Although summer is slowly ending, the heat isn't!  As we progress into early fall, the weather is going to be hotter than it was at the beginning of the summer.  And as great as it is to have sunshine, sometimes it's a little bit too much.  Here are 10 different ways that you can beat this late summer heat.

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1. Stay Hydrated!

First things first! If you're planning on being out in the sun all day, it's important to stay hydrated. 

 Your energy will drain faster if your body is not getting the needed amount of water. 

 By having water handy at all times, you can stay out longer in the sunshine and not become dehydrated!

Click on the photo to learn more about how important it is to stay hydrated!

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2. Keep Cool at Night!

We all understand that it's very hard to sleep at night when you're overheated or too hot in general. 

 During the summer, if you're someone who does not have air conditioning or simply gets hot too easily, you 

are about to discover different ways in which you can make sure you get a good, COOL nights sleep this hot 

summer.

Click on the photo below to learn some easy ways to stay cool at night, if you don't have AC.

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3. Frozen Towels!

This is one of my all-time favorite ways to stay cool in the heat. 

 Especially after exercising and running around, the frozen towels are a must.  

All you need to do is:

1. Take a couple of wash cloths and soak them in water.

2. Squeeze out the excess water and roll them.

3. Lay the towel rolls on a cookie sheet and place them in the freezer.

4. Let the towels freeze for a couple hours until they are solid.

(you can also add essential oils to the mix if you're looking for something more relaxing ;) )

TIP: Do these overnight, so that they are ready the next morning.  Even if you aren't sure if you're going to need them, it's nice to have them just in case. 

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4. Balloon Piñatas!

If you're looking for a fun way to beat the heat, try out these balloon piñatas!

This fun activity is very easy!

1. Fill up balloons with water and tie them to a string.

2. Use the end of the string to secure to a tree branch, pole, fence post, etc.

3. For the piñata beating, use a plastic bat, and begin!

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5. Make your own Iced Coffee at Home!

A refreshing drink for when something cool is in demand!

To make this:

1. Begin by simply making one of your favorite coffees at home.

2. Wait until it cools, and then pour it into an ice tray 

3. Place the tray in the freezer for a couple of hours, until it hardens.

4. Take a glass of cold milk and sugar, and drop in the frozen cubes for a cold drink!

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6. Make a Smoothie!

No one has ever passed down a cold, HEALTHY, smoothie on a hot summer day!  Put away the unhealthy ice cream, and start blending up fruits and other goods for a drink you won't want to put down. :)

The photo on the right shows a smoothie the creator called 'Summer in a Cup.'  To learn how to make this delicious & healthy smoothie, read below!

'Summer in a Cup' Smoothie

What you'll need:

- 1 1/4 cup Frozen Raspberries

- 3/4 cup 'Almond Breeze' Almond Milk 

- 1 large, ripe, sliced, and frozen Banana(1 cup)

- 3/4 cup Orange Juice

- 1/2 cup Pomegranate Juice

(Serves 2)

How to make it:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

2. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.  Here's some tips:

- If it's too thick, add more almond milk or fruit juice.

- If it's not sweet enough, add more frozen banana slices.

3. Serve immediately, white it's still cold.

Authors Note: This smoothie will make for a great popsicle treat as well!  All you need to do is take a popsicle mold, and pour the smoothie into them.  Freeze in the freezer until they are solid.  Enjoy!

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7. Relax in a Kiddy Pool!

Relaxing in kiddy pools are the perfect way to cool yourself off!

All you need is a kiddy pool, which are normally sold at a cheap price.

Fill your kiddy pool with water, put on a swimsuit, and set it out in the sun!  Take a magazine, book, or even a fancy drink, and take a seat in the kiddy pool and relax!

You can even get a second kiddy pool if you have kids, so that they can play around in the water while you relax in it!

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8. Soda Bottle Sprinkler!

Click on the photo to the right to learn how to make this super cool, super fun sprinkler, that makes for a fun way to cool off!

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9. Freezy Tees Contest

The goal of the game is to be the first one to get into your frozen t-shirt first!

Perfect for those who love competition!  Not only is this game fun, but it cools you off real fast!

All you need to do:

1. Take some old, large t-shirts and soak them until they are drenched.

2. Wring them out, and fold them up real good.

3. Placing wax paper between each one, stack the folded shirts on a baking sheet and place in the freezer.

4. Once they're stiff, hand them out to the players.

First one to pull apart and put on the frozen t shirt first wins

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10. Mist Bottle

It's as simple as it sounds!  The breeze will feel like air conditioning when it blows

 against your skin:)

Take a spray bottle, which you can find for very cheap, and fill it with cold water. 

It's simple, its cheap, and it keeps you cool! :)