10 Summer Life Hacks And Tips That Guarantee You A Fun Season

Use a chef knife to cut your watermelon in half, then if you have wooden cutting boards –or one with any other materiel- take one and put the watermelon face down on it. Try to gently shave off the rind of the fruit while making sure not to waste a lot of the red flesh.

Slide lines about an inch apart along the length and the width of the watermelon. Bring a bowl that can almost fit the whole half and put it over the top of the watermelon.

Then, clean the juices from the board and keep a firm grip as you flip the bowl. Now, all you have to do is to insert popsicle sticks into each piece and you will enjoy a happy treat.

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Hydration

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Hydration is one of the most important things that you should never neglect during the heat season; especially that we are expecting an excruciating summer.

We are not here to talk about the benefits of drinking water, but In order to stay hydrated during summer, fill the third of an empty water bottle and put it in the freezer on its side.

Once it gets frozen, fill the other half with water and you’ll have yourself a free water cooler that guarantees refreshing cold water at work or while taking a walk

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Anti-Water Extension Cords

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If you are using a flat plug extension cord or extension cord reels and you need additional electricity sources, this may be an ideal tip for you. In order to protect your plugs and keep them dry in the rain or moist ground.

Get a usable plastic container and cut notches on the opposite sides. Then, put the cord connections inside the container and cover with the lid. This way, even if it rained you’ll have your plugs protected for all your outdoor necessities, while your cable will not be at any risk thanks to its plastic layer.

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Waffle Cone

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Now that you know how to make homemade ice cream with all the ice cream flavors and toppings, you want to make some for your family and let them enjoy it. However, we all know that making ice cream cones can leave a melting mess all over your house.

In order to avoid such a mess, simply cut a marshmallow in half and stuff it inside the cone while allowing room for the ice cream. You can also add chocolate syrup so that it can be a bonus once you’re near the end. Don’t forget to wrap the cone in a paper towel before handing it to your children.

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Easier To Make Water Balloons

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When the weather starts getting warm, some of us start thinking about playing water balloon games. Usually, people use the tap to fill their balloons, but here is another way that can help you fill the balloons more efficiently and without wasting a lot of water.

Fill your hydrobolic water launchers with water by drawing water into the chamber. Then, Wrap the end of a balloon around the spout of the squirter and pump the water directly into the balloon. This way, you’ll be able to fill your bucket of water balloons in no time and you will enjoy hours of water games.

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Rope Swinging Games

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Using 3 basic materials and a few tools, you will be able to make your own rope swing and make swing sets for your whole family. Get a pre-cut 12-inch plywood round, around 20 feet of outdoor poly rope, and a carabiner.

Then, try to sand the edges of the plywood slab to make them safer before swinging. Find the exact center of the round and make a hole to allow the rope to pass through. Find a beam or a tree branch and tie the rope to it.

Then, push the rope through the hole in the wooden seat and adjust it to an appropriate height.

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