Courtesy of Barb Guiden & Paulanne Peters

KEEP COOL AT NIGHT

When daytime temperatures rise and don’t dip too much overnight, you may have trouble keeping cool and getting a good sleep. Aside from turning on the air conditioning, there are some things experts recommend to help you stay cool. When planning your evening meal, it’s suggested to eat something small and light, as opposed to a heavy meal full of carbs. Carbs make your body use more energy to digest, creating heat. As well, avoid alcohol as it can make your body feel warmer. Instead, drink ice water or a warm cup of tea. Take a lukewarm shower or bath before settling for the night to cool yourself off. Remember, cold showers tend to wake you up, so add some warmth to the water if you plan to fall asleep soon after. In your bedroom, a cross-flow of air from fans and windows is ideal. It will cool your room more than simply having a fan circulate the same warm air with no window open. Ceiling fans are a helpful option and should be moving counterclockwise in the summer to disperse the coolest air through the space. For your bed, utilize a cooling mattress, pillow and/or sheets to make your sleep more comfortable. Look for sheets made from bamboo, cotton percale, linen or those marked as having a cooling effect. Finally, you can try freezing your sheets or pillowcases so they are cold when you climb into bed. Use ice packs or cold cloths on your pulse points like the backs of your knees and elbows as well as your wrists, ankles and neck. If you wake up in the night, flipping your pillow over to the “cool” side might provide some temporary relief.

SUMMER STAYCATION IDEAS Summer is the time to travel and explore the area where you live. Planning a short road trip or a visit somewhere you haven’t been before in your own city or town can be easy to accomplish, inexpensive and fun for everyone. Here are some summer staycation ideas: • Berry (or vegetable) picking at a local farm.

• Do a “no-cook” day and eat out at a new restaurant for each meal. • Look for online coupons for activities that you wouldn’t usually do because of the cost. • Pick a direction and drive for an hour to see what you come across to see and do. • Create an in-home spa and pamper yourself.

• Outdoor concert or movie (if your city/town doesn’t have these, set up your own). • Picnic at a park you’ve never been to. • Be a tourist in your own city/town and stay at a hotel for a night. • Go stargazing at night.

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