How we (sort of) beat the August heat

[hckymominMI]

Hi all, we just got back from a fabulous trip but it was hot hot hot. Here are some of the things we did to stay cool(er) We always go in August and wilted in the heat so this time I was determined to be better prepared. We woke up early every day and hit the parks before it got unbearably hot. I purchased a Frogg Togg Chilly pad and cut it into 3 strips. The trick with these is soak them but do not wring all the water out. It took a few times of wetting them to figure it out. I bought small personal fans at Wal Mart. They clipped onto my bag and didn't weigh it down that much. These were wonderful to have while waiting in line or at an outdoor show.

Blisters have a been a big problem for me in the past until I started using Dr. Scholls Blister Defense. This stuff is fabulous. I rubbed it all over my feet and toes. I didn't get one single blister .

We had a great time and due to my work and kids school and sports schedules we will be there next August. I would love to go in the winter but it won't happen for a while

 

[StLDisFan]

It "feels like" 104 right now in St. Louis ("excessive heat warning in effect until Monday at 7pm); unfortunately it isn't going to be much cooler next week when I go down there. Plus there is possible "hurricane weather" moving in as well. I sure can pick 'em!

Like you, late August is usually the only time I can really make it work without conflicting with job. I think Nov-Feb are more the ideal months for me (don't care for the crowds or the heat) *sigh* One day....

 

[FairestOfThemAll37]

It "feels like" 104 right now in St. Louis ("excessive heat warning in effect until Monday at 7pm); unfortunately it isn't going to be much cooler next week when I go down there. Plus there is possible "hurricane weather" moving in as well. I sure can pick 'em! Like you, late August is usually the only time I can really make it work without conflicting with job. I think Nov-Feb are more the ideal months for me (don't care for the crowds or the heat) *sigh* One day....

Hopefully it'll cool down a bit before you get here next week! This week has been a heat index or "feels like" 120ish!!! It's always a morning debate of do I wear shorts and short sleeves to the office and freeze or do I wear jeans and want to cry when I walk outside lol

 

[JoeyEmmaMomma]

Glad you found things to make August more bearable!

 

[StLDisFan]

Hopefully it'll cool down a bit before you get here next week! This week has been a heat index or "feels like" 120ish!!! It's always a morning debate of do I wear shorts and short sleeves to the office and freeze or do I wear jeans and want to cry when I walk outside lol

I am that guy (with no fashion sense) that wears shorts and sandals in winter when its 20 out with snow on the ground. I'd rather be cold then hot; you can add layers but eventually your going to hit a snag when it's too hot out...