As we have moved from Spring to Summer and the heat builds, my family stays inside the hottest part of the day. Medications and health don't necessarily exist peacefully with heat. Dehydration can easily take a toll.
There is only so much television and computer time a soul can appreciate.
That brings up the subject of what to do while sheltering inside, safe from the outdoor soaring temperatures and solar burns.
Cooking, ugh. It is too hot to steam up the kitchen and overwork cooling systems.
Crafts, I have multiple crafts and hobbies to pursue.
Reading, a perfect solution; however, nothing is being resolved on the home front.
That brings me to reassessing the possessions in my home.
I've downsized my cookbooks and baking pans, gifting the ones I no longer want to others.
I've rearranged and checked the contents of my kitchen cabinets and pantry.
I rearranged the living room and edited decorative items to make dusting easier.
The bathroom was easier to edit; mostly, I just have to keep it clean with quick daily maintenance.
I reaccessed the bedding and purchased a new electric blanket. Clothing is an ongoing project. I keep a donate bag in the closet, and when it is full, I donate or gift the items to someone who can use them.
That brings me to the den, the repository of everything else; the library, the sewing nook, the home office, the storage of craft products, and the castle of a family pet. This room is a work in progress.
Not content with focusing on only my home organizing, I've joined forces with two of my siblings, and we help each other. Having a muse or two to help keep me motivated and honest about progress keeps me on point.
So, what are you doing this summer to beat the heat? The preceding reflection can possibly give you ideas.
