{"id":172251,"date":"2021-04-07T18:10:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T10:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=172251"},"modified":"2021-04-07T18:10:41","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T10:10:41","slug":"how-to-keep-cool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/how-to-keep-cool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Cool During Hot Summer Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The heat never bothered me anyway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The Philippines can be extremely brutal in the summer. And sure, a bit of hot weather is great every now and then but when keeping the a\/c on 24\/7 or going to the mall and\/or the beach isn&#8217;t really an option right now, what can we do as soon as the unpredictable heatwaves come around? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check Out:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/bens-halo-halo\/\" target=\"_blank\">Salted Egg Halo-Halo? These Unique Flavors Will Keep You Cool This Season<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we list down some tried and tested tips on <strong>how to keep cool during the summer months without breaking the bank on your bills. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Wear loose-fitting clothes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it&#8217;s hot out, opt for <strong>lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing like cotton and linen. <\/strong>This allows more circulation and for the heat to escape compared to boxed, firm, and structured clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTlcL0NMT1RIRVNfMTF6b24uanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"clothes on a rack\" class=\"wp-image-172322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTlcL0NMT1RIRVNfMTF6b24uanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQiLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijc3MCJ9fX0= 770w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTlcL0NMT1RIRVNfMTF6b24tMzIweDIyOS5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsIndpZHRoIjoiMzIwIn19fQ== 320w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTlcL0NMT1RIRVNfMTF6b24tNzY4eDU1MS5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsIndpZHRoIjoiNzY4In19fQ== 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Snack on frozen fruits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fresh grapes and watermelons<\/strong> are already sweet and refreshing on their own but even more so when frozen and they make for the perfect snack during hot summer days. <strong>Bananas, mangoes, and berries <\/strong>are also some fruits you can choose to freeze and snack on. Instead of reaching for a bag of chips, <strong>you can even create an Instagram-worthy smoothie bowl<\/strong> with these frozen fruits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTVcL0ZSVUlUU18xMXpvbi5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCJ9\" alt=\"bowl of fruits\" class=\"wp-image-172320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTVcL0ZSVUlUU18xMXpvbi5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsIndpZHRoIjoiNzcwIn19fQ== 770w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTVcL0ZSVUlUU18xMXpvbi0zMjB4MjI5LmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0IiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOiIzMjAifX19 320w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTVcL0ZSVUlUU18xMXpvbi03Njh4NTUxLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0IiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOiI3NjgifX19 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Become a plantito\/plantita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants go through a process called transpiration<\/strong>. Meaning, they &#8220;sweat&#8221; and cool themselves and their surrounding air. <strong>Having indoor plants isn&#8217;t just a more affordable way to keep your house cool but it&#8217;s also very eco-friendly and is another way to keep yourself preoccupied. <\/strong>Who knows, it might even become your new favorite hobby? Now, wouldn&#8217;t you say this is the perfect excuse to cultivate your green thumb and become a plantito\/plantita? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTFcL1BMQU5UU18xMXpvbi5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCJ9\" alt=\"indoor houseplants\" class=\"wp-image-172318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTFcL1BMQU5UU18xMXpvbi5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsIndpZHRoIjoiNzcwIn19fQ== 770w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTFcL1BMQU5UU18xMXpvbi0zMjB4MjI5LmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0IiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOiIzMjAifX19 320w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTFcL1BMQU5UU18xMXpvbi03Njh4NTUxLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0IiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOiI3NjgifX19 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Chill drinks in a snap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to have a bottled or canned drink that you want to crack open but have not chilled, <strong>wrap a wet paper towel around your beverage of choice and place it in the freezer for about 20 to 30 minutes.<\/strong> By then, you should have a perfectly chilled drink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODExNDRcL3BhcGVyXzExem9uLTEuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"wet paper towel around bottle\" class=\"wp-image-172324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODExNDRcL3BhcGVyXzExem9uLTEuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQiLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijc3MCJ9fX0= 770w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODExNDRcL3BhcGVyXzExem9uLTEtMzIweDIyOS5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsIndpZHRoIjoiMzIwIn19fQ== 320w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODExNDRcL3BhcGVyXzExem9uLTEtNzY4eDU1MS5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsIndpZHRoIjoiNzY4In19fQ== 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your friendly reminder to drink that glass of water. Regardless of the weather, you should always ALWAYS stay hydrated anyways. <strong>It&#8217;s the best thing you can do for yourself and a way to help your body cool down. <\/strong>And in the words of mimiyuuuh, drink your water b*tch! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMDlcL1dBVEVSXzExem9uLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"drinking water\" class=\"wp-image-172317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMDlcL1dBVEVSXzExem9uLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0IiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOiI3NzAifX19 770w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMDlcL1dBVEVSXzExem9uLTMyMHgyMjkuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQiLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJ3aWR0aCI6IjMyMCJ9fX0= 320w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMDlcL1dBVEVSXzExem9uLTc2OHg1NTEuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQiLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijc2OCJ9fX0= 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Limit your caffeine intake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OK, hear us out. Before you coffee fanatics start a riot against us, <strong>coffee is actually a diuretic and can have dehydrating effects. <\/strong>We&#8217;re not telling you to totally skip that cup of coffee (or two, or three&#8230;) but make sure to limit your caffeine intake and stay hydrated with water throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTdcL0NPRkZFRV8xMXpvbi5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCJ9\" alt=\"coffee\" class=\"wp-image-172321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTdcL0NPRkZFRV8xMXpvbi5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsIndpZHRoIjoiNzcwIn19fQ== 770w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTdcL0NPRkZFRV8xMXpvbi0zMjB4MjI5LmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0IiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOiIzMjAifX19 320w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxODAzMTdcL0NPRkZFRV8xMXpvbi03Njh4NTUxLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0IiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOiI3NjgifX19 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you loved using the Booky app for discovering the newest places in your city. Given these extraordinary times, we want to continue being helpful so check out our updated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/food-delivery-manila\/\">food delivery guide<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/online-grocery-delivery-manila\/\">where to shop for groceries online<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have any more tips? Share it with us in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"550\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxNzUzNTNcL21lbWVzX2hvdF93ZWF0aGVyXzcuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxNzUzNTNcL21lbWVzX2hvdF93ZWF0aGVyXzcuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQiLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJ3aWR0aCI6IjU1MCJ9fX0= 550w, https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8wNFwvMDUxNzUzNTNcL21lbWVzX2hvdF93ZWF0aGVyXzctMzIweDI0MS5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsIndpZHRoIjoiMzIwIn19fQ== 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The heat never bothered me anyway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":97,"featured_media":172319,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[659],"post_tag":[],"malls":[],"booky_location":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172251"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/97"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=172251"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172251\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":172416,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172251\/revisions\/172416"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/172319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=172251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=172251"},{"taxonomy":"malls","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/malls?post=172251"},{"taxonomy":"booky_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/booky_location?post=172251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}