The long,hot days of summer are upon us. I’m sharing some great ways to cool down with you today! I think you’ll find these refreshing…..some delicious….and some healing. It all goes into to making our hot, muggy climate a little more bearable. Truthfully, we have such perfect weather most of the year, the two to three months we have of the sticky stuff is mild compared to some places.
If you’re like me, you love the beach….watching the waves….catching some rays…..but the sun may not like YOU so much. I have found a wonderful combination that cools me down and keeps me comfortable. It’s easy to make and so effective. Mix one cup of distilled water with two drops of peppermint essential oil, available at Island Natural Foods. Shake well and pour into a small, plastic spray bottle. Refrigerate and spray on your pulse points to keep feeling ever so cool!
There are times when we all get a little too much sun. Of course, we wear a good sunscreen while spending time at the pool or on the beach, but in those cases where we lose track of time and get a bit blistered, here’s a very calming solution that shuts the burn down quickly. Mix one cup of distilled water with three to four drops of lavender essential oil. Shake well and refrigerate. Spray all over the affected area to get quick relief. This is also a very calming solution that can help with cranky children who can’t settle down for a nap on a summer afternoon. Spray a bit on their pillow and watch them relax and get some much needed rest.
I love good old sweet tea, otherwise known as the “house wine of the south”. But there are times when I like something a bit different. This mixture is just the ticket for something cool and refreshing! This special blend, created by my daughter, uses 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers and 1 tablespoon dry hibiscus flowers. Put the dried flowers in the bottom of a French Press coffee maker and pour four cups of boiling water over the top. Steep for a half hour, push the press down to separate the flowers from the tea. Add agave nectar to taste, a twist of lemon and pour over chipped ice and enjoy!
We’re loving our homemade popsicles this summer! I love making the following combination in a blender then pouring it into popsicle molds, I got my molds through www.amazon.com. In a blender pour two cups vanilla almond milk, 1 cup honey flavored greek yogurt, 1 handful of strawberries, 1 handful blueberries and a scoop or two of “Spirutine” protein powder for a bit of energy. Blend well and pour into individual popsicle molds. Freeze and enjoy!
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Harold Michael Harvey Says:
This is another interesting blog. Thanks for sharing your wonderful island with us.
