5 Clever ways to stay cool this summer

I don't like to be hot! I know there are people out there who love extreme heat, but I am not one of them. I think it is no surprise that riots seem to happen when the temperatures are hot.

I mean don't you think it's possible that hot temperatures can lead to hot tempers? You don't hear about riots in the North Pole, do you? Okay fine, you probably don't hear about much human activity in the North Pole in general, but you get the point I'm trying to make.

Readmore ¿Qué más?: 5 Latin low-calorie desserts to beat the summer heat

I will do just about anything to beat the heat. I don't care if I look silly doing it either because I think I look sillier when I'm a hot sweaty mess.

I am lucky to live in an area with very moderate temperatures, but I grew up in a valley that would get hotter than Hades, ladies!

If you are looking for out of the ordinary ways to stay cool when temperatures rise to their highest, check out __5 Clever ways to stay cool in the summer.

__Image via Thinkstock

Flexi Freeze Ice Vest

phi2oghkgs1.jpg
Amazon

You've heard of an ice chest to keep your drinks cold, well, why not an ice vest to keep your chest cold. Don't worry about it being casual, you can always dress it up with the right shoes. (Amazon, $79.99)

Ice Bandana

phd78i4icc1.jpg
Amazon

Who would have thought that a bandana could be so cool, literally? (Amazon, $24.99)

Chill Its Cooling Towel

phvis51w2s1.jpg
Amazon

Wet this space age towel and it will become significantly colder than your surroundings. Use it to cool down. (Amazon, $10.95)

Bed Fan with Wireless Remote

phmq8kj7341.jpg
Amazon

Cool down while your in between the sheets with this bed fan. (Amazon, $99.99)

iPhone Powered Personal Fan

phn21uoycc1.jpg
THinkGeek

You already use your phone for so much more than phone calls, why not turn it into a personal cooling device. (ThinkGeek, $12.99)