Frugal Friday 18: 15 Thrifty Tips for Staying Cool
August 10, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, frugal friday, health
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 318 Americans die each year of heat-related illnesses. People at highest risk include older adults, young children, people with chronic illness, and people with weight or alcohol problems.
The recent heat wave has me thinking of ways to keep us cool. Here are some thrifty tips to help stay cool and safe:
1. Avoid the hottest times of the day. If at all possible, work, exercise, or play outside in the early morning or evening.
2. Wear light-weight white or lighter colored clothing. Avoid darker colors that tend to absorb heat.
3. Move at a slower …read more
