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Summer should be enjoyed. Choose relaxation or recreation over chores, but keep plenty of water handy and don’t forget the sunscreen and insect repellent.
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summer tip – keep lots of cold kids drinks, juices around and popcycles and watermelon .. I don’t want my kids to get dehydrated in the heat.
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Summer tip? Be prepared for everything. Make sure that first aid supplies are stocked,doctors names and numbers handy, On rainy days and kids are bored bring out some fun things to do that you had hidden for the kids to enjoy. Thank you!
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My favorite summer tip is to ALWAYS apply that sun Block BEFORE you head out the door! Do NOT under estimate the harmful Effects of the sun’s rays! They are very damaging and over the course of a lifetime they are cancer causing.
After a few hours outdoors Re-Apply the Sun Block., Apply after sweating and swimming of course!
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Stay in the shade as much as possible – always apply the sunscreen. Keep plenty of cold water and/or gatorade available and I moisten wash cloths and put them in a ziploc to cool the little ones off when needed.
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we are always washing our hands and i keep hand sanitizer in my car.
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Bring lots of bug spray and sunscreen.
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Me and my 5 girlfriends take turns hosting a backyard BBQ. We each hold one group BBQ during the summer and we split the food preparation. We rotate so nobody has to do the same thing every time. One person holds the party and provides cups, plates, napkins, spices and condiments; one peson brings the meat, one person brings a couple salads or side dishes; one person brings chips, dips, fruits and veggies; and one person brings desserts. We can trade off with each other if – if the person who has side dishes wants to do desserts she can switch with the dessert person if they’re interested.
We have so much fun and our families stay close this way.
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Anything that has to do with water, we love! Sprinklers, pools, or even just the hose! It keeps us cool and they have a blast!
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Wear spf Sunscreen of at least 25 everyday.
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Stash water bottles and sunscreen in your car, purse, and bags so you’re never without them.
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My favorite summer tip is to freeze water in bottles to keep drinks cold an then I can use the water as it melts to drink an I wrap in it a towel an we use the dampness of the towel to also cool off with,so much easier to carry an it stays cold!
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My favorite tip is to freez juice in ice cube trays and use that in my son’s sports bottles to keep his drinks from getting watered down.
During the day, close your windows and cover them with dark shades for an energy-saving way to keep cool. At night, open windows to let the air circulate.
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It’s important during the summer to make sure everyone keeps hydrated. Have several different non-carbonated drinks on hand, including plenty of water, for everyone to drink.
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A good tip for tick removal during the summer is to apply a generous amount of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and hold it there for 15-20 seconds. The tick will come out on its own and will be sticking to the cotton ball when you remove it. It works every time, and no trauma!
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My favorite summer tip would be to bring bottles of ice water with me wherever I go. The bottled water you buy when you’re out is never cold enough on a really hot day so it ends up being lukewarm while you’re drinking it, whereas you can pack a bottle of your own with filtered water & ice from home and be comfy.
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I like having a summer potluck party every August. I pick a theme and then we run with it.
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My favorite tips are the basics…drink lots of water and use plenty of sunscreen! Have a great summer.
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My summer tip is to just have fun! Enjoy the kids and make memories! Also try to go to one new place that we haven’t been before! Thanks for the chance!
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The best thing to do in summer is scour for garage sales! You’ll find great items at great prices! Much cheaper and more fun than going to the mall!
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My Favorite summer tip is to find things to do that don’t cost money and do one thing a week that does.
Things that won’t cost you Walks in parks, free days at the zoo and museums, play dates with friends and sprinkler fun in the yard.
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My favorite summer tip is to bring a cooler with you when you go out. You won’t be tempted to stop & over pay for cold drinks. This is great especially if you have kids!
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My favorite Summer tip is when going to the beach always bring a spray bottle of vinegar or some meat tenderizer. This will help take the sting out of a Jelly Fish sting. I always use foundation that has sunscreen already in it.
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My tip is: everytime you come into the house, take off your shoes.
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My summer tip is make sure you remember to use OFF at night and sun block during the day !
Use a toaster oven instead of your regular oven to minimize heating up the kitchen.
there are lots of things to do like library programs… free movies or dollar movies..concerts in the park
you can do fun things like making painted tshirts or pillowcases on older stuff or tye dye…make it fun
use an indoor grill instead of oven
wear lots of sunscreen!!
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My favorite summer tip is always have mosquito protection on and spray again as often as needed. Also make sure your dogs are protected by heartworm medication. One mosquito bite can be deadly or at the very least painful because of treatment needed to combat heartworm disease to a dog.
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use that sunscreen and keep hydrated
Throw an ice cream party! It’s inexpensive and you get to see the best of people. Who can be angry while eating ice cream!
Never go outside without the SPF!
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My tip is to always keep sunscreen in your purse….that way if you forget to put it on your kids before you leave the house, you’ll always have it on hand.
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To save money on get fresh fruit and produce go to your local farmers markets.
Instead of soda pop, our family drinks plenty of water. We have pictures of cold water in the fridge!
always buy the good stuff, and in quantity
Use sunscreen and reapply as needed to keep from getting nasty sunburns when having fun outdoors.
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Make sure to drink PLENTY of water
i keep the after sun care gel in my firdge so if we get a little more sun than we would like the temperature cools as it soothes
Drink plenty of water. Make sure you always use a good sunscreen. Walk more and enjoy the weather instead of driving the car, when ever you can.
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Keep a bottle of sun block in the car in case you forget to apply before leaving home!
always have an ice chest with water in the car, otherwise it is not safe in the car with the extreem heat, anyone curious. see how sheryl crow links it to her cancer. anyways we also always have water in the fridge along with aloe vera and plenty of gatorade and pedialite.
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My summer tip is to enjoy it, especially for those of us who live in areas where we only have the warm weather for a short while.
Drive with the windows down when you can – it’s a nice alternative to the air conditioning and you save gas!
Make sure you have a high SPF sunscreen and reapply it every few hours!
Keeping hydrated is so important – everywhere we go we take along a Sig bottle for all of us with nice cold water!
I keep a tote bag handy with sunscreen and bug spray (we have a lot of deer ticks in our area). Whenever we go outside or go to the park or hiking, the tote bag is ready to go with us. This way we never forget to put on sunscreen and protect ourselves from bug bites.
When packing a picnic, put some damp paper towels in a ziploc baggie. Throw the bag in your ice chest. When it’s time to clean up, these are an effective way to clean up messy hands. They also feel lovely on a hot day!
the park is an easy and free way to have fun.
My most important summer tip is use lots of sunscreen!!
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Always have enough sunscreen and insect repellant on hand for everyone.
Replace your sunscreen yearly, it works better
My tip is to always wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
I take a water bottle with me everywhere I go. you have to stay hydrated and buying a bottle if you forget can get expensive
A splash of 100% fruit juice in a glass of water adds some flavor without a lot of calories or artificial sweeteners.
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Always make sure you have fluids with you as it is very easy to get dehydrated. We carry water with us and a cooler in the car so we save money and always have drinks available.
Make sure you protect yourself with sunscreen. You really don’t want to end up with skin cancer in the future.
Make sure you keep a supply of popsicles in your freezer. Your kid’s friends will love you for it!
popsicles and paper towels, now that’s summer
popsicles bring back a lot of fine memories growing up HOT NY SUMMERS Popsicles and MOM`s homemade lemonade to cool you off sititng outside under the big old shade tree thats Summer
I make sure the kids wash their legs and arms with strong soap if they have been anywhere there might be poison ivy, like in the woods behind our house.
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Use lots of sunscreen or moisturizer/makeup with sunscreen for those hot days. Texas sun is brutal.
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Don’t forget to check on your elderly relatives and/or neighbors, especially in the heat alert days.
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Homemade popsicles are fun for the kids and cheaper than buying them at the store! Thanks for the contest!
Always wear SPF of 15 or better- and just not in the summer, all year.
Every September I stock up on summer goodies that are on clearance. Then in June, when school lets out, the kids have new things to play with.
My favorite summer tip is to wear sunscreen! Even if it is not that sunny outside, you do still need it.
Always make sure you have some type of bug spray or bug repellent candles because even if it doesn’t seem bad, mosquitoes are tricky!
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I wear a moisturizer with SPF 30 that way I’m covered in two ways.
Make your own flavored water by placing lemon, lime or orange slices in a pitcher of water. Cucumber slices in water also make a refreshing drink.
sunscreen, and drink water!
Don’t forget the sunscreen!
My summer tip is to stay in a air-conditioned building for a long as possible. 🙂
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make sure you always wear sun screen when going outside even if its not real hot
whatever drink your kids favorite is.. ours is koolaid. pour into an ice tray and freeze. then whenever you pour up that drink, put the flavored ice cubes in it! it makes it stay cold and the kids like it better because it doesn’t get watered down as the ice melts
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My best tip – keep a basket with sunscreen and bug spray near the door so you and the kids always remember to put it on before going outside
I make vinegar based pastas rather than mayonnaise based side dishes because they stand the heat better.
Carry sunscreen.Its really dosent stay on you that long so you need to reapply!
Scott towels are very soft for my family to use especially my little girl and love the wipes they have a good smell and feel good.
Stay in the shade and drink lots of water.
Big Floppy fun hats! Totally cute, fun, and blacks the sun!
We keep a lot of bug spray and spray on sun block on hand – so no one is itchy or burned while enjoying the weather!
Grab the hat, sunscreen, water, and go outside and enjoy life!
Drink lots of water! Thanks for the chance.
Keep water easily available when anyone’s outside. I like to fill up reusable bottles in the evening and put them in the freezer overnight. Then I tuck them on the back porch and under a tree near the patio so everyone can rehydrate without thinking it’s too much trouble to come back into the house. I also keep a roll of paper towels in a plastic covered cake dish near the hose so kids and gardeners (meaning me) can wash and dry hands with ease.
My tip is to buy lots of travel size sunscreens and stash them everywhere – in my purse, in the car, in the diaper bag – and then I’m never caught without sunscreen.
My favorite summer tip is to relax and let everything else go. For at least a week, let the dishes pile up, do no laundry, and eat Twinkies for breakfast and Taco Bell for dinner. The kids love it, the hubby loves it ( because you are relaxed and happy and have more energy for hanky-panky), and you will thrive as you sip your Mai-Tai and read your new issue of Instyle.
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Day trips are fun and inexpensive!
I like to cute my corn on the cob into “chips”. Just cut them in slices! They are quick and easy to eat that way…PLUS the corn doesn’t get stuck in your teeth.
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A great, healthy treat is frozen grapes. Yep, just wash them and stick them in the freezer. Yummy!
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Reapply your sunscreen after a few hours, even if you haven’t been in the water! And remember, NO sunscreen is water PROOF, only water RESISTANT.
Keep sunscreen handy…for when you’re outside.
keep a spritzer bottle of water in the fridge. Spritz face & neck when you get too hot
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Have everything ready so any meat can go from the house onto the grill without delay.
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Keep yourself and your family well-hydrated during these hot days of summer. And keep the sunscreen handy to protect the skin of those you love!
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my mother told me to wear a dryer sheet on my person somewhere while outside and it would keep the bugs away. so I stuck one to the back of my shirt, and surprisingly it worked!
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My summer tip is to not worry about money and to just have fun and do what you love!
Even if you don’t think you’ll be outside for a long time, put sunblock on you anyways. That sun can be brutal and you can have a sunburn in minutes if you are very sensitive.
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sunblock spf 45 & lots o water
lots of sunscreen to protect your skin and lots of water to stay hydrated. We don’t leave home without our SIGG’s
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When having a family cookout, don’t worry about everything being perfect, just enjoy the day!
Make sure you wash your hands a lot and rink plenty of water.
drink plenty of water so you stay hydrated.
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We encourage our girls to wear hats while outside. It helps keep the sunscreen off their faces but their faces out of the sun!
My favorite summer tip is to carry around a bag of beach toys, change of clothes and a towel in your car. You never know when you’re going to need it! Also, carry a large zip-loc for wet bathing suits.
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use lots of spf, ice cold drinks in the fridge when you go out (so you don’t buy at store), and extra sunglasses in the car.
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we buy popsicles in bulk…it saves a ton of money!
Drink alot of water and use sunscreen and keep food out of the sun and cold.
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Buy lots of ice cream and stock up on tank tops
Put sunscreen on your children EVERY time they go out to play.
Moisturize every evening to reduce peeling from all of that SUN!
Keep a container of baby powder in the car and sprinkle it on damp, sandy feet after a beach day — the sand will dry up and brush right off easily! No more sand in the car!
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stay hydrated and always wear sunblock(even on those overcast days!)
I’m not a fan of summer, so I stay inside with the AC and do a lot of reading.
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Cook to order on the grill (at the same time as others) to save yourself from having too many leftover dried up burgers, etc. I find that I am unlikely to eat from the grill when everything is just loaded on it and cooked to death. I always cook everything the way our guests like it, and everything goes; and our guests don’t go away hungry.
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ALWAYS KEEPS PLENTY OF WATER AND ICE CREAM ON HAND IN THE SUMMER….WATER …WE NEED ICE CREAM WE WANT
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I make my own popsicles using sugar-free Koolaid and pre-formed tubes!
Make sure you apply sunscreen 30-45 minutes before going in the sun. If you do it just before it doesn’t work as well
Have fun in the sun but use plenty of sunscreen!
Drink lots of water. Sodas and teas can dehydrate you, especially in hot weather
The most important summer tip I have is to use sunscreen, lots of it, and reapply it regularly.
Keep a water bottle handy, it helps so much.
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Enjoy the weather while you can — don’t hide inside in the A/C! Venture out, wear a hat and sunscreen, and drink lots of water — no soda!
Always wear sunscreen, and then get outside and play!
Attach a dryer sheet to your clothes to keep the bugs away!
My favorite Summer tip is to drink plenty of fluids and wear sunscreen… especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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sunscreen is where its at
Where we live our summers are short. So we try to enjoy it as much as possible.
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My tip is to wear mosquitoe repellent. Or at least where I live this is very important
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My favorite summer tip is to slice up some watermelon and head to the beach because it is free, and don’t forget the sunscreen!
Here in Florida where it is really hot right now, I love to make smoothies with all kinds of fresh fruits. One of my favorite healthy smoothies that I also use as a meal replacement is to put ice, a scoop of powdered strawberry slimfast, a scoop of muscle milk light in vanilla flavor (this is a protein powder and very tasty on it’s own too), a banana that I have frozen the night before, (this is important because a frozen banana makes the smoothie thicker) skim milk and then blend. I could drink one everyday, they are really good.
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One that I’m re-learning is to put sunscreen on, wear a watch or have someone timing us when we’re swimming and don’t stay out in the sun for more than 30-45 minutes at a time. Then rest in the shade, re-apply sunscreen, and repeat. Having someone check for growing pinkness would also be good. I’ve been burned twice this summer already and it seems like this lesson is harder to learn than it should be.
We go to the farmer’s market all summer long to get the freshest produce!
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Find out if there is a local farm where you can go and buy fresh produce, or pick your own.
My favorite tip apply sunscreen indoors at least thirty minutes before sun exposure. Also stay well hydrated by drinking lots of water and take water with you everywhere.
Wear sunscreen and sunglasses.
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My favorite summer tip is to keep a potted rosemary plant on your patio, not only is it great for cooking but it helps keep mosquitoes and other insects away.
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My best summer tip is to have your freezer stocked with Otter Pops. My kids love them, and they really help to cool you down after being out in the sun for a long time. Oddly enough, they’ve also come in very handy this week with my coming down with strep throat!
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I have a “summer essentials” bag I keep in my trunk: sunscreen, bug spray and a few old beach towels.
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Have plenty of water available at all times.
Wipe your grill grate with vegetable oil to clean it and keep food from sticking.
clean the grill right when you turn it off – its easier to remove the debris when its hot.
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Keep some new things tucked back that can be done inside when it gets too hot to play outdoors.
Since I live where summer is 9 months long –we keep the guest bedroom stocked with everything guests might need. Especially insect repellant and sunscreen.
Ice packs: you’ll need them!
Make meals ahead of time and put them in the freezer so you can enjoy those summer evenings with the family outside.
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Take advantage of the long days to spend time with your family outdoors.
I would say my favorite summer tip is to grill as much as you possibly can! It keeps the heat outdoors and keeps your house cooler.
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NEVER leave the house without sunscreen! As a pale-skinned redhead, I’ve been following this step my entire life. Now that I’m 32, I look a lot younger b/c I don’t have the wrinkles or skin worries my other friends have.
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Summer tip is buy berries while they’re fresh and freeze them spread out on a pan so you can have them all the time!
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Take the family camping at state parks.
Spend some time each weekend with family and friends so you don’t feel like all you do it work on your time off. Thank you for the great giveaway!
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Even if you don’t have much time off, or much money, take a day trip, and pack a lunch. Be a tourist in your own town!
Yeah, take some time for yourself with loved ones. Do not work all the time when you have time off! This can become mundane.
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my afvorite summer tip is to cut lemons in half and put them on the corners of your deck to keep mosquitos away, I have no idea but it somehow works.
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Lather on the Sunscreen and drink water, water, water.
use noxema on a sunburn to take out the burn.
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Stay cool in the summer heat by keeping well hydrated with chilled water and homemade frozen popsicles!
Drink lots of water. And stay inside during the hottest part of the day.
After a day in the sun apply an aloe or cocoa butter based lotion on your skin. It’s very healing.
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Always take water with you everywhere you go! I like to keep my son hydrated. Plus, he loves to drink from mommy’s special water bottle!~
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and spend lot’s of time outside!!
My summer tip is to keep the kids busy and establish a routine early on!!
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My summer tip is to find shade and stay out of the sun as much as you can (especially during the sunlight’s peak hours).
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Carry bug spray in your bag — that way you can stay out at dusk wherever you are without going running back to the car. Can you tell I live in the Midwest?
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Keep hydrated – inside and out. And use sunscreen!
If you are going on a road trip with little ones, make sure to print out a map for them too, so they can follow along. When they ask “where are we now” you can just point to it on the map. They love it. Thanks.
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A wading pool filled with just 1-2 inches of water is my favorite summer tip! It’s shallow enough to keep my toddlers from drowning, but enough cold water to keep them cool and entertained! A little piece of Heaven for this single momma! LOL
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I keep a frozen wash cloth in my freezer. This helps with bee stings, cuts, scrapes and even sun burns.
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Turn on the lawn sprinkler! My kids are entertained for hours and the grown-ups end up having fun too.
Put a tall sprinkler next to the trampoline.
My tip is to enjoy the beach
Just have fun no matter what your doing summer is for fun in the sun.
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Carry a handheld fan that sprays water.
I leave Simple Green and paper towels out so I am ready for any messy needs.
I take some frozen gel packs to the grocery store with me and put them in the bags with my milk and other cold and frozen food. I find that my milk stays good beyond the expiration date if I keep it very cold on the 15 minute drive home.
My summer tip is be outside as much as you can. I have a nice awning over my patio so I can read outside while I wait for my husband to grill. The best part is being able to eat outside. We have tiki torches to keep away most insects, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy a meal.
Add garlic to everything. It makes everything taste better on the grill.
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Paln special activities for the kids through the summer. Visit parks, look for historical markers,take hikes and go on picnics are just a few ideas.
Always have not only sunscreen handy but also mosqito repellant.
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Living in the deep south, I mostly stay indoors during the hot humid summer months and enjoy the outdoors the rest of the year.
I try to think of different places to take walks – through the downtown, woods and beaches.
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We make sure to take our refillable water bottles everywhere we go so we can stay hydrated.
on hot days put your pillowcase in the freezer & take it out before bed — instant cool down!
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My favorite summer tip is – USE MATCHLIGHT!! It makes charcoal grilling so much easier – I can even do it!! 🙂
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Eat lots of ice cream and drink lots of iced tea!
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When I”m working in the garden I always wear a wide brimmed hat & have a big bottle of water.
It’s so easy to get overheated so these are great precautions/hints.
My favorite summer tip is to go for a walk with family or friends in the evening after dinner — it’s cooler then and a great way to catch up.
Cut up watermelon chunks and freeze them. Nuke them for about 30 seconds and enjoy natures perfect fat free, added sugar free treat.
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I wake up a little earlier, it’s cooler to move about, to get going and do something… almost like waking up in the Spring!
My favorite summer tip, wear LOTS of sunscreen! Stay out of the heat.
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My favorite summer tip is to wear lots of sunscreen!
My favorite summer tips is play in the sprinklers as much as possible with my kids! Lots of water, lots of sunscreen, and lots of watermelon make for a fun afternoon (and longer naps afterward!)
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My favorite tip is to drink water alot especially when outdoors.
Put a little bit of water in your portable water bottle and keep it in the freezer overnight. It’ll keep your drinking water cold while you carry it around the next day.
I carry a spray bottle of water, a wet towel, and bottled water when outdoors or running my erands.
My favorite tip is to always wear sunscreen during the day and bug spray at night.
Enjoy a morning at the pool and a nice nap after lunch in your cool home! Follow-up with a grilled dinner and then some homemade ice cream 🙂
Summer tip: When going to any outdoor events on a warm or hot day, we always carry a couple of face cloths in the cooler. They stay icey cold and are perfect to drape over the back of your neck or forehead for instant relief.
Use plenty of sunscreen and always have aloe vera on hand! Nothing worse than a sunburn to ruin all the fun!
Make sure you have a a fun sprinkler head so that you can water your lawn and let the kids have fun at the same time.
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Afternoon naps! Seems to be the best way to beat the heat.
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Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Even when you THINK you’re only going to be out a few minutes…. or when you THINK it’s going to rain.
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I live in Southern California where it gets really hot, so my tip for the summer is to invest in things that reduce your cooling bill – for instance, we tinted our windows a couple of years ago, and this year we got weather stripping on our front door.
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Tip – Drink water a lot…Great for your skin and keeps you hydrated
I always wear my moisturizer with sunscreen in it, even if I don’t put on my makeup. I have a fair complexion and burn fast. Also, to avoid “agespots” on your hands, put moisturizer or sunscreen there, too.
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It is very hot and dry where I live and we take water with us everywhere. If you get thirsty you are already dehydrated so drink water before going out in the heat.
Be sure to stay hydrated. I keep water in the car for when we are out and about and the kids get thirsty.
being sure to use mosquitoe repellant, since they seem to be quite annoying this year
Go for a walk and enjoy nature–you’d be surprised how many people spend time indoors in the summer!
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Drink plenty of water and use sunscreen.
I keep plenty of cool pops in the freezer for all my grandchildren and I pass them out freely to them and their friends. 🙂
Running your wrists under cold water really cools you off.
lots of aloe to soothe sunburned skin
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Lots of pool time and grill cooking!
Always have watermelon in the fridge – nothing seems to quench my thirst better than a slice or two!
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Keep sunscreen in your purse, prevent the burn!
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My favorite tip is to play outside first thing in the morning before it gets too hot, then lunch, naps, and then swimming. Gets lots of extra energy out, time outside, and they sleep well at night!
summer tip: drink gatorade when doing sports
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Make ice cubes of what ever drink you are serving (ie: tea, lemonade, etc..) that way as they melt your drink still stays fresh.
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You can’t ever have too much sunscreen or drink too much water.
I keep a sprinkler ready so when its a very hot day we can run around under it for fun! My son loves it.
Try not to use your stove. It heats up the house way to much/. Use a crock-pot or grill out.
I love to give the kids paint brushes and pails of plain water to paint pictures on the sidewalk and patio.
Cook outside on the grill whenever you can. Tastes great and keeps the kitchen (and the rest of the house) cool.
Lounge by the pool with a book
Carry hand sanitizer everywhere!
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Drink plenty of water
Instead of using an air conditioner (high energy costs), I put a bowl of ice water in front of a fan!
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Use sunscreen regularly and often!
Stay hydrated; I drink liquids all day long especially if I’m outside.
Grow your own herb garden in a container. Plant a few of your favorite herbs and put them outside your back door. Water daily in the hot sun. As you need to make things for a party or dinner, you’ll have fresh herbs to make it extra special. It’s so easy and very rewarding.
Take a ziplock bag full of ice and damp washclothes to cool yourself off when traveling/picnic/ball games.
Kids are more likely to want to drink lots of water if you put it in bottles they love!
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Keep your summer cologne in the fridge for a refreshing spritz on hot days.
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Keeps cool snacks in the fridge like tea and jello
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Like everyone drink plenty of water. Try to do any outside activities in the early or late part of the day. Combine as many activities as you can to do at one time. I take out garbage and put up the mail at right before dark. Since I have to get in the car to go there, it makes sence to do togather.
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Drink lot of water, don’t go out without a sunscreen and have fun!
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I love to freeze water bottles & juice bottles and have them on hand for when we’re out and about or road trips..Saves tons of money and is a nice way to have something cold to drink on hand!
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I have a ladder that has a paper towel holder, perfect for Scott paper towels. I use it all summer for painting and picking cherries in the back yard, the paper towel holder comes in handy when things get messy.
Fave summer tip: just relax and be happy. Don’t get too over-stressed about having to make the most of summer – just “be”!
Favorite summer tip- find free things to do. The park, festivals that don’t require entry fees, etc. Otherwise, you can go broke!
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I love freezing mango pieces on popsicle sticks for healthy popsicles!
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My favorite summer tip- go outside every chance you get! I live in Seattle, and we have to soak up all the sun that we can while it’s shining.
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I keep a beach bag filled with sunscreen, water & fruit snacks, for those inmpromptu summer trips.
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Summer Tip- use half an onion on a fork to scrub your grill with each time before you use it. It cleans it great and seasons the grill rack!
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Stay hydrated
Frozen grapes and Off Wipes.
Hire a life guard certified teenager to watch children in the pool during a party where adults may be distracted by hosting duties and the general party atmosphere.
I buy the kids sunscreen and bug repellant with the clips on them so they can take them with them attached to their sports bags or their bikes.
We always have our beach bag ready so we can go antyime!
My favorite is taking the dogs to the dog park.
My favorite summer tip is to freeze fruit juice in ice cube trays for a great treat in drinks or just to suck on alone!
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I have a insulated small color. I always carry it along with us; filled with juice bottle, water bottles. With the weather hot, the kids and myself always get thirsty.
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Never go out without your sunscreen!! Wear light color hats too to shade your face and protect your head from sunburn!!
Favorite summer tip:keep insect repellant in the car. Never know when you’ll need it.
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I do errands and shopping very early to avoid the heat and the crowds.
We sit outside a lot on summer evenings, and we turn on the sprinklers for the kids and dogs – lots of happy memories of when the kiddos were little – screaming when they got wet, being chased by wet, barking dogs!
If you can, freeze the foods before you put them in your cooler for a long day trip. This works for sandwiches, juices, and meats and hotdogs for the grill.
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We pack lots of water, sunscreen & benadryl.
We put grapes in the freezer and eat them for a yummy treat!
when going on a trip freeze water bottles and use to keep foods cold in your cooler and wala ! You then also have cold water
I take my kids to the park early in the morning when it hasn’t gotten real hot yet. We always use sunscreen and bring water.
Don’t forget the sunscreen, it really sucks to have sunburn while you’re trying to have fun!
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The first application of sunscreen goes on the kids before the swimsuit. That way it drys before you go out into the sun.
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My favorite summer tip is to stop relax and pay attention to little details of life. Every little moment is special take time to document them.
Try to get in one book read during the summer!
Freezing orange juice in popsicle molds for healthy, 100% fruit juice freezy treats for hot days!
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My summer tip: stay in the air conditioning!
My favorite summer tip is to avoid using the oven. We try to cook up things that don’t require the oven (or at least shorter cook times). This forces us to get creative.
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Favorite summer tip? Become friends with the rich neighbor and soak in their pool for no fewer than three hours a day.
A day set aside completely to listen to your favorite music (per say the beatles) laying in a hammock by a private beach on a sunny day when there’s that perfect amount of breeze where it makes you just cool enough to be perfectly comfortable laying in a bathing suite outside.
My favorite summer tip is to spend lots of time outdoors. It cuts down on the mess!
Read as much as possible
Take up offers around your town when it comes to free things. For example, the movies here show free films in the morning. I bring my little brother to see them for free.
Do your yardwork early so you can stay out of the sun once it gets too hot!
Go up north to your summer home when the hot weather arrives.
Find fun, free things to do. Go to the park or the library together. Thank you!
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My fave summer tip is to always bring a towel with you, you never know when one of the kids will want to jump in a fountain or play in the water!
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My fave summer tip is to be safe during swimming.
We like to make sun tea and serve with fresh cut lemons or limes.
Pack summer stuff in the trunk of the car at all times – swim gear and so forth. You never know when…….
Summer tip always keep extra sunscreen in the car.
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I always pack the kids water in their container cups wherever we go. No matter what they are always hungary or thirsty. This helps keep them hydrated and they don’t complain as much… I pack snacks in zip bags(gram sticks, ritz crackers, fruit snacks, ect). Always be prepared is the best tip with food and drinks!
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Make it simple! When entertaining, plan on things such as BBQs to help with the time and lessen the worry!
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Watch out for the mosquitos!
My summer tip is to invest in an insulated bag such as those sold at the supermarket and to carry it with you if there’s even a slight chance that you’ll be food shopping or bringing home part of a restaurant meal.
I keep summer simple. I don’t plan big events I just let them happen. I will randomly stop at the waterpark with my grandsons just because it looks like a good day to play. I make sure there is always a change of clothes and towels in the van, just in case we decide to get wet while we are there!
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My summer tip is to relax and enjoy the outdoors, Sit outside have a barbecue. Look at the birds and butterflys and forget about the housework!
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My favorite summer tip is to keep small bottles of sunscreen and bug spray in the car – you never know when you’ll unexpectedly stop somewhere, and you won’t have to worry about packing them.
My fav tip (besides always carrying and using sunscreen) is to keep baby wipes and napkins/paper towels in the car. stuff tends to get sticky or spill and then harden in the heat!
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my favorite tip is to drink iced coffee and homemade frappucinos!!
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My summer tip: Don’t stay inside for too long.
When the weather is great, we like to go out for walks, to the park, to the beach, camping, wherever we can be outside. Staying inside for too long makes you sluggish and lose motivation. We know from experience, so we’ve decided to not stay inside for too long. However, do make sure you protect yourself from extreme heat. Sunblock, lots of water, and don’t over do it outside.
my favorite tip is to pick a moisturizer with spf that way you don’t forget to put on sunscreen at least once!
My summer tip is to not stay out in the sun for to long , wear sunsceen and make sure to drink plenty of water!
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My summer tip is to HAVE FUN! Enjoy the sun but do it responsibly… wear sunscreen!
Summer Tips: For a great bbq flavor, buy cedar logs and soak them in water, then cook salmon on the grill, its delicioso!
In the summer I cook all my meals for the week on Sunday so that we will keep the house cool during the week my husband works outside so when he comes home he needs to be cool
my summer tip is always bring food and drinks to the beach : )
My summer tip. Do your outside activity in the morning or late evening and go to the library, museum, mall … and do indoor activities. And water. I can’t stress it enough! Weather you’re inside or out you need lots of water.
My favorite summer tip is Frozen Grapes–the kids love them–and they cool you off so fast
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In the summer I grill a lot just to keep the temperatures down in the kitchen.
Use sunscreen, and drink plenty of water.
i like to drink water all day every day, i feel sick without a bunch of water in me
Make sure to always drink lots of water and make sure your pets have plenty of water as well.
make sure to have sun block on hand specially if you are light skinned.
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