Bring on the heat...

The summer heat has arrived! And although there are plenty of you out there moaning and groaning about this extreme sauna-like weather (I assume the same people that moan and groan about the cold during winter months), I happen to be on good terms with the heat. Partially because I can spend the majority of my day in the AC, and partially because when I am outside, I like to just soak it all in. And an appropriate, functional outfit makes it much more enjoyable (ditch the denim and the tight-fitting clothes...please!) Try this cool and comfortable lemonade-inspired dress:

At Old Navy for $36.94

Speaking of lemonade, this is by far the best drink to have by your side when outside in the high temps. And since I don't like all the added sugar and god knows what else that is in store-bought lemonade, I found this all-natural recipe for my fave summer drink:

Ingredients:

-2 lemons, sliced

-3 tablespoons of honey

-4 to 5 cups of water

Directions:

Boil the water in any way that you want. In a large container place the sliced lemons and add in the honey. Next, pour in the boiling water and allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes. Pour the hot lemonade into a large container and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy your natural healthy lemonade. It is also great served hot, and is great for preventing and healing colds.

And if this lemonade doesn't keep you hydrated enough, fall back on the classic drink: WATER! I cannot stress the importance of drinking water enough...and since you're probably tired of hearing it from me, take a look at this article:

http://askmissa.com/2011/01/20/miracle-weight-loss-and-beauty-tip/

Believe me now??

Okay, okay...let's all get out there and enjoy the 100-degree summer sun (we all know how fast the days go by)!! Here's a classic tune to get you in the mood:


Happy sweating!!