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Surviving the Heat Wave Totally Off-Grid

8/26/2014

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Even if you have grid power here are some helpful ideas!
   Wow, it's hot! Temperatures  here in middle Tennessee are soaring into the upper 90's and 100's with humidity almost matching. Thought we'd share a few tips about staying cool!
  Try not to cook inside your home. Grill outdoors, make a camp fire, set up a "summer kitchen"- we have a small wood cookstove on our porch and we start the fire real early in the morning and get any cookin' done before the heat of the day. 
  Eat sandwhiches, salads and fresh raw veggies from the garden.
  Make fresh vegetable and fruit juices- these will keep you cool and give you energy!
Something we learned from our Amish neighbors years ago- in the evenings when the air has cooled off a bit, open all your windows and doors for the night through. Then in the morning before it gets hot again close them up and "trap" the cool air in for the day. It really works! Our house can generally stay 8-10 degrees cooler that way.
  Take cold showers!
  Go to the creek, river, pond, or garden hose! We have found that the best way to cool down is water. The colder the better!
  Eat lots of watermelon. It has electroclytes in it and can help replace any you lose from sweating.  Here are a few drink recipes we really enjoy during the summer:
"Live" Water
To 1 quart fresh cold water add:
1 slice of lime
2 or 3 slices of cucumber
2 or 3 sprigs of fresh mint. Keep cool in fridge and drink as needed.

 Vicki's Lemonade
In a quart jar add:
1 fresh squeezed lemon
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp. maple syrup {or more for your liking}
Fill with fresh, cold spring water, screw on lid and shake real good. Enjoy!

Have A Happy Heat Wave Y'all!

   

8 Comments
Lanita Noa
8/26/2014 01:28:22 pm

I love all of your ideas. We are in MO and are experiencing the heat wave. I can't wait to try your refreshing drinks.

We have been scrambling to keep our animals cool and well watered. It has been a challenge to keep up with their needs.

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Kate Scott link
8/28/2014 06:30:07 am

I wondered how you manage. Acclimation happens, yes, but still!! I used to do 18th century living history and usually on.such days we are pretty immobile in.the shade and come alive in the evening when it cools off. Our summer has been very mild, even cool enough to light woodstoves. But when it is a heat wave, my house needs AC. It cooks and has very poor air flow to cool it off. We added a big awning over the west facing picture window and that helps a lot. On the flip side, if it is above 25 degrees and sunny, our house warms up nicely from the sun without chugging our furnace too much.

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Elese Eagle
9/5/2014 03:57:22 am

Vicki's lemonade sounds yummy! Can't wait to try it. ;)

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Michelle Palmer link
9/6/2014 09:38:14 pm

I have just come across your blog & oh how I love it, all your ideas, your hard work, you live a beautiful life.
Fondly Michelle

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Amy Coleman
9/9/2014 03:11:31 am

I miss y'alls youtube videos! Please make more! I loved watching y'all!

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Dede Blakeney
9/25/2014 04:05:43 pm

Thank you all so much for blessing us with sharing your life and products!
Originally from Arizona, married to a good ol' boy from Mississippi. And it was HOT this summer, it felt like Phoenix in August! But I've been counting the days to the end of summer - my brother-in-law always said when we see the Golden Rod starting blooming - six more weeks of summer! This year in Smith County, Mississippi that was the week of August 17 - 23, 1014.

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Jessie Welch
10/20/2014 11:25:32 am

Just stumbled across your website today and was so excited to see all the wonderful teaching videos you've made! What a wonderful blessed family! Will continue visiting to learn more. Thank you!!!

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Faith king
1/24/2015 01:47:46 am

I live on a small farm. I own 2 pigs that are very loud. We own cows, chickens, pigs, and 3 dogs. I really like your tip on how to stay cool in the summer. Where I live it gets super hot in the summer. And one day I would love to live off the grid.

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