Just saying, canned beverages won’t get watered down.
It seems like all year long we numerate down the days until summer gets here … until the average daily temp is above 95 degree . or else of spending all of the season ’s blackguard days cooped up at heart next to the air conditioner , we rounded up a few ways to make a backyard barbecue or beach day a mo more comfortable . From what to wear to what to drink to how to keep invitee from getting too sweaty , we broke down some simple tips to stay nerveless ‘ til Labor Day below .
Lean into the “Coastal Grandmother” vibe
2022 is the summer of the “ Coastal Grandmother ” — meaning that beachy , lay - back pieces that are both practical and chic are very much in — so make it the theme for the twenty-four hour period . We ’re talking openhanded floppy hats to keep the sun off your face , blowy sundresses , and resort tire out in breathable ( or even honorable , moisture - wicking ) fabric for most backyard barbecues and weekend forth . The best part ? These pieces are all designed to be wear down when the weather is at its warmest . When hosting , you could lean into the vogue even more with nostalgic paper fans , or even a few parasols if your hang smear does n’t offer a mass of shade .
Set up a sprinkler for the party
No pool in the backyard ? A sprinkler is a $ 20 ( or less ! ) investment funds that will help guests cool down . If usingan oscillating option , guests wo n’t even require a bathing suit , as a quick misting will help keep kinfolk from getting too sweaty , and will dry quickly . It ’s a much chiller vibe than an adult slip and slide , and packs the added bonus of watering your plants .
Serve some margs
When the Dominicus is shining , nothing ’s better than a cold one — a margarita , that is . Thanks to the citrous fruit - yttrium lime succus and sweetened agave , margs are the quintessential summertime drink . A pitcher of them is going to get water down pretty quickly on a sweltering day , though , which is why we suggest a canned pick likeLone River ’s margarita mode Ranch Rita’sinstead . Lone River was founded in West Texas , where they certainly love a thing or two about America ’s favorite cocktail , and the stain ’s take on the margarita deliver on the classic marg flavors ( with few calories ) and is exceedingly convenient to serve . Plus , there ’s no need for chalk cubes .
Freeze some towels
At the end of hot yoga classes , teacher typically pass out frozen manus towels to serve cool down down participants during savasana ( the restful , final movement of any yoga class . ) And while these experience grand after a effective sweat in a 100 - degree room , they ’re in reality fantastically easygoing to create at home base . Just fill a bowl with cold water and a few dab of essential crude ( eucalypt is great for a summer daytime hang ) and submerge the towels in it . Ring out excess urine , fold them , and pop up them in the freezer . Then , hand them out to Edgar Guest when it stupefy superfluous gamy outside .
Chill your food and drinks
We ’re obviously big advocates for grilling . But , those of us who grill oft know it ’s reasonably steamy resist over a live fervour in the live sun . So , if you ’re dine al fresco , you may desire to incline into chill dishes alternatively : ceviche and gazpacho are elevated and served inhuman ( not to mention comfortable to make out front ) while cold bean bowls and salads with fresh summertime green goods are a bit more lowkey . When it comes to drunkenness , stick any glassware in the freezer to keep ice water moth-eaten for long . For ready to drink canned choice , like Lone River Ranch Rita , pack the cooler tightly with plenty of fundament and icing to keep everything cold for as long as potential .
Make freshening up a breeze
Getting sweaty on a red-hot twenty-four hour period is just inevitable . invitee will be a bit more comfortable if it ’s easy to refreshen , so keep an aerosol deodorant , some extra hairspray , infant pulverization , and even body wipes easily approachable in the lavatory . ( If you have the space , just keep it right on the sink so guests know it ’s free to use . ) Outside , ( or if you ’re at the beach ) keep the sunscreen in the cooler : this style when node reapply , they get a little rilievo from the heat too .
Embrace nighttime hangs
This is so simple-minded it ’s really brilliant : schedule your beach day or barbecue for the early eve or at night , rather than the afternoon , when the sun is at its strong . Make plans for a bonfire or outside motion picture dark to touch the time of twenty-four hours , and be certain to wrap up before any local noise ordinances go into effect . You ’ll also need some bug spray if you ’re flow out at evenfall , as well as candle or lanterns to countersink the mood ( and so guests can see where the drinks are ) .
SHUTTERSTOCK/DESIGN BY KELLY MILLINGTON
