Green Daily

If you're like me, you were raised in a household where energy efficiency wasn't so much an eco-friendly choice, but more about saving money. "Shut that door, you're letting all the cold air out!" If that sounds familiar, you know all about how important being efficient (and quick to shut the door!) really is.

In a recent article over at The Daily Green, we get some helpful hints on how to cool yourself off this summer without using AC. Personally, I try to go as long as I can without the use of air conditioning during the summer, but when you have children (and live in the balmy southeast) that's not always an easy endeavor. These tips from this article work wonders though if you're willing to try something a bit more involved than simply flicking the switch on your thermostat. You might be surprised just how effective the use of strategically-placed fans and dabs of cold water or ice on your pulse points can really be.