As you probably already know, this summer Americans and Europeans alike are experiencing record-breaking temperatures. Thankfully, for those of us with neither central air conditioning in our homes nor access to a swimming pool, there are other ways to stay cool. Here are 4 simple tips. 1. Stay hydrated. According to Medical News Today , "drinking cool liquids, such as water or iced tea, can help reduce body temperature by cooling the body internally. The regular intake of fluids can also prevent dehydration, which can increase body heat." The bottles below are from a set of miniature foods that I purchased through Amazon. 2. Stay in the shade. If you have to be outdoors, try to avoid direct sunlight. You could, for instance, hang out under an umbrella. Speaking of which, I found this video to be quite helpful: While following the instructions for my dollhouse umbrella, I made a few modifications. For example, I traced the circumference of a bowl onto a sheet of constru...