Phew! It’s hot out there. Staying cool is easy if you follow tips from Jeff Yeager of The Cheap Life. Watch the funny video! Homemade popsicles and avoiding the sun are my secret to beating the heat.

How do you stay cool during the hot summer months?

We also finally brought out our ac unit, but only use it during the hottest time of the day. In case you’re in the market for an ac, here’s how to buy an air conditioner. Bobbi also shares her tips on how to avoid heat exhaustion.

Did you know you can make your own mini air conditioner by using a fan and ice cubes? Yeager is a genius! I’m also giving the cooling rice bag trick a try. I’m not completely surprised by this alternative use for rice as my sister recently told me dry rice can be warmed up in the microwave and then placed in a sock to use as a heating pad. It’s perfect for muscle soreness and cramps. Now that’s a hot tip! Speaking of hot…

How hot is it in your city?