After walking only two blocks yesterday and saw everyone, including myself, dripping from head to toe, I realized there had to be some affordable way to stay cool during this heatwave that didn’t involve me simply blasting my AC.  

While the heat advisory may be lifted this evening, let’s face it - the temperature will be in the 90s the rest of the week and that is certainly hot!  Here are some ways you can cool down - besides cracking open that fire hydrant.

• Often, all it takes is a cool drink to cool your body temperature.  According to Postabon member Jrubes77, Jamba Juice is offering a great promotion for you and a friend to take a break from the summer heat. Now through July 13, you can buy one smoothie, get one free with this coupon. With the weather this hot, you better take advantage of this deal!

• If you are walking around Times Square this week, most likely you’ll be breaking a sweat. Rather than picking up a bottle of water at a street cart, why not sip on free orange juice?  According to Postabon member Lilys189, you can snag free juice from Simply Orange Juice.  They’ll have a booth in Times Square until the 11th, and recently were spotted in front of Broadway and 42nd Street.  

• Sometimes there is nothing like a good frozen tasty treat on a warm summer day.  If you want a great sundae at an even better price, stop by Sweet Melissa’s in Brooklyn tonight, says Postabon member JudyA.  On Wednesdays, you’ll get two for one sundaes - a great way to cool off during this heatwave.  Just make sure to eat your ice cream before it melts!

• If you need more than a cool drink or dessert to cool you down, then check out one of NYC’s 54 free outdoor pools. As the ultimate cool-down, this is a great way to spend the day with friends and family. Postabon member Pear724 says general hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Click on NYC’s free outdoor pools to find a pool near you.

How do you cool off without spending a ton of money?  Share it with us at Postabon!