The first official day of summer is barely more than a week away, but the heat has been scooching steadily upwards for months. We’ve had temps in the 80s and 90s the last few weeks, and–as one of the rare souls who doesn’t have air conditioning–I’m always trying to stay cool. Last week I got a great tip: Keep a bottle of body mist in your fridge to spritz when you need a refreshing cool-down in the summer. So simple, so brilliant! And with these Calgon Body Mists (less than $7), so cheap! Pop one in a cooler when you’re spending a day at the beach or the park. The chilled mist on your skin will cool you down, and the scent will pick you up! (I like coconut sorbet because it smells so summery, but this comes in 18 scents, including Lavender Vanilla, Hawaiian Ginger and Paradise Flower and Hibiscus.)

What’s your favorite tip for beating the heat?