{"id":1108,"date":"2023-07-31T12:41:35","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T17:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/receipthog.local\/?p=1108"},"modified":"2023-07-26T12:41:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T17:41:57","slug":"how-to-stay-cool-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/receipthog.de\/en\/blog\/how-to-stay-cool-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer (Without Cranking Up Your AC)"},"content":{"rendered":"

All winter long you dream of warm weather \u2013 yet when it finally comes, you\u2019d do anything to get away from it. Yup, we\u2019ve all been there. Figuring out how to stay cool in summer is a tale as old as time. You want to stay in, but the thought of your electric bill<\/u> after a month of blasting the air conditioner gives you all the chills you need. So what do you do?<\/p>\n

While staying indoors seems like the best option to beat the summer heat, there are plenty of ways to do it without driving up your own bills. Better yet, there are a lot of free or cheap ways to stay cool in summer that you\u2019ve probably never considered.<\/p>\n

Ready to learn how to save money in the summer while staying cooler than ever? Let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n

Spend Time in the Library<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s the best public resource everyone forgets about? The library! Whether or not you\u2019re a book reader, there\u2019s definitely something for you<\/a> at your local branch. Flip through the latest magazines, browse the internet, take a community workshop, or listen to an audiobook \u2013 often completely free and in that perfect cool temperature to keep the books in pristine condition.<\/p>\n

Get a Part-Time Summer Job<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t want to blast the air conditioning at your own place, consider going somewhere else (and getting paid while you do it)! Your local ice cream shop, grocery store, or corner shop could probably use the help, and they\u2019ll want to keep it nice and chilled inside to draw in customers.<\/p>\n

Become a Volunteer<\/h2>\n

When you think of volunteering, you may picture manual labor under the hot summer heat \u2013 well, luckily, that\u2019s not always the case! Check your local listings<\/a> for volunteer opportunities that take place indoors such as working in a hospital, putting together meals at the food bank, or socializing kittens looking for homes.<\/p>\n

Get a Summer Pool Pass<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a pool lover, it may be worth exploring a summer pass to your local pool. With unlimited access to the water and the ability to bring your own snacks, you\u2019ll spend so much time there that you\u2019ll keep yourself from spending money elsewhere!<\/p>\n

Get a Kiddie Pool<\/h2>\n

No good pool options in the area? Or maybe you just don\u2019t want to share\u2026 Either way, a kiddie pool is a great option to stay cool from the comfort of your own backyard. With some fresh air and a cold-water hose, you\u2019ll be living your best summer life by the pool for a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n

Enjoy Lighter Meals<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an excuse not to cook \u2013 here it is! Stay away from the stove or oven during the warmer months to get the most out of your air conditioning. Instead, spend afternoons putting together your favorite sandwiches, salads, and perfectly in-season fruit. The light meals and high water content<\/a> will also keep your body temperature lower in general!<\/p>\n

Go Thrift Shopping<\/h2>\n

We all want a brand-new summer wardrobe, but it\u2019s not always in our wallets\u2019 best interest to get one. Instead, head to your local thrift store to give some great clothing a second life. If nothing else, the nice cool store temperature alone may be enough to draw you in\u2026<\/p>\n

Make Your Own Ice Cream<\/h2>\n

Summer = ice cream season. We don\u2019t make the rules, we just enforce them. But instead of that daily cone from your local creamery, try your hand at making your own ice cream<\/a>! It\u2019s fairly simple, you can make it exactly how you want, and you\u2019ll have a perfect frozen treat at the end of it.<\/p>\n

Work In-Office<\/h2>\n

Although we all love that WFH life, summer may be the perfect time to visit the office. Suddenly those freezing cold meeting rooms don\u2019t seem so daunting, and you can set your thermostat at home to be a little higher while you\u2019re gone to save on your electricity bill as well.<\/p>\n

Host a Field Day<\/h2>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve got kids, maybe you don\u2019t. Either way, everybody has fond memories of their elementary school field days, so why not recreate them? Games involving water balloons, frozen t-shirts, and wet sponges are the perfect way to connect with your inner child and stay cool under the hot sun with just a few bucks to get started.<\/p>\n

Wash the Car<\/h2>\n

We know, chores during the summer are the worst, but this one is perfect for that hot summer day. Save yourself that $15 at the local Super Wash by breaking out the hose, sponges, and soap and giving your car(s) a good old-fashioned scrub down.<\/p>\n

Make Your Own Popsicles<\/h2>\n

Easier than ice cream, and still so many possibilities. Spend a few dollars on a popsicle mold and then make a batch using your favorite juice or soda. You\u2019ll be able to enjoy a free frozen treat whenever the hot weather is getting the best of you.<\/p>\n

Go to the Beach<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re lucky enough to be near a body of water, take full advantage of it. Many beaches are totally free or only charge parking, so pack your snacks, ice water, and sunscreen to enjoy a day cooling off by the waves.<\/p>\n

Visit a Museum<\/h2>\n

Museums are famously cold year-round to preserve artifacts, so you can count on a full day of air conditioning in exchange for the cost of admission. Even better if you can visit on a free or discounted day of the week!<\/p>\n

Go Shopping and Get Rewarded!<\/h2>\n

What?! Isn\u2019t shopping the worst way to save money? Well, that depends on how you do it! You have to spend some<\/em> money to survive, so make sure you\u2019re getting everything you can from those transactions using an app that provides cashback on all of your purchases.<\/p>\n

With Receipt Hog<\/u>, you get rewarded every time you shop. After you buy something \u2013 anything in-store or online \u2013 simply snap a picture of your receipt and start racking up rewards. To sweeten the deal, everything you buy stays in the app, making it easy to budget or return items as needed.<\/p>\n

To get started, visit the App Store<\/a> or Google Play Store<\/a> to download Receipt Hog and start saving money before the summer\u2019s over. And we promise we won\u2019t judge when your first purchase is water balloons and a kiddie pool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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