"I beat the summer heat by going to Lake Cherokee. It’s always fun to hop on the jet ski or go out to the island for a little cool down."

"I stay cool in the summertime by grabbing a snow cone when I’m out. I love stopping to get a blue coconut snow cone with a little cream on top."

"I beat the summer heat by waking up in the mornings and hitting the pool. If the pool is closed I will head to the closest lake that I find. If none of this works for me I will set up a sprinkler in the front yard, call all my friends and have a sprinkler party and laugh as the dogs jump up in the air after the water. We have burgers and have a great time."

"I wear lots of summer-friendly dresses, and I keep my feet breezy in flip flops that match. Dresses are always easy to dress up or down, and they are the only way for me to stay comfy, casual and flexible in the Texas heat."

"I just get over it! I have two small kids at home that love to play outside (and I highly encourage play over television). I also love to walk/jog outdoors. I resolved two years ago to accept the fact that in East Texas it’s hot and humid. When your activity is over, just take a cold shower! (It took me 28 years to accept the ‘hot and humid’ facts about the area, but I did.)"