The temps are going to be in the 90’s this weekend with the heat index well into the 100’s. Take care of yourself and the little ones and be sure to stay cool. Here are a few tips to help you out.

5 ways to beat the heat.

1.) Put your Lotion, skin toners, sunblock and aloe vera in the fridge.

2.) Cool that pulse point. Chill your pulse points by running cold water over your wrist for a minute or so each hour. Splashing water on your temples or face can produce a similar effect. And be sure to put some of that tap water into a glass and stay hydrated. Cool down the whole body by dunking feet in cold water before hitting the hay. Better yet, keep a bucket of water near the bed and dip feet whenever you’re feeling hot throughout the night.

3.) Beat the heat with a peppermint tea mist. Brew a pot of peppermint tea, then stick it in the fridge. Once it’s nice and cold, wonderhowto.com suggests pouring some into a spray bottle and misting yourself with it. Better than water, the menthol in the tea will give your skin a tingly, cool feeling.

4.) Eat spicy food. If you’re already sweating, why would you want to sweat more? Professor of food science at Penn State University Luke Laborde offers this answer: eating spicy food increases blood circulation and makes you sweat, so you’ll feel cooler as the sweat dries.

5.) Put your bed sheets in the freezer. Chill your bed by folding sheets and pillowcases, placing them in plastic bags, and sticking them in the freezer for a few hours, according to mother nature network. Then make up the bed just before you go to sleep for sweet (and cool) dreams. –Jim