How to survive a heatwave.
1
Get a baby sitter.
Grab a gin and tonic and relax.
Not an option?
Never mind, me either but it’s nice to dream isn’t it?
As someone that categorically hates hot weather here are my top 5 tips for surviving a heatwave (or moderately sunny day)
Manage expectation vs reality.
Fun day at the beach? We all know that’s a myth. If you do want to burn your feet on hot sand find a local playground with a sandpit.
Stay indoors.
Stay with me on this one, blistering heatwave = empty softplay. If it’s air conditioned even
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2
better.
BBQ? Don’t bother.
By the time you get your act together the shops will look like they’ve been looted by ravenous carnivores. If you absolutely must have a burger, invite yourself to someone else’s.
Lower your standards.
In general, it’s about survival. Don’t sweat the small stuff like appearance or nutrition. Kid’s don’t feel that hungry in the hot weather, and will run around like sugar fuelled demons whether they have one ice lolly or five, and no matter how hard you try you will look hot and bothered, so just go
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with the flow.
Stay hydrated.
Yeah yeah we all know water is an essential but so is beer, wine and gin if you are going to survive 2 hot days with your family and children.
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Lou - 7 May 18
Get a baby sitter.
Grab a gin and tonic and relax.
Not an option?
Never mind, me either but it’s nice to dream isn’t it?
As someone that categorically hates hot weather here are my top 5 tips for surviving a heatwave (or moderately sunny day)
Manage expectation vs reality.
Fun day at the beach? We all know that’s a myth. If you do want to burn your feet on hot sand find a local playground with a sandpit.
Stay indoors.
Stay with me on this one, blistering heatwave = empty softplay. If it’s air conditioned even better.
BBQ? Don’t bother.
By the time you get your act together the shops will look like they’ve been looted by ravenous carnivores. If you absolutely must have a burger, invite yourself to someone else’s.
Lower your standards.
In general, it’s about survival. Don’t sweat the small stuff like appearance or nutrition. Kid’s don’t feel that hungry in the hot weather, and will run around like sugar fuelled demons whether they have one ice lolly or five, and no matter how hard you try you will look hot and bothered, so just go with the flow.
Stay hydrated.
Yeah yeah we all know water is an essential but so is beer, wine and gin if you are going to survive 2 hot days with your family and children.
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