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So the UK is experiencing a few heatwaves and it\u2019s slowly turning everyone slightly insane. After 10 months of moaning about how terrible British weather is, summer has finally arrived \u2013 with vengeance! Having spent last year living in Burkina Faso experiencing 40+ degree heat every day \u2013 no such thing as air con there – here are my top tips for staying cool on a budget!<\/p>\n

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  1. Dress appropriately <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step away from the viscose and favour items which are 100% cotton instead. Light, loose fitting are best. Think about what you\u2019re doing and the tan lines your option might create, plus short floaty dresses aren\u2019t great for the tube (trust me). If you\u2019re out and about, I find light cotton shirts to be best.<\/p>\n

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    1. Water is your friend <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Always carry a bottle of water if you’re heading out in the heat to prevent dehydration. Fill up from the tap and put in the freezer the night before so you\u2019ll have a cool drink during the day. Whilst you\u2019re at it, fill up those ice trays too, they\u2019re much cheaper than buying ice. If you\u2019re out and need to buy a drink, most supermarkets do one or two litre bottles of water for much cheaper than 500ml, you\u2019ll find them in the fizzy drinks and squash aisle.<\/p>\n

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      1. We all scream for ice cream<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        There is nothing better than ice cream in hot weather but it doesn\u2019t come cheap \u2013 buy multipacks of ice creams and lollies rather than individual ones, an especially good tip if you\u2019re on a family day out. For a homemade, cheap and healthy option, freeze old bananas (peel first) then blend until creamy \u2013 they\u2019re delightful!<\/p>\n

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        1. Stay out of the sun<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Common sense but it works, if you\u2019re going to be outside try and stay in the shade as much as possible. Draw your curtains if the sun is streaming in to keep rooms cool too. Avoid air con and use fans instead where possible, they\u2019re much cheaper to run. If you are out in the sun remember \u2013 everybody’s free to wear suncream<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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          1. For an instant refresh<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Run a cold shallow bath and sit with your feet in for five to 10 minutes. My housemates and I swear by it. For added chill, throw in some ice cubes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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