Too Hot to Handle?

So it’s hot. Yes, even here in the desert. I can only imagine what it must be like in the humidity of the Midwest where all of you lovely people are. So what’s some fun ideas to stay cool? Besides jumping in a pool or cold shower? Here’s what we’ve been trying:

Instead of hot coffee…Iced Coffee.

Just put in the same amount of beans, but only fill with half the amount of water. Pour the very strong, black coffee over ice. This makes the perfect non-watery cup of coffee. Add milk/sugar or cream to taste.

Rubbing ice over inner wrist. Read this tip in Real Simple (thanks for this subscription Brande!) Sounds weird, feels great.

Make popsicles out of Crystal Light or juice. We love the green tea peach mango Crystal Light. Even the drink itself over ice is refreshing!

Frozen grapes- classic.

Trader Joe’s Frozen Yogurt (top with fresh berries) or Trader Joe’s Mango Sorbet.

And what we just tried today—Banana Sorbet. I had some reservations, but OH MY IT IS GOOD!

How to: 2 Frozen bananas (I recommend pealing before freezing if possible), ½ cup greek yogurt, ¼ cup milk, 1 tbsp peanut butter or chocolate syrup if desired. I have never had such a delicious and smooooooth treat.

In order to save some $$ on blasting the AC, we even hit up my new favorite coffee shop: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. The best Iced Vanilla Latte I have ever had. And hey, we didn’t have internet for the first week, so it worked out well.

I would be posting some pictures of our new place, but we’re currently re-painting and glossing the table chairs, and making seat cushions, and putting shelves up…yea still settling in. But it is becoming home. Went to a great church today called Trinity EV Free. Imagine this: instead of an indoor lobby/atrium, this church had it all outside. All the welcome tables and informational booths were outside. What a cool place to mingle. We’ll be heading into our last free week before work and school picks up…whats a couple to do?? Head to the BEACHES! We’re hoping to meet up with one of Andrew’s high school friends and wife in Los Angeles. His friend works for The Tonight Show (Jay Leno).  Then later in the week, hopefully San Diego for some gorgeous beaches we’ve been hearing about. I will be doing my best to convince Andrew to try some surfing! We miss you guys already. Hope you all are doing well. We’ll be chill this week so feel free to call to chat! Love love love! xoxoxo