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Now that the hot summer days seem to be beginning, we all are looking for ways to cool off. Even though you could hang out in an air-conditioned house all day, it is much nicer to be out enjoying the weather. A gazebo is a great way to do this. This structure can provide you with shade along with a place to sit and drink ice tea on a hot summer day.

Ice tea might not suit everyone, their is also adult beverages instead. With the help of a blender and a set of freezable pints, you can keep some cool slushy drinks handy when the weather gets hot.

The great part is they can be alcoholic for the adults and non-alchoholic for your kids. There are wide ranges of fruit based drinks that can be great for your kids too. There is a wide range of syrups you can get, from fruity flavors to bubble gum. You can increase your variety of flavors by using coffee syrups as well.

If you are looking for other cool treat ideas, ice cream is another favorite. With the correct equipment it is quite easy to make ice cream. You can make ice cream by hand (which is fun for the kids) using rock salt, ice, and freezer bags, or you can purchase an ice cream maker. There are a number of great ice cream makers out there along with a great number of recipes. Ben and Jerrys Ice Cream and Dessert book is a great resource for recipes. This book can also inspire you to create your own favorite flavor recipes.

Another great tip is slicing up fruit thinly and freezing it. Both watermelon and grapes are outstanding and refreshing when frozen. Kids love the sweet flavor and the cool temperature. Trying some of these great tips can help to keep your summer nice and cool.