Fun Ways to Survive the Heat Wave

Sizzling temperatures, streaming sweat and screaming kids. Fun times. A mid-summer heat wave is blanketing the nation this week.  According to meteorologists, more than 50 million people will be affected by dangerously high temperatures which could last all the way through Saturday. Hitting the beach or heading to a local pool is a great way to beat the heat, but for some kids the splishing and splashing may get old after a few days.  With excessive heat warnings posted in dozens of cities, some parents may opt to remain indoors with their children.  If you choose to stay cool in the … Continue reading

How To Beat The Heat On Your Summer Vacation

If you are planning to spend this last (unofficial) week of summer vacation traveling anywhere in the Midwest, Southeast or Southwest portions of the United States be prepared to deal with another round of scorching temperatures. If you thought the upcoming Labor Day weekend would bring with it relief from the recent heat wave that has been baking just about the entire country, weather forecasters say think again. Let’s face it; we can’t control the weather, but we can control how we deal with it. Take it from me; nothing spoils a family vacation faster than severe sunburn or other … Continue reading