Houston truly has it all.  I realize that we have had an early and extended heat wave, however, we go from air condtioned cars to air conditioned offices or homes.  Houstonians, whether, native or transfered, have learned to deal!

We leave our ceiling fans running 24/7, drink lots of water and eat lightly.  So you do not do any of this?  START NOW!  Ceiling fans are inexpensive.  Go to Lowe's and buy one for your bedroom and one for your great room.  Drink lots of water and I do mean alot!  Drink one ounce for every pound you weigh and then add 8 ounces to that!  I know that sounds so boring, but liven it up with limes or lemons.  You can even add a package of EMERGEN C to a bottle.  Finally, eat lightly.  I know that sounds difficult when you are overly hungry.  But load up on watermelon, cold soups or salads early in the day.  If you must have that hamburger or steak for dinner, at least you have eaten lightly for the largest part of your day.

What about your pets?  I have three Maltese.  They hate the heat!  I place ice cubes in their water bowl every morning and again when I come home at night.  Occasionally, I go to MAM's on 20th and Rutland to buy Doggie SnoBalls for them.  Have you stopped by Polka Dots on Ella?  Great place for grooming, boarding or daycare.  NO CAGES!!!!  Love, love, love this place!  Also, Natural Paws on 19th has some great items for itching and for yeast infections.

What ideas to you have for cooling off?  Send them to us or post it!  After all, we have at least 12 more weeks before a cool front comes in!  And you all know that a cool front means 88 degrees!