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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Think Write Thursday | Staying Cool.

Today's Think Write Thursday topic is tell us what you do to beat the heat! We're deep into summer here and some of us love the heat and some of us hate it but either way we all have to cope with it. What do you do that works for you? Share your tips, stories and more on coping with summer heat!

I've lived in the South for most of my life (which still seems crazy, but it's most definitely true!) and I have to say that the number one thing is air conditioning. I do love fresh air and sunshine, but when the heat index gets into triple digits, I stay inside. We have ceiling fans running non-stop as well.

Some places (church, the grocery store, Starbucks) do air conditioning a little too well, but I don't mind that either. It's the perfect opportunity for a hand knit shawl, scarf or cardigan.

The other idea I have is a cold, icy drink. Last night, I mixed up a batch of Watermelon St-Germain Slush (thanks to A Beautiful Mess).

It only took a couple of hours to freeze the watermelon chunks (I layered them in a glass pan with plastic wrap between the layers to keep them from freezing together). I squeezed a little more lime over the slush before serving. Delicious and refreshing! and pretty, too!

Head on over to Carole's blog to see what ideas others have shared.

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14 Comments:

Blogger Bonny said...

So many of my favorite flavors combined into one frosty cocktail! I've already got grapes and blueberries in the freezer, but watermelon chunks will be joining them shortly!

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger Kym said...

That looks like a tasty way to keep cool! Oh, I'm going to get some watermelon for my freezer today.

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger Lydia said...

Ooo, that looks yummy!

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger Debbie said...

I need one of those watermelon drinks... today!

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger AsKatKnits said...

That watermelon beverage looks mighty inviting! I am especially thankful for the AC when I do my pilates! Stay cool!

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger Carole said...

That looks and sounds so refreshing! Stay cool!

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Anonymous Patty said...

Whoa...does that look delicious! Keep cool Mary! (But I know you already are!)

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger Vera said...

Oh man that sounds delicious! I cut up a watermelon last night...you can bet I'll be putting some in the freezer when I get home this afternoon!

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger Vicki Knitorious said...

Oooh, yummy! That sounds delicious!!

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger Honoré said...

Colorful and tasty-looking. Anyway you can do a tastin via the I'net?
Cheers~

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger Sara said...

YUM. could i do without the st. germain?

Thursday, 20 July, 2017  
Blogger karen said...

I don't know what I would do if I didn't have AC and I grew up without it. However, it was never as hot as now...

Friday, 21 July, 2017  
Blogger margene said...

Watermelon anything is the perfect way to stay cool on hot summer days!

Friday, 21 July, 2017  
Blogger Penny said...

Looks delicious and such a beautiful color!

Friday, 21 July, 2017  

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