6 Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer
Hot girl summer? Literally, yes. Whether it’s changing up your bed sheets & linens or churning out batches of homemade ice cream, here are some curated items to help you stay calm, cool, and collected this summer.
Wear SPF
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I’m a runner and a gardener and am very aware of protecting my skin from the sun. I leave Play Everyday Lotion—Supergoop’s over-sized pump dispensing broad spectrum SPF, which protects against UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays—in my mudroom so that when I leave for the day, I can slather on any exposed skin that I didn’t already treat with Supergoop’s Unseen Sunscreen – also a broad spectrum UVA and UVB blocker that is oil-free and designed specifically for the face. (Psst…Unseen Sunscreen also has the consistency of a primer, so it’s great to use under makeup.)
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Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion, 18 fl.oz. for $68.00
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen, 2.5 fl.oz. for $48.00
Make Do-It-Yourself Frozen Treats
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade ice cream! I really love ice cream, especially in summertime, but sometimes my GI tract is like “think again.” Making my own ice cream at home with the Ninja Creami allows me to be in control of the ingredients so that I can be as healthy or as self-indulgent as I want. Also, there are many great recipes on TikTok or Instagram about making high protein versions of your favorite ice cream flavors.
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Ninja NC301 Creami Ice Cream Maker for $199.97
Ninja Creami Pints, BPA-Free & Dishwasher Safe for $ 29.99
Have a Stash of Organic 100% Natural Icees in Your Freezer
Speaking of frozen treats, a staple for me during the summer are Deebee’s Organics Superfruit Freezie Pops. I enjoy both their classic and tropical flavors and generally have one or two while gardening or after a run. They are 100% organic fruit juice and fruit puree with no added sugars. Plus, my dogs and nine-year old neighbors love them.
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DeeBee's Organics SuperFruit Freezie Pops Variety Pack (Pack of 50) for $22.94
Change Up Your Bedding
My puppy, Fiona, one of the culprits preventing me from getting a sound night’s sleep.
I sleep with two pups who have no sense of personal space. Feeling hot while sleeping, despite the fact that the A/C is on, is pretty much a given. Considering the fact that I have woken up with my puppy’s forearm draped over my face or have found myself clutching the edge of the bed because my older dog insists on pressing herself against me for the entire night, it makes sense that I would be drawn to REST®’s Evercool® comforter and sheet set. They not only keep me cool, but REST® pairs down its Evercool® Starter Sheet Set by removing the top flat sheet from the equation. It’s quite a liberating experience to not wake up to the top sheet tangled around one’s legs. However, should the idea of sleeping directly underneath your comforter without the flat sheet layer feel too liberating, I’ve included the link to the REST® Evercool® flat sheet so that you can complete your bedding set.
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REST® Evercool® Cooling Comforter, Full/Queen for $239
REST® Evercool®+ Starter Sheet Set, 3 PCS with No Flat Sheet, Queen for $209
REST® Evercool®+ Flat Sheet, Smooth Top Sheet, Arctic White, Full/Queen for $129
You know the deep satisfaction that comes on a summer night from flipping your pillow over to the cool side? Well, you can have that sense of satisfaction virtually every night of the year with NESTL’s Cooling Pillow. It’s a great option if you like a memory foam pillow. If like me, you’re dedicated to your current pillow, you can simply use the pillowcases included in the REST Evercool Starter Sheet Set that you’ve previously added to your cart.
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Nestl Cooling Pillow Queen Size for $32.99
Rethink Your Mattress. . . Topper, that is
Generally, I find that memory foam runs hot. What’s the point of having a cooling sheet set and comforter when one ends up feeling hot and suffocated like Goldilocks sinking into the too soft bed before finding the bed that is “just right”? LUCID solves this problem by infusing their memory foam with a gel material that they describe as “capturing and dissipating heat” to help ensure a comfortable night’s sleep.
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LUCID 4 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Ventilated Design, Ultra Plush, Queen for $127.99
Have Your Very Own Mini Personal Air Conditioner
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You can get a fan for your bed, a fan to wear around your neck, a bladeless tabletop fan to keep fingers safe, but what about your very own portable, personal air conditioner? Evapolar’s evaCHILL portable air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the air around you using water evaporation technology.
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Evapolar evaCHILL Portable Air Conditioner, Small Personal Evaporative Air Cooler for $94.90