You need to reapply, reapply , reapply.
Make sure to stay well hydrated-Always have water at hand and make sure your kids and pets drink plenty of water as well.
Keep an extra pair of sunglasses in your glove compartment for those times when you either lose a pair or carry them in the house (via pushing them on top of your head) and forget to bring them back out!
My favorite summer tip is keep plenty of ice and water available to your family when out and about in the great outdoors.
Keep a change of clothes for the kids (and yourself) in the car for those times when you get wet and/or dirty while out hiking or playing and need to clean up!
I learned this yesterday travel with a kit with stuff you can use in the hot screen.
Sunscreen ,,bug spray ice pack and other things.
My fave summer tip is to always store an extra towel in your vehicle for those spontaneous jumps into the river or fountain
Wear sunscreen and drink water.
Use sunscreen all the time and keep drinking lots of water.
Where I live, I have just one motto- enjoy while you can..summer is so short in minnesota, I try not to let go by an hour without doing anything.
If you leave plastic bottles in the car, full of your favorite beverage (even water) do not drink it after it’s been left sitting in the sun. The chemicals produced are bad for you to drink. Bring along stainless steel instead!
My best summer is advice is to safely enjoy the summer! Make sure to wear sunscreen if you’re going to be outside for very long and to reapply it often. Also always drink water BEFORE you begin feeling thirsty. Once your body experiences thirst it’s already dehydrated. And mostly to enjoy the time doing simple things with your family like going on walks, having a picnic, watching fireworks together, etc. Thanks.
Put juice into a ice cube tray to make tasty ice cubes!
autielady[at]live.com
My favorite summer tip is to relax and get real. it is always a wonder to me that people aren’t dropping like flies from stress-related illnesses. It seems that so many people these days have forgotten how to let their hair down and just “be”. Even going to the beach is a big production. My mother-in-law is 68 years old and she is afraid to leave the house without make-up on. Come on girls, is this the best that we can do?
wear lots of sunscreen!!!
Drink Lots of Fluids. You must stay hydrated! Thanks
I keep sunscreen, bugs spray, towels, and water in the car so we are ready for outdoor fun whenever.
keep a clean spritzer bottle of water in the fridge… When you get too hot, spritz your face & neck… it really helps
Freeze your juice boxes before a day in the sun! They will turn into slushies or just be very cold on a hot day outside!
Don’t forget the popsicles, kids love them and they are so easy; mix up KoolAid, Jello or instant pudding, place in posicle molds or Dixie cups with a stick and in a few hours you will have a quick and easy treat
For an extra special touch, mix in friut, mini chocolate chips, marshmallows, whatever catches your fancy!
My favorite summertime tip – carry sun screen in your purse and keep it in the car, you need to reapply throughout the day
Keep the kids moving!
Go fishing, visit near by parks, go hiking- never spend a full day at home. Kids need to get to know mother nature up front and in person. Create memories that will last their whole lives through.
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water.
Plant a garden, be it flower or veggie. It turns out to be family time if you get the kids and hubby involved. It also teaches the kids how things grow, and they can eat the rewards of their labors!
Always apply sunscreen before you go out.
Keep a full spray bottle of water to spritz on your skin to keep cool!
Always wear sunscreen.
Going to the beach is free, just don’t forget the sunscreen!
My tip would be to enjoy outdoor activities while you can! I live in Boston, MA and we haven’t seen the sun in weeks! Definitely do and see as much as you can while the weather is nice!
Keep sunscreen & bug spray with you at all times! You never know where you’ll be on those summer time drives.
Always use sunscreen!
When walking out doors, use the sunscreen, take water, and it is vital that you wear a hat.
My favorite summer tip is to pretend you are a new visitor to your own city. Go places you have never been before in your hometown. Visit the museum, art galleries, quaint shops and small cafes!
Thanks for the giveaway… Review pool safety with the kids often & sign them up for Red Cross classes that teach kids safety around water !!!
Drink lots and lots of water.
A spray bottle filled with water and a few drops of Lavender oil keeps the bugs away!
i keep a bottle of OFF travel size in my purse.. you never know when those buggers, no pun intended, will strike!!
Get a 1 or 2 oz bottle of sunscreen (I use 50 SPF Coppertone) and carry it with you in your purse. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve forgotten to put sunblock on before leaving the house, and having it with me all the time has been great.
Respect Mother Nature – wear light clothing, hats, sunscreen…and drink lots and lots of water.
Keep several bottles of water in your car. You just never know when it may be needed.
Invest in a couple tower fans. They are slim and fit in the corner of rooms; however, they help cool down the house and save on running the air conditioner so high.
Put together a disaster kit.
wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from uva and uvb rays
To grow a garden so you can get fresh (and cheap) veggies!
My summer tip is to stay in an air-conditioned building as much as possible.
elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com
Use sunscreen and get plenty of water.
Always wear chapstick when out in the sun as the sun can burn your lips.
Drink lots of water and have the sun protection cream handy!
If you go to the drive in theater in the summertime, bring bug spray and toys to keep the little ones (and the man, lol) occupied until the movie starts.
Winterbreeze85@yahoo.com
Thank you!
Use lots of sunscreen
Lots of sunscreen, make sure to reapply every couple of hours for the best protection. Don’t forget to apply a lip balm with sunscreen.
When you take snacks with you make sure you include plenty of fresh fruit and raw vegetables. The fruit helps to keep your children hydrate. Vegetables are also great as not only are they healthy, but also light. Try and avoid any heavy snacks or ones which are salty.
Use lots of sunscreen and take it with you whereever you go. Also, drink lots of water. It’s so hot and you get dehydrated very easily. Thanks.
the usual common sense things, sunscreen, hat, shirt, drink a lot of water (every day actually), eat your vegetables and keep away from junk food, combine trips to save gas, recycle, use cfls…umm…
Do your gardenilng and take your walks as early as possible in the morning. Don’t be out in the midday sun. Even if you don’t feel thirsty, keep drinking plenty of water. Chilled fresh fruit salads are also a way to help you stay hydrated besides being healthy light snacks.
Drink lots of water. Each kid has their own water bottle, which we fill with ice and water in the morning so that they don’t forget to keep hydrated throughout the day.
Lots of sunscreen and plenty of water!
When we travel we always keep Wet Ones in the car, just in case. Going out for ice cream can be messy.
Use a shot glass full of sunscreen, and drink tons of water, and most of all, have fun!
Protect your children with a good sun block!
Drink lots of water and wear sunscreen.
SUNSCREEN
Please don’t forget the sunscreen.
If you have outdoor cats, make sure you give them fresh water at the coolest you can provide at the time and keep it out of direct sunlight. Change it at least twice a day.
Drink lots of water.
Sip water throughout the day. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. You want to prevent that.
Do all your outdoor work in the early morning, when it’s cooler and the sun isn’t as hot.
There are plenty of minor league and amateur baseball games that take place in the summer, maybe even close to your house. Take advantage by meeting friends at the game.
FANNY PACKS. In summer, before lettng your little ones go outdoors, put a fanny pack on each child-pack should include half frozen bottle of water, a wet wash rag in a ziplock type bag. Tell the kids to drink often and the wash rag can either cool them off or wipe off a dirty scrape. You can also put their kid cell phone in a plastic bag in the fanny pack too. Have the kids call you at appointed times to check in with you.
Always use sunscreen
My summer tip is when you are hosting an outdoor summer party make little bottles of sunblock to hand out to your guests so nobody gets a sunburn and everyone can safely enjoy more time outdoors. Thanks!
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Please make sure your children drink enought water when playing outside, you know they will not remember. Even if they just take a few sips every now and then, it will help – and of course Adults too !
And don’t forget the sunscreen, even on babies.
Have a fun and safe summer
Cover mosquito bites with scotch tape for a few hours. Takes away the itch! And leaves no trace of the bite the next day!
make sure everything is put away quickly so nothing spoils….ziplock bags are good for that and re-usable. good for the enviroment
Celebrate summer, be sure to spend extra time with friends and family. Make plans for camping trips, family get-togethers, and fun day trips. Make sure you and your kids have some terrific memories to look back on, and don’t worry; the housework and the pile of work at your job will still be there for you if you take a little extra time to celebrate.
Use a couple drops of dish soap and a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass as a fruit fly trap–it works best if you position a paper cone in the glass so that the tip is almost touching the liquid. (Pictures here: http://www.recipezaar.com/Fruit-FlyGnat-Trap-187531)
Use sunscreen and keep hydrated by drinking lots of water.
WE all need sun screen and repeat every 5 hours.
drink plenty of water and put on suscreen before you leave the house.
Thanks for the giveaway!
My summer tip is don’t overextend yourself. Take time out to rest in the warm weather. God’s Blessings to all…
My Summer tip is take advatnage of all of the free activities to due in your town. If you leave near the beach pack a picnic lunch and take the children for a day of fun for free.
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Always carry sunscreen with you. It really helps with active kids, who sweat a lot. Drink lots of water.
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I put sunscreen on in the morning as my ‘lotion’. It keeps me safe and helps me get a great tan!
Have itch cream in your car. those red ants and mosquitos can be a killer.
lots and lots of sunscreen
We try to run our fans to circulate the air and cut down on air conditioning costs.
Lavish on the sunscreen. And keep plenty of water around.
Like others have already said, put on sunscreen & drink water to stay hydrated. Enjoy working in the garden.
Make sure to stay hydrated…drink lots of water and stay in between the hours of 10 am and 3pm on the hottest days.
I used to bake myself mercilessly in the hot summer sun. Now, with my kids, I’m much more careful. I bring an umbrella and a big hat to the beach, and slather everyone with lots of UVA/UVB sunscreen. Aloe gel is nice for cooling skin if you’ve been out in the heat too long.
Lots of sunscreen! It has been HOT around here!
Make sure the kids wear a sun hat,sunscreen and drink plenty of water.They are running around more durning the warmer weather and kids forget to drink! Also cook out on the grill ,saves electricty and the kids eat better because kids love a BBQ
I always wear a hat to protect my face and even my scalp from the sun.
My sun tips would be, 1) Sunscreen because Skin Cancer can be deadly! 2) Stay Cool inside and out! Even inside a house without air conditioning you can die of heat stroke. Use Fans, they can lower the temp enough to save your life. 3) Wear foot protection when out side, especially if you are swimming in a lake but even if it is just walking around the neighborhood or playing in your backyard creek you can cut your foot on a beer tab, broken glass or anything you might not see. and 4) Eye protection, the sun can damage your eyes and eyesight so please pick up a pair of sun glasses (I found some at the dollar store) that have UV Protection. Use common sense, take care of yourself and have fun!
Always keep water or liquid with you so you stay hydrated.
Close blinds and pull drapes
Drink lots of water.
use a small fan outdoors to keep mosquitos away–they don’t like moving air. I read this somewhere.
Work outside early in the morning and late at night.
If you can take aspirin, it will keep you from getting a sunburn. If you do get a sunburn, use aloe jell and take IB.
I always keep sunblock in my purse for impromptu trips. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
Always keep sunscreen and water on hand.
Listerine is my favorite summer tip. It is an excellent insect repellent, I put it in a spray bottle and douse myself and my children before going to an area that is bug prone….it is nothing short of amazing!
Thank you.
walk in the sand barefoot it is a great pedicure.
Use those little tubes of sugar-free flavorings to mix with water — it will help you drink more during these hot summer months.
When you’re really hot, running your wrists under cold water helps cool you off.
eat lots of fruits that hydrate the body
avoid heatstroke by doing outside chores early morning or evening
water the lawn, etc in the early morning hours as that will conserve.
Don’t forget to check on elderly neighbors and relatives, especially during heat alerts.
Always wear sunscreen.
always have water available for your family and your pets
My tip is to Get outdoors and enjoy it while you can, but wear sunscreen and stay hydrated.
If you have to be out in the sun–and I live in FL so it is inevitable, wear a hat, sunscreen and drink plenty of water–if you have to work in the yard wait until the late evening.
Wear a hat and sunglasses.
My favorite cummer tip is to always wear sunscreen. Reapply if you’ve been sweating. Have a safe and fun summer, everybody!
Never leave your chores for the hottest part of the day. After supper is better than afternoon. Drink lots of water even if you’re not thirsty.
Make sure you aren’t cutting your lawn too low–even though it may mean mowing more often, leaving your grass at 2 inches helps keep the grass healthy.
Use and (and dont forget to reapply) sunscreen
We keep water in the car in case we are out and about and not near anywhere to get a drink.
Always wear sunscreen while outdoors.
Drink lots of fluids and keep reapplying the sunscreen.
stay hydrated
If you love your pet, then leave it at home, not in the car!
Park your car facing north or east-leave window cracked a little. makes an amazing difference when you get in after an 8-hour workday!
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I freeze grapes then take them out and eat to stay cool. Little grape icecubes. lol.
Drink lots of water, wear sunscreen, and be easy on the alcohol when you’re in the heat! Thanks for the giveaway!
put your pillow case in the freezer on really hot days – when its time for bed, it will cool you down!
autumn398 @ yahoo.com
Avoid caffeine and drink lots of water. Use sunscreen when outside.
Sunscreen and a hat!!! For years DH didnt listen to me and now he has pre-cancerous leisions on his bald spot on top of his head. They are painfull and unsightly. Every time he bends down if front of customers,they ask “oh my, what did you hit your head on!?
water is a life saver and thats not a joke
Instead of drinks that contain caffine, drink plenty of water. Caffine retains body heat!
Pray for winter!
Invest in thermal shades and use them during the hottest hours of the day to keep the inside of your house cool.
leave windows slightly open and use a sunscreen in the windshield to prevent your vehicle from becoming an oven
Lots of sunscreen
Wear a hat!
Make sure to wear lots of sunscreen!
always have water ready to drink
avoid being outside during the hottest time of the day
Love fresh fruit (strawberries , apargus…) all year long and don’t want to pay the high winter prices for it? Buy it in excess cheaply now at farmers markets and freeze it. It is easy to do. Lightly rinse fruit and vegtables and let thourghly dry. DO NOT WASH-too much water causes your frozen fruits to become mushy. Place in containers, so the fruit is not touching and freeze. Enjoy!
To keep insects away from you, put a sheet of Bounce in your back pocket.
When summer heat kicks in make sure that you keep your kids well hydrated. Avoid caffeinated beverages because they only further dehydrate you.
Make sure your children understand the wonder and magic of summer. Also make sure they understand the importance of being sensible – sunblock and hydration just make sense.
MY FAVORITE SUMMER TIP IS TO ENJOY YOUR KIDS…..THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER SUMMER LIKE THIS TO ENOY …NEXT SUMMER THEY WILL BE OLDER AND WISER
If you stay indoor and blog you will not skin cancer from the sun.
I love to grill in the summer time. It doesn’t heat the house up and is easier on me !!!
Avon’s Skin So Soft moisturizer is a GREAT mosquito repellent and it’s not full of nasty chemicals. You can put a drops into your hands and rub Fido or Fifi down to help them avoid the mosquito that carries heart worm microfilaria. (I like the scent of the Avon Skin So Soft too…and no, I’m not an Avon Lady. )
I don’t run my appliances (washer/dryer, dishwasher, etc) during the hottest parts of the day, only in the early mornings and late at night.
I keep plenty of suncreen with me even when I don’t think we’re going to be gone long. I carry it in my car, purse, etc. I learned the hard way, it is better to have it, than be without it, when you need it. I also put frozen ice cubes in ziploc bags and give them to my kids when we are in the car. Helps to keep them cool for a long time.
Keep hydrated, protect yourself from the sun and don’t get overheated!
Children get cranky just like us adults when it’s hot and humid and just plain miserable so to make us all feel better we make slushy’s out of real fruit so it not only cools us down a bit but it’s good for us too. The kids love helping make their own. Then with slushy’s in hand we take a nature walk since it’s mostly shaded and find bits of nature we can do art projects with on a rainy day or later in the year when there is snow on the ground. Pine cones make great Christmas tree ornaments with a little ribbon and glue. Taking a shady walk with a cold slushy keeps them cooler and ready for a nice nap later. Thanks for sharing this review and giveaway. We just love Scott products~!
No matter how short you think a trip (even to the grocery store) may be, bring a bottle of water with a frozen ice tube for each child and, of course, sunscreen!
Cut down bushes and trees and tell the kids that you are going to build a fort. Clean-up of all the branches goes quicker.
I freeze water bottles an pack them in my back pack wrapped in papertowels or a light little towel,as they melt in the heat you still have cool water to drink plus a nice damp towel to wipe down with ,an lots of sunscreen an hats
Stay out of the sun. You’ll stay wrinkle free longer, but if you must. Highest SPF you can handle. There are great fake tanners nowadays.
make sure you & the kids wear hats and use high spf sunscreen & bug repelent !
I learned, while in Africa last fall, that the best summer tip is to drink tons of water. I was drinking 8 liters of water every day during the time we were working and probably another liter or two in the evening!
Wear a hat and don’t stay in the sun for a long time. Heatstroke and stunstroke are not fun. Keep hydrated
Drink a lot of H20. We go for walks before 9 a.m. or after 8 p.m. when is super hot outside.
hmm, favorite Summer tips…I usually keep a small cooler in the car with drinks for the kids. I use juice pouches as my “ice” I freeze them and once they thaw out you have a nice cold drink! They work well if your kids get overheated, you apply to their skin. My other tips are sunscreen and lots and lots of water!
Try to avoid being outside during the hottest time of the day…noon to 3:30 pm is the worst for overheating and sun damage.
And sunscreen can fail, you know, or not be applied often enough or even enough. Best to always be cautious!
sunscreen everyday…even if you think you’ll only be outside for a little while
My favorite summer tip is to drink plenty of fluids, especially if you’re outside for any length of time.
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Relax and enjoy the sun with lots of protection (sunscreen, uv clothing, hat, and of course lots of water)! Enjoy!
Wear a hat and keep yourself well hydrated all day. Drink BEFORE you become thirsty.
My favorite summer tip is to ALWAYS ALWAYS wear sun Block! I had a good friend who died at a young age because she worshipped the sun and never ever wore sun protection!!!
She got Malignant Melanoma!
So Please enjoy the outdoors but WEAR That Sun Block! The UVA and UVB Rays from the Sun AGE you and are VERY damaging to your Skin!
This is my Tip Favorite Summer tip and all YEAR tip!!!
Thanks for a GREAT Giveaway!
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My favorite tip is to stock up on ice cream. It it way cheaper than an ice cream truck. Plus it is fun to make your own sundaes and banana splits at home. It is a great way to stay cool.
Use fans to circulate the air in your house and help lower the cooling costs.
I cannot emphasize enough to wear sunscreen. EVERYONE, SUNSCREEN! I sat out under a big shade tree for 2 1/2 weeks last June and spent the rest of the summer in the hospital! I was in a coma for 11 days, almost died, and almost lost a leg! From just sitting in the shade, but with no sunscreen.
My favorite tip that I share with friends and family in the summer months is this: Begin now to start freezing cut up pieces of fresh fruit in freezer containers or freezer bags. We freeze bananas just as they become a little too ripe and cut them up and freeze, watermelon, fresh pineapple, melon, grapes, and cut up strawberries. The melons serve as liquid refreshment as well. These are all easily removable for quick snacks in the summer and are portable enough frozen to go into a cooler bag for travel to the beach or park, or even for lunch at work. In regards to freezing liquids, like the water bottles, it is important that you remember to leave room at the top of the bottle, perhaps 1- 1/2 inches for expansion as the liquid becomes a sollid when frozen. some forget that and end up with distorted or broken bottles.
Summer month require more hydration and it is vital that both adults and children get plenty of liquids through drinks or fruits.
Summer tip: Explore the local farmers markets and try different fruits and veggies. You can expand your family’s diet and have fun, and support local growers.
Get out and walk especially in parks and trails, but make sure to check yourself all over for those nasty ticks that cause Lyme Disease.
If your going away on vacation and have plants that will need watered, use ice cubes and put in them in the pot. That way while your away your plants wont die when you get home.
Also, if your going on vacation and have pets, please make sure you have someone coming to take care of them.
Never leave babies, children, or pets in your hot car. The inside of a car gets hot very quick and can even cause death !
Protect your skin, use sunscreen and hats. Also drink plenty of water, it’s very easy to become dehydrated in the heat.
DO NOT leave your dogs in a hot car!
Gotta be making sunscreen as routine as brushing teeth. Spray it on before or as they get dressed for the day whether its rainy, whether you are going shopping or to the park. You’ll appreciate it when the routine kicks in and everyone is sunscreened before you head outside even on the most hectic of days.
Sunscreen,water and fun. Cleaning can wait but kids grow so fast
We love to grill in the summer-pretty much every night. I marinade my chicken in a baggie all day (different marinades) then come home at night & put it on the grill-can’t get any easier, or tastier, than that! thanks
Sunscreen. water, and fun in the sun!
Do as much grilling as possible. It’s a cheap way to cook and everything tastes better grilled. And not to mention the heat it keeps out of your house!
always have water and/or juice on hand, and maybe some ice cubes!
When my kids were younger we started a club. I put notebooks together for all my kids and my nieces I was watching. We made up a club motto and song. The kids listed their favorite books and fun things they liked to do. I went to craft stores and bought all kinds of supplies for us to work on fun projects. For 2 hours everyday we would have club We made some pom pom pets,balloon pinata’s.clay projects etc. We would have treat time,scavenger hunts,walks to the park,read stories,sing songs and just some fun things. They would record all the things we did in their notebooks. After the 2 hours they would all go off and play and I would get some relaxing time for me. It worked out so well. Years later my niece told me that was the best time she ever had and she still had her notebook. That made me feel really good. That was how I made the most of my time in the summers.
Take water with you on your summer walks or when you go to the park. Drink water before you feel thirsty to stay hydrated.
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freeze water bottles the night before- or always have some frozen so it slowly defrosts as you are out- can always top off with water but always have cold drink. Also keeps the bottles of formula cold when you go out.
I also carry a cooler year round to transport the groceries- even ten minutes of heat can kill food and ruin it.
Get used to putting suncreen on right away after you dry off- make it a habit and protect your skin. Get your kids in the same habit as well as getting them hats and proper sunglasses- you wear sunglasses- they need the protection too.
Freeze apple juice and use it instead of regular ice in your child’s sports bottle.
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!
Wear sunscreen, a cute hat, and drink lots of water!
Freeze seedless grapes for a cool healthy treat.
Simply wash, dry and separate grapes from the vine. Store in freezer bag and freeze for at least an hour. The frozen grapes will be good for 4-6 months. I doubt you will keep them frozen that long though, because so yummy. Frozen grapes taste like fruit sorbet, with texture added from the grape skin. Eat as a cool snack or add to drinks instead of ice.
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