Summer survival

Well, the calendar has made it official. The heat from last week gave us merely a hint of what is to come. Summer can be a great time -- less schedules, longer evenings, great outside memories. But let's face it -- it's hot out there! What do you do to combat the heat? What great ideas do you have for entertaining the kids without melting? It is tempting to stay in the cool inside, plop the kids in front of the tv and watch the time go by --- but we can do better! Share your ideas here for making great summer memories!