Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool

Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool

Natural, unusual, and time-tested ways to combat summer meltdown

By Valerie Reiss

Summer is the season most of us look forward to all year (even during our globally-warmed winters). It means having the freedom to romp, bond with nature, and dress way down. Yet when it finally arrives, we’re quickly reminded that although the grass may be greener, it’s also wilted and sticky. Fortunately, cooling off doesn’t have to mean cranking up the air conditioner. Here are natural ways to beat the heat – with almost no fossil fuels required.